jason
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Post by jason on Nov 7, 2013 9:18:16 GMT -5
Innis is one of the cutest Greys I think I've ever seen!!! Enjoy getting to know him. Our angel Bonnie used to have play sessions and end up in a position similar to the one you showed Innis in. All I had to do was clap my hands and she would spin and land in that position again waiting for me to do anything to set her off. So much fun. We too have Chilly Dog coats for each of our pups. Max and Tarra are wearing our angel Bonnie and Jack's hand-me-downs.......shhhh, don't tell them. I think these coats will last forever. I can definitely recommend them. Keep us posted about all of your boy's firsts!
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Post by GreyPoopon on Nov 7, 2013 21:10:19 GMT -5
I'm glad he's settling in well. I love the yard pic.
I'm a big fan of crates--safer for the dog and the house. Not all greys do well in them, but all mine have been fine. I too like Chilly Dog coats.
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moncheri
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Post by moncheri on Nov 8, 2013 13:54:20 GMT -5
Lovely pictures of Innis! He is very cute & has beautiful markings. Definitely the outside picture is him being playful. You could either start running & he will likely chase you or you could have a stuffed squeaky toy in your hand and throw it up in the air to try to engage him in play. He is happy no two ways about it. I have a Chilly Dogz rain coat that has lasted through my 3 greyhounds now & other than the name coming off due to washing it, it has stood up perfectly. My first greyhound hated the crate - lasted a mere 3 days before I packed it away and I never used it for the next two. Instead I bought a large doggie gate to fit in the door frame of my den which all three preferred - but I have been lucky that none of my girls were chewers or destroyers of furniture or objects. Well other than my first girl, Chicky that took a dislike to a door stopper... Keep updating us on Innis' events & more pictures please!
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Post by angelollie on Nov 8, 2013 19:19:58 GMT -5
I have to agree that Innis is playing and is inviting you to play with him, whether it's with a stuffie, clapping hands, jumping at him, etc. He's so adorable.
I too have Chilly dog coats for my hounds ... and they do stand up very well, allow the hounds free movement, wash up well. I've had my coats for several years now and they still are in good shape.
By any chance have you read the article "No Fear No Pain" by Kathleen Gillies? It is posted under Greyt Information under "New to Greyhounds". It's an excellent read explaining a greyhound's perspective of life at the track compared to a new home environment. It may help you understand why Innis has some fears, hesitations, etc. Some greys take a little longer in settling then others but I'm sure Innis will be everything you wish him to be in no time. Enjoy that sweet boy.
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Post by kojakzydownyk on Nov 8, 2013 22:22:34 GMT -5
Thank you everyone for all the input. I'll be putting in my order for a chilly dogs coat very soon. And Innis is definitely not as much of a concern about his crate as some of your stories! I've got it easy compared to that. He is just very unhappy with it, once hes there, he settles down quick, and doesn't make a fuss. But trying to bring him to his crate, is the worst thing in the world to him. I've been hand feeding him and doing so near the crate and treating him just for going near the crate and showing any interest in the crate. But he knows the difference between me "training" him to the crate, and when it's time to actually go in the crate. Then it becomes a struggle of me walking with my knees against his bum to push him, and holding his collar to guide him, with him trying to dart away at every opportunity, and that's when I don't outright pick him up (which he tolerates fantastically) and set him down halfway into the crate already. The crate is in the bedroom and I'm leaving him out at night with the door closed, hoping that being loose in there at night can transfer to being loose during the day, but I tried it yesterday morning while I was at work and came home to him having pooped on the floor, and walked in it and then onto everything else in the bedroom. I've borrowed a carpet steam cleaner from my brother and am still cleaning it up. So we're going to use the crate for a while longer. I rushed because I feel so bad putting him in there. Side note, we had to drive to Stratford from Guelph for the steam cleaner, Innis was great in the car this time. A little bit of whining at first, then lay down along the back seat, and was quiet, awake, but quiet the whole time. We had our visit to the vet on Wednesday night and she said he is in amazing shape. One concern in his teeth, something I had noticed but didn't know what it was. It would appear there was tarter build up on one molar and it caused server gum recession under the tooth to the point that the cavity below the root is exposed. Its not a huge issue right now, but could turn into something serious in the long run. So i have a couple syringes to squirt water into the spot to rinse out food and debris after he's done eating. Other than that one thing, flying colors everywhere else! He has totally got the hang of going down stairs! Nice and slow, one step at a time. He doesn't like to start going down unless I start down with him, but once he is moving, he keeps going. He even attempted going up today! It was adorable, the look on his face. He kept changing from being excited to get up there, and being super anxious about what was happening. He froze only twice, so I picked up one of his back legs and moved it to the next step, then he did a couple on his own, then froze again and the same thing, I picked up one back leg and moved it up a step, and then he was up. He loves the praise he gets when he does stairs, at home and outside, but he is still somewhat confused by it I think. Not connecting his accomplishment with the praise he is getting, just knowing that he likes being praised, petted and fed treats. I had read that piece about the life end expectations of a track dog, its good to be reminded of these things though. He has finally taken to one of his toys. A small rabbit meant to have an empty water bottle put inside with a squeaker in the head and tail. He very daintily picks it up with his front teeth and carries it around with him. Laying it down where he intends to lay down. I make this point here because with all the other things I expected and was thinking and keeping in mind while he learns what it means to be a pet, it never occurred to me that among all the things he doesn't know, was that he doesn't know how to "play". A friend and his wife came over and my friend was very interested in seeing Innis play. Which I said he doesn't really do yet. He hasn't done anything like that. But my friend took this rabbit and was showing it to him. Moving it around him, setting it on his back. Squeaking it, tossing it, then getting it himself, to bring back to Innins and show him again. It was remarkable to watch Innis' interest piqued and him start to interact with the toy. He now will carry it, set it down but keep his face very close to it, and cry at it for a few seconds sometimes, before curling up on it. Makes me feel like he is lonely and wants it to interact with him. Anyway, everything is moving along. No real problems at all, for which I'm grateful. I just have to keep in mind the patients, more with waiting for him to be comfortable and for his personality to really show itself. I want him to be comfortable and happy now, but it will take time.
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Post by kojakzydownyk on Nov 8, 2013 22:39:02 GMT -5
Sorry, I keep forgetting to add the photos in my original post. The crate one, he was more on his back with his legs in the air.When I woke him he moved into this position. The other is him sleeping with his head resting on top of his new bunny friend. Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2013 11:34:41 GMT -5
excellent new and greyt photos! - more please!!!
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Post by Mag's Mom on Nov 19, 2013 9:02:15 GMT -5
Innis is very handsome! Love the outside picture
Regarding the crate, our boy didn't like to go in at first, but now doesn't mind. We put some of his kibble in a kong, put a bit of peanut butter-type goo in the top and put in two milk bones, and say "kennel up". He goes in right away. Whenever we come back he's sound asleep with his toys and doesn't whine (that we know of). Maybe that could be an idea for you.
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Post by Mag's Mom on Nov 19, 2013 9:03:50 GMT -5
Innis is very handsome! Love the outside picture Regarding the crate, our boy didn't like to go in at first, but now doesn't mind. We put some of his kibble in a kong, put a bit of peanut butter-type goo in the top and put in two milk bones, and say "kennel up". He goes in right away. Whenever we come back he's sound asleep with his toys and doesn't whine (that we know of). Maybe that could be an idea for you. Oops, forgot to add that we let him sleep on his cushion in our bedroom at night and only crate him when nobody is around to keep an eye on him.
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