lc
Grey Puppy
Posts: 39
|
Post by lc on Mar 31, 2013 9:09:55 GMT -5
We are happy to announce that Jerry will be getting a sister this Wednesday! DKC Quicky will be joining our family and we are pretty excited and a little nervous. Jerry had really bad SA a year ago when I got him but has adjusted wonderfully now. Does anyone have any advice or experiences they would like to share when they added a second hound into the mix? Jerry does not use a crate anymore, and I would like to start Quicky in a crate. Has anyone had issues crating one hound and not the other? Anyways, here is Jerry (on the left) and his new sister last week at Bill's.
|
|
|
Post by Heather (& KC) on Mar 31, 2013 9:39:20 GMT -5
Yay!!!! Congratulations.
|
|
|
Post by philomeala on Mar 31, 2013 10:29:14 GMT -5
Hi there, Congrats on your new addition! I'm sure things will be wonderful.
I got my first greyhound in 2003 and about 8 months later got the second. By the time Sasha came into the house I had Deni well adjusted and out of his crate. When Sasha came home for the first time I had my friend meet us with Deni outside in the yard and we went for an on leash walk. That way the two dogs could go into the house together after the walk instead of Sasha entering Deni's territory. I found this worked really well and have used this method every time I introduce a new member of the family.
I chose not to crate Sasha and left her out in the house with Deni when I was away but I had a really good feel about her. That was in 2004.
Since then I have lost both Deni and Sasha and now have two long coat chihuahua and my beautiful Elly. I brought Elly home last March and was quite concerned about how she would react to the little dogs. She wore her muzzle in the yard with them and was just a little too interested in them for me to trust her 100%. I started her in a kennel while the other two dogs had the run of the house and she was fine. She learned quickly that when mommy left the house that was her safe place and it meant I didn't have to worry about my little ones.
I have had her now for almost 13 months and just this past week have taken her crate down. She decided one day that she just didn't want to go in it anymore so I left her out for short periods of time and everything was fine. I haven't had any issues since.
I think it's a good idea to crate a new hound. I know there are mixed views of this but it's familiar to them and comforting to most. With Deni and Sasha I put Deni's bed next to Sasha's crate and that way she didn't feel like she was alone. You might try that with your two. You'll know when it's time to ditch the crate...your pooch will tell you! LOL...Good Luck!
|
|
|
Post by greysrbeauties on Mar 31, 2013 12:38:48 GMT -5
Oh Congratulations to you all!! What a great Easter present!! Our hearts are with you and your family!
|
|
troysmom
Hound Nut
Troy & Leopold
Posts: 1,717
|
Post by troysmom on Mar 31, 2013 13:27:33 GMT -5
Congratulations on your new addition. Jerry and Quicky make a very cute couple. How exciting. We just recently added Josh to our family two weeks ago. We had Ghost our resident grey and Leo the dachshund. Actually my experience was exactly the same when we added Ghost with our grey angel Troy and Leo. We've always taken both pups to pick up the new additions. We set the crate up in our tv room but kept the door open for free range. At night our pups sleep in our room so we took the plunge and for each grey with just took them up to our room without a crate. Both boys paced for an hour or so and looked at themselves in the mirror constantly!. Then eventually they settled and no crate was needed in our bedroom. I think it helps tremendously when you have another greyhound to show them the ropes. For work I did use the crate. However, it's my opinion it was harder for them as the other two are left free. Needless to say a few days later I was greeted at the door by 3 happy faces and not 2 LOL. This happened with both pups. Faulty crate design and some bending of the crate. Josh was left out on the main level after 3 days. I didn't want him to hurt himself if locked him in the crate. We still have the crate up just in case. I used baby gates to block the upstairs and the family room as he adjusts to his new life. He is doing awesome. I think Quicky will let you know whether or not she wants the crate and her big brother Jerry will help her out. Hopefully this transition will be much smoother but we know you will give them all the time they need to adjust to their new home. Good Luck, I know how exciting it will be for you.
|
|
|
Post by linn on Mar 31, 2013 15:15:40 GMT -5
Congrats. Looking forward to pictures when Quicky comes home.
|
|
|
Post by GreyPoopon on Mar 31, 2013 16:12:33 GMT -5
Congratulations! I've had no trouble crating one and not another. Nor crating some and not others. I think a crate eases the transition and prevents a lot of issues. Others disagree.
|
|
|
Post by JessKamp on Mar 31, 2013 18:56:56 GMT -5
She is such a sweet girl I'm glad she found a home
|
|
|
Post by JessKamp on Mar 31, 2013 18:59:06 GMT -5
I don't know about 2 greyhounds but my greyhound stays in her crate while my dachshund stays out and we haven't had issues. They just sleep lol
|
|
|
Post by angelollie on Mar 31, 2013 21:10:54 GMT -5
Congratulations on adopting Quicky ... she is adorable and soon will begin her new life with her new family. Something I found that worked well was to bring a hound with me when I was picking up the new hound. Don't forget the muzzles. Jerry's presence in the car will help ease any anxious moments that Quicky may be experiencing. And having Quicky in a crate and Jerry free shouldn't bother her at all. Someone mentioned to place Jerry's bed close to her crate. At night, if you are able to, have Quicky in your room ... she'll settle down much easier if she knows you are nearby. Enjoy your new girl as she settles into retirement .. good luck.
|
|
daylight
Hound Nut
what's so funny Light?....Joker!
Posts: 1,275
|
Post by daylight on Apr 1, 2013 7:39:50 GMT -5
Congratulations on your new addition! A sister for Jerry...how lovely!! I am by no means well experienced as some here, but can only say that 3 days ago we brought home Joker. ..a new brother for our girl Light ( nine months with us). We currently have a crate set up for Light (always open) but only keep it up as she really likes the occassioal nap or rest-time in it. We set up another crate for Joker such that it is visable to Light's and to our main activity area. We open it when we are present (we have a cat and smaller dog as well) but so far he seems to prefer his "safe haven", venturing out if Light disappears from sight. (so cute... he will bravely search her out...give a kiss...then run back .) I'm sure you will find what works best for you. Enjoy the magic of these new days...and know that you are not alone. Best of luck!
|
|
rathma
Grey Addicted
we love lying in the spring sunshine!
Posts: 2,521
|
Post by rathma on Apr 1, 2013 10:27:32 GMT -5
Congratulations! I've had no trouble crating one and not another. Nor crating some and not others. I think a crate eases the transition and prevents a lot of issues. Others disagree. Ditto here! and a very warm welcome to your addition. don't stress too much, it will be easier than you think with the second. they just seem to blend in.
|
|
lc
Grey Puppy
Posts: 39
|
Post by lc on Apr 1, 2013 19:29:59 GMT -5
Thank you all for your input and support! I have bought another crate and am getting ready to get Quicky in a couple of days!
|
|
moncheri
Grey Addicted
Broodies are the best!
Posts: 2,843
|
Post by moncheri on Apr 3, 2013 20:14:57 GMT -5
How exciting for you & for Jerry. Quicky is a real beauty. Keep the pics & updates coming.
|
|
|
Post by luvastorm on Apr 23, 2013 12:47:25 GMT -5
We no longer had a crate when we brought Rain home (3 1/2) to join the 2 broodies, but we did have an X-pen so we used it to contain Rain in that as her "crate" until we were sure she'd behave and was safe with the cats. The X-pen wasn't expensive (got it through Kijiji) and is much easier to move around. Also it can be used at places like the GRA picnic to corral the houndies.
|
|