Guest LunaTheGreyt Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 James got here last night and settled right in: I left them alone together from 9:45-2:45 today (was able to get some work done in my classroom and go to Walmart - score!) This is what they did most of the day: She did whimper a few times, but it was nothing compared to the racket she usually makes. Also, she would never normally sleep in her bed! I did muzzle her because she has chewed out of anxiety in the past, and I don't want to give her that option until I really, really trust her. I will still have to do some alone training with her, and probably continue meds for a while, but I'm cautiously optimistic that James is going to be a great therapy dog for her. I'll keep y'all posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 :yay Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I really hope this works out for you and Luna! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RMarie Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katherineaz Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I watch mine on the webcam too! LOL! Normally they only sleep, not much to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rhea Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 YAY! Such a big improvement!! <3 <3 <3 <3 Hopefully James's presence will calm her anxieties enough that she'll be able to really learn, now that you'll always come back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I'm so glad to see that everything is going well so far! Quote Laura, mom to Luna (Boc's Duchess) and Nova (Atascocita Venus).Forever in my heart, Phantom (Tequila Nights) and Zippy (Iruska Monte). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 That's great news! 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...
Brandiandwe Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 That's awesome!!!! With any luck, things will continue to improve. I know with Brandi that I was eventually able to leave her alone without Paige because she knew that I always came back. Go James! (Great name!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Waterdog66 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 That's so awesome Looks like Luna is getting the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Great news! Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuff Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Best possible news!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 That is a great beginning! Hopefully things will continue to get better, maybe all she needed was some company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 That's absolutely wonderful! Hooray for James and Luna!! Great idea of yours to borrow James, too - it's a win-win all round, and long may it continue. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Fantastic!!!!! Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 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...
sweetdogs Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Wonderful! Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chardae Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Great news......I have a Standard Poodle and two Greyhounds......wonderful combination!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Great news......I have a Standard Poodle and two Greyhounds......wonderful combination!! Don't tell the OP THAT! OP, you are allowed to stop with just one greyhound and one standard poodle. If, however, you choose to add another greyhound that would, of course, be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LunaTheGreyt Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) Second day went great! No crying at all from Luna. I was gone from 9:30-3:15. During the work week I am typically gone 7:45-4:00, so I think they will be just fine! They were still sound asleep before I opened the door to my apartment, so they weren't even getting restless. Suffice to say I am SUPER happy! Luna is so much happier now that she has her buddy James around. In regards to getting another greyhound...definitely not until James is no longer around (he's 9). I'm not in a rush. Edited August 22, 2013 by LunaTheGreyt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Trammell Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 What a great update! Did you move to a place that allows more than one dog? Or did I read the other posts wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 That's just great news! Congratulations to you, Luna and Mr. James! Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 :) Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I am so happy to read this. It looks like you found an excellent solution. You made a responsible and well thought out decision by adding James (who is older, calmer, and well-adjusted) rather than taking your chances with a brand new grey. Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LunaTheGreyt Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 What a great update! Did you move to a place that allows more than one dog? Or did I read the other posts wrong? I was able to talk my landlord into it. She's actually a dog lover, but I am usually afraid to ask to make changes to a lease. Glad I had the courage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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