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Post by Cath on Aug 14, 2011 13:55:16 GMT -5
Hiya, It is not unusual for a dog to seem quiet and almost depressed when it first comes home. Their whole life has been turned upside down and they do need time to adjust. I found this informative when we first got Bob www.northerngreyhoundrescue.org.uk/page_1501563.htmlPersonally I would start and work towards the routine you want and take him out, even if it's for a shorter walk than you would like. My Greyhound Bob just plods about on walks and isn't particularly enthusiastic, but we go anyhow just to give him some exercise and stimulation. Give him his own space and try not to make too much of a fuss of him. I know it can seem disappointing when you have a new dog but give him time to adjust and it will all work out. |
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Post by skelly1200 on Aug 15, 2011 5:24:45 GMT -5
Hiya,
We picked up our first Grey on Thursday from Kerry Greyhounds. Her name is Niamh and she is a 3 year old Lemon Brindle (Pics to follow soon). We already have a 2 year old female Spaniel x Collie called Storm. They have settled well with each others company so far. Nimah was quiet for the first couple of days but over the weekend we have seen a small glimpse of what we hope she will become, she has played with toys a little bit and has started to wander up to me for a ear scratch. She is a wonderful girl who I know will bring happiness to our lives, we look forward to seeing more of her personality over the coming weeks and months.
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Post by sammy13 on Aug 15, 2011 7:03:04 GMT -5
Nell has been with us 12months in september and we went through all these problems.When we found Gap it changed everything.You will get the best advice ever,I certainly did  .There is never a dull moment with her and she is such a good dog.Just enjoy your newbies they are so rewarding |
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Post by julies on Aug 15, 2011 7:28:00 GMT -5
Hi Amyg He's probably quite frightened by the huge change in his life and if he's an ex-racer won't ever have seen the inside of a house, TV, towns, busy roads etc etc etc so have a look thro the threads on here as they're very helpful. Just remember that he's probably never met other breeds before and when he's a little more confident will probably jump around and 'shout' at them to go away from him so keep him muzzled and if possible find a quiet dog friend to walk with .... try and find other greyhound walks to join so you can meet other owners and swop stories The RGT usually organise monthly ones and are usually happy for anyone to come along with a grey so check your local RGT branch Welcome to greyhounds J x |
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Post by nickiharding on Aug 15, 2011 13:54:30 GMT -5
Hi. I had never had a greyhound before we adopted CJ. He was exactly the same, and I also was not very experienced with dogs. My only advice is to be guided by Sid, let him adjust to his environment. I know that when I first had CJ I was just so pleased that he was out of kennels and really molly coddled him, with loads of toys and soft bedding etc. I think I overwhelmed him! Sid will adjust to his new environment, and he is a very lucky dog for having such a wonderful home. Hope you have as much fun as we do with our dogs.
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Post by smiler326 on Aug 16, 2011 6:08:12 GMT -5
:-*Hi, we've only had our 4yr old Sailor 10 days and he's starting to come out of his shell a bit now. He loves squeeky toys and can't resist a tennis ball. He's now getting along fine in the garden with the chickens, they are in a caged run! He's learning really quickly, and loves treats which help. All he wants is lots of love.
He's not getting on with other dogs on the field though, especially those off lead that want to come and fuss! We'll get there eventually I'm sure but until then he's always going to be out with his muzzle on. He's fine with other greys, not a problem at all.
And yes can't resist those lovely brown eyes
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Post by ragsysmum on Aug 17, 2011 10:04:30 GMT -5
We have actually just had a perfect hound returned for this very reason. No faults, no problems and no complaints except he looked sad....so they returned him to kennels.
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Post by smiler326 on Aug 17, 2011 14:49:54 GMT -5
That's really sad that they returned the hound, you have to give them a chance to settle in and it takes time and lots of love.
