Guest Beernardo Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Hello I just adopted yesterday a 2 years old male greyhound from my local racetrack, so I'm not getting te support from an adoption program to house train it. He's been doing great so far, the only thing is that he doesn't wants to drink water from his metal bowl which I placed in the living room, so far he's been going without water for about 18hrs. and I walked him for about 30 min this morning. Should I be concerned? I had a previous Belgian malinois 4month old puppy who peed where I placed the water and food bowls, will that have something to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Hi! Are you mixing his food with water? This is how mine gets most of his water (other than a couple little laps throughout the day). I had one who wouldn't drink out of a metal bowl at first... Have you tried offering water out of a plastic bowl? Out of your hand? Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moneypenny Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 You can try some ice cubes, or maybe bottled water instead of tap, or you can move the bowl to a different location. Show him where the bowl is, dip your fingers in it and splash around so he knows it's there. Sometimes I get my fingers wet and and just kind of dab it around their muzzle to encourage them to drink. You can also try a plastic bowl instead of metal......he really does need to drink, is he eating? If he is eating and you are adding warm water to his food, he is probably ok. Quote Mom to Emmi (WM Lickety Split) & Asia (Devious Walker)Waiting at the Bridge: Shadow, Willow, Tony, Nina, Reggie, Sunny, Webb, Rosie, Rowdy, Ivy, Smoke & Raina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Try a plastic bucket. That's what is used on the farm and at the track. Not the most attractive thing but it will get him drinking. You can then introduce the bowl when he's been at your home longer and more adjusted. 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...
Guest KatJon Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 We had the same problem with Rhythm when he first came home... Our adoption group suggested giving him chicken or beef broth to entice him to drink. He wasn't really interested but it could be worth a try. I would also try using a plastic bowl... he could be weirded out by the shiny metal. Good luck and congrats on your new hound!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_gurl Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Try some different bowls around the house, see which one works. 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...
PrairieProf Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 My greyhound doesn't drink water every day necessarily -- more in hot weather. I agree about the suggestions for different kinds of bowls/locations but I wouldn't stress about it. Adding some water to his food right before you serve it is a good idea -- ups the moisture level and also helps prevent chokiness. It's going to take him time to adjust. Mine wouldn't even pee until she'd been home over 24 hours. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Try setting the water outside when he takes a break. He might be use to just getting his water when he goes outside. Sometimes they do not keep water inside their crate. Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Beernardo Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Thank you everybody for jumping on this that quickly I'll try what you suggest and report the progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RaznNik Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 My new girl took about 3 days to start drinking from the bowl. She wanted to only drink from the toilet?? I did add water to her food so wasn't too overly worried. Once she felt more comfortable in the house she started drinking. I am sure if you add water to his food and give him a little more time, he will drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Beernardo Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I'm currently making te transition from canned food to kibble, I have him .75 lbs today 1/3 proplan and 2/3 pedigree canned meat (this is what he used to eat at the track) he ate it without a problem. I tried lifting up the metal bowl to his head level, splashing my fingers in it and rubbing te water on his mouth, he's just not interested. I'm yet to try the others methods, I'm getting the big plastic bucket to fill it up and make him drink it in te yard, I just find out that's how he's used to do it from the tracks. Thanks everybody, I'll keep you posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KsFrets Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Our 8 year old male, who’s been with us for 4 years, STILL prefers to drink water out of the plastic bucket, that hangs from the railing on our front porch. We have a stainless bucket inside the house that he rarely uses. He prefers to stand by the front door, and wait for someone to open it, so he can go get a drink. I always thought he was just weird. Well, recently I toured some Greyhound farms in Abilene, Ks... and yep... all the runs and pens and kennels had plastic hanging buckets everywhere, for water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I would mix water into his food for now. Like someone else said, usually they drink from plastic buckets in the outdoor turnout pens. A metal bowl, inside, on the floor, might be scary at first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest madredhare Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Also, if he has tags on his collar now, it might be clanking on the bowl. I have had a couple here that won't eat or drink from metal with their tag/collars on. Bucket works best for us as I have a splasher when he drinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Beernardo Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Success! the white plastic bucket method worked perfectly. He didn't drink too much but I'm sure he had just what he needed as he looked very peaceful whie drinking from it. Thank you all for your tips. @KanJon Thanks, he's adapting quickly and it seems almost as if somebody house trained him on the tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Once he's used to living in your house you will find he'll start drinking from a bowl. These guys straight from the track are used to a certain routine and drinking from a bucket in the turn out is one of those. Glad it worked for you. 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...
Busderpuddle Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Ruby wouldn't drink water either until we switched her from a shiny bowl to a big old dull metal bucket. Weirdos............. Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeamLily Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Glad to read this. We are brand new today and so far Lily hasn't wanted to drink anything...or pee! We'll try adding some water to her food in the AM. Not sure what to make about the potty aspect. She's been home with us for 6 or so hours and we've taken her out several times with no luck! No accidents in the house though, so I guess she'll go when she needs to?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Beernardo Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Glad to read this. We are brand new today and so far Lily hasn't wanted to drink anything...or pee! We'll try adding some water to her food in the AM. Not sure what to make about the potty aspect. She's been home with us for 6 or so hours and we've taken her out several times with no luck! No accidents in the house though, so I guess she'll go when she needs to?! I've read that some gh don't go potty during to first two or three days, give her some time and keep an eye on her all the times so she doesn't do it on undesirable places. What we did is that before taking Stannis to the house, we walked him for about 20 min around the neighbourhood, then we we got home we showed him the place where we wanted him to pee, fortunately he did, then we went into the house to show him around an stablish the areas where we was and was not allowed. I would keep taking her out every 2 hours until she pees. Also ask the schedule she had back at the track and try to repeat it at home. I would ask how they used to give her water back at the tracks and do the same. Stay with her while she drinks, I noticed that sometimes Stannis is still hesitant about drinking water if he feels we'll leave him while he's doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeamLily Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Glad to read this. We are brand new today and so far Lily hasn't wanted to drink anything...or pee! We'll try adding some water to her food in the AM. Not sure what to make about the potty aspect. She's been home with us for 6 or so hours and we've taken her out several times with no luck! No accidents in the house though, so I guess she'll go when she needs to?! I've read that some gh don't go potty during to first two or three days, give her some time and keep an eye on her all the times so she doesn't do it on undesirable places. What we did is that before taking Stannis to the house, we walked him for about 20 min around the neighbourhood, then we we got home we showed him the place where we wanted him to pee, fortunately he did, then we went into the house to show him around an stablish the areas where we was and was not allowed. I would keep taking her out every 2 hours until she pees. Also ask the schedule she had back at the track and try to repeat it at home. I would ask how they used to give her water back at the tracks and do the same. Stay with her while she drinks, I noticed that sometimes Stannis is still hesitant about drinking water if he feels we'll leave him while he's doing it. She seems to be on an OK schedule now. Won't go right out in the yard where I'd like her to though! She wants to go for a short walk to the corner and back. Not too bad. I wish she would eat a little more now...I'm starting to worry like my mom! Every time I read Stannis' name, I think of Game of Thrones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Beernardo Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 That's why we named him Stannis http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/index.html#/game-of-thrones/cast-and-crew/stannis-baratheon/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GordysMama Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 (edited) When I first adopted Gordy he wouldn't drink water either and I was really concerned. One day I accidentally dropped a kibble in his water bowl and bam! He started drinking to get the kibble. Now that its warmer I "accidentally" drop a kibble in just so he drinks more . I also mix his food with water so I know he gets enough every day. Edited July 12, 2012 by GordysMama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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