Guest LunaTheGreyt Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 So glad to hear he's doing better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Glad to hear he's doing better. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest distorento Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 I would love to post a couple pictures of Sam but I am unable to figure out how... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 You need to have the pics on your computer. Upload your pics from your computer to a photo-hosting site such as Instagram or Photobucket. Once uploaded, click on the code (in Photobucket it's called the IMG code) and copy it. Paste the link in the "REPLY" box here on GT. Post your reply. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hmaeayers Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 My boyfriend and I are having the same issue that you had with Sam. Our greyhound, Arlen, is amazing with us and extremely social with people other than us (wanders up and leans on people). We have gotten two complaints now at our apartment that he has been vocalizing for 8 hours at a time. We have had Arlen for a month and this seems to continue to be an issue. We tried the Kong, he goes through it quickly and then is done with it and whining. We have left the TV and the radio but it has not helped. What can we do, we are new grey owners and are struggling with separation anxiety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest distorento Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Hope you haven't given up hope yet (sorry I took so long to follow-up!) I would say that the main trigger that turned everything around was the citronella collar. The first time we put it on he barked just as much, although confused form the spray and scent. On day two, we saw a drastic improvement!! Since he would stop vocalizing, his anxiety would go way down. The other thing that helped was seeing an animal behaviourist. She strongly recommended clomicalm, which he has been on for 4 months now. The behaviourist is pretty sure that one of the reasons he calmed down is the clomicalm, but it takes a few weeks to start taking effect and doesn't work on all greys... But she also told us that the alone training was not the answer and that they can't be tricked. She focused on the drug therapy while giving us a few other tips (put him in the crate and leave right away, make him lie down before getting ready to leave so his anxiety is not spiking before we leave). It takes so much patience, and it takes time. We also sent a letter to each of our neighbors asking them for their understanding and told them everything we were doing to make it better. Today he has worked through it (although still sensitive and still crated), and he is much happier, and so are we. Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest distorento Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I should also add that a lot of the little tricks didn't do anything for us (radio, kongs, DAP, lots of exercise, alone training) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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