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Post by Emma on Aug 17, 2011 14:54:40 GMT -5
We have actually just had a perfect hound returned for this very reason. No faults, no problems and no complaints except he looked sad....so they returned him to kennels.  Emma x |
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Post by dizzi on Aug 18, 2011 8:43:47 GMT -5
We have actually just had a perfect hound returned for this very reason. No faults, no problems and no complaints except he looked sad....so they returned him to kennels. They never need to see mine when dinner's a second late then - it's Oscar winning tragedy material (add in a pathetically limping 3 legged cat for added sad-ness). |
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Post by robyn on Apr 3, 2012 4:30:49 GMT -5
Hi, I am looking at adopting a greyhound either from greyhound gap or my local dogs home. I have found a brindle greyhound who is 1 years old and was brought in stray a few weeks ago. I have fell in love with him but have my doubts as I am scared bringing him home won't work out with my female eight year old greyhound/alsation. He was brought in to the the dogs home stray 2 weeks ago, I have walked him and he is extremely nervous but getting better (not sure if he has been beaten). I brought my dog to meet him last week and they got on fine, we walked them together but they weren't really bothered with each other. We then let them of the lead together but he just sat down on the floor and shied away from us. In the end me, my partner and father in law were all stroking him and him snapped at my dog which frightened me away; not sure if this was due to too much attention. I am hoping to bring him home and make him a happy chappy but don't want to upset either dog. It has helped me reading all your comments but please can any one offer me some advice; i am going to visit him all weekend with my dog. I will be leaving him with my dog for a manximum of four hours when working; the dogs home are confident they will be fine but what do you think? soo nervous but sooo want this to work. |
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Post by julies on Apr 4, 2012 2:03:54 GMT -5
Hi Robyn I think for a start you have to be very objective ... yes he's scared and frightened but he will need some work to help him be confident and that's probably by being careful around him so as not to frighten him more and make him have to 'shout' by snapping at you or other dogs. When I work with reactive dogs one of the main things i look at is what the other dogs' reaction is ... if they don't react with aggression then that gives me 'good' information however he is scared so -in my experience and hopefully others will offer theirs so you have a few viewpoints- .. I would leave him alone for a week or even two if I adopted him, I wouldn't be making a fuss of him in that time, I wouldn't let visitors even go up to him in that time and I would be careful how the two dogs interacted so leave no toys down, no food down and do nothing to make your existing dog jealous. If he came to me in a nice, soft eyed confident way I'd call him as he came and stroke him gently then I'd walk off ... In my experience you need to be careful not to overwhelm him.. dogs who are scared can often seem ok but have actually shut down and then can't cope anymore so will bite .. people think they give no warning but they do - people just don't read them. Lots of people think the scared dog'll be ok if they get people to offer it food from their hand ... and wonder why they get bitten  .. that can work but not when the dog is very frightened by people... Having said all that my first greyhound was so scared Dogs Trust thought they'd never rehome her but she was amazing - always a little wary but was off lead and very smart. If your other dog didn't take offence when she was snapped at and you are experienced with dogs (and training dogs) so could cope if he suddenly developed a fixation for you or other norty behaviours then I think it sounds promising .. you walked them together and your dog didn't bother him and he didn't pile into her (like my Charlie dive bombed my greyhound when he first met her ..) ... the thing is - don't feel sorry for him and over compensate ... in my experience that causes more problems but if you can help him then go for it There are lots of very experienced people on here so ask any and every question ..we've usually worked through it and can hopefully help Best wishes Julie |
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Post by robyn on Apr 5, 2012 4:28:09 GMT -5
Thanks Julie,  I am going to take your advice. I am visiting him today so will let the dog home owners know my doubts. I am not just going to say i don't want the dog but need to make a responsible decision, this will be the rest of his and my dogs life. I have hope in him but feel my heart is taking over my head; I am not sure if he would be better suited as a single dog, if we didn't have Stella he would have been home in a click. I will let you know what happens, you never know, these next few visits could totally change him, he is been in such a state these last few weeks, so I really understand why he is so depressed. Thank you sooo much for your advice, this will help my decison. : ) |
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Post by angiedarling on Jun 20, 2015 6:08:42 GMT -5
Glad I found this post. I had to put down my old happy super affectionate dog 3 weeks ago and had to adopt quickly so my female dog was not alone. She pines terribly being an only dog. We adopted a lovely young greyhound. He was in kennels for about 6 months as a rescue and then 4 weeks in a foster home with a lovely couple. He is just so quiet, I remember my other rescue was also really unsure and looked sad at first. I may be overwhelming him by kissing his face and giving him hugs. His tail doesn't wag when either of these things happen. He is not overt in seeking attention or affection. My girl dog likes him and vice versa. I guess it will just take time. He may also miss his foster mum. He got taken out every morning for ball throwing on an oval off lead and unmuzzled but I do not feel confident at all taking dogs off lead. So maybe he misses that too? He is getting settled in its only the second day! dear lord I am trying to analyse the thoughts of a dog ! |
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Post by Carol 47 on Jun 20, 2015 10:07:06 GMT -5
We have actually just had a perfect hound returned for this very reason. No faults, no problems and no complaints except he looked sad....so they returned him to kennels. How sad is that .............poor hound Carol x |
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