Guest Sund00d Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Before I begin this I just want to say that I have no idea if this is common greyhound behaviour. I have seen owners discuss roaching, jumping, etc, many times but have never heard anyone discuss this particular behaviour, so if it is normal please let me know! Weve had our girl nikki for almost 3 months now and she has settled in quite nicely, however whenever she gets excited she gets very handsy with us. It usually happens when we come home, first she will jump us on us to great us, then the will get on the couch so we can play with her. However when she lays or sits down she will fling all her legs around wildly, or push all of them against our body. Its not a huge deal but after coming home everyday and having four, strong, pointy greyhound legs poked into your back/chest/face/arms, for 5 minutes straight, it gets old fast, shes even strong enough to push us off the couch while doing it. We dont know what to do about it. If we take her legs and move them off us, shell push them right back, and if we stand up and leave, she will follow us and pester us until we give her attention. Is this something everyones greys do that ill just have to get used to?? Or is our girl a bit uh.. special? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Totally normal, albeit potentially annoying, behavior. I don't know why they do this. I'm guessing it's just an attention getting device. If you find it annoying, say something like "uh, oh", get up and walk away, ignoring her demands for attention until she calms down. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Yes, normal, especially in a young dog. She is playing. If you can put up with it for a few minutes to let her get it out of her system, then try saying something like “that’s enough” “done now” or whatever you like, I say ”no mas” : lol, then ignore her until she settles down, even if you have to get up and turn your back on her. She’ll catch on pretty fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 She loves you 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...
Jerilyn Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Pushy paws! Lila does it when she's being silly or when we are snuggling. I assume it's a sign of affection. Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Normal. I've always thought that greyhounds are part boxer for how much they use their paws and feet! 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...
XTRAWLD Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I love hearing the thump thump when mine is playing around with his stuffies. Very animated with their feet. If sleeping with me I very often get kicked awake because of his dreaming. They just like to touch. Keep in mind, they are home all day and don't have an outlet, while you have many other things to keep you busy.... it's her way of playing and asking for some attention but it is pretty normal. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Normal. As far as how to stop the behavior, pushing her away will only encourage her. In her mind, you're just playing with her the same way she's playing with you. The best thing you can do is ignore it and then interact with her once it stops, or redirect her to playing with a toy, etc. until she calms down. If you go with the ignoring option, you may have to go into another room, like the bathroom and shut the door for 20 seconds. Repeat ad nauseum until she's not jumping on you when you come out. I personally think it's better, and less frustrating for the dog, if you redirect her to a toy or a game of tug, or just put her leash on and take her straight out for a walk or run in the yard. When you come back in she'll be a bit calmer and you may be able to engage in play without all of the pawsiness. 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...
LaFlaca Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) Both of mine have used their feet to sort of "wave" me over for lovies and both have stuck out a foot to stop me in my tracks for a belly rub. This has caused more than a few DRI's (Dog Related Injuries) when the little brats have caught me off guard. Edited January 17, 2018 by LaFlaca Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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