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Rebanne

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  1. Fern was done by the breeder at 6 weeks, I did the parvac at 10 weeks and she got the Protech C3 at 14 weeks. She'll get her booster 12 months after the C3, then maybe at 5 or 6 years of age. I will consider doing the parvac every 3 years or so.
  2. I'm sorry for your loss About 5 years ago one of my dogs was poisoned, we think. My vet was fairly certain is was 1080, never had any proof and luckily my dog recovered well though it was touch and go. The time frame was the same as your girl, about 1 1/2 hours from the only time he could have eaten anything to the onset of symptons. He was staggering around like a drunk, unable to stand, head banging later on, signs of bleeding in the brain. It was very puzzling and to this day I wonder what hit him.
  3. I used a body wrap - a long bandage in a figure 8 around the dogs body:- under the neck, around the chest, cross over the back, around and down the back legs, just under the buttocks at the top of the hock. I then laid poles on the ground, like pick up sticks, and walked my dog through them. Also you can leave the body wrap on and do some simple work with the dog. Worked wonders with my GSD.
  4. I took Fern to her 1st training night and we just stood at the side for an hour. It was my choice to do this as I consider it pointless trying to get a puppy who has left her brain at home to learn much at all! By the end she was sitting and we did walk back to the car on a loose lead so we achieved something in my book. But Fern was too stressed/excited to eat the treats. It also doesn't help that I train positive and the club is mainly negative but they do allow flat collars, food and a clicker for pups, so they are trying. But an instructor also tried to force Fern to sit until I told her to take her hands off my dog, which she did quick smart! Same instructor didn't even know greyhounds are sighthounds, just thought they are dogs that run around race tracks. As long as they let me pay my money and do my own thing I'll be happy, it's good socialisation for Fern. Sorry for the hijack got carried away How did Hunter go?
  5. I've used empty plastic bottle for years for many dogs and pups. When we had a recycling crate I used to leave it on the ground and the dog/s could pick out the bottle they liked best. I do remove the lid and ring before giving them to the dog/s and remove from play when suitably squashed! I've never put food inside, the dogs love them like they are.
  6. I leave martingales on, correctly fitted. Often my dogs don't have collars at all though :D
  7. excellent news MM. You must be very proud of everyone involved, breeder, dog, owner
  8. Okay, I reckon this is a stress thing. He might be whinging because he doesn't know if he's getting fed or not. I've re read your thread a couple of times but I can't see where you say he gets fed eventually. I'm sure he does but I can't see that. Why not try changing the routine? Try making it more individual. Try what cowanbree says - put Vespa in a crate and feed him in there, as soon as he is quiet whip that food in there fast, gradually increasing the time he needs to be quiet. My greys have been bigger whingers than my GSD's. But they haven't barked near as much GSD's and greyhounds are worlds apart. Yes Vespa needs his manners and basic obedience etc but they are different. They can be quite sooky. Piper is a pain in the .... with his sooking but that's him, I live with it. He sooks in the morning to wake me up but goes straight back to bed when I do get up. But after 5 years he hasn't figured out, make Mum get up, than out you go! Grey-fast very few dogs are "cognitively challenged" they just need the owners/trainers to adjust/find a way of training that fits them better. Greyt term BTW. "cognitively challenged" love it
  9. Is there really a difference between feeding from a raised bowl as opposed to not? I have been thinking about this for some time. Would appreciate any advice. Some Dane owners swear by raised feeders, some don't. Greyhound owners are the same, some swear by raised dishes, some say it causes bloat! I actually feed Piper at a step only because he has such a long way down to reach!
