Abbigail Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I adopted my amazing 3yr old greyhound Abbie 9 months ago...shes my first grey, and Im so in love with her ! The other day I gave her a greenie like I do everyday ...its her favorite time of day...i then went to toss her another dental chew and it accidentally hit her in the snout ...well she has acted traumatized ever since..didnt finish her food this morning, and when I went to give her daily greenie she turned her head away and started shaking...Ive heard that greys are sensitive...but this seems so extreme?? Is there anything I can do to bring her around?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I wonder if something has got stuck in her mouth, between her teeth or even bridging across the mouth. Might the greenie have hit a sore spot? You can use calming signals body language to help tell them things are OK. Don't be bossy or loom over them. Lick your lips, Yawn and look away, then get on with something else. If you sit down too then then dog will feel easier about coming up to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyStella Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I would spoil her a bit and make the offending greenie extra good, like cover it in peanut butter or something. Sounds like she's miffed over it. They do seem to takes things to heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Some are, sone aren't. Sounds like you do have one. I agree with the strategy of using peanut butter to sooth her wounded soul! In my house the same action would get me a load of stink eye, and that bone would have been snapped right up! 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...
fastpointydoge Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 I threw my grey a piece of bread one day and it hit him in the face. He was scared to lay in that same bed for a while as well as getting nervous when I was holding food. I felt terrible! I just made sure to not toss food at him for a while and he eventually got over it. Quote Sarah with P Kay Ruger "Rogue" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaintyDutchess Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 I can throw a toy in the air and my grey can catch it but if I throw a treat it would hit her in the face. I think Abbie will eventually get over what happpened. Her reaction is probably very common among greys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Abbie's reaction does sound extreme to me. The worst reaction I get in a situation like that are puzzled, sad-eyed faces -- "Mommy, why are you hitting me in the head?" That doesn't stop them from lining up to get the next piece of food thrown in the air. 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...
Rakete Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 This could have happened with my toysized Prague Ratter too. My "sensitive" Galgo-Grey-cross would not have felt anything or if he would not have cared. So this happens with non-greys as well and some "sensitive" sighthounds are ignorant enough to not give a damn or would love nothing more than food thrown at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 The day my first Greyhound, Wendy, came home I opened a kitchen cabinet and a bunch of plastic containers fell out. The clatter nearly caused her to have cardiac arrest! For ever after, Wendy refused to be in the kitchen if I was in there. Sorry, my precious girl! 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...
buddibear Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 After having my Spook boy for a year of everything tramatic, I changed out the Almond Refrig to a black model ( ha d to match dishwasher). Stormy would not go into the kitchen for days. Years later I just had to have a French door Stainless Steel. Poor old guy just did not care anymore. Had to let him go 1 week before his 13 BD. I still laugh when I polish the fridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40MphMom Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 My girl is very aware of every change in our household, afterall it is her entire world. I found that if I apologize to her and make it clear that she is the center of my universe, things turn to a positive. Make no mistake...these hounds are very smart! Enjoy the ride . We do. Quote MacKenzie McPherson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyStella Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 I tested this on Stella. I got her attention and tossed a piece of popcorn at her. Bounced off her forehead. She ate it and looked ready for another. So we bounced a few more off her forehead. She thought it a great treat system. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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