21-06-2021, 10:00 AM
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Re: Adopting a retired greyhound
Originally Posted by Mups
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Doesn't sound a bad start, and as you say, at least she came to tell you she needed out. I did wonder whether she actually wanted a wee, or whether she was just nudging you for a cuddle and some reassurance, perhaps?
Anyway, best of luck, and hope she brings you much fun and happiness Margaret.
21-06-2021, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by MargaretF
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I'm not sure about the peaceful night's sleep Mups but I live in hopes that tonight's will be better when we can get Annie into a routine! When I got her home yesterday she followed me around the house wherever I went. She had a bed in my room overnight and I was up twice with her to let her into the garden. I am really pleased though that she let me know that she needed to go outside so I'm not complaining. She is much more settled today and is lying asleep on her bed at the moment. It must have been quite a trial for her yesterday beginning with an hour's drive in a strange car when she is used to being transported in a properly equipped van and then going into unfamiliar surroundings ...I will get some photos later and attempt to put them on here.
you are clearly doing all the right things, Annie given space and time should soon learn to trust you.I had a rescue Mini called Tilly, she was so fearful when she arrived and spent all day under a chair growling at my then 6 year old son who had been instructed to leave her alone and not to make eye contact.
The first lesson was 'I will not harm you, come to me when you are ready' achieved by sitting sideways on the floor some distance from Milly not making eye contact with a hand full of chicken pieces .
With an arm outstretched and hand open with a piece of chicken Milly eventually progressed to snatching the chicken before retreating to the chair and getting praise. We progressed to touching her chest, not her head which is a vulnerable place in dogs. Milly became my sons best friend , she sadly died on the operating table when being operated on for pyometra .
Every time Annie relieves herself outside I would treat/ praise so she learns 'this experience is rewarding'
You can also add a key word I say 'beclean' the second she finishes 'going'. Eventually you can use the key word to get Annie to go on demand always praising but stopping the treat.
If she has an accident inside it is best to ignore the unwanted behaviour no word no eye contact and thoroughly clean the area to remove the scent.
Margaret
I hope you have many happy years with Annie and I look forward to seeing photographs.
29-06-2021, 11:41 AM
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I have seen a few adopted greyhounds near me. The problem is that greyhounds have to wear a muzzle in public places. It's breed specific requirement.I believe it is possible to get an exemption certificate but it certainly is an obstacle to rehoming greyhounds.
I hope you enjoy your new dog.
29-06-2021, 11:56 AM
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You have to watch out with anything small and furry .They will kill cats .
Some friends of mine after a lifetime with dogs decided to adopt two greyhounds . First they killed a cat crossing their back garden . Apologises and boxes of chocolate later - the dogs soon became a menace to the cats of the neighbourhood and they persona non grata in a village they had lived all of their lives ! They bought muzzles those light plastic ones they did not work the dogs just battered the cats to death .
Eventually they decided to drives several miles to a wood to exercise them . Within five minutes they had brought down a deer !
In the house they were sweet and butter would not melt in their mouths ( although they were large and would scoff anything they could reach ) and spent most of their time snoozing by the fire .
29-06-2021, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Muddy
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You have to watch out with anything small and furry .They will kill cats .
Some friends of mine after a lifetime with dogs decided to adopt two greyhounds . First they killed a cat crossing their back garden . Apologises and boxes of chocolate later - the dogs soon became a menace to the cats of the neighbourhood and they persona non grata in a village they had lived all of their lives ! They bought muzzles those light plastic ones they did not work the dogs just battered the cats to death .
Eventually they decided to drives several miles to a wood to exercise them . Within five minutes they had brought down a deer !
In the house they were sweet and butter would not melt in their mouths ( although they were large and would scoff anything they could reach ) and spent most of their time snoozing by the fire .
Muddy, I can well understand the 'chasing furries' instinct with pensioned-off racers, because it is what they have trained to do to win money for the owners.
But what about Greyhounds that have never had to race for a living, do you reckon they are so prey driven too?
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Margaret - Hope all's well.
29-06-2021, 02:53 PM
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I think that when you buy a dog that has been bred over centuries for hunting they will be in inclined to chase other living things .Hounds are well hounds early socialisation with eg cats will probably be ok . I have a friend with a whippet who has cats and he is fine with them indoors but she doesn’t trust him out side with them . Other peoples cats are of course fair game !
30-06-2021, 01:33 AM
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I have had a few rescues Stafford's various ages and coming rom lots of different background. I am told it takes 6 days to settle; 6 weeks to relax and 6 months before they are home. Pretty much works I find; I hope all is going well "HAVEAWEE" is my catchword which normally causes Gert to circle and squat regardless. sure you will become the best of friends. Looking forward to hearing your adventures
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