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Post by newparent on Dec 29, 2012 8:11:15 GMT -5
Hi all, it's been a while since I posted, but I would love some advice.
Yesterday, I went to the garage to get something from the car. Augie decided it was time for a ride and muscled in. Well, the I couldn't get him out for the life of me! I tried telling to get out, I tried guiding him out, I tried waiting for him to get out by himself (leaving the door to the house open) and I tried luring him out. After much whining from Augie my partner tried to push him out and got a growl. Eventually I leashed him and that worked with some pulling. Obviously I didn't like doing that but it was getting ridiculous.
This morning, Augie is (as usual) reluctant to walk. He loves walking when he gets out there, but it's a struggle to get him going. Again, I try everything, and no response. I eventually nudge him....and a growl and warning "almost bite". Needless to say the couch will now be blocked from access now.
Now, I am fully aware that I have probably gone wrong with the training somewhere but now that we are in the situation, I'd love help fixing it! Thanks.
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Post by Heather (& KC) on Dec 29, 2012 9:15:58 GMT -5
I know you'll get training advice from someone on the forum. Just want to wish you the best as you conquer this issue with Augie.
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Post by Sally Blossom on Dec 29, 2012 12:32:05 GMT -5
HMMM!!! I cannot offer any advice but I am in agreement with Heather that someone on the forum will help you out with this problem. Why don't you PM Karen at Camp Greyhound as she is very knowledgeable in dealing with all kinds of issues with greyhounds.
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Post by lakota on Dec 29, 2012 12:36:35 GMT -5
Hi I am sorry to hear this and I am sure you'll get lots of good advice.
I would suggest, if you haven't already, take him to the vet to see if there is a medical issue that may be causing this. If not, then it seems to me that you may have a dominance issue. There are lots of great articles out there to help with this.
Fisrt, all human furniture is to be off limits to him. I believe when dealing with a dominant, nothing in life is free. Therefore, he has to obey you to get anything. Even petting at first. It doesn't mean you don't show him love, but he does not dictate when you pet him. Have him come to you on your command to get lovings. When putting his food out, make him wait for it.
It will be hard at first, but these guys are smart. He just needs to know his role in the house is not that of alpha. Once you work through this issue, you will have such a bond with your pup.
Good luck, let us know the progress.
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sonaturallygreyt
Junior Grey Lover
Cora, Bristol and my bridge angel Bella
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Post by sonaturallygreyt on Dec 29, 2012 17:20:58 GMT -5
I have only had one problem where I had one of my greys growl so I can only offer this. When I would try to push her in a direction I got a growl. It turned out she had a pulled muscle and every time I pushed her, I pushed the sore spot. I would make sure she's physically ok or maybe take her to the vet for reassurance. It might be a sign that she has a medical issue. Good luck.
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Post by angelollie on Dec 29, 2012 19:20:40 GMT -5
Hi newparent .... as lakota suggested, this may be an alpha situation whereby your Augie is thinking he is the alpha. Here are a couple of excellent articles on being alpha ... greytarticles.wordpress.com/behavior-training-22/relationships-with/establishing-alpha/ ........ and at the beginning of the forum there is a 2nd excellent article under New to Greyhounds, Who's In Charge Here. Both are articles easy to understand ... good reads.
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dashandus
Grey Lover
I am very sad to annonce that our beautiful Primo Dash passed away suddenly today
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Post by dashandus on Dec 29, 2012 23:13:43 GMT -5
Augie is fairly new to you? Since August? If that is the case my guess is he is checking to see if he can push the limits. As you are showing him he is not the boss he will learn his limits that you will allow, and the growling will stop. Compare him to a 2 year old who discovered munipalation. Be aware of it and time and gentle, and sometimes more forceful, Guidance will teach Augie the rules of your home. Your Grey will learn to respect your rules
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Post by newparent on Jan 4, 2013 11:58:19 GMT -5
Thanks for your responses everyone. We have gone back to the basics with the training and things seem to be much better. We definitely think that either Augie thinks he is in charge, or he is testing boundaries, either way love and discipline seem to be working. Thanks again.
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Post by angelollie on Jan 4, 2013 13:45:06 GMT -5
Good to hear that Augie's situation is improving. I've always believed that persistence and praise go a long way.
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Post by micnmike on Jan 16, 2013 20:15:14 GMT -5
This is completely unrelated, but I have to ask. Our male is Santiago, "Auggie" for short, what is your boys full name? I have NEVER heard of another dog by that name.
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Post by rubylottie14 on Jan 16, 2013 20:23:23 GMT -5
This is completely unrelated, but I have to ask. Our male is Santiago, "Auggie" for short, what is your boys full name? I have NEVER heard of another dog by that name. Can you tell me how Santiago can be shortened to Auggie?
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Post by micnmike on Jan 16, 2013 21:54:57 GMT -5
LOL, we pronounce it with a soft "A" San-t-awgo.
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Post by minigirl on Jan 29, 2013 16:15:08 GMT -5
I would like to add to this as well....We just got our Greyhound 3weeks ago..everything is going well but he is now starting to open up and be himself. He was chewing on a bone I had given him..I went to take it from him and he snarled and barked at me. He really took me off guard but my reaction was to say NO in a very deep voice and stare at him until he looked away. I have been practicing now with taking the bone away and he has been great even though I am scared as heck. I am afraid that my 10year old daughter will get bit by him. What can we do to show him that my daughter is not to be dominated? Please help!
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Post by campgreyhound on Jan 29, 2013 17:19:01 GMT -5
For minigirl: Don't give him bones just now, as bones will turn the meekest mildest greyhound into a teeth barring growling snapping maniac lol. This is a very high resource item, and it really elicits unwanted behavior like little else (food/treats are in the same category, but less prized).
Your instincts are dead on, I think. Never let them think you're afraid of them. Once he's been with you a little longer you can start to practice things like "drop it" and trading items, but I think it's too early at this point.
Another good way to ensure no problems is to make sure your daughter never approaches him when he's lying down, and don't let him up on the bed yet.
If you involve your daughter in his feeding regimen, this will help him understand her place in the pack. Have her bring his food and put it down, and tell him when he can eat it.
Read the NILIF article in the newbie section, it will give you some more ideas (Nothing In Life is Free).
Greyhounds are really sweetie pies, they just need to learn about pet life.
Minigirl, you might want to start a new thread to let us know how it's going.
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Post by augiemom on Feb 9, 2013 18:33:31 GMT -5
Micnmick, I'm newparent's wife and I just saw your comment. Augie is short for Augustus. I am too young to remember but apparently there was a Hanna Barbara cartoon with "Augie Doggie" so when we we CTW Sea Dawg it came naturally .
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