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I’m Homed
Tiggy was the only dog at the kennels today. None of mine wanted to come in with me! Tiggy loved it. 🙂 She wandered around watching what everyone was up to and even had a sofa to herself. :)) She did have a couple of Greyhound visitors Spinner and Cassie who had come for nail clipping. She was very happy to say Hello! :)) It was a little like a second hand furniture shop at the kennels...Ruth had been given several items to sell to raise funds. By the end of the day she had sold a table and chairs, baby's cot and had a couple of offers for a vacuum cleaner! :)) Thanks so much to Richard, Shirley and Declan for all their hard work today! :)) The 2021 Calendars should be with us by the end of the week! How exciting. :)) They look great!! Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 17, 2020, 9:00 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Queeny
I’m Homed
Lots of love to Queeny and her family! Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 15, 2020, 10:07 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Prince
I’m Homed
Great to hear Prince has been doing well the last few days. Thanks so much to Erik and his family for their patience and time. He is a only a young lad with a lot to learn. 🙂 Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 15, 2020, 9:54 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Today was very quiet and very bruddy cold. Thanks to Dave, Lynne and Simon for coming in, keeping me company and sorting a few more jobs out. As Lady Victoria said yesterday Lynne has been working on something very special that everyone can get involved in, it will be great fun and a fantastic fundraiser without anyone having to leave home, so extra safe too :)) Queenie was officially signed up today, so very happy for her and her family. Hope everyone is safe and well. X
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on November 15, 2020, 7:19 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Hi Helen, sometimes it's best not to ask. I think the cot building was to keep me out of mischief! X
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on November 15, 2020, 7:10 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Queeny
I’m Homed
Aw Queeny, so happy for you, lovely rehoming photo of you and your new family, you look so very cute and tiny xxxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on November 15, 2020, 4:59 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Prince
I’m Homed
What a great report for you Prince. Huge thanks to Erik for taking the time to show you how to settle into retired living - it's not as easy as some folk may think! Everything is so different and strange, and the only way you know what's expected of you is if you are shown. You are a young & handsome fella - with plenty of time and patience you are going to make a great companion. In the meantime keep on learning lots and finding out all about the big, wide world. xx
Posted by Shanesmum on November 15, 2020, 4:50 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Queeny
I’m Homed
Lovely to see your green sign sweetheart, glad things have gone well for you. Sending you all very best wishes. xxx
Posted by Shanesmum on November 15, 2020, 4:46 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Prince
I’m Homed
Keep up the good work Prince, you will get there in the end, after all you are still a baby, we have has two 18 month old Greyhounds at different times and we know how playful they can be. It's fantastic that you have foster parents who are willing to put in the time and effort to show you what is acceptable greyhound behaviour, ultimately making your life and the family that eventually welcomes you into their lives and home easier and happier, we wish you lots of luck and happiness for the future xxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on November 15, 2020, 4:04 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Prince
I’m Homed
Prince has had a week of progression behind him. As LadyVictoria mentioned we came around the kennel last Tuesday. This was to pick-up extra bedding. Prince weed on his own bedding and committed a cardinal sin and weed twice on our bed. When Prince was at the kennel, he had 2 more large wees. Which led LadyVictoria to suggest, getting Prince checked by the vet to make sure it is not a medical problem. This is what I did, and the vet confirmed it is not medical but behavioural. I think it was quite amusing for LadyVictoria to see first-hand Prince’s behaviour at the kennel. As mentioned before, he is simply a young toddler who needs lots of guidance and support. What does he get up to at home: • Does not respond to his name • Thinks our daughter is a toy • He wees where he feels like • Puts his front paws on the table or bench to grab something • He drinks tea and coffee • He walks in the kitchen when he has the chance To name but a view. Over the last week I started to work with him to get him house trained. Some of the behaviours I would expect, dogs are scavengers and opportunists. This means that if there is an opportunity to get food, they will take it. As a result, we need to change our behaviour to help them not display behaviours we do not want. Charlotte has been with us for 6 years, she knows the rules, but if the kitchen door is open and we are not around, she will go there and get in the bin or find food she knows might be there for the taking. Through positive reinforcement, I worked with Prince to recognise his name. This is starting to work now. First, he raised his eyes, now he raises his head, and we are making continued progress. Similar with the weeing in the house. When he wees in the garden or during the walk, we praise him and give him a treat. He is also improving on this front we had 2-3 accidents, but he is keeping his wee overnight all great progress. With my daughter he is also getting better. It is difficult to not let a 4-year-old make lots of noise and wild movements. My daughter understands and equally Prince is getting better not to respond to my daughter’s frantic movements and noises. This is achieved through distraction techniques and positive re-enforcements. I can deal with him due to my studies, knowledge and experience which enables me to keep my daughter save. I am sorry if I sound arrogant. For placement, I would suggest that Prince may not be suitable for families with young children. Other dogs? This week I have seen him interact positively with other dogs. I now belief that he does his high pitch barking as to indicate, I see another dog and I want to meet and greet you. Again, through positive reinforcement I have manged to calm that down. I am now a bit more confident that he could get on with other dogs. Prince has met poodles, a small Jack Russel, a Yorkshire Terrier and Labradors he was curious and sometimes not sure what to make of them. Like Charlotte he has displayed stalking behaviour, but this did not result in a pounce. We also saw a gentle side to Prince this week. As we are walking more, for Charlotte, it was a bit too much and when her rear paw was every uncomfortable and started to limp. Prince lay down with her, which seemed out of sympathy (they normally lay in different places). Prince does enjoy the walks 3 times a day, he loves playing, and chewing toys. For the chewing toys even KONG toys are no match for his jaws. Next week we will do some vigorous activities with him now his wound has almost healed. The statement I made last week still applies. Prince is a kind, clumsy, young boy who loves to play with anything fluffy and behaves like a toddler. He can be a hand full but also good fun. I am really pleased with the great progress he has made over the last week.
