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Buster
I’m Homed
Happy Birthday Buster Boo! Hope you've had a lovely day.x
Posted by Shanesmum on May 1, 2019, 3:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sam
I’m Homed
Lynne that's amazing news - happy for you all. x
Posted by Shanesmum on May 1, 2019, 3:22 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sam
I’m Homed
Well, what can I say? When we took Sam back with us on Sunday we had no intention of keeping him beyond Tuesday. We just wanted to give him a break from kennels and feed back to prospective adopters. It didn't take us long to fall in love with him. He's a monkey and it's not likely to be plain sailing, but we'll put the work in. So he's now reserved and we're going in later in the week to do the paperwork. Lynne, Simon, Robert, Bert, Skip and Sam x PS He roached today. I think that sealed the deal.
Posted by BertSkipSamNadieMum on May 1, 2019, 2:42 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Buster
I’m Homed
Happy Birthday Buster! Xx
Posted by CuteBarneyGumbleS on May 1, 2019, 11:43 am | 👍 0 Likes
Kuro (Brandy)
I’m Homed
Alij, our greyhound Dexter was exactly the same, we rang the kennels for advise and was told about a guy called Jim Greenwood, he is a fantastic dog trainer who mainly trains hounds, I rang him and he gave us invaluable advise and even came to our house, he goes through everything with you, diet, how you react when you see another dog, we couldn't have got through those first few months without him as our boy was so reactive he was hard to control, he is always happy to help, I'm not surex if he still does them but we went to a few training days and we found them most helpful. Good luck, and hope you find a solution xxxx
Posted by shanishoo on May 1, 2019, 7:52 am | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
We all said Goodbye to our friend Sara today. It was a very sad occasion but it was lovely to see so many people from Daybreaks there to mark her passing and celebrate her far too short life. The gentleman leading the service asked how many of us had met Sara through the kennels and I think he was amazed at how many people raised their hands. Thinking of Sara's family tonight, I hope they found comfort in seeing how loved she was by us all. Xxx Sara, goodnight my lovely. Xxxxxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on April 30, 2019, 11:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Kuro (Brandy)
I’m Homed
Hi, my grey was petrified of other breeds, she used to hide behind my legs, trees, bushes and shake but then she had been attacked by two labradors and also a dalmatian running loose. Suggest you try and find someone with a non-grey who is really well socialised (if you have a local branch of RGT they may be able to help you find someone) and just walk them together with the two owners in between the two dogs (so you have dog 1, owner 1, owner 2, dog 2) across the pavement while they get used to each other. I also got a dog coat from Greyhound Megastore (which they will message for you at a cost) saying Nervous Dog in Training. It didn't work for Honey she hated it (I'm sure she could read what it said!) and I would let you have it but unfortunately it is currently in store as I've moved house. Hope things improve - also don't make a big issue of it - you just feed their anxiety. Local dog training classes are also great for building their confidence. Really hope this helps - sorry no dog trainer - but as they say 'been there and done that!'
Posted by honey'smom on April 30, 2019, 9:30 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Kuro (Brandy)
I’m Homed
Hi Ali, so pleased you are still keeping him muzzled, this is so important. Might be worth asking people with dogs off lead to politely put them back on lead and explain he is a little unsure of them being non greys. Maybe worth looking at training classes near to you too. Hope all goes well. Do you think he being a brummie dog he doesn't quite yet recognize the good old Yorkshire accent! Keep us updated. Jo xxx
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on April 30, 2019, 8:43 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Kuro (Brandy)
I’m Homed
I, too, suggest (and highly recommend) Julie's training class. She teaches lots of techniques and gives great advice. x
Posted by BertSkipSamNadieMum on April 30, 2019, 8:38 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Kuro (Brandy)
I’m Homed
Alij... Look at Tony Knight on you tube or you could attend julie sadler training class
Posted by Lewisfuggie on April 30, 2019, 8:20 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Kuro (Brandy)
I’m Homed
I'm writing to ask for advice about our boy. Unfortunately he's still reactive to other dogs (non greyhounds), in particular small breeds. We always walk him on the lead and he wears his muzzle, just in case. If other dogs come anywhere near him, he goes bananas and lunges, growls and barks. I'm convinced that this is because he's afraid of them, rather than outright aggression. Most people in the area are good at keeping their dogs at a safe distance, but there's always the odd one whose dog is off lead and comes up to investigate! We were wondering whether you could suggest any tips or techniques to make walks less stressful?
