benny 1 5 Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 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but shes unregdisterd so i have to name her and send it away she is in pretty bad condition and is really scared and withdrawn everytime i go to her box to walk her or feed her she goes right to the back off her box shaking ive never seen this in any dog before and she dosent responed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 Quote Link to post
benny 1 5 Posted August 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 no one had any expereince with greyhounds or really scared and nervouse dogs Quote Link to post
Guest jt750 Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Sounds like the dogs had a real serious bad time of it.Doesn't trust men.It looks like its going to a long time before this bitch trusts anyone completely. My only advice for you would be ...be very patient ..be very calm and gentle around the dog ...no sudden movements ...most of all no direct eye contact. Wait for her to come to you ..its going to be a combination of all the above and more ..the mental scars shed carries will be with her for a long time Quote Link to post
Guest fence_hopper Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 (edited) feed her up and breed her like most dog men would do to make money heres my two track bitches just do what your doing gain her (abit of patience) trust she'll be fine Edited August 19, 2009 by fence_hopper Quote Link to post
Kay 3,709 Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 My bitch was very skitty when i got her, i crated her from the first day , gave her that security & a place to retreat to away from the other bitch (terrier) 16 month later she is a different dog , cheeky & very loving, just be patient with her, she has to get used to her new home & surroundings Good luck with her Quote Link to post
sniper 30 Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 (edited) edited Edited August 19, 2009 by sniper Quote Link to post
lamp+battery 98 Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 ben lad time is a great healer mate as said be very patient and she will come right in the end mate atb.............lamp Quote Link to post
Guest fence_hopper Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 (edited) fence hopper you are a tit mate breed her???? breed off a dog like that an the pups would just turn out like the dam like jt750 said, patience, an even at that might even be kinder putting tae sleep, but hey thats just my opinion listen you prick it pisses me of when people treat a greyhound like this and like puppy machines. they also work which people dont give them a chance. alb benny hopefully when you get her trust she'll be as good as my bitches are for me there very quick learners and not thick like some people think, if entered right will take most things pre ban of course. most greyhounds are abit on the quiet side anyway so dont worry to much she'll soon shine dont work her till you get her complete trust and another thing i said abit of patience first, and just coz the dam is like that dont meen the pups will you thick **** putting her to sleep clever what a grate idea you tit. Edited August 17, 2009 by fence_hopper Quote Link to post
Guest fence_hopper Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 (edited) thanks sniper have some fun with these two Edited August 19, 2009 by fence_hopper Quote Link to post
Guest highkingboru Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 HI fellow had a dog like that before. My tips are just to spend lots of time with her and when you take her out for exercise bring along a confident even tempered dog with her if you can, give her plenty exercise as a dog will be naturally more relaxed when it has expelled energy. Best of luck. Boru Quote Link to post
cúagusgiorraí 57 Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 (edited) 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! Edited August 17, 2009 by cúagusgiorraà Quote Link to post
craigyboy 1,274 Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 (edited) [ thanks mate have some fun with these two i bet you do mate,stunners them a credit to ya that 1 on the left as seen better days tho Edited August 19, 2009 by craigyboy Quote Link to post
Guest fence_hopper Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 seen better days craigboy lol shes not even 3 fed meat tripe beta greyhound every day exercised so believe me mate she's in good condition i'll get a better pick up for you soon as i get time Quote Link to post
craigyboy 1,274 Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 (edited) seen better days craigboy lol shes not even 3 fed meat tripe beta greyhound every day exercised so believe me mate she's in good condition i'll get a better pick up for you soon as i get time im on about the 1 what needs rubbing down and repainting atb mate Edited August 17, 2009 by craigyboy Quote Link to post
Guest fence_hopper Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 time for bed me thinks lads dotty do you bell end good night to yooooou Quote Link to post
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