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Sid
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Phoebe. Sometimes the greys can be really shut down when they arrive in a home environment so I do agree with what Tash is saying about making it exciting and happy and being a confident pack leader for your lovely Sid and basically just keep at it and go for it. Also not sure if you can (you may do this already...) vary the places you walk him to keep it interesting? Our 2 girls really love going to new places with lots of interesting and different smells etc - basically lots to stimulate them. They especially love woods and places to have a good poke about - and we do keep ours on the lead always. Just as an example....I took them to Brueton Park in Solihull last night (we hadn't been for a while) and it was like the first time all over again and even my quiet one (Lola) was full of herself. Keep at it - it's still very early days. Maybe you could bring him to the next Sutton Park walk as that would be a great place to meet other greys and their owners and you can walk alongside other greyhounds and see if that makes a difference to him? xxx
Posted by LindaPaul on August 23, 2011, 12:12 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jack
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Another smiler! These black boys are a little too adorable!
Posted by Lauramc on August 23, 2011, 11:51 am | 👍 0 Likes
Willow (Blondie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
beautiful,she looks like my blondie
Posted by KerryElliman on August 23, 2011, 9:22 am | 👍 0 Likes
Madge
Over the Rainbow Bridge
michelle i want her so bad but i know my husband would leave me lol,maybe six greys would be to much with five cats aswell
Posted by KerryElliman on August 23, 2011, 9:21 am | 👍 0 Likes
Lola (Lass)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
That really is good news. Well done Lola, such a sweet and friendly girl, I'm sure she'll make a great PAT dog. You must be so proud! xx
Posted by Lauramc on August 23, 2011, 8:14 am | 👍 0 Likes
Sid
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I personally would be very matter of fact with him and just go for it! It's trying to make going for a walk a fun and exciting experience, if you are worried and tense he'll pick that up from you and associate the "tense" feelings with going for a walk. If he's started being reluctant in the house, then I'd change where you put his lead on, so maybe let him in the garden first for a mooch, call him over, put his lead on and in a happy voice say something like "Come on then, off we go" and just walk off with him in a confident manner (dogs need a confident leader, if you are wary or unsure around him then it will make him worry about his place in the pack) On the walk I'd take some treats and every so often praise him, building the association that walks are nothing to worry about...I'm out with my confident pack leader, I get to use up my nervous energy, I get to smell/see interesting things and I get tasty treats, I love walks! Hope this helps, he needs to get out for walks, for him and for you, it builds the bond between you...and don't be fooled by the sad look, he just might be a deep thinker! Good luck, enjoy each other xxxx
Posted by Tash'ntheGreys on August 23, 2011, 7:58 am | 👍 0 Likes
Madge
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Madge deserves a lovely home and was good with the cats 🙂 She is a affectionate girl and I cant believe no one has snapped you up yet.Miss you Madge x x
Posted by Barkinnkennels on August 22, 2011, 10:16 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jess (Purdie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I still cant believe your still there a lovely girl who deserves a loving home after being in kennels all of her life.We all miss you at Bark Inn x x
Posted by Barkinnkennels on August 22, 2011, 10:13 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sid
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Phoebe While he was with us he enjoyed his walks with the other greys especially girls.He always looked sad when his girlfriend went to her new home he didnt like being on his own.Maybe if any other greys in your area could go walking with them x
Posted by Barkinnkennels on August 22, 2011, 10:11 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lucy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Aah poor Lucy. Met her on Sunday and she was loving having her neck scratched. Hope she feels better tomorrow. Mand x
Posted by Mand&GorgeousGeorge on August 22, 2011, 8:44 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lucy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
poor little girlie...she will be looked after well by her auntie Ruth though ...xxx
Posted by kallie on August 22, 2011, 8:31 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lucy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Awww poor lucy. Big hugs little girl xxxxx
Posted by fi,charlie,fly+Lucy on August 22, 2011, 8:26 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lola (Lass)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Linda & Paul. What fabulous news, clever girl! I remember the stint she did at Crufts with our two. She was such a chilled out little sweetheart-she'll be wonderful as a PAT dog. Congratulations. Mand x
Posted by Mand&GorgeousGeorge on August 22, 2011, 8:05 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sid
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Any ideas how we can encourage Sid to go for walks? We have tried treat balls, treats, encouragement, trying to be firm but he just stands there with his collar and lead on with his head down and incredibly sad eyes! We have managed to take him on a few walks and he has behaved really well when he actually gets going. We have left him a couple of days without hassling him but he does not seem inerested at all. We know it's early days with us but is it strange that as a dog he just doesn't want to go for a walk. PS: He does have access to a reasonably sized garden so should we limit that to him?
Posted by Phoebe009 on August 22, 2011, 8:05 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lucy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I have just got home from the vets where Bonny and Lucy have been speyed today. Kindly volunteer Ray is looking after Bonny and I have Lucy - the poor girl has only 5 teeth left sadly and is feeling a little sorry for herself. I am sure she will feel much better in the morning x
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on August 22, 2011, 8:03 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jack
Over the Rainbow Bridge
another very handsome black boy xxxx he almost looks regal in his pic xxx good luck in finding your forever home xxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on August 22, 2011, 7:46 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Willow (Blondie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
she looks a real sweetie xxxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on August 22, 2011, 7:45 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Dove
I’m Homed
When I saw his face he reminded me so much of our Mia with his soulful expression that I clicked on his family history and, sure enough, he's her half-brother! They have the same Dad! If he's anything like our lovely Mia he'll be the most gentle, kind, sweet-natured dog anyone could ever wish for and will make the most perfect pet for a very luck owner
Posted by cinders on August 22, 2011, 7:39 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lola (Lass)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Well done Lola she is one of the most chilled dogs I have ever seen and she is gorgeous as well. I am sure she will be adored where ever she goes.
Posted by Deb on August 22, 2011, 7:00 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lola (Lass)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Congratulations to lovely Lola! I am sure everyone she meets will adore her. xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on August 22, 2011, 4:45 pm | 👍 0 Likes