Guest IndyHound Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Hello Everyone, I am in the process of adopting a greyhound from a service for retired hounds. I currently have a 1 year old siberian husky named Kadie. What i am wondering is what are the things i will need to ease both hers and our transition? I have a crate for her. But am wondering how long she'll need to be in it? I am hoping that she'll be able to be out all day and wont need it. I have read two books but they were lacking in a few areas. I am a member of a dog park so getting exercise wont be a problem. How do they handle the cold? Are they bed hogs? Are there any separation anxiety issues? Hopefully if all goes well she should be with us in a few weeks so any other advise would be appreciated. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 (edited) You posted this already... ???? Here's the link to the prior post. Edited June 20, 2011 by OwnedBySummer Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetcitywoman Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Looks like he lost track of where he posted the first question. I'm confused by the term "service for retired hounds". What is that? Adoption group? Whatever it is, they should have people available to answer your questions. Not to say that you shouldn't come to GT, because we're fantastic here. But although your questions are perfect, they should be part of your research completed before you make the decision to bring a greyhound into your home. It's part of deciding if a greyhound is right for you. Quote Sharon, Loki, Freyja, Capri (bridge angel and most beloved heart dog), Ajax (bridge angel) and Sweetie Pie (cat) Visit Hound-Safe.com by Something Special Pet Supplies for muzzles and other dog safety products Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IndyHound Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I did loose the link. I am sorry for any confusion that this may have caused. I had searched for 15 min or so and couldn't find the onther so i reposted. It is a group that helps place retired racing greyhounds. They take (legally of course) these dogs forms tracks across the US and place them in homes. This is done after a background check and interviews with my references and then me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Here are a couple links that can help you. These are from Southeastern Greyhound Adoption - GPA Atlanta. Adoption Manual - http://greyhoundadoption.org/downloads/adopt/AdoptionManual.pdf Starter Kit - http://greyhoundadoption.org/adopt/starterkit.cfm Many of the things you may already have. Some may be provided by your adoption group. Others they or perhaps one of their members might be able to lend you. The only things I think that are somewhat Greyhound specific are martingale collar, extra comfy beds to protect those bony bodies, kennel muzzle & squawker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Figmama Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I suggest you pick up the book "Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies". It is a pretty good book and one we used to give out and recommend to our adopters. How is the temperament on your Husky? I certainly would not leave them unattended until you are certain they are accustomed to each other, interact well, etc. You will have to wait and see how things go and how long you will have to use the crate. I would opt for crating the Grey when you aren't home rather then leave the two dogs loose in the house unsupervised. The crate can come in handy, esp with potty training. I hope this dog will crate for you. When introducing the two dogs, it may be a good idea to have someone there with you and have both dogs on leash. Greys have no fat layer so can be very sensitive to the cold and heat. Not really a dog that can be left outside all the time unless you have an adequate set up for shade, warmth, food, water, and a completely enclosed areas. I think the majority of us all have *house* dogs. These boards are full of helpful information so take the time to look through them and old posts. Many owners allow their Greys to sleep with them. We never have although our Grey will sneak onto the bed when we aren't home. We have always kept a dog bed in the family room and one in our bedroom where the dog sleeps. Even fosters I've had here or those I babysat all slept on their beds at night. Yes, some can have SA issues. Our Grey had some when we first brought him home. I did start putting him a crate for a while when we weren't home and, luckily, he did fine and didn't mind it. We have a male and he has *marked* in the past when left alone (anxiousness, I'm sure) so when we leave now (we no longer crate him), I close off the bathroom two bedrooms and put an ex-pen across the living room (big opening) and he has run of the den/kitchen and the master bedroom and he is always fine. I do leave a radio on. We do not make a fuss when we leave and he gets a treat when we get home. It will just take time and patience until you see how things go and what will work best for you and the dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sheila Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 There is really no 'one size fits all' answer to your questions. Some dogs want or need to be crated, others will do better w/o one. Some hounds do fine in a dog park, and others may need work on recall and getting along with other dogs in an open setting. How well the dog does in the cold may have a lot to do with how they were kept before they were adopted and what area of the country you are in, though I think most folks here have coats for their hounds if they are going to be outside in winter for more than a few minutes. Some will be bed hogs, and some won't have anything to do with ppl furniture (at least at first). I've never had a hound with SA issues but there are plenty of folks here who have seen these issues. I have two things I would recommend. The first is to really talk with your adoption group about what you want/expect from your new friend, and it's also important to discuss things that might be deal breakers for you. For instance you might say you would need a dog that is tolerant of your Husky. The second thing I would recommend is just to take the time to read topics on GT just to get the general feel of the board and GH's in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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