new greyhound

[Guest fence_hopper]

if you looked properly dottypoo sniper put his comment exactly the same time i edited my first reply

Edited August 17, 2009 by fence_hopper

[Mickey Finn 3,081]

just got a new greyhond bitch on saturday there am lookin abit off addvice as its my first greyhound she came with her book but shes unregdisterd so i have to name her and send it away she is in pretty bad condition and is really scared and withdrawn everytime i go to her box to walk her or feed her she goes right to the back off her box shaking ive never seen this in any dog before and she dosent responed to anything i have to put her food in her box as she wont come out ive spent a few hours a day just sitting at the door off her box just trying to get her used to me just wondering is there any greyhound men that could give me some addvice as its my first greyhound and i really wont to help this bitch as shes a sweat dog but shes just really scared and i dont understand why she wont respond to anything i have to put her lead on in her box and pull her out just to get her to go to the toilet as i said any addvice would be helpfully heres a wee pic off her now and ill show u all a nother pic in a few months

 

I don't have any advice for you. Seems like there's alot of good stuff already down. But, I hope she comes around for you.

ATB

[swamp rat 0]

you ever get the feeling that this place is full a guys a few bob short a a quid???????/

 

every time i log in mate I agree about putting it down it sounds like the dogs petrified with fear thats going to take a long time to overcome. breedings the last thing it should get used for. theres some right bull shitters on this site. lads breeding off young dogs thats hardly seen a thing and what kind of lads would want to breed off a young bitch when the winters about to start? not this thread another one i read this morning. some right tools on here thats for sure

[lofti 579]

For any greyhound, their stomach is the door to their heart.

 

Dont leave her food left out untouched. Only let her eat out of your hand. Let that be the only food she gets until she gains your trust.

Change her food to something more enticing. Like for example open a fresh tin of sardines in front of her. She'll soon know that everytime you visit her it means good food.

Leave the complete shit food for now. Its just not nice enough.

Always carry around with you bits of fat and meat scraps in your pocket.

Everytime you give her food say her name.

When she gains more confidence around you, then start introducing the lead to her. Pulling her out will only make things worse for now.

Make everything a positive experience for her.

It can be very frustrating, especially for impatient people like myself, so everytime you feel loosing your temper, back off and take a few deep breaths.

Nows not the time to be heavy handed.

When she's taking food out of your hand confidently, thats a good time to start feeling her allover her; rubbing her sides and picking up her feet etc.

 

Greyhounds learn its ok to piss in their own personal space so toilet training may take some time. Just give her praise whenever she pisses in the place you take her.

 

Greyhounds aren't taught to learn obediance and training that a normal dog gets, so it takes a while for them to figure out what you mean. Simple commands such as sit and stay can take ages to teach them. Dont force the dog into what you want them to do. That can scare them.

 

Sounds like you have a "feral" type of hound there; probably everything is completely new to her. Her fear/retreating is her way of protection.

 

Dont take her to a place where she can escape. You wont get her back. Only let her off lead in a place that is completely enclosed and when she knows you are the food source.

Recall is fairly easy. Find a food she really likes and keep it in a bag in your pocket. Everytime you call her name, shake the bag and she should run over to you at 40 miles an hour! Scary!

 

Greyhounds are obsessed with food, thats all they think about. Use this to your advantage. Taking away her food bowl is your first step.

You are her source of food now. You are her source of pleasure.

 

Dont even think about taking her out lamping or hunting yet (or even ever)! You'll have a dead dog or one that has ran off on you.

 

What height and weight is she, just curious?

 

This will all take months, so dont expect immediate results. If its too much for you too handle, then consider passing her onto a good greyhound rehoming centre.

 

Best of luck!

 

 

now that is what you call good sound advice.

[benny 1 5]

For any greyhound, their stomach is the door to their heart.

 

Dont leave her food left out untouched. Only let her eat out of your hand. Let that be the only food she gets until she gains your trust.

Change her food to something more enticing. Like for example open a fresh tin of sardines in front of her. She'll soon know that everytime you visit her it means good food.

Leave the complete shit food for now. Its just not nice enough.

Always carry around with you bits of fat and meat scraps in your pocket.

Everytime you give her food say her name.

When she gains more confidence around you, then start introducing the lead to her. Pulling her out will only make things worse for now.

Make everything a positive experience for her.

It can be very frustrating, especially for impatient people like myself, so everytime you feel loosing your temper, back off and take a few deep breaths.

Nows not the time to be heavy handed.

When she's taking food out of your hand confidently, thats a good time to start feeling her allover her; rubbing her sides and picking up her feet etc.

 

Greyhounds learn its ok to piss in their own personal space so toilet training may take some time. Just give her praise whenever she pisses in the place you take her.

 

Greyhounds aren't taught to learn obediance and training that a normal dog gets, so it takes a while for them to figure out what you mean. Simple commands such as sit and stay can take ages to teach them. Dont force the dog into what you want them to do. That can scare them.

 

Sounds like you have a "feral" type of hound there; probably everything is completely new to her. Her fear/retreating is her way of protection.

 

Dont take her to a place where she can escape. You wont get her back. Only let her off lead in a place that is completely enclosed and when she knows you are the food source.

Recall is fairly easy. Find a food she really likes and keep it in a bag in your pocket. Everytime you call her name, shake the bag and she should run over to you at 40 miles an hour! Scary!

 

Greyhounds are obsessed with food, thats all they think about. Use this to your advantage. Taking away her food bowl is your first step.

You are her source of food now. You are her source of pleasure.

 

Dont even think about taking her out lamping or hunting yet (or even ever)! You'll have a dead dog or one that has ran off on you.

 

What height and weight is she, just curious?

 

This will all take months, so dont expect immediate results. If its too much for you too handle, then consider passing her onto a good greyhound rehoming centre.

