PatricksMom Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Thought I'd post to give other people with fear aggressive / high anxiety dogs some hope. Since we moved from an apartment to a house, Leo's stress levels have come way down and his fear aggression has improved a lot. He's gone about a month without any peeing when we leave the house and the neighbors swear he isn't making noise while we're gone. He's getting used to one of the little dogs that was terrifying him on walks--still nervous but he actually wagged his tail yesterday when he saw him. And he went to the M&G at the farmer's market the other week--2 hours with no problems--being literally in the middle of a pack of greyhounds really boosts his confidence levels. Thanks to everyone here for their advice about helping him. I think he'll always be high anxiety (I can relate to that) and we're still working on his on leash issues, but he is generally a much happier dog than when we adopted him. 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...
greytpups Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 How wonderful for all of you. 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...
Padfootx13 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 A great update, thanks for sharing! 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...
scullysmum Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 That is so good to hear. Never give up, my angel Sadi had terrible fear aggression and was virtually agoraphobic when I adopted her, it took about a year but she turned out just fine in the end. When I told people who didn't know her in her first year what she was like they never believed me Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) Sounds like he's making greyt progress. being literally in the middle of a pack of greyhounds really boosts his confidence levels. Maybe you need more than two. Edited July 30, 2014 by EllenEveBaz Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruitycake Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 What great news! Thanks for posting an update, especially so new or potential adopters can see that there is hope when things look bleak! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 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...
galgrey Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Great to read such a positive update! 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 Lillypad Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Thanks for updating, great news to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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