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Fire
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Fire and I have been working on his fluffy issues. So far, he is listening to me more and showing promise. Here's a link to a video of Fire in training. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-5lT9PM5Uc&feature=youtu.be Fire shows he is willing to learn and funny too, lol.
Posted by joythornz on June 11, 2012, 9:42 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Fire
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Well done Fire! This is so good to read, his time out of kennels is obviously working wonders for him. Keep up the good work my boy. x
Posted by Shanesmum on June 11, 2012, 6:38 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Marnie
I’m Homed
Would love to meet Marnie, we are on the Kingsbury Walk on the 17th, is that the one you will be attending ?. But lovely news. Love The New Icemaid Clan.
Posted by susy on June 11, 2012, 5:15 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Marnie
I’m Homed
An update on Marnie, well we are all besotted and she is doing really well. She is still a very clean girl (only 1 mishap in a week), loves going upstairs, hates coming down but will stay at the bottom if told to. She is a bit too interested in squirrels, but this one did run along the garden panel, way too tempting but we got her attention and herded her back in the house. She is a little timid with other dogs when out walking but is usually quiet and calm when they are around. She is great in the car and goes for walks on Cannock Chase now, as well as our local woods and park. We are still working on separation anxiety, and slowly she is learning that it's OK to be alone for a while. She adores children, and is quick to learn her boundaries. A wonderful pet and great company, we love her so much. She is going on the Great British Greyhound Walk close to our home next weekend, we think it will be good for her to see some other greys for a change. All in all, no regrets whatsoever, she's a star!
Posted by Coxycrew on June 11, 2012, 2:08 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lena
I’m Homed
Yo Lena, you were so close last time, 3rd time lucky! Well done little girl! Your Mum and Dad clearly love you whatever but I'm sure they will be extra proud now. Well done to Lola too, and to all who got their bronze and silver awards x
Posted by Gracie'smum on June 11, 2012, 1:50 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jack
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Jack didn't howl this morning! I was a little confused when I wasn't woken up by it though... We took him out on a walk to Warwick Racecourse yesterday, he conquered the railway steps no problem so it looks like it is just the steepness of ours that really puts him off going down. When we got onto the racecourse there were far too many rabbits to go and chase / investigate. He kept slowing down and then dashing forward on the lead as if to say, "Ohh, go on, let me off. I want to have a run and see all those yummy rabbits." We didn't dare let him off though, he hadn't been there before so you could pretty much guarantee that everything else would be more interesting than us and we'd have a real job getting him back. So poor old Jack looked a little miserable that he wasn't allowed to go off like our two. When we let Freya off (she runs around very fast) he went nuts and was spinning, pulling and hopping because he wanted to join in with all the fun and run round / play with her. After she'd run back and forth a few times he calmed down though and went back to walking ever so well on the lead. He really is model dog when we take all of them out for a walk together. I just went to remove a tick (our Retrievers appear to have picked a fair few up) from the hallway and had shut all the dogs in the lounge so they didn't tread on it. After getting rid of the thing I go back into the lounge only to see Jack relaxing in my spot on the sofa! I call our dogs out and put them in the kitchen (to restrict any falling ticks to one area) and Jack goes with them, bless him. Then, after we both get back to the lounge, he has the cheek to try and get my sofa spot again! He appears to have mastered a very forlorn look, which he pulled expertly when I told him he was not getting the sofa seat back. He really is such a character.
