Guest Lofarber Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Hi all. Picked up my new greyhound this morning. A big beautiful boy, Alfred. He has done fab today! 2 accidents in house, One bonk into sliding glass door, crazy barking at TV, and some strange fascination with an angel statue. He was amazing on walks with tons of other dogs, runners and even a skateboarder! Squirrels on the other hand...he is now finally resting, NEXT to his gigantic bed! Ha! This is all new for me too as this is my first dog, I've always had cats. Anyway I'm thrilled to be here,thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feisty49 Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 (edited) Welcome! So glad you're loving Alfred. Now we need a picture.. or two.. or three. A suggestion: Put something on the sliding door so he knows it's there, though it may be he learned a lesson. Nonetheless, Greyhounds often don't know about glass so a decal, a piece of paper, something big enough so he knows that there is something solid there is necessary. I have princess fairy decals from my granddaughter on my French door though I've had Annie for almost 5 years and she knows by now it's glass. As far as accidents, are you taking him outside frequently to get a chance to P&P? Once he's settled in and there are no more accidents, he can go for a long time without needing to go out but until then, take him out often and praise him every time he pees outside. Good luck! Edited April 4, 2016 by Feisty49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greydawg Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Congratulations! There is nothing better than adopting your first Greyhound! Suggestion: put blue painters tape on your sliding glass doors, so that he can see it. After he learns, you can easily remove the tape. Also, praise him like he just won the Kentucky Derby after he does his "Bizness" outside. Enjoy him as you grow together and learn each other's ways. In a few months, you'll look back at this time and marvel how far you both have come! And post pics of him soon, ok? Quote Cheryl - "Mom" to RUNNER (Gunnah, born 6/15/2012) and FARGO (Ridin Shotgun, born 8/21/2015). Missing my Grey-Angels HEISMAN (RX Heisman) (3/29/2005-2/1/2016) and ALEX (Bevenly) (4/15/2005-6/7/2018). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurfette Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Congrats from us, too. Getting your first grey is a very special time. It will never be the same, regardless how many pups come to live with you over the years to come. Quote Sorry for butchering the english language. I try to keep the mistakes to a minimum. Nadine with Paddy (Zippy Mullane), Saoirse (Lizzie Be Nice), Abu (Cillowen Abu) and bridge angels Colin (Dessies Hero) and Andy (Riot Officer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocsDoctor Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Welcome, and congratulations on your new boy! Such an exciting time for you both. We'd all love to see some photos of him when you get the chance. Quote Clare with Tiger (Snapper Gar, b. 18/05/2015), and remembering Ken (Boomtown Ken, 01/05/2011-21/02/2020) and Doc (Barefoot Doctor, 20/08/2001-15/04/2015)."It is also to be noted of every species, that the handsomest of each move best ... and beasts of the most elegant form, always excel in speed; of this, the horse and greyhound are beautiful examples."----Wiliam Hogarth, The Analysis of Beauty, 1753. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Welcome!!!! May be your first......but probably not the last! We'd certainly enjoy seeing photos of your "big beautiful boy." Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lofarber Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Here he is!!!!! Thanks for the advice. I am taking him out a lot right now. He also has diareeah really bad. I have him immodium and am feeding rice with chicken. I'm more worried that he isn't crate training well. Every time I leave the room he whines a lot. I have to go back to work on Wed. I want him to feel OK when I do. I will keep trying. Everything is so new for him I'm sure it will take a little time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 He's very handsome! Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KarenD Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 A real looker! Congratulations. Always an anxious and fun time the first few days. You will grow on each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradymom Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Alfred is gorgeous, congratulations! If Alfred dose not do well being crated you may want to consider baby gating him in the kitchen. I did this with Brady, I had the baby gate about 8 inches off the ground so my kitty could visit him but also have a means to escape. Quote The handsome boy Brady, mid-morning nap. The sun, the sun feels so, so, so good. I can't keep my eyes open ... ... Retirement agrees ... ... and the Diva Ms India, 2001 - 10/16/2009 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 He is adorable! Congrats! Quote Patty, Mom to Jaxson 5/12/2017 Forever in my heart: Joey 11/01/2007 to 12/06/2018, Scout 11/19/2005 to 07/15/15 and Jack 01/03/2004 to 06/11/2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feisty49 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 He is gorgeous. Love his tilted head. Have you tried to leave the house without crating him? All retired racers come from an environment where they were crated, but IMO that doesn't mean they liked it. I know my girl *hated* the crate in my house and less than two days after adoption, I stopped using it. If there's no reason to confine him, why bother. If you want him confined to just one or two rooms, use gates, as suggested above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lofarber Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Great advice everyone, thanks! I thought about the kitchen idea. Never thought about just leaving him because "everyone" always says crate them. But that makes sense too. He definitely doesn't like the crate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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EllenEveBaz Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Congreytulations! Alfred is stunning. Hope his tummy has settled down, but just some ideas -- The diarrhea may be from nervousness at the big changes in his life, or change in food, or worms that resisted deworming, or ... . You may want to think of just giving him water for up to 24 hours to let his digestive system rest. Or with the chicken and rice, some say that dogs do better if you really overcook the rice. On the nervousness at being alone, you can search on GreyTalk for ideas about "alone training" -- basically a gradual training to let your dog learn that it's ok; you will always return. 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...
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