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Nancy
I’m Homed
so pleased for Nancy
Posted by suziewins on August 18, 2011, 10:10 am | 👍 0 Likes
Chewy
I’m Homed
ooh he is handsome good luck in finding a new home.
Posted by suziewins on August 18, 2011, 10:08 am | 👍 0 Likes
Sunny
Over the Rainbow Bridge
PS Like the others have said chewing is usually a sign of stress, do you leave the toys down? Again I'd pick them all up so that there's no trigger for a squabble when i'm not around to referee and I wouldn't let them have squeaky toys at this stage in case that gets them over excited ... for the moment it sounds like you need to establish quiet, calm and control. I love Kongs ... stuff them with things like dog food and peanut butter/mashed potato etc so its hard to get the food out and that occupies them for a while and they have to use their brain.. you will need to have a Kong for all the dogs and again make sure you are watching them whilst they eat them in case one finishes his early and tries to steal from another. Its not about dominance (hateful word) but about having boundaries and good manners. J x
Posted by tiggersslave on August 18, 2011, 8:14 am | 👍 0 Likes
Sunny
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Check out how much exercise he's getting ... I always suggest a good hour mornings and evenings then a late wee stop if you are having problems with them .. you can usually reduce this as they settle but a nicely tired dog is usually more likely to sleep and relax. Food - in my experience greys can be intolerant to even chicken and rice which is why we started to recommend people try Burns Pork and Potato, less than 20% protein is a must and I never feed anything brightly coloured or with additives ... like children dogs (in my experience) can become hyper. What happens at feed times .. I saw you said ' can't eat the others food till they've had their fill' now I may have got the wrong end of the stick here but I would always stand between my dogs while they eat and I never let them go to each others dishes (until they have all been with me for weeks/months) .. food is a great resource and I don't want any arguments, no bullying, no-one missing out on food PLUS its a great time to establish that what you say (usually LOL) goes. I'm no fan of 'dominance' arguments but to me its just a time to establish good manners and that I am to be listened to ...if they are all swopping dishes at food times maybe the others feel bullied and upset ... and that's when serious arguments can happen 🙁 Give me or Ruth or your home checker a ring as its difficult to cover everything without knowing exactly what's going on. J x
Posted by tiggersslave on August 18, 2011, 8:07 am | 👍 0 Likes
Rocky
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Rachel, yes he is great with other greys as he is currently with 4 others in his foster home! x
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on August 18, 2011, 6:23 am | 👍 0 Likes
Tia
I’m Homed
Happy Birthday Tia, Big Birthday cuddles to you! xxx
Posted by Lorraine on August 18, 2011, 4:12 am | 👍 0 Likes
Hamish (Thor)
I’m Homed
Thanks, Julie, I'll soon be catching you up at this rate! And how is the lovely Guinness?
Posted by Kaiahsdad on August 17, 2011, 10:34 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Tessa
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Tessa & owners- Nice to meet you in Malvern/Bruton park on the weekend. Hope your leg & chin are ok Fay & Jaylo's dad
Posted by faydad on August 17, 2011, 10:17 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Goldie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
how is this stunning little girl getting on now? i am keeping fingers crossed and hope that no news on here is good news...lots of love xxxx
Posted by kallie on August 17, 2011, 9:37 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Dingo
I’m Homed
I am so happy to see that Dingo has found himself a home and hope that he will give his new owners lots of love and happiness, he is such a gorgeous boy I am not surprised he stole your hearts...good luck gorgeous Dingo..all my love . xxxx
Posted by kallie on August 17, 2011, 9:34 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Fizz
I’m Homed
Is Fizzy pop back from her hols yet? how is she doing? xxxx
Posted by kallie on August 17, 2011, 9:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Smartie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
if i would not have three big monsters already then she would be mine on account of looking like my little man...so cute...
Posted by kallie on August 17, 2011, 9:28 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Rocky
Over the Rainbow Bridge
hope someone falls in love with Rocky soon, he is such a handsome boy and just because he is older does not mean that he has nothing to offer to his new owner, he is such a loving boy....
Posted by kallie on August 17, 2011, 9:27 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sunny
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I would consider trying him with a cage for night use - maybe Daybreaks can lend you one as a trial. This might help Cally too until she gets used to the change in the household as it will give her a rest from needing to look for Sunny and his antics.
Posted by Blackcat1 on August 17, 2011, 9:27 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Joey
Over the Rainbow Bridge
he has the same cheeky little face my Rossi has got and he is still like that at nearly 6 years old, so lovely and totally loving...good luck beautiful boy 🙂 xxxx
Posted by kallie on August 17, 2011, 9:25 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Macca
I’m Homed
he looks adorable...what a happy face he has got 🙂 xxxx
Posted by kallie on August 17, 2011, 9:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Chewy
I’m Homed
what a gorgeous face....hopefully i shall meet him soon. xxx
Posted by kallie on August 17, 2011, 9:22 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sunny
Over the Rainbow Bridge
When i brought my Toby home my first greyhound really spat his dummy out and suddenly behaved totally differently than he had done, he loved Toby and there was never any grumble but he felt put out at having another dog to share his home with despite the fact that Monty still lived with us as well then,Cally will settle down again, she is bound to pick up on Sunny's uncertainties and your anxiety as well. As for Sunny, try keeping the muzzle on as Ruth suggested, he cannot destroy thing when he is wearing it and once he has settled down and feels more secure then he will stop feeling the need to chew everything...his world has been turned upside down and he has to learn too many things all at once and he is obviously feeling insecure hence the chewing. the muzzle is not a punishment to them, they are used to wearing them at the kennels and they can still drink etc so its nothing awful...it's only been 8 days, it took my boys an awful lot longer than that to find their paws and settle in...they are all different and learn at different rates, please please give him time and patience to settle down, he will be so worth it....
Posted by kallie on August 17, 2011, 9:21 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jess (Purdie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
sorry to see you unreserved xxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on August 17, 2011, 9:21 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Nancy
I’m Homed
Well done Nancy xxx enjoy your new family xxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on August 17, 2011, 9:20 pm | 👍 0 Likes