Posted by Remint on June 11, 2012, 10:19 am | 👍 0 Likes
Lola (Lass)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I'm so proud of my special girl. She is everthing I could have wished for ....and more. I was worried though that she might not be able to resist the food manners exercise where Liz was sitting in the chair with a packet of crisps. Not particularly because of the crisps but because she probably wanted to go say hello to Liz! She does love everyone at training! x
Posted by LindaPaul on June 10, 2012, 11:16 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lena
I’m Homed
We certainly are very6 proud of her. She did very well and got there in the end! We always knew she could do it.....she just sometimes decided not to bother with the exercises and go exploring instead to see if she could find Julie's fluffy toys! I don't think I breathed at all during her 1 min down-stay! x
Posted by LindaPaul on June 10, 2012, 11:05 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lola (Lass)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
A silver award? What a clever girl and sis Lena getting her bronze too - can't imagine the celebrating in your house on Saturday afternoon! I bet you both got spoiled rotten (just as it should be!) Mand x
Posted by Mand&GorgeousGeorge on June 10, 2012, 7:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lena
I’m Homed
Well done Lena on getting your bronze award. Naughty, naughty Julie for making you think it was just a practice! I bet your Mummy and Daddy are very, very proud of you. Mand x
Posted by Mand&GorgeousGeorge on June 10, 2012, 7:21 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Amber (Bow)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Ambers 100th cuddle from me today, hope she is ok. xxx
Posted by poppysmum on June 10, 2012, 4:02 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lilly Lollipop (Kylie)
I’m Homed
We have Kylie staying with us at the moment. She is the sweetest little girl, she loves affection & cuddles. She shows no discomfort & is taking her tablets daily. She loves her food & wolfs it down, plus some of Pegs & Maxs that she can sneak. But we're telling her no & she's starting to get the message. She's very good & going into the garden to do her business. We've only had one little mishap & that was when she first arrived. She's great with our dogs & no problems with other dogs when out walking.All in all she'll make someone the perfect companion,she's just so lovable. xxx Val, Ray, Peg & Max.
Posted by zalthered on June 10, 2012, 1:37 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jack
Over the Rainbow Bridge
We were suspecting that may be the reason Deb, so we're just being very patient with him and taking him out on his morning walk a little while after he's gone out into the back garden and had his breakfast. Not quite at 7 in the morning, but close enough for my liking! I took him to the park again this evening when there was nobody there, but my mum came with me this time so we could call him between us. It went loads better and he had a great time sprinting about like a loony. He did overshoot a little when we called him back, but that was only because he couldn't slow down in time. As long as the ground stays good I think I'll keep taking him back to practice the recall - but he has improved so much since yesterday, he really is a very clever dog and cottons on fast. We got some more duvets today from my Grandma's which I'll be donating to the kennels when I bring Jack up to go to his new owner. We'd dumped them at the bottom of the stairs to be moved later, only when we came back Jack had made himself at home on them! He looked a little silly due to the way the duvets were positioned somewhat like a mountain, but he looked comfy nonetheless. Thank you very much for the info Deb, I'll see if I have access to the car on Friday (I have a horrible feeling my mum is using it for work) and contact Julie if it is free and I am able to get down there. =) If the weather remains sunny and I can make my camera work correctly I'll try and get some running shots when we are in the park. Possibly some standing ones as well if he remains still for long enough, only everytime I knelt down to get one of him standing he walked over and licked my face along with giving my jumper a good sniffing (it is where I stash all those yummy treats!)
Posted by Remint on June 9, 2012, 10:02 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Fire
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So pleased for the big boy it sounds like being in a home with good role models is working wonders with him.
Posted by Deb on June 9, 2012, 7:58 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jack
Over the Rainbow Bridge
What adventure he is having and he seems to be having lots of fun in his foster home. Lots of new experience to befuddle his greyhound brain. I think he could be making a noise early in the mornings because this was the time he got up with his previous owner for his early morning walk! I think Jack was one of those greys that was mostly on a lead and didn't do much off lead other than in enclosed spaces for safety reasons which could be why he sprinted past you!! You could always bring him to the stables on Friday for a good run you can contact Julie (Saturday training) for details.
