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Post by alexandsteve on Apr 3, 2014 3:49:16 GMT -5
Well one pee on the floor of a day is a good start And even better considering you left him for a while and he didn't toilet then.
Did you speak with Rachel at Hounds First? I'm sure she knows a lot about the dog in question and can really help you.
I get the impression you are not happy about what's happening? You wanted a dog that would never toilet in the house etc?..I'm not sure what you were hoping for?
Having a dog what ever age requires some patience and miracles don't happen over night.
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Post by sharonhigh45 on Apr 3, 2014 3:56:52 GMT -5
animals are like people in some respects all different, over the years I have had a lab from a pup, a X terrier from a pup who was the wallpaper stripper (good for redecorating), large staffie X, the lurcher who we found abandoned and now Moss our new lurcher, all these pets were rescues and all came with their own special ways, but we got through them and had and still have rewarding times,it is always going to be a learning curve with new pets, but again you have good advice from the Gap and I am sure that when you look back further down the line you will see that it has all been worth it, lots of praise and love,goes along way,we have also found that sticking with one food that agrees with them is the way to go.
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Post by houndsfirst on Apr 3, 2014 4:01:29 GMT -5
Stephen,
I am going to write to you in a minute from Hounds First. Please check your email in half an hour. May i point out though that you was told what to expect with a rescue lurcher, you was told that he is not a lab, you was told that he came from a pound and while he has had training and socialisation with us he needed more.
We also went through sighthound traits with you several times, sent, you our 10 page information for adopters guide, gave you our handover form plus extra info on his toileting and routine from his foster carer, plus another few advice sheets on house training, separation anxiety (which he doesn't have, but it might help with pointers about leaving a new dog). I also phoned and spoke to you the other day and gave you advice and told you to ring us with any concerns.
Thankfully the advice that Greyhound gap members give is good advice and is line with what we say.
To be frank i am currently at a loss.
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Post by supersalukis on Apr 3, 2014 4:15:54 GMT -5
I really can't help wondering why you took on this poor dog, since you clearly haven't taken the advice given to you regarding patience and consistency. These rescues work so hard to ensure the dogs in their care go on to become happy, contented beings, but this will only happen if the adopter takes on board all of the advice and information which has been given to them.
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Post by circussal on Apr 3, 2014 4:33:44 GMT -5
A rescue dog will always take time and patience to settle in a new home, however good their foster care and training has been previously. They have usually been through one or more major changes in their lives, all of which can be unsettling for a dog. Following it's known routine as much as possible and keeping to the food it is used to, at least for the first month or so, does help with the settling in period.
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Post by sharonhigh45 on Apr 3, 2014 4:34:32 GMT -5
I agree with what supersalukis has said above,personally I am happy to relate my experiences with hounds in the hope that it gives some insite and possibly useful info,but ultimately you have to go back to your rescue organisation for all the advice that they have at hand as that is what they are dedicated to doing and have the experience,all rescue organisations including Hounds First are there for the animals and want what is best for the dog and their new owners and you are lucky to have such good back up in that respect.
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Post by bambismum on Apr 3, 2014 5:06:00 GMT -5
With respect you should have adopted a Lab.
Lurchers are an amazing breed but they need work.
If you are worried about your new dog knocking the phone off the hook then this dog obviously isn't for you. There is lots of good advice out there. I hope you are following it.
My Rescues have wee'd and poo on a regular basis, they have chewed shoes and cables, they have leapt over fences and run away. They have caused £100's of damage! But i accept that might happen when i take them on. Most of it is my fault, maybe ive left them too long or haven't trained them enough or didn't take them out quick enough. Welcome to the world of rescue!
Want a perfect dog? Get a lab already trained!
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Post by sharonhigh45 on Apr 3, 2014 5:15:21 GMT -5
bambismum,totally agree with what you have said,at the end of the day they are Animals!
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Post by Lisa on Apr 3, 2014 7:38:35 GMT -5
It seems we have an influx of new members posting for the first time on this thread and some of the posts are quite rude. Please could you not. Hounds first are aware and are liasing with the owner and if new members being rude comes from their support base which I will hasten a guess it does it reflects very badly. We have few rules here but politeness is one of them
Sent from my GT-I9300 using proboards
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Post by houndsfirst on Apr 3, 2014 8:02:15 GMT -5
I echo that Lisa, the adopter is liaising with Hounds First directly
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Post by thehoundster on Apr 3, 2014 8:24:23 GMT -5
No doubt hounds first will offer more advice and support hope it works out well for the pup, it seems patience is going to be the key
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Post by sharonhigh45 on Apr 3, 2014 12:02:22 GMT -5
I am pleased to hear that the adopter is liaising direct with Hounds First and I would and have asked for advice from the organisation that I have adopted from which is the only way to go and agree that there is no need for people not to be polite,all the charitable rescue organisations do a brilliant job and where would the homeless hounds be without them!
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