inugrey Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 You know your dog and what you are willing to do. I don't doubt your sincerity in making this choice. I have assisted a friend who has been a vendor at these events for (OMG) at least a decade. It is possible to create a barrier. I hope for future vending you can work something out with your SO to leave the pups behind. I haven't attended an event with a dog in two full years. It's actually great. I don't have to manage introductions or poop or any of that jazz. And usually since I am without dogs we aren't using my car, which means I'm never DD! Quote Colleen with Covey (Admirals Cove) and Rally (greyhound puppy)Missing my beloved boy INU (CJ Whistlindixie) my sweetest princess SALEM (CJ Little Dixie) and my baby girl ZOE (LR's Tara) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BootsyCollins Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 You don't have to poop at events? Awesome. Quote Christie and Bootsy (Turt McGurt and Gil too) Loving and missing Argos & Likky, forever and ever. ~Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inugrey Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Nope, performance anxiety. Quote Colleen with Covey (Admirals Cove) and Rally (greyhound puppy)Missing my beloved boy INU (CJ Whistlindixie) my sweetest princess SALEM (CJ Little Dixie) and my baby girl ZOE (LR's Tara) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Nope, performance anxiety. This might be tmi, but in my case, that has the opposite effect. Moving on..... Dark sheets or blankets would, of course, be the simplest solution. Even drop sheets used for painting? Over chairs, your table...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Truman doesn't crate well (yet another one of his endearing qualities) but I think he'll be fine in the ex-pen set back behind my booth. There are too many dogs to go ballistic over every single one. At events, his main problem is on-leash introductions. As long as I can keep a good buffer between him and the other dogs, I think it will be okay. Denise showed me this brilliant idea for a leash sleeve, and I found one on Etsy. I think this will help us immensely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 I know I spend a lot of time worrying and agonizing about Truman, that I fail to mention that he really is a sweet, goofy boy. I mean, how can you look at this face and NOT laugh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Alicia, for what it's worth when I saw you and the dogs at Gig I thought Truman was fine. At the run when he was done and you were trying to get control of him I just saw a dog that wasn't done playing and was just "playing" you. It made me giggle because you could see that Truman was just having fun. Quote ~Beth, with a crazy mixed crew of misfits.~ Forever and Always missing and loving Steak, Carmen, Ivy, Isis, and Madi.Don't cry because it's ended, Smile because it happened.Before you judge me, try to keep an open mind, not everyone likes your taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Yeah! We briefly met in the hotel, now that I think about it! Truman was acting silly, like he wanted to visit you, then kept backing away. Thanks for saying that. About the Blur of Fur joy-run... I don't really fault him for that one. We were trying to get Henry's leash from his turn, and one of the finish line wranglers grabbed Truman. The guy tried to restrain him in a hug of sorts, and Trumie decided he didn't like that. He snapped at the guy, who immediately let go, and that's when he realized he was free and started running around like a crazy man. After his romp, I was able to recall him back (which would've been pretty good, if not for the part where he almost knocked me over). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) Truman doesn't crate well (yet another one of his endearing qualities) but I think he'll be fine in the ex-pen set back behind my booth. There are too many dogs to go ballistic over every single one. At events, his main problem is on-leash introductions. As long as I can keep a good buffer between him and the other dogs, I think it will be okay. Denise showed me this brilliant idea for a leash sleeve, and I found one on Etsy. I think this will help us immensely. I posted in the other thread - I think these are great, but you also know about the red bandana at greyhound events, right? Not sure how universally understood those are outside of GT, but it wouldn't hurt to have him wear one. As for the fun run, I don't blame him for snapping at the guy. I would too if some random guy tried to restrain me in a hug. Edited May 9, 2014 by NeylasMom Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Unless he was CUTE! 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...
NeylasMom Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Unless he was CUTE! Good point. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FinnsMama Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I researched online and asked my vet if they ever prescribe anxiety meds. These vets knew me and my dogs over the years and knew i wouldn't ask unless it was necessary. He did well on the first one they tried. I guess we got lucky. He takes Elavil, 50 mg every 12 hours. (twice a day.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Trumie Dooms did fine at Grapehounds! Jen said he was nowhere near as bad as I described, so I suppose I'm nitpicky. It definitely made a difference that he was off-leash (in the ex-pen) and not doing a million face-to-face greetings with strange dogs. The leash sleeve also worked very well. Here he is relaxing with his bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padfootx13 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 That's great! They both look very comfortable Quote Padfoot the greyhound fr. Coach Venom, Joined his forever family: 10-1-13 Lupin the galgo, Joined his forever family: 7-18-14And the reptiles: Bernie the Bearded Dragon and Tonks the Russian Tortoise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I was thinking about you this morning, and wondered how things had gone. I'm so pleased to read a good update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Truman I've been thinking about you and wondering how things went since yesterday. So glad things were not as bad as you thought they were going to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I meant to come and post after Jan posted her pic of him in her Grapehounds thread! He's such a cutie! 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...
PatricksMom Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Glad to hear he was able to relax. Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 From what I saw, Truman did really well at Grapehounds. Well, except when daddy took Henry for a short walk. Having Truman in the x-pen, behind your booth, with enough distance between other hounds seems to be the way to go. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Obviously you know everything about him and his past, so this just who he is. Not a behavior resulting from a trauma, abuse, etc. I'd say a perfect case for medication. Have you chatted with the breeder? She needs to know and avoid breeding the same pair again. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 Yeah... I did speak to her a year or so ago when she tried to give me another pup from his litter (can you imagine?!) She said the one female she kept was really shy. Unfortunately, I think they're breeding for the physical breed standards, not temperament. Truman is a very handsome dog- he just has a million hang ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I have found that very often those with blue coats, blue brindle, blue fawn, etc. are neurotic/have very odd behaviors. At least a dozen or so dogs I've met that are either blue, blue fawn, or blue brindle have been. Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 I have found that very often those with blue coats, blue brindle, blue fawn, etc. are neurotic/have very odd behaviors. At least a dozen or so dogs I've met that are either blue, blue fawn, or blue brindle have been. Agree 100%. Never met a blue who wasn't a little bit crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytHoundPoet Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 (edited) Yeah... I did speak to her a year or so ago when she tried to give me another pup from his litter (can you imagine?!) She said the one female she kept was really shy. Unfortunately, I think they're breeding for the physical breed standards, not temperament. Truman is a very handsome dog- he just has a million hang ups. Temperament should be just as important as conformation (if not more so). A good, reputable breeder should focus on function, temperament, and conformation. Are there others in his litter like him? Sometimes anomalies happen and other times the lines need to be examined closely. Unfortunately the Greyhound breed standard is lacking a temperament description and thus varying temperaments could be argued to be correct when, in fact, they may not be right. Our Ibizan Hound standard includes the correct temperament for the breed and is something that reputable breeders focus on. Anomalies still happen and sharpness and other issues pop up sometimes though. That is when hard decisions have to be made and sometimes plans change. Unfortunately I have far too much experience with screwy temperaments, as at some point in my life I decided to be insane and take on project dogs. I've had sharpness, true aggression, various types of reactivity...you name it. As a friend and I discussed recently it really can be frustrating to manage a dog rather than just live with it, no matter how much you love it. I have actually had quite a few sharp, or otherwise undesirable in temperament, NGA hounds so it isn't just an AKC thing either. In my opinion sharp dogs, dogs with temperament issues, and spooks should never be bred, no matter how much they win in a ring or on an professional track. But what do I know? Edited May 18, 2014 by GreytHoundPoet Quote Masquerade Hounds & The Hounds of East Fairhaven & Ibizan Hound Club of the United States Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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