Guest nd5thyear Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 So we've had Lady Fae since Thanksgiving and she's back in our home after spending 12 days over Christmas at a greyhound kennel (someone's home) with about 15 other greyhounds. Last week when we got her back Fae has started scratching the grass/dirt after going to the bathroom (mostly after #2 but sometimes after #1). She's never done this before until last week and even then it's maybe only once or twice a day. Just curious if other greys do this or whether this is maybe a sign of her personality coming out since we've had her for almost 2.5 months? Thanks for any insights. Just wanted to make sure this wasn't a sign of any anxiety, etc. She's as perfectly normal as ever except this one change since she came back. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 That's a dog behavior, not specific to Greyhounds. And sure, she could be doing it now because she knows she's on her "turf." Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 It's normal dog behavior. Lots of ours do it, though Echo does it with particular zeal when she's really happy or excited (ie, when we arrive at a lure coursing field and she knows she's going to get to chase "bunnies" that day). I usually "egg" her on and say "get it, girl! get it!" and then she'll start doing zoomies. For her, it's a total sign of happiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 typical dog thing... I dont think you need to worry.. I think Fae is getting less shy and happy Otis started scratching about 5 months after he arrived home At first it was really uncoordonnated..it tried to sratch 4 legs at the same time silly boy Now he does it after every pee and after some poop in the yard and also during walks! so I have to hold on the leash Quote Our first greyhound, Tuffy: You will always be there with us my angel! Tuffy greyhound-dataOtis greyhound-data Abbey greyhound-data"When you open your minds to the impossible, sometimes you find the truth." W.Bishop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 She's becoming for confident and secure and has started marking her territory so to speak. Some dogs do it and others don't. It's perfectly normal dog behavior. 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...
Yamaha_gurl Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Darn, this whole time I thought my Bella was trying to help with mowing the lawn Quote Greyhound Collars : www.collartown.ca Maggie (the human servant), with Miss Bella, racing name "A Star Blackieto" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jbbuzby Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Yep, dogs have sweat glands between their toes, and this is another way of them marking their scent. They do it more often when there are other dogs around, but some do it all the time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christinepi Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Tracker started this after ca 3 months in our home. Can't take him near manicured front lawns as he will shred them. ANd he makes the funniest growly sounds to go with the scratching. People think he's trouble, when all he's doing is being happy and vigorous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Yep, dogs have sweat glands between their toes, and this is another way of them marking their scent. They do it more often when there are other dogs around, but some do it all the time . Yep....I've heard the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tes623 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Luigi kicks his feet up like a little school girl after pooping on his walks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest verthib Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Oh geeze our boy never did that. Then we started bringing him to a play group and a big bulldog was doing it constantly. Now Angus does it too. Who knows if he learned it from that bully or if he just started doing it on his own. When he starts kicking the ground after peeing and it's rocky or full of debris, don't stand behind him, and surely don't bend over to pick up the poop until *after* he's kicked and scratched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest patgam Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Bugsy does this all the time on walks. It's her 'after pee' dance! Atleast it's on people's tree lawns when the turf flies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest issy Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Enzo started doing this about 6 months or so after he came to us - he always has this look of accomplishment after pooping on walks and he just gets so excited and does zoomies after kicking. I always encourage it because he seems so happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Baz did it so much that I could have rented him out as a lawn de-thatcher. 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 Flysmom Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Both of mine do it, espcially after they did their #1 over Coyote #1..... they also love to reland-scape the pine straw in the flower beds of the Model Home in the subdivision where we live.... Sigh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 It's normal dog behavior. Lots of ours do it, though Echo does it with particular zeal when she's really happy or excited (ie, when we arrive at a lure coursing field and she knows she's going to get to chase "bunnies" that day). I usually "egg" her on and say "get it, girl! get it!" and then she'll start doing zoomies. For her, it's a total sign of happiness. Chelsa does this; we call it her "vroom-vrooms" She used to do it a LOT before or during a coursing meet; now she's retired but she still occasionally gets "revved up" on a walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmontgomery48 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 My lab Sarge did this all the time after #2,he did this cute front leg crossing dance, looked like he was doing the cha cha.....always made me laugh :lol Quote Nancy~Mom to Wizard July 9, 2006 and Lexie June 25, 2009 Always in my heart, my goofy boy Sarge 8-25-04....5-17-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Rocket started doing this after one of the times he was boarded with a bunch of other greys. I say he learned it from the bad kids.... Now I have to to tug his leash immediatediately after he pees or poops to keep him from tearing up the grass strip in front of other houses. Fortunately, most of the people in the neighborhood laugh at his happy dance, but he has a few regular spots that he has worn out. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gryffenne Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Sammi loves doing this... especially when I am standing behind and to the side of her... and wearing sandals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snazzy_Chloe Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I had to re-read this post after my new girl started doing this after being with us for a little over 2 weeks. We have small piles of leaves at the side of the road left over from blowing winds after fall and she poops and or pees and then tries to get all four feet scratching up the leaves. Starts with the front feet then goes to the back feet and then back to the front-she is a little uncoordinated doing this - almost falling down at times. I thought it was cute at first till she tried to do this in someones yard - then it wasn't so cute. I think she is really happy/proud doing this almost like a marking territory issue. I will try the walking away immediately and then U-turn idea to see if this helps. Today- it was raining and there were clumps of mud going everywhere (nope- definately no longer cute) hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 None of my other greys did it, but Buddy has kicked up some pretty amazing divots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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