Guest Ellums Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Hi! We went out to greensboro and got Preacher last Sunday. We love him. He's such a well behaved dog and sweet and cuddly. I'm having trouble reading him though. He doesn't wag his tail and a greys ears are always pulled back, so how do I tell when he's happy or upset? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 You'll learn, don't worry. Congratulations! 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...
Houndtime Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Congratulations and welcome from Delaware. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scouts_mom Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 As he gets comfortable with you, you will see that tail start to wag. As to other expressions, they are there with a grey, just more subtle. You will become aware of them before too long. Preacher is a lovely dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Preacher is a very handsome boy Congratulations, and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Congratulations on your handsome new boy! 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...
Busderpuddle Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Welcome...........that tail will wag soon ! Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dancer Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Handsome boy! It won't take too long before you start seeing expressions in his eyes. And he starts learning to read you and knows the house routines. My boy was a bit distant a first...unsure of toys and did not like the couch. He seemed to became cuddly suddenly one day and decided the couch was good. The first time my boy got really excited was when I was roasting a turkey.....He loved the smell and wanted to find the source. He demonstrated lots of charisma that day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Give it time , it all will come in Time in small steps. Congrats on your handsome Boy :beatheart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Congrats, he is handsome! The ears back are in their resting position. As for the tail, one of mine was never a tail wagger. However, as he gets used to his new situation, he will be easier to read. Welcome! Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ellums Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Thanks! I heard him bark for the 1st time last night. It was odd, since he'd been in there about 3 hours, but he woke up and decided to vocalize. Now he seems to hate his crate, which is odd since he seemed to like it before, even wondering in it when the door was open to chill. Maybe he likes the rest of the house more now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RMarie Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Just give him time. He'll settle in. You'll learn to pick up on his subtle cues (I the subtleties). For some it takes months or even years for their true personalities to come out. Until then...enjoy the ride. It's fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Preacher is beautiful. Yep, it takes them a while to bloom, as I like to say. Little by little. You will be amazed by the changes in him 6 months from now! He looks like a sweetie pie. I'm not sure where you adopted him from, but remember that he's likely used to living in a crate by himself ie with no one startling him or touching him unexpectedly. So remember that as sweet and cuddly as he may be, he's brand new to home life so never plop down next to him or put your face up to his, etc while he is sleeping. And tell any houseguests or kids the same thing!! (Just my 2 cents). Enjoy your handsome baby!! 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...
schultzlc Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Welcome to GT and congratulations on your handsome pup! 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...
KickReturn Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Lovely dog - congrats! Please be aware that some dogs cannot be crated. What they experienced at the track and what they can tolerate in a different setting (your home), may be completely different. Remember at the track there were probably 20 other dogs in crates right beside him. Some dogs will destroy themselves (teeth and paws) trying to get out of a crate. You will never forgive yourself if this happens. Monitor use of the crate closely and avoid leaving him alone in the crate if you are not certain that he is OK with it. The good news is most Greys are quite trustworthy out of the crate if the house is properly secured. You can always use a muzzle if he is a chewer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundlov Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Patience, grasshopper, patience!!! Quote Mary in Houston Everyone has a photographic memory, but not everyone has film. LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BrontoTheFirst Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Just wanted to say hello b/c I believe we looked at Preacher the week before you guys got him (we went home with a different grey). Did you by chance adopt him from PRH? He looks like a great pup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ellums Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Yes! We looked at him and Veggie and Reed. He is a good match for us. He's very in tune with my husbands temperament (a calm happy little hedonist). Who'd yall get? oh update: He wags his tail now. Mostly when we get home, and when he's getting his butt scratched. Serisouley, he loves getting pet there. When I discovered how happy it made him I brushed him a little too hard and he got rug burns but he's fine now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BrontoTheFirst Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Yes! We looked at him and Veggie and Reed. He is a good match for us. He's very in tune with my husbands temperament (a calm happy little hedonist). Who'd yall get? oh update: He wags his tail now. Mostly when we get home, and when he's getting his butt scratched. Serisouley, he loves getting pet there. When I discovered how happy it made him I brushed him a little too hard and he got rug burns but he's fine now. We didn't see Veggie, but we looked at Preacher, Reed, and a couple others, ultimately going home with Banker, whom we renamed Bronto. Love him to death. We're going to the PRH 10 year celebration in mid-October, are you guys? Sounds like Preacher is a real sweetie and he's settling into his new home. Yay for tail wagging! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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