Posted by AliJ on April 30, 2019, 8:01 pm | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Sending my love to everyone in the Daybreaks family today. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry that I couldn’t be there to say farewell to Sara. Xxx
Posted by Thethirdronnie on April 30, 2019, 4:01 pm | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Sadly, we couldn't be there today to say our goodbyes to Sara as Dave is working but we are thinking of her, her family and all at Daybreaks who will miss her so very much.xx
Posted by helenanddave on April 30, 2019, 12:12 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Honey
I’m Homed
I can always bring Tasha ( rough collie) and Ruby (French bulldog) over/ xx
Posted by Julez1 on April 30, 2019, 10:33 am | 👍 0 Likes
Sam
I’m Homed
Another settled night. Sam likes playing with squeaky balls and dedding the squeakers. This morning he dragged the vet bed off the conservatory sofa and yesterday he very cagily stole a lace ribbon off the table - he did drop it when I told him to. He is so funny. I've started to do some training with him around food and treats as that's when he's the most bouncy and strong at the moment. He is starting to respond to "bed" and he does lie down for his treat eventually using the techniques learnt in our training classes. He's also started to learn what is our food and that he needs to keep away from us then. He walked really well in his evening walk and still wasn't phased by any of the noises, people, other dogs etc. Given the feedback about separation anxiety, today's task is to see how he gets on when left in the house just with the other 2 for a very short period. We'll only be next door and can watch on the camera. Lynne x
Posted by BertSkipSamNadieMum on April 30, 2019, 8:36 am | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Sara was an inspiration, she never complained unless it was using the wrong food bowls. She was and will always be a massive part of Daybreaks. You will be very sadly missed. You are and will be a huge part of Daybreaks, rest safely Sara, words cannot express the feelings we have of losing you. Resting in peace with Rob, Cracker and Charlie, watch over us, and look after our hounds at the bridge. Xxxxx
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on April 29, 2019, 9:01 pm | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
I never had the privilege of meeting Sara but have seen via the comments what an integral part of Daybreaks she was so would like to say I will be thinking of all the Daybreaks staff, volunteers and of course Sara’s family at this sad time.
Posted by Caro on April 29, 2019, 8:11 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bolt
I’m Homed
What a fabulous dog! He's a beautiful big, strong boy. He is interested in what's going on around him and enjoys interaction with people. Xxxxxx
Posted by rubytwoshoes on April 29, 2019, 8:07 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sam
I’m Homed
LM, thank you so very much for taking Sam out of kennels for a couple of days. So pleased to hear he has been settled, maybe what he needs is the company of a friend or two. Look forward to hearing how the rest of his stay goes. Hopefully if all goes well with you he may have a new family to take him home with them with their houndies!
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on April 29, 2019, 12:42 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sam
I’m Homed
We've been looking after Sam for only 24 hours and we're already smitten. He has the cutest face, softest eyes and funniest floppy ears! He hasn't been phased by anything - we'd just got him out of the van when we brought him home when a very loud ice cream van stopped outside the house - he merely looked! He is incredibly inquisitive inside the house, as expected, but can be led away other than when there's food around. We've fed the 3 of them together with no problem thus far - he'll need a slow feeder as he wolfs his food down. I'll try him with one for the afternoon feed. Simon stayed up until about 11.30pm with him last night and I went earlier in case I had to get up in the night/early given that the reports are that he has separation anxiety. We put a thundershirt on him. It's the best night's sleep we've had in ages - Skip usually wakes us up in the night/6am, but I got up at 6.45 before there was any noise from any of them. There was no mess. I checked the cameras and all 3 had stayed in their respective beds all night. We took Skip and Sam on a walk in the woods/field this morning - about 30 minutes - and, whilst strong, Sam was controllable. He wasn't phased by the traffic and was fine when we saw and passed by other dogs. I know things can change quickly when a dog is in a different home and I'm on my own with the 3 of them this afternoon and tonight so I'll post again tomorrow with an update, but hopefully he'll stay settled. We'll then be testing out leaving him on his own (with the other 2 dogs) for a short time. Watch this space......
Posted by BertSkipSamNadieMum on April 29, 2019, 12:16 pm | 👍 0 Likes