Guest amazing_gracie Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hello everyone, I'm new here and would like to introduce myself and my greyhound. Gracie is our first greyhound. She is a lovely 65 pound 4 year old female. Black with white ticking, toes and chest and impressive ears that stand fully erect when she is alert. She has been with us (my hubby and I) since November 7, 2010. We brought her home the day after she arrived in NJ from the Ebro track in Florida. When Gracie first came to us, she had gingivitis, impacted earwax, very long toenails, and bald thighs and butt. I'm happy to say that within 6 months all of these were remedied and she is a picture of health. She had some issues with mild separation anxiety in the first couple of months, but learned that she got goodies when she was alone. Now she naps on the couch when we're not home. She had to learn how to navigate stairs and shiny hardwood floors and how to jump into the car. With consistency, praise and lots of yummy treats, we built up Gracie's confidence. She knows her name, "come," "wait," "down," "inside," and walks very nicely on leash. We are working on "sit." Gracie loves other greyhounds, though she doesn't often get to hang out with her own kind. She is tentative with other large dogs (usually wants to play, some seem to make her want to attack them), but really seems to want to make a snack of small fluffy dogs, especially yappy ones. Gracie's favorite person is my hubby - she chose him when we went to the adoption event. He is not much of a dog person - or I should say *was* not. Gracie quickly won him over. She gives him that adoring stare, is overjoyed when he gets home. I, on the other hand, am the leader and primary caregiver. She obeys me more and I set the rules. About me: I work part-time at a bank, I enjoy taking walks at the park with my girl, classic movies, music, and literature, knitting, and spending time with my 5 year old nephew. Glad to be here! I will be adding some pictures soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KansasGrey Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Welcome from Kansas! I'm sure you will find some buddies for Gracie to hang out with here on Greytalk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philospher77 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hello! I'm sure you'll have a great time hanging out here! Quote My blog about helping Katie learn to be a more normal dog: http://katies-journey-philospher77.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Welcome! And I love your signature... "Amazing Grace, how sweet the hound...". Clever! 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...
tuff Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hi! I adopted my two greys the same exact day as you did I also have a Gracie (non-grey) Can't wait to see some pics, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feisty49 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 There really is nothing like a Greyhound to make us brag, at least IMO. It's a wonderful feeling to watch our Greys emerge from the effects of the track and bloom into wonderful companions. I've had my Annie Bella for only 2 months and I don't want to imagine my life without her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Welcome, from one Gracie lover to another! Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Welcome to GT! Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Welcome from Ohio. Isn't it just the best thing to watch them "blossom?" Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest amazing_gracie Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Thank you, everyone! DesiRayMom & Feisty49, I think I can honestly say that helping and watching my girl blossom from an insecure track dog into a lovely part of the family is my proudest achievement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest isntitgreyt Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Welcome from Delaware! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Welcome to GT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 It sounds like Gracie is coming along wonderfully. Welcome! Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest amazing_gracie Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostr_Mom Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Welcome from Michigan, and another Gracie too! Quote <p>Mom to Kyle (Diehard Kyle) & Angel Gracie (KB's Sankey) Foster Mom for AFG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Welcome from Old Bridge. We're neighbors. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest amazing_gracie Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Welcome from Old Bridge. We're neighbors. Hello Houndtime. I think we bought flannel jammies for our Gracie from you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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