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Ratty
I’m Homed
When Ratty was returned, her teeth were in a bad state. She is off to the vets today for her dental. I can't wait to cuddle her tonight without her knocking me out with her breath!!!!!
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on December 16, 2010, 7:21 am | 👍 0 Likes
Joe
I’m Homed
Hi FionaR. I can sympathise, Gent, our first, wasn't keen either. As is usual with greys, his Achilles Heel is food, so we got him in with a tasty treat, saying 'up' at the same time. He'll now get in with just the signature word, but it took a few months. Emily, our second, is a bit more of a challenge-she pukes 5 mins before we reach our destination, regardless of the distance! I'm no expert, but I wonder if it all comes down to trust. Once Joe understands that nothing bad will happen , perhaps he'll travel better. Gent certainly did and we definitely have anything crossed for Emily. We found a Halfords dog guard useful, as used to climb over the rear head-rests from the boot! Mand, Gent & Emily x
Posted by Mand&GorgeousGeorge on December 15, 2010, 11:45 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Joe
I’m Homed
So glad Joe has settled in well in his new home we all miss him at Bark Inn Kennels and hope you may come to visit us in the new year x x
Posted by Barkinnkennels on December 15, 2010, 10:46 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jacob
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So sad to hear your news. What a beautiful boy. RIP sweetheart. Sending Judy and Mark our sympathy - our thoughts are with you at your sad time. xxxx
Posted by Donna+Baby+Jake on December 15, 2010, 10:42 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Joe
I’m Homed
MOST OF THE RETIRED DOGS WILL HAVE BEEN TRAVELLED IN VANS INSIDE A SINGLE CAGE TO KEEP THEM SAFE, THEY ARE NOT USED TO A CAR WHICH THEY CAN SEE ALL OUT OF THE WINDOW. IF DEPENDING ON SIZE OF CAR YOU ARE ABLE TO PLACE A FOLD DOWN CAGE IN THE BOOT SPACE HE MAY FEEL MORE SECURE.
Posted by tracy on December 15, 2010, 9:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Joe
I’m Homed
Just an update on Joe. We brought him home on sat. He wasn't too happy in the car but once home he had a good sniff round and within a couple of hours was fast asleep in his bed. He's been absolutely fab. Not a single accident in the house. We absolutely love him. Of anyone could advise how we could settle him in the car that would great as we want to be able to travel to the greyhound walks, training and a holiday in the summer. Thx
Posted by FionaR on December 15, 2010, 8:41 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Penny
I’m Homed
We thinkin of havin u too xxxxxxx u lovely dog saw u on saturday too xx <3
Posted by Bethy-boop on December 15, 2010, 7:32 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Scottie
I’m Homed
we love scottie when we saw him on saturday so hopefully in the new year he will still be there for us. I LOVE HIM
Posted by Bethy-boop on December 15, 2010, 7:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jacob
Over the Rainbow Bridge
what terrible news my heart goes out to Judy and Mark who are bound to be devastated by their sudden loss. much love to them. RIP beautiful boy, say hello to my Monty and Lenny for me over at rainbow bridge. xxx
Posted by kallie on December 15, 2010, 7:02 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Nell (Molly)
I’m Homed
Thanks 4 advising them on how best to handle any problems. I didn't want t suggest answers myself in case I gav the wrong advice. I can only offer wot I kno of owning my 2 n if people hav a problem my answer usually ends up bein exercise, exercise n more exercise . Which works magic with my non greys, they sleep from wen I get home t wen I go t kennels next day. I kno greys r lazy but a tired dog is a happy dog. I hope u giv the training classes ago. U wil all luv it and get so much out of it. Hopefully c Pip n Molly Saturday. X
Posted by crackercharlieX on December 15, 2010, 6:19 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jacob
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Oh dear, such sad news, my thoughts are with his family who must be devastated. Run free beautiful boy xxx
Posted by Emma on December 15, 2010, 5:06 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Maisie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So glad to hear she is still progressing what a christmas she is going to have lots of goodies and am sure santa will visit her this year and make up for all the years he missed when she was at her horrible home, merry xmas to you all.x
Posted by goldenoldies on December 15, 2010, 4:42 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jacob
Over the Rainbow Bridge
My friend Judy sent me a very sad email. Poor poor Jacob had to be put to sleep today at the young age of only 8. He became unwell on Friday sadly deteriorated rapidly. He had 12 months in his new home and could have not been with a more loved and I send much love and comfort to Judy and Mark xxxx