Posted by cloggyerik on November 15, 2020, 11:22 am | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
It was a very wet day today! I knew I made the right decision not washing my hair last night! :)) We had a busy day with visitors to the kennels for food, nail clipping and the sand run. It was so lovely to see lots of previous Daybreaks residents. Belle, Coffey, Indi, Billy, Sam, Ed, Jag, Ely and Russ! :)) Xxx Paddy was officially signed up and is now known as Padre...which really suits him! :)) Ruth moved a lot of her belongings back to the kennels. 🙂 She is having work done to her house....we were reminiscing about the time she and other volunteers had a sponsored sleep over in the kennels for a week in the freezing cold of winter to raise much needed funds!! Perhaps camping in the sand run next?! :)) Helen, I saw the cots Jo and Dave put together today...very nice and big enough for a Greyhound to have a lovely snooze in! :)) Don't think that's what they are for though!! Thanks to Lynne and Simon for their help today. Lynne is working on something really exciting for everyone to join in with. :)) Sure all will be revealed soon. Xxx The new fleeces arrived today. They are beautiful! 🙂 Blue, Grey and Brown with little foxes on. :)) They are £28 each. Xxx Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 14, 2020, 9:33 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Sorry to be a bit stupid Jo but, why were you building a cot!!!!+ xx
Posted by helenanddave on November 14, 2020, 9:06 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Scooby
I’m Homed
Great to hear how well Scooby is doing! Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 14, 2020, 8:58 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Padre (Paddy)
I’m Homed
It was great to see Padre officially homed today! 🙂 So happy for him. I took his homing photo in the office as it was pouring with rain when he and his family were ready to go home. 🙂 Wishing him and his Greyhound bother Tigger lots of great times together. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 14, 2020, 8:55 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Padre (Paddy)
I’m Homed
Fantastic. X x
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on November 14, 2020, 5:10 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Padre (Paddy)
I’m Homed
Ah great news Paddy, sorry Padre! Glad things have worked out for you - be happy in your new life. Sending very best wishes to you all. xx
Posted by Shanesmum on November 14, 2020, 4:38 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Padre (Paddy)
I’m Homed
Aw bless, what a lovely rehoming photo, and a fab new name, wishing you all lots of happy times, enjoy!!!! Xxx
Posted by shanishoo on November 14, 2020, 3:14 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Shandy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Happy 3rd Gotcha Day Shandy, it sounds like you have a wonderful home and adoring Slaves to cater to your very wish!!!!! Xxxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on November 14, 2020, 7:53 am | 👍 0 Likes
Russ
Over the Rainbow Bridge
My hoomans are not doing my food on time! I ask for it and they say no and say I’m too early!? How it’s my feeding time my stomach is empty and I need food! Apparently they said the clocks went back and I still think it’s the same time! No clue what they are on about. I’ll just follow you around and bark at you until you do it. Yeah that will work. Russ Xx
Posted by MontyMoo on November 13, 2020, 10:11 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Scooby
I’m Homed
Scooby is a lovely hound and has settled in nicely. He has explored every inch of the house downstairs and the garden and can be seen to be learning everything as he walks around. He likes the kitchen, loves his food and after some pacing around does lie down peacefully. Perfect overnight; enjoying his sleep. He’s a big and young, and behaves so well both at home and when out on walks. Let’s see what he can learn during Saturday morning training……
Posted by NickandMif on November 13, 2020, 10:09 pm | 👍 0 Likes