Guest Boddekker Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Just a note to say thanks for the great advice I found in here. It's been about six weeks since we brought home our Roman nosed, snaggle-toothed second grey, Atascocita Vain - rechristened Ivan by moving some letters around - and have had some issues that started at the adoption agency, namely him wetting his kennel. Tiring quickly of getting up between 3 - 4 am, I checked here for others with similar issues and found something so simple it was stunning. "Maybe he's tired of being in his kennel." Neither of our greys like to be kenneled when necessary, so my DW and I took the plunge, taught him to climb the stairs (with Dexy we waited until she was ready) and set up a dog bed near our bedroom. Presto! He slept in until just minutes before my alarm went off at 7. So thanks again. Glad you folks are here. Hope to be able to contribute something worthwhile in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmettobug Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Aww, what a cutie! For sure, there are some that love their crate, and some that hate it, and some that only get in one to go for a ride (mine!). Whatever works best for you and your hound. Quote Current Crew: Gino-Gene-Eugene! (Eastnor Rebel: Makeshift x Celtic Dream); Fuzzy the Goo-Goo Girl (BGR Fuzzy Navel: Boc's Blast Off x Superior Peace); Roman the Giant Galoot! (Imark Roman: Crossfire Clyde x Shana Wookie); Kitties Archie and Dixie Forever Missed: K9 Sasha (2001-2015); Johnny (John Reese--Gable Dodge x O'Jays) (2011-19); the kitties Terry and Bibbi; and all the others I've had the privilege to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Gorgeous pup! Glad you were able to work things out . Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Preaching to the choir! I don't think I'll ever crate again, after seeing that neither of my greyhounds like their crate AT ALL. Cute dog! Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurfette Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I never crate. My itsy bitsy house is much to small for 3 big fat crates. No grey ever complaint - no my own, not the guests, not the fosters. Congrats. Your boy is adorable. 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...
Guest goofydog2 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I loves me some Roman nosed, snaggle tooth hounds! Ivan is quote the handsome lad. Congrats to you both and please share more pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Ivan is stunning! Hope you got to sleep in even later this weekend morning. 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...
Feisty49 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 He is booo-ti-ful. Love Roman noses and the tooth is the frosting on the cake. My girl hated her crate. She used it, at my insistence, for 2-3 days after adoption and then I got the hint. The crate was retired to the attic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 And please give that ever-so-handsome face a big Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyroo Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 He is handsome! None of my 3 have ever used a crate. Quote Jodie D (hope to have another grey name her soon) Missing my Bridge Babies: Rusty (Cut a Rusty) 10/18/95-06/09/09 Solo (Tali Solo Nino) 01/10/98-03/25/10 Franny (Frohmader) 02/28/04-08/31/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobesmom Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 The GT community is much smaller than it was years ago when I found it as a new adopter. I learned SO MUCH from GT. They helped me time and again when I was baffled. People who'd been there - done that - offered solid advice and got me through things that were a "crisis" to me, but "just normal" to them. I'm glad we still do that. And, as you learn and grow, I hope you'll offer advice based on YOUR experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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