 

Best of luck!

thanks very much mate the best addvice ive heard yet ill try anything to get her back to normal and i reasure u all i would never dream off breeding her in the state shes in thanks to most for ur sound addvice ill keep u all posted

[k99yle 53]

For any greyhound, their stomach is the door to their heart.

 

Dont leave her food left out untouched. Only let her eat out of your hand. Let that be the only food she gets until she gains your trust.

Change her food to something more enticing. Like for example open a fresh tin of sardines in front of her. She'll soon know that everytime you visit her it means good food.

Leave the complete shit food for now. Its just not nice enough.

Always carry around with you bits of fat and meat scraps in your pocket.

Everytime you give her food say her name.

When she gains more confidence around you, then start introducing the lead to her. Pulling her out will only make things worse for now.

Make everything a positive experience for her.

It can be very frustrating, especially for impatient people like myself, so everytime you feel loosing your temper, back off and take a few deep breaths.

Nows not the time to be heavy handed.

When she's taking food out of your hand confidently, thats a good time to start feeling her allover her; rubbing her sides and picking up her feet etc.

 

Greyhounds learn its ok to piss in their own personal space so toilet training may take some time. Just give her praise whenever she pisses in the place you take her.

 

Greyhounds aren't taught to learn obediance and training that a normal dog gets, so it takes a while for them to figure out what you mean. Simple commands such as sit and stay can take ages to teach them. Dont force the dog into what you want them to do. That can scare them.

 

Sounds like you have a "feral" type of hound there; probably everything is completely new to her. Her fear/retreating is her way of protection.

 

Dont take her to a place where she can escape. You wont get her back. Only let her off lead in a place that is completely enclosed and when she knows you are the food source.

Recall is fairly easy. Find a food she really likes and keep it in a bag in your pocket. Everytime you call her name, shake the bag and she should run over to you at 40 miles an hour! Scary!

 

Greyhounds are obsessed with food, thats all they think about. Use this to your advantage. Taking away her food bowl is your first step.

You are her source of food now. You are her source of pleasure.

 

Dont even think about taking her out lamping or hunting yet (or even ever)! You'll have a dead dog or one that has ran off on you.

 

What height and weight is she, just curious?

 

This will all take months, so dont expect immediate results. If its too much for you too handle, then consider passing her onto a good greyhound rehoming centre.

 

Best of luck!

Very good post. The dog whisperer on the t.v has some great ideas also. Fantastic programme.

[cúagusgiorraí 57]

thanks very much mate the best addvice ive heard yet ill try anything to get her back to normal and i reasure u all i would never dream off breeding her in the state shes in thanks to most for ur sound addvice ill keep u all posted

 

No probs, keep us updated. When she gains confidence, she will be glued to you. Two years from now, she'll be your favourite dog, just you wait and see.

[benny 1 5]

hopefully if thats the out come off my efforts ill be over the moon fingers x she comes round one thing is ill try my hardest and some more ill do anything to bring this bitch back to full mental and physical health thanks again mate the best bit off addvice ive had on this site

[Mickey Finn 3,081]

For any greyhound, their stomach is the door to their heart.

 

Dont leave her food left out untouched. Only let her eat out of your hand. Let that be the only food she gets until she gains your trust.

Change her food to something more enticing. Like for example open a fresh tin of sardines in front of her. She'll soon know that everytime you visit her it means good food.

Leave the complete shit food for now. Its just not nice enough.

Always carry around with you bits of fat and meat scraps in your pocket.

Everytime you give her food say her name.

When she gains more confidence around you, then start introducing the lead to her. Pulling her out will only make things worse for now.

Make everything a positive experience for her.

It can be very frustrating, especially for impatient people like myself, so everytime you feel loosing your temper, back off and take a few deep breaths.

Nows not the time to be heavy handed.

When she's taking food out of your hand confidently, thats a good time to start feeling her allover her; rubbing her sides and picking up her feet etc.

 

Greyhounds learn its ok to piss in their own personal space so toilet training may take some time. Just give her praise whenever she pisses in the place you take her.

 

Greyhounds aren't taught to learn obediance and training that a normal dog gets, so it takes a while for them to figure out what you mean. Simple commands such as sit and stay can take ages to teach them. Dont force the dog into what you want them to do. That can scare them.

 

Sounds like you have a "feral" type of hound there; probably everything is completely new to her. Her fear/retreating is her way of protection.

 

Dont take her to a place where she can escape. You wont get her back. Only let her off lead in a place that is completely enclosed and when she knows you are the food source.

Recall is fairly easy. Find a food she really likes and keep it in a bag in your pocket. Everytime you call her name, shake the bag and she should run over to you at 40 miles an hour! Scary!

 

Greyhounds are obsessed with food, thats all they think about. Use this to your advantage. Taking away her food bowl is your first step.

You are her source of food now. You are her source of pleasure.

 

Dont even think about taking her out lamping or hunting yet (or even ever)! You'll have a dead dog or one that has ran off on you.

 

What height and weight is she, just curious?

 

This will all take months, so dont expect immediate results. If its too much for you too handle, then consider passing her onto a good greyhound rehoming centre.

 

Best of luck!

Very good post. The dog whisperer on the t.v has some great ideas also. Fantastic programme.

 

The english lady, I forget her name but she's the one in the dominatrix boots. She took a greyhound that was having troubles like the one mentioned here, back to the kennels to be around some other greys. it helped bring it out of it's shell. Might be worth a try.

ATB

[ferretmaniac 5]

yes ive treyd that with my lucher bicth and she seems more livelly round her so ill be walking the two off them togther once i conker this fear problem since i got her on saturday ive seen abit off improvment so i must be doing somthing right fingers x anyway let u all no how she gets on