persephone

Please take your dog to a vet ...with the video . If being at a vets triggers an episode- all the better , as the vet will then be able to observe/measure exactly what's happening! Get blood tested, and heart , at least then you know - and also know if there are any underlying problems which may exacerbate the condition. Collapsing every few days will now involve all sorts of management strategies ... Have you discussed this with his breeder?

as it's many many years ago, and ended well.... both dogs and I survived with minor injuries .. A GSD entire male, a Lab entire male .. a gate which I forgot to latch in a kennel run ..... the next little while was most interesting. Luckily I was strong and fairly fit back in my youth .. as all I could do was grab each by the scruff ..and hold them apart (mostly) as they reared up on their hind legs . I figured 2 legs each on the ground was better than 4 . After a few minutes of yelling, someone heard me , and came to help - thankfully ....... That's what my husband does, he reckons if you get them by the scruff of the neck they can't get their heads around to bite and cuts their air off a bit too, I guess being strong and having big hands helps a lot. I wouldn't attempt this method myself. NOT to be recommended at all!!

as it's many many years ago, and ended well.... both dogs and I survived with minor injuries .. A GSD entire male, a Lab entire male .. a gate which I forgot to latch in a kennel run ..... the next little while was most interesting. Luckily I was strong and fairly fit back in my youth .. as all I could do was grab each by the scruff ..and hold them apart (mostly) as they reared up on their hind legs . I figured 2 legs each on the ground was better than 4 . After a few minutes of yelling, someone heard me , and came to help - thankfully .......

seems they are locked up at night with others too .... if I read correctly.

R I P little Angel, and dog . you can play now safely over the bridge ...

Ohhhh, mysticpaw. Run free & proud, Ricky ...

If there is NO proof of a previous spey .. I agree with this :

Just keep upwind of them tomorrow ;)

Not necessarily - I have known many puppies conceived from"slip" matings - no tie ...

LOL! You are successfully training him to be very active, mentally and physically ;) the more you do, the more he'll want. may I just suggest he gets less free running ..and make the half hour leash work - stopping at kerbs ..sits, turns... that sort of thing ? Oh.. and a pup/dog does not need to be tired to be able to settle and lie quietly ! This is an important part of training ..and one which possibly needs ongoing practice ...indoors ..and out.. teach him to stop and chill and be relaxed ...

It sounds good :) I suggest you peruse this site ..and go from there :) G A P , victoria excerpt : The Greyhound Adoption Program, or GAP, is an initiative of Greyhound Racing Victoria dedicated to finding homes for greyhounds that are no longer suitable for racing. Greyhounds can make fantastic pets – they are quiet, lazy and gentle dogs that thrive in the family home environment. Greyhounds that have passed through our program and have been awarded a special green GAP collar, do not have to be muzzled in public. Every dog that enters the program is thoroughly temperament tested, desexed, wormed, microchipped, and vaccinated. They then spend time with a volunteer foster carer to help them adjust from life in a kennel, to life in a pet home. Our foster carers aim to expose their charges to a variety of situations the greyhound is likely to encounter once it becomes a pet, work on basic manners and get the greyhound used to the type of routine that is normal for a family home. It is only after this that they are made available for adoption. It is one of our main goals to change the negative image so many people have of greyhounds, and through a more positive reputation, hope to increase the public’s desire to care for these wonderful dogs after their racing careers have finished. To assist with this, GAP volunteers attend many events during the year spreading the word and dispelling common myths.

..and I think help will be valuable in learning more about the whys/wherefores & the best way to mange the individuals .... :)

Vet check first .. they may help find out why she gets puffed - then you can manage whatever ... It's not much use experimenting without knowing exactly what needs changing

Has she had a thorough vet check lately ? does she seem as if she is 'favouring' any legs, or even the front or back half of her body? Do you know the health history of her family ..is her breeder any help? Any sign of neck/head discomfort/stiffness? Obviously this is a tricky thing to discuss online. I would suggest a thorough vet check .. mentioning what you have posted , plus anything you spot . if everything is clear ... then maybe start looking at behavioural stuff ? perhaps she has matured ..or is bored with tug ..or .....or .... :)

..have you mentioned it to the vet? it may influence what they test for in that urine sample/blood sample..... if everything checks out in the health dep't , then maybe look at it as a training issue :)

I think they can get to know each other with one or the other in a playpen for now :) having pup in a playpen may also help with toilet training ..and having baby in a playpen will allow some sniffing by pup ..with no scratches . I think you will find these interesting and very useful! LINK excerpt Don’t put the baby on the floor and wait for the dog to come along and have a sniff. Besides not bringing anything particularly positive to the relationship, this procedure is highly unsafe. You never know what might startle the dog or the baby and develop into an accident. Don’t give the dog more (or less) attention after the arrival of the baby. Keep the relationship the same as before. Mothers will probably need assistance from their partners because they will be very busy taking care of the baby. Newborn babies need their mothers much more than their fathers. The father’s time will come later. Never allow the dog any unsupervised access to the baby, no matter how stable and well-balanced the dog is. Pay special attention when the baby begins to crawl. The dog may want to interact with the baby in the same way it would with other dogs and, if that’s the case, an accident is just waiting to happen. Don’t overreact, just supervise and control the situation. LINK

..collecting samples from dogs is why God invented long handled serving spoons and soup ladles ;) Hope all goes well tomorow .

Not good news. Total separation until you get in a GOOD behaviourist ..not a franchise trainer or ordinary vet .... How disappointing for you, and stressful for the dogs .Nekhbet is right .. "they don't call them bitches for nothing. "

Thinking of you ...

Snoopy .. has it started recently ? or has this happened the whole time you've had her? Maybe her attitude has changed since having a 'brother' ?..and she does look a bit different?

feed him tonight, & nothing in the morning then, perhaps ?

Alkhe .. this site has heaps of tips whch you might find helpful ... :) D P S

:)

Now you need to get a FLICKR page up & running, so we can visit and show our appreciation !! all my macro shots are done on auto ....post processing done using SAGELIGHT cos I can't get my head around most of the others

LOL Someone's having a good time :) ..and so is the dog ;)