Guest thebuiscuitlady Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) A less serious than my earlier post (difficulties with new male), but irritating habit of both my new greys is their habit of shadowing me. EVERYWHERE I go, they are under foot. Cleaning- they follow me from one side of the room to the other, getting dressed they follow me into the closet. Its hard to move around with two 75 pound horse beasts wrapped around my legs. They settle down quickly when I sit, but I almost never sit. Do yall think this will ease up once they feel more secure? Ive had them 2.5 months. Edited March 21, 2018 by thebuiscuitlady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 No, it will continue for their lifetime. I love being loved and adored by my dogs. No one else gives me so much attention! Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmettobug Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Nope! I have a small condo, wherever I go, Johnny has to follow, even though I'm only feet away. My bathroom is a small water-closet arrangement, with my long legs, the door, and him, it's a tight squeeze! 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...
cgs Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I was wondering the same thing, though mine isn't quite so bad. In the evening, he's usually mostly down for the count and won't move after dinner. Right now he's lying nearby as I sit at my desk. He won't follow me right away if I get up, but if I don't come back, he'll come find me. He'll also just do laps around the kitchen/living room/dining room on his own while I"m puttering around the kitchen. I was wondering if it would subside.Sometimes I don't even know if he's there. I turn around and there he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) You got a permanent pimple on your butt now. Make that 2! Edited March 21, 2018 by XTRAWLD 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...
fastpointydoge Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Some shadow, some don't. Mind doesn't although I live in a very small one bedroom apartment. I do keep him out of the kitchen though for safety reasons. Quote Sarah with P Kay Ruger "Rogue" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Nope. Next question Srsly, its what they do. I often plan my escape from wherever I am to where I need/want to go, looking for the path with the least amount of company. This may simply be going from the living room to the kitchen. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 There was a woman who posted on this or another GH forum that she had'd been to the bathroom alone since 1987...if that makes you feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmettobug Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 And if I don't have Johnny in there, at least one of the cats will fill in . 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...
cgs Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 You can definitely shut them out of the bathroom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmettobug Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 It doesn't bother me, if they are in there with me, they're not fighting or getting into something or eating things they shouldn't. My mom shuts her cats out and they still stick their paws under the door and bang on it. 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...
JohnF Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Totally par for the course. The only easing-up will be when they get older and need to sleep more. Don't feel guilty about shutting the door or penning them behind a child's gate. Occasionally toss them a treat that they can take away and deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 As you can see, it's very common. Sometimes it does ease up as the dogs settle in and become more independent. Some dogs will follw you no matter what. Mine tend to stay where they are unless food is involved, then all bets are off! 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...
Roo Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Our first hound couldn't be bothered (he was super lazy). Our second hound was trained to not come down the hall unless invited (I don't remember why we did this, but she caught on really quickly). Tessa, bless her, had SA to the point where if she couldn't see me, she'd whine frantically. Though oddly enough, if she was relaxed enough (happened rarely), she'd let me go to the kitchen without immediately, frantically following me. The shadow thing isn't just greyhounds, though My terrier followed me everywhere. If I went to the bathroom, she'd haul her poor old butt off her bed and stand outside the door until I came out. If I went to the kitchen, she'd follow. Then she'd get tired and go lay down, then five minutes later come back, then lay down, then come back, rinse and repeat. She'd also just stand there looking totally downtrodden if I didn't go back and sit down quickly enough. Oh, and she was silent, so I'd often turn around and yelp because she had a habit of just appearing behind me. Talk about startling! Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 The shadow thing isn't just greyhounds, though My terrier followed me everywhere. If I went to the bathroom, she'd haul her poor old butt off her bed and stand outside the door until I came out. If I went to the kitchen, she'd follow. Then she'd get tired and go lay down, then five minutes later come back, then lay down, then come back, rinse and repeat. She'd also just stand there looking totally downtrodden if I didn't go back and sit down quickly enough. Oh, and she was silent, so I'd often turn around and yelp because she had a habit of just appearing behind me. Talk about startling! Three Terrierists and two poodles later that is a true fact. Obviously your old girl Terrier wasn't aptyl named Barkley like my old man (who is going to outlive me - it's that sturdy Peasant stock). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Three Terrierists and two poodles later that is a true fact. Obviously your old girl Terrier wasn't aptyl named Barkley like my old man (who is going to outlive me - it's that sturdy Peasant stock). I heard her bark on three occasions - once at deer (they startled her ), once at a cat (who also startled her, but who also looked fun to chase), and once at the smell of a bear. She would breathe-whine when she wasn't sure why I was doing something, and very occasionally she'd growl (but only at the smell of bear), but other than that, she didn't vocalize hardly at all. Quite the opposite of many terriers Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 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...
racindog Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 No, it will continue for their lifetime. I love being loved and adored by my dogs. No one else gives me so much attention! ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oforehand Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 I've had Cyrus about 6 months, and when we first got him he was absolutely a velcro dog. Now he'll let me go into another room without him as long as I come back pretty quickly. If I'm gone for too long he'll come investigate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyAcresMom Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 (edited) I am always within eye sight of my dogs. All of them. When I walk thru the house people laugh because Im the Pied Piper of dogs. Theres 6-8 on my heals any given moment. Two are my sisters dogs and sometimes they follow the pack. ETA: and I love it. Im never alone. Edited March 24, 2018 by GreyAcresMom Quote Sheila and COwww.greyacres.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thebuiscuitlady Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I amused by their shadowing for sure. I don't love the baseball sized bruise on my bum from them ramming into me with their pointy noses. Ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 My favorite saying is "did I come to the bathroom and forget a poodle?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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