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Picky Eater (Senior Dog)
Gates
For Dogs Afraid To Walk
on Slick Floors
Miscellaneous
Winter
Christmas Tree
Vegetables
Mole Holes
Leashes
Training
Pajamas
Fences
Motion Sickness
Removing Adhesive Bandages
Some Tips from the Gilley's
Ears
Worms
Pilling
Separation Anxiety
Teeth Brushing
Sugary Treets?
Products: Flashing Collars
Nail Triming
Juicing Tip
Feet and Pads
PICKY EATER (Senior Dog)Mix
Beef or Lamb baby food in the dry food. Also try chopped beef or steak.
GