Guest 302Crew Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Well, it's official! Our boy comes to his forever home (our home) on Saturday. We're very exited, and nervous...but mostly excited. He'll be our first grey. All that we know is that he's 3 years old (I hear I have my hands full) and he's like a bull in a china shop. He's apparently a very happy boy, who is VERY excitable - so this should be an adventure. As soon as I can - as soon as he's comfortable enough - I'll snap some pictures of him. I've been spending months reading and learning about the breed. Now that the time is finally here I feel like I have a million questions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_gurl Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Congrats! Do you know his racing name? 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 302Crew Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I do! It's JA's Ballad. He came up with GiNA a couple weekends ago. He's on their Facebook page. I've been stalking all the pups since they arrived in Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) Yay!!!! ETA: And he has a lemur tail, too! So cute! Edited February 16, 2012 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...
robinw Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) BALLAD!!!!! I have pictures of Ballad! We brought him up from Buffalo!!! He is so sweet, cute and funny. I fell in love with him!!! He's very strong Ballad is the red guy Edited February 16, 2012 by robinw Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 302Crew Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 LOL! Blair must have told me 20 times about how strong he was. I'm going out to look at harnesses today. I can't buy it yet (I need him there for sizing), but I want to get an idea of what's available. Sooo excited... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 He's very happy and his tail never stops wagging. I bet he'll be great with kids. Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliDog Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 LOL! Blair must have told me 20 times about how strong he was. I'm going out to look at harnesses today. I can't buy it yet (I need him there for sizing), but I want to get an idea of what's available. Sooo excited... IMHO The BEST harness is from 2Hounds/Wiggles Wags Whiskers - Harness most greyhounds will fit into a Large Quote Donna & The League of Extraordinary Greyhounds Adoption Squad; Buffy and Rik T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Congrats on joining the cult. (yes, us greyhound owners belong to a cult) So, when are you going to chip? to chip: verb. Taken from old Lays potato chip commercial where nobody can have just one. In greyhound language, means to adopt another greyhound or two or three or four or....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 302Crew Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Can you believe we actually briefly discussed 'chipping' last night? We'll let the big fella get settled first and then we'll see. Oh Chilidog: Thank you for the link for the harness - It looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 If you want a harness, definitely a WWW harness. 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...
XTRAWLD Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) Congrats! Keep in mind that while a harness gives you more control and prevents them pulling on their neck and choking with the collar, ultimately they have more power to pull you with because it is better distributed. Training him early not to pull will be key. I use a harness because I like the control and can better hold Ryder, but he can certainly put more umph into it as we walk. Edited February 16, 2012 by XTRAWLD Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaBehr Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Isn't it greyt that someone knows your boy. The WWW harness is awesome. When I used it for Dodge, I connected the harness to the Martingale collar for more control. There is a short extension you can get from them to hook the leash to both. Quote Mom to Melly and Dani Greyhound Bridge Angels - Jessie, Brittne, Buddy, Red, Chica, Ford and Dodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_gurl Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Can you believe we actually briefly discussed 'chipping' last night? We'll let the big fella get settled first and then we'll see. Oh Chilidog: Thank you for the link for the harness - It looks fantastic! To be honest, if I could go back in time I would get two at the same time. That way they are both "together" adjusting. Once you have one in the house for a while, they might be a bit "who is this dog...I'm the boss here". Two at the same time is the way to go, I think 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...
OwnedBySummer Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I found his picture on the GiNA page -- he's VERY handsome! 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...
fsugrad Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 He's a cutie, and sounds like my kind of hound!The big, goofy, male hounds are the best!! Can't wait to see more pics!! Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Congrats to both of you & I wish you many happy & health years together Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dmt Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) I have one of the harnesses that chillidog recommended....they are great! My JJ is a boisterous bouncy big boy who was just three and just weeks off the track when I got him! He still jumps, leaps and bounds around 18 months later. I use a harness and martingale collar with him with two separate leashes. I use a coupler leash with both for my Dustin who does not tug on me (harness for him is just for safety if he slips the collar). For JJ, I tether one leash (the one to my harness) to my belt buckle (be sure that both you and your jeans are strong enough to withstand a good yank) and hold a portion of it in my hand as well and then hold the other leash on his coller with the same hand and use that for control when necessary. I do that so that I don't always have the collar pulled tight....I can walk him effectively from the harness leash and use the collar leash to control him when he's bouncy. Also be careful getting him in and out of cars. Funny, though, I was just thinking this morning of how much his joy for life makes me smile..... Best wishes! Edited February 16, 2012 by mychip1 Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammystroops Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 congrats! Quote In loving Memory of: Chip, Wendell, Tessa, Moose, Moody, Noble Storm, Thunder, Gracie, Duke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garwood Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Yay, another red dog! Woof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 302Crew Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Well, I went out to look at harnesses today, and I've decided (like most of you suggested) to go with the WWW harness. Between the endorsements from people that use it here, and what I've read on the website, AND what I've seen out shopping. It clearly seems like the way to go. So, hopefully between the harness and working with him on leash (training - I've been reading the posts under "Training and Behavior") we'll make strides in the right direction. Now I just have to wait to get him here to get his measurements. I'd feel more comfortable doing that so I get the right size. Until then, we'll work with what we have. Thanks to EVERYONE so much for the advice and warm welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garwood Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Did you meet him yet? Who told you he doesn't lead well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greydawg Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Your first Grey! How exciting! Congrats for choosing the best breed in the world! Quote Cheryl - "Mom" to RUNNER (Gunnah, born 6/15/2012) and FARGO (Ridin Shotgun, born 8/21/2015). Missing my Grey-Angels HEISMAN (RX Heisman) (3/29/2005-2/1/2016) and ALEX (Bevenly) (4/15/2005-6/7/2018). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 302Crew Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I haven't met him yet...but a few of the people that have (foster mom, agency people) have told me that he doesn't lead well. I've had two phone calls about it - just got one tonight. The agency people seem to love him though...I keep hearing about how goofy, and excitable he is...and just happy to be alive and experiencing new things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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