brianamac Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) This behaviour is not concerning, I'm just very curious as to why he does it. Most google/greytalk searches on this don't really answer my question. We brought our new 2 year old grey Boo home 2 weeks ago. He is very shy and reserved but is slowly settling in. We brought him out to visit my parents at their cabin with a huge fully fenced yard this past weekend. They also have a small dog and he was ecstatic to run, play, and even wagged his tail (which we've never seen before!). Anyways, we left him with my parents for a day at the cabin and my mom said that during that time, he would pick up items (laptop case, etc) and bring them to her, drop them at her feet, and walk away. He has never exhibited that behaviour before or with anyone else. Does anyone elses hound bring them household items? And and insights as to why? Thanks! Edited July 23, 2012 by brianamac Quote Bri and Mike with Boo Radley (Williejohnwalker), Bubba (Carlos Danger), and the feline friends foes, Loois and Amir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 He wanted to check his email???? 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Early in his retirement Segugio once brought me the TV remote Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echobelly1 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Hadji's slowly learning to bring back the tennis ball after I throw it, because I'll throw it again and he gets to play more. Other than that, he picks up anything we leave around and carefully drops it on his bed. We always know where to look if a shoe goes missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 My first Grey would take shoes from our shoe basket and snuggle with them on his bed while we weren't home. If we were ever missing a shoe, we always knew where to look! 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...
JAJ2010 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Awww.... He's trying to be helpful! Send him over here! LOL none of my critters bring me stuff Quote ------ Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kkaiser104 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Teddi brings things to his bed--socks, shoes, remotes, undies, everything. Never chews, just takes them over there. I'm trying to teach him to fetch, and I'm sure one day he will. Looks like your boy has a head start on fetching! If it gets out of control then you can correct it, but otherwise, it's cute. Take photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilversMom Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Does he have toys? Maybe he is looking for something to play with. Quote Mom to Nodens( Carl Lackey)and Pywackett (kittie) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lanielovesgreys Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Laika did this every day when I got home from work. I always thought it was a present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trihounds Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Two of our four bring collectibles to their beds. Mostly shoes, but a T-shirt today. Brucie's ritual after every meal is to take Omie's food dish (when empty) and bring it into the family room where the beds are. Your dog is probably doing the same thing, except at the cabin, he didn't know where his 'bed' was? Quote Doe's Bruciebaby Doe's Bumper Derek Follow my Ironman journeys and life with dogs, cats and busy kids: A long road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ethan Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Gordy always takes my shoes/slippers and brings them to his bed. I now know where to look for my lost items and sometimes they are somewhat squished after he's slept in the bed all night on top of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest karilynn Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 My boy does this with his toys. He has a big basket full of toys and he likes to bring the toys to me, one at a time, and drop them at my feet. He looks very proud of himself! Sometimes when I pick them up, he grabs it out of my hand and runs off with it. Hehe! So cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 A lot of greyhounds are "collectors" and will pick up anything that happens to be lying around. Some will take them to their beds or crates and others will just move them from place to place. Just thank your lucky stars he isn't like my Dammit Arrow and chews up everything he collects. I can't tell you the number of remotes he has chewed up among other things. 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...
Brandiandwe Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Paige does this, but usually then begins tossing whatever it is around. Never anything on the floor - always the things in the middle of the dining room table. I'm yet to figure out how she reaches them. Or underwear. Dirty, clean, fabulous or not so fabulous. Usually when we have company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cwholsin Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Sounds like normal dog behavior to me! Seems like he's giving a present to the bosses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RooMcClanahan Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Yep, Seamus does this when he's excited, like when we come home from work. He'll go to the laundry basket, grab whatever's stinkiest, and take it downstairs. Like others have said, he never chews, just moves stuff around! We think it's great, and it helps us out by taking dirty laundry closer to the washer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Oh, what a sweet memory. When we first adopted Ben he would collect my boots and take them to his bed. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianamac Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 @Time4anap: HAHAHA!! Cute to hear this is just something they do... at first I was sad that he gives presents to my mom and not to my husband or I. This morning, however, he came jumping into bed with a can of beer he found on the counter. Granted it was empty (and morning!), but I can see that trick becoming useful. Once I figure out how to post photos I will add the ones I caught of his beer fetching skills! Quote Bri and Mike with Boo Radley (Williejohnwalker), Bubba (Carlos Danger), and the feline friends foes, Loois and Amir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 (edited) sounds like your parents have excellent dog karma. let them work w/ him and see what happens. my first grey picked up the phone while it was ringing! she collect expensive handbags, shoes and bras....a really guirly guirl.my male retrieves balls, frisbees, toys and what ever. he has even jumped up caught a football (being tossed at the beach) and brought it back. the kids didn't know if they should laugh or get annoyed! Edited July 25, 2012 by cleptogrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KatJon Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Our grey is a big collector.... He drags all sorts of things to his bed - toys, shoes, clothes, pillows, blankets.... I think it's cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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