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Comment by Sara on June 25, 2008 at 10:44am

hey, I'm in the process of trying to raise money for greyhounds in Florida. Any tips? By the way in my group Greyhounds are Gifts, there's also some videos and pictures etc there if anyone would like to watch them. Anyone who likes greyhounds is welcome!

Comment by MrsFrijole on June 15, 2008 at 2:27pm

It takes them a long time to learn some aspects of discipline, and it is also based on personality. My one dog, Smirnoff, was not a racer, but was used to hunt coyotes (or it is suspected he did), and he is the most laid back dog! You can literally do whatever you want to him and he'll just lie there. I mean, he does get annoyed and walk away, but I have never seen him be agressive. All my parents' dogs have no trouble getting into the car either. As a matter of fact, they relish it because they can look out the windows! It's the luck of the draw on what type of dog you get and you don't really know until you bring them home and have them for a week or two.
It's good to hear that Bess is calming down. She'll probably soon be like Smirnoff and not care about too much.
Oh, and they CAN learn. My mom took our one dog, Bellanca, to a dog training course, just for the fun of it, and Bellanca learned the basics like lie down, sit, and stay. That was years ago and I doubt she remembers that training, but there is hope!
Later,
Annabelle

Comment by Cathrynn on June 13, 2008 at 7:08pm

Hello Anabelle - really good to hear from you. Bess has got a little better with the car now....and I also am teaching her to get used to a particular walk off the lead, but otherwise keep her on. I think she is just relaxing, in a way, after years of bad treatment & finding her doggy ways a bit. I didnt know greyhounds were not good at learning discipline...In that cse, I must start discipline now before she REALLY gets out of control.....take care....Cathrynn x

Comment by MrsFrijole on June 13, 2008 at 3:03pm

Well, greyhounds aren't ones to learn discipline very well. My parents have one dog, Lucy, who is the most unruly dog I have ever met, thus I don't really like her too much. The only thing I can recommend for you is to try a dog trainer. I have been watching "It's me or the dog." From what I have gathered, if you introduce the car slowly, and repeat getting in and out of the car while she is in it, she will get used to being in there alone. Also, if you have a large vehicle, like and SUV, you can get a grid to go against the back seat, then just have her get into the trunk area. If you have the strength, you can pick her up and just put her in, then quickly shut the door. Keep the lead attached, which makes it easier to unload her, or unlatch it after you have gotten into the car. If you have a small car, that would be a little more difficult. I'll have to mull that one over, since I'm not a trainer.
Greyhounds don't commonly answer when you call them in unless you have an incentive. Also, if Bess is alarmed at yelling, it won't help. Try walking away from her, not looking back. I am not sure how this would work with a greyhound since they don't act like other breeds.
I recommend watching that show. Not all episodes apply to your situation, but maybe you will be inspired by what the lady suggests.
Oh, and greyhounds in open spaces are a NO NO. Once they see the slightest fuzzy little critter, they are gone! They run after anything that resembles the fake rabbit on the track. Whether a grey is an ex-racer or not, they are attracted to the prey. And, they are known for not listening. I recommend that if you want to take her off the lead, take her to a place that is confined and away from busy roads, in case she does get out, so she won't get run over.
I hope this helps at least a little bit.
Annabelle

Comment by Cathrynn on June 1, 2008 at 4:35pm

I would be grateful if someone could help me with a bit of a problem with my greyhound Bess..four years old and only with me for the last two months. She came to me very very nervous and it was thought that she had not been very well treated. She is still very nervous and gets upset easily by other people and dogs (tolerated 8 year old Matt!!)....but just this last two weeks she has really really relaxed and started to play. I didnt really need to have much control of her as she was very centred on staying close to the car and me but now she doesnt obey!!!! If I talk to her firmly she looks alarmed - which is why I havnt before, she really does look terrified of anyone being slightly firm with her....BUT the time has come when I need to stop her ruling the roost, she wont get into the car until she is absolutely sure I am going to get into it immediately (rather than put her in and come in five minutes later)...and if I let her off for a short while she is ok, but wont come when I call her...she eventually comes back to me, but if I shout or call her she runs the other way! People seem to be divided as to whether a greyhound should be on or off the lead? I wonder what you both think? Thanks! Cathrynn x

Comment by Cathrynn on May 20, 2008 at 2:34pm

hello..:)..........so very glad to find a greyhound group..:).......I have one greyhound, who I adopted two months ago....will come in soon and start some sort of discussion - shame it is only two of us..but will look forward to getting to know you and your dogs...:) Cathrynn x