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on December 15, 2010, 4:02 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Nell (Molly)
I’m Homed
Hiya 🙂 It sounds like you're doing all the right things 🙂 and like you say .. they do have their moments which is natural and lovely to see them playing 🙂 The hide and seek game usually zonks them .. my grey cheats and watches where I hide things and tries to steal them quick before my lurcher hoovers them up .. you can start by showing them a little treat and putting it in view say at the other end of the room, send them one by one to find it and tell them 'seek or find or whatever' 🙂 then once they've got that idea you put it behind something like a chair still while they watch then when they can find it easily and are using their noses as well as looking you can put it somewhere simple to find but take them out of the room first, bring them in and one by one tell them to find ... its fun watching the penny drop and them having to use their brains (not sure its such a good thing to encourage greys to use their brains LOL). You can do the game outside in the garden too ... bbbrrr when its warmer 🙂 Have fun 🙂 J x
Posted by tiggersslave on December 15, 2010, 2:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Abbie (Sandy)
I’m Homed
See you Sunday sweetie pie - here's hoping you get on with Diva Dawg & Teddy tea-leaf (snow permitting!) xxx
Posted by DivasMum on December 15, 2010, 1:59 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Nell (Molly)
I’m Homed
Hi Julie thanks for the advice, we have noticed Molly is possessive and will growl if Pip goes near her when she has a toy (yet if we walk past her with it she is fine). We have taken the toys off them for the moment as when we get her voucher at the weekend we will enrol them both for training (which my daughter is excited about too). It is not all the time that they do this but they do have their moments! We give them a good walk in the morning and good walk at night and we will look for a Kong for her too (am going to try hide and seek tonight first)! They eat well and we do watch them to make sure, and 99% of the time they are wonderful but Molls especially is the more excitable!!
Posted by TheBrownies on December 15, 2010, 12:39 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Mindy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi All, Mindy's been to the vet's this morning, her condition is just the same. Thanks to Kate,Kallie, Donna & family for your kind thoughts. Back next Monday hopefully the weather is kind to us to see the lovely vet. Sylv & John
Posted by suzy on December 15, 2010, 12:12 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lola (Ashley)
I’m Homed
What a shame, so sorry her owner wasn't well enough to keep her :(. How sad she must feel about this but I'm sure this lovely girl will be happy soon x x x
Posted by Naomi on December 15, 2010, 11:27 am | 👍 0 Likes
Nell (Molly)
I’m Homed
Hiya Please excuse me butting in .. I'd just suggest that you stop the play fighting before it gets out of hand ... I always teach 'Enuff!' as a command which means 'stop whatever you're doing right now' .. the trouble with letting them play fight for too long is that if adrenalin kicks in one might go a bit too far and cause damage ..like you know greys' skin is very easily torn plus you don't want one to hold a grudge and look to 'get their own back'. As Molly is only a baby and probably loves to play I'd be giving them all Kongs full of sticky things like mashed spud or frozen mashed spud with bits of meat in to occupy them (tho don't leave food/Kongs down unless you are supervising if you have more than one dog), take them for long walks (45mins to an hour) so they are more happy to sleep rather than play and do 'hide and seek' games with each of them so they have to hunt for bits of hidden food and use their brain (very tiring for a grey 🙂 ) and taking them into the garden on their own and playing with me and toys rather than each other ... good for bonding with you too. When they are eating I always make sure I stand in the middle so no one can check out other dogs' dishes, you can establish who's in charge (food's a huge resource so if you're in charge of food you should be in charge of everything important), none of the dogs feel bullied by the others so no squabbles start and they eat more sensibly so there's less chance of them bloating 🙁 Glad that Molly is settling in well, don't forget that you'll get free training vouchers with her ... and that really makes them think 🙂 Best wishes Julie
Posted by tiggersslave on December 15, 2010, 7:49 am | 👍 0 Likes
Ratty
I’m Homed
Gud luck at the vets tday Ratty. Hope all goes well. Sending u loads of luv x
Posted by crackercharlieX on December 15, 2010, 6:29 am | 👍 0 Likes