Posted by Deb on June 9, 2012, 7:56 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Billy
I’m Homed
Oh Tash this is the best news since I got back from my disastrous camping holiday, I've thought of nothing but Billy all week. He is sooooo adorable, he just couldnt handle it when H cried (she is 6 so its not that often). I'm so glad he is in a home again for a while. Hows his limp? I miss him terribly and only had him for 6 days. Watch out for his feet...okay to touch whilst he is standing LOL! He is a pleaser and eats well, walks brilliantly and has excellant dog manners - so sorry that we had to bring him back......Good Luck Billy Bob xxxx t
Posted by medaftboutdogs on June 9, 2012, 7:18 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Fire
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Fire passed his test of being left alone with my two greyhounds with flying colours. We were out today for a good 2 hours and went home with everything intact(lol). According to my son who stayed in his room, he didn't hear anything when we left and Fire seemed to join Denn and Floppy in their beds.The pack instinct worked with him well. That being said, I believe Fire can adjust easily in a home with another greyhound. Fire still reacts to other dog breeds when we walk him. His prey drive is high. Only through constant exposure to other dogs, cats, squirrels and etc and through time could lessen this. It worked on my first greyhound Dennis as he was the same and maybe even worst than Fire. Now Dennis has been more tolerable with the fluffy wild life/toys and friendly towards other dog breeds. The best news is that Fire is enjoying home life. Living with us now for almost a week, he is constantly improving everyday with our routines. He loves the chill out session with the boys. The running around the garden. The fuss and attention given him. He is more relaxed. The welcome home committee has grown as well as everytime we come home and open the front door, Fire is there with Denn & Floppy, wagging his tail away, giving us the warmest welcome home a dog could give. He is sooo adorable. XXX - Myrna
Posted by joythornz on June 9, 2012, 6:45 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Levi (Paul)
I’m Homed
Hi Gail sorry not replied before now but have not use site for a while. Glad to hear how alike Paul and jess are. It was also amazing to find out you live in Cannock as we are only down the road in Rugeley. We just have to meet up as we are so near to each other. We are going on The Great Greyhound walk on the Chase on 17th June at Marquiss Drive and would be gret if you could make it. We would love to see the two of them together. Hope to see you soon. Love to all. Elaine, Graham and Jessxx
Posted by basicjess on June 9, 2012, 1:04 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jack
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Now that Jack has been with us a few days his personality is really starting to shine through. He is quite cheeky and a real opportunist. If a plate with some leftover food is sitting on the table then he'll slowly stretch his face out to it, even if we are saying "No Jack", just to test how far he can get before we actually get up to move the food. Then when we do get up he darts off back to his bed with a look of, "Me? No, I wouldn't dream of taking that off the table." He is such a liar, albeit a very sweet one! Yesterday Jack decided to come up the stairs again but this time he would not walk down them at all. After about 15 minutes of trying to persuade him otherwise I just picked him up and carried him down. He did squirm a little but otherwise he was very well behaved - he hasn't attempted the stairs again since. He has also started to howl at around 6:40 or 7:40 in the morning, no matter how late we let him out he still does it. I'd much rather him howl than bark as it doesn't carry as much, but I don't want to encourage it by going down and letting him out as soon as he starts. So I have taken to just lying in bed and waiting for him to stop, then getting up and letting them all out in the garden. I took him to the park the other day for a bit of a sprint round and to test his recall in an unfamiliar environment, as he is generally pretty good in our garden. Turns out it has all kind of slipped his mind a little. He clearly knows his name but everything else in the park was far more interesting than me and cheese cubes. When he did come running back towards me, "excellent" I thought, he's finally getting it, only he went whizzing past and stopped about 10 meters away from where I was standing, looking rather pleased with himself. When the ground dries out a bit and the park is empty I'll take him back there again to just keep working on it as it is probably the best and safest place to practice near here. Jack also managed to give himself a little scratch just below his eye this morning, the way it was bleeding you'd think it was something far more serious. I don't know how he managed to do it as I checked all the surfaces (table / desk corners) that he could've possibly hurt himself with and none have blood or fur on them. Either way, it looks like he has just scraped the fur off and it isn't bothering him at all, which is good. He also weed up the corner of the door this morning, only a tiny little one a it must have been an excitement / anticipation thing as our dogs was going loopy at the prospect of my mum coming downstairs. He is a very jolly boy and does love his fuss. He also really likes having company, but this may just because he is still in an unfamiliar environment. He starts to whine when either of our dogs aren't about, or one of us isn't, but I'm sure that will get better as he settles in more and becomes more relaxed.
Posted by Remint on June 9, 2012, 11:00 am | 👍 0 Likes
Aztec
I’m Homed
Aztec is such a sweet boy and a real gentleman. Brilliant on walks, so far so good with other breeds and a cat we saw, especially considering ours were going nuts. So glad he's decided not to join in. Some of his pilchards got stuck in the corner of the bowl tonight so difficult to get at. I put my hand in his bowl to move it and he let me, no growls, no fuss. He even nicely shared the sauce that was left from Magic's bowl with Fire. Such a sweet natured boy. I am praying that we can keep him, but if we can't then I know whoever adopts him will be very lucky indeed.
Posted by zippy(TheNeals) on June 8, 2012, 8:42 pm | 👍 0 Likes