  10. I have a friend whose dog had the ball removed some years ago. After a long hard recovery dog did lead a good life. With all 4 legs involved to some degree I would not be putting Samson through this. What about the others from the litter? You said Lucas was going the same way a month or so ago. I've been cowardly and never asked for fear I wouldn't like the answer but I would hate the thought of him suffering too (or any of them). Poor pets, they didn't ask for this
  11. coming from an obedience background I don't have a problem with training an automatic sit while also competing in the show ring. You just need to put a name on your stack and use it as you come to a halt. No different to telling your dog to stand or drop while in the heeling exercise. And I'm not a fan of the head wrap around style in obedience either. My GSD's seemed to have no trouble watching me out of the corner of their eye while looking ahead
  12. Welcome to all the new dog owners and their very cute puppies Fern has been sleeping outside for the last 2 weeks, since she was 8/9 weeks old. Sight unseen for at least 10 hours, sometimes we hear her though Usually barking or being barked at by the older dog. Most people work fulltime, most people leave their pups outside alone, most have a wonderful life, most have no problems. You can't base your life on fear - what if this happens, what if that happens. You do your best to minimise risks but accept that sometimes things go worng. Sometimes accidents do happen and guess what? That's all they are - accidents. To all the new dog owners out there - enjoy, I know I am
  13. Greytmate, here is a link to a similar thread with similar claims page 3, half way down, posted by squeak
  14. If you pick up your clothes the problem will go away Prevention is better than trying to fix things. There could be any number of reasons your dog is doing this but the easy way out is to pick up your clothes.
  15. I use a monthly heartworm tablet which has ivermectin. I have used this on greyhounds for over 6 years with no troubles. I too like to do everything myself seperately. Too many chemicals in "one pill does all" for me.
  16. I haven't done much with Fern yet but I have totally free shaped that when we have food Fern is to go and lay down, away from us, with her back towards us and lo and behold food comes from the heavens Didn't even use a clicker.
  17. sounds totally normal to me. Fern is my 9 week old greyhound pup. Emma is an older beagle X and is constantly putting Fern in her box! Only time they play is when Emma wants to, otherwise it's leave me alone kid. Piper, older male greyhound, also will put Fern back in her box occassionally but know where near as much as he should. At times Fern gets to meet Mr Squirty Bottle because she will not leave Piper alone and he will not correct her so I do it for him. From experience Piper will never correct Fern enough, he's too much the softy and I'm not allowing him to become a chew toy again, his life was absolutely miserable with the last pup we had.
  18. I too will be adding a puppy in a couple of weeks to a house with 4 cats, all who are very dog savvy. This is when a crate comes in so handy - to protect the pup! My youngest 2 cats are half siamese and absolute terrors. Make sure both the cats and the pup have safe spots to go to that are theirs. Watch the cats like hawks that they don't get too rough with the pup for the first few weeks. And visa versa My experience is all works out well in the end. Commonsense is a wonderful thing fix spelling :D
  19. Imy you also have to realise that greyhounds themselves often look vastly different. My Sam, retired racer, looked best at his racing weight of 32 kilos. He had a thyroid condition which was treated. He only showed the last couple of ribs, 2-3 verterbrae and his hip pins protruded something shocking Piper shows all his ribs pretty much all the time, yes I can fit my finger in the indentation between the back ribs sometimes when he lays down, not when he stands up, shows 3-4 verterbrae always and never has protuding hip pins. I think Piper needs another kilo on him but that's all and his ribs will still show. Molly was in between the two boys. Some greyhounds have flatter, wider backs than others too.
  20. Greyhounds are meant to be thin! It is their natural shape. Just look at the depth of chest and the narrowness of it. They are areodynamically designed Piper is nearly 38 kg and still needs to put on another kilo or two to look his best. There is nothing worse than a chubby dog of any breed. I can't understand the people who say they don't like the skinnyness of greyhounds. Greyhounds are lean! Sighthounds are lean. Racing greyhounds are not kept lean by not feeding them, they are exercised and kept fit, much as a thoroughbred in full training. Most pet greyhounds kept at their racing weight look fantastic. Muscle weighs more than fat remember so if a dog in retirement weighs their racing weight they will be fatter naturally.
  21. Nope another one - was almost going to be a ruffwear distributor in Oz, but was too slow - they have someone in Perth who has them, but I think it actualy works out cheaper to buy from this other website in the US - Including the postage LOL. can you post the link for the website you recommend, pretty please. I love the look of those coats ;)
  22. Goodo I never got there Piper had been quite ill and lost a heap of weight so I wasn't risking him. Fully recovered now of course!
  23. That will teach me to read the whole thread through before replying! Though there is still no proof about greyhounds being connected to collies or sensitive to ivermectin.
  24. Yes Piper will certainly be coming. How far is Westernport Harbour Caravan Park from KCC Park? I need to stay somewhere the night before and they have agreed to allow me to say with the dogs. ETA no promises that Piper will chase the lure. Run about like a mad dog? yeah I think he'll do that
  25. Well Emma's parentage is doubtful but there is no denying her ridge If I come I'll bring her along anyway.
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