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Post by minigirl on Mar 5, 2013 3:06:07 GMT -5
Hello all...I am new to this thread and a new Greyhound owner since January. We have had 2 episodes with a growl and bite with King. The first episode was with a denta bone I gave both my dogs to chew on..I noticed he was eating his really fast so I went to take it from him to set it aside for another day and he barked at me (not even warning) needless to say I did the domination stare and in a deep voice NO! I was able to then take the bone and put it away. Now I told my husband and child that he is possesive of his bone so we are not giving him the bone back until we work with him more. This included not being on the furniture..when we feed him we tell him when to go eat. So I thought things were going well so he got his bone back...he was doing very well but my daughter went up to him (he was not chewing on the bone it was next to him) he growled then snapped at her got her in the face with a scratch. Now I don't take this stuff lightly but I am not really sure how to get my daughter to dominate him. I really need some tips on what to do. He is otherwise a very good dog but this has really discouraged me! I was raised with show dogs (shetlans sheepdogs) and never came across this problem with them. Any advice would be great.
My daughter is 10years old by way.
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Post by angelollie on Mar 5, 2013 10:41:51 GMT -5
minigirl .... your new greyhound is acting out perfectly normal over the incident with the bone. This does not mean he is aggressive or vicious. Many times bones and toys are seen as high value to the greyhound who is now living in his new environment. He simply doesn't want to give it up. Most greys have never seen a bone/toys while living at the track. You did right by taking charge and removing the bone from him. Here are a couple of articles that will explain more about the child interacting with the greyhound . greytarticles.wordpress.com/ Go to Behavior, then click onto Getting Along. There are two articles re interaction with children. Also under "New to Greyhounds" at the beginning of the forum, there is a short article re Rules for Children to follow. These articles will give you some advice on how to have your daughter be respected by your hound, among other things. Excellent reads. Please don't give up on your hound as he is not vicious. He just needs to learn his place within the family structure and he will learn that. His entire life has changed since his adoption and he simply needs guidance as to what he can do/or not. Patience and persistence have always been by beliefs. By the way, welcome to the forum. Photos and updates are always welcomed by us too.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2013 17:47:47 GMT -5
Hi and welcome to the forum!
I would also like to echo Angelollie's reassurance that King's behavior is normal and he is not a vicious dog! Almost the EXACT same thing happened between Sally and my then 8 year old son when I first brought Sally home. It was over a bone and Sally reacted exactly the same way. My son went to take her bone away and my gentle, timid houndie turned on him, barked ferociously and bit him. These pups have never had any toys and bones of their own. Please read the suggested articles.
And yes, we love pictures!!
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Post by twosecrets on Mar 5, 2013 19:14:52 GMT -5
Hi minigirl... Both Top and Stella would rather I not take something as important as a bone from them....they are greyhounds and smart...they would not bite me but Stella would momentarily protest with a growl....so i simply avoid any situation such as this...I plan beforehand that if I want to take that bone away, I trade with something that they would like to have...a treat, a toy, or call them to me, whatever... and if I had nothing with me, I would simply and gently remove that bone from in front of them with my foot. There are lots of ways to avoid a confrontation. Have your daughter make lots of trades with very yummy treats.
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Post by newtothis1 on Mar 6, 2013 21:22:11 GMT -5
Tons of great advise for you here. I can't add any. I think it has happened to most of us in one way or another. I know my guy is possessive of his bed. The first time my niece went near him on his bed he barked so suddenly and snapped at her . Scared all of us, but patience and keeping a close ye on things has cured him. Like everyone has said it;s all new to them and they just need time to learn.
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Post by msyoung on Mar 13, 2013 20:43:45 GMT -5
Great advice already given -- I had exactly the same issue with our Guinness. I will admit that the behaviour looked like "aggression" to me originally, until some of the more learned members of this board corrected me. I felt trepidation at first until I understood where he was coming from and I adapted.
Your grey is also adapting and building up trust in you and your family. I'd suggest that you all switch up who's walking him, and feeding him so no one's a stranger to him (and everyone's a provider). I feel this really helps with bonding to any animal.
I also don't think there is any reason to dominate your dog. Trading up, and, in some cases, not introducing high value items will solve the issue quickly (as previously mentioned by others).
Now I'm closing in on a year of having a greyhound, and he's simply awesome. Best of luck with King!
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