rossfox Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Our hound knows us completely and loves us dearly, but when I throw the tennis ball and he brings it back, and I try to take it back, he will growl. I don't believe he would actually bite us, but is frightening. Any thoughts on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Buddy growls sometimes when we try to take his toys but it’s a kind of play growl. It’s different from the growl we get when he is intent on keeping whatever he has (which we thankfully haven’t heard very often), but this is accompanied by different body language - he is tense and stiff, with wide eyes and curling of his lips. It is scary and I don’t want to lose any digits so I have just walked away from him when he has done this. Playtime’s over. Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mansbestfriend Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Hi. Retrieving and handing over a toy isn't part of a greyhound's 'natural' makeup. Normally I'd suggest to train "Bring it" and "Drop it" cues with Positive Reinforcement, but some dogs are less interested in the training process. Why not have a second tennis ball to throw, or to swap for the first one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyRunDog Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 2 hours ago, mansbestfriend said: Why not have a second tennis ball to throw, or to swap for the first one? Or a small treat? Quote Grace (Ardera Coleen) b. 18 June 2014 - Gotcha Day 10 June 2018 - Going grey gracefullyGuinness (Antigua Rum) b. 3 September 2017 - Gotcha Day 18 March 2022 - A gentleman most of the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Yes...swap the ball for something he likes even better than the ball. Do a search on 'trading up'... 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...
cleptogrey Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 8 hours ago, BatterseaBrindl said: Yes...swap the ball for something he likes even better than the ball. Do a search on 'trading up'... or exchange. always a higher quality item. your pockets will be filled w/ lots of strange treats. remember to check the pockets prior to wash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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