Post by longsnootsarethebest on Aug 14, 2023 14:31:13 GMT -5
Hello fellow long snoot fans!
I’m after a bit of advice please - 2 weeks ago I adopted a female ex racing greyhound from a rescue centre (she last raced in may).
I have a rescue male lurcher who I have had for 5 years and despite some initial behavioural problems is now the perfect dog.
My greyhound is very anxious - she will pace around the room constantly and pant. I have never seen her truly relax and settle, even at night she sleeps in her bed in my bedroom and will be up walking around the room multiple times a night.
It’s like she is in a state of hyper vigilance A lot of the time. How long does it take for an ex racing greyhound to settle in a new home? It’s like she’s still running off adrenaline. Being in this anxious state I also worry about separation anxiety. I have been working on her being left and keeping the distance and she can do very small amount of minutes but does get very distressed easily. I have noticed my lurcher is being a bit clingy these days so I hope her anxiety doesn’t rub off on him.
I suppose I’m just looking for some reassurance as it’s definitely not any easier the second time around for the bedding in period with a rescue! I’d love to hear any advice about settling in ex racers specially.
I’m after a bit of advice please - 2 weeks ago I adopted a female ex racing greyhound from a rescue centre (she last raced in may).
I have a rescue male lurcher who I have had for 5 years and despite some initial behavioural problems is now the perfect dog.
My greyhound is very anxious - she will pace around the room constantly and pant. I have never seen her truly relax and settle, even at night she sleeps in her bed in my bedroom and will be up walking around the room multiple times a night.
It’s like she is in a state of hyper vigilance A lot of the time. How long does it take for an ex racing greyhound to settle in a new home? It’s like she’s still running off adrenaline. Being in this anxious state I also worry about separation anxiety. I have been working on her being left and keeping the distance and she can do very small amount of minutes but does get very distressed easily. I have noticed my lurcher is being a bit clingy these days so I hope her anxiety doesn’t rub off on him.
I suppose I’m just looking for some reassurance as it’s definitely not any easier the second time around for the bedding in period with a rescue! I’d love to hear any advice about settling in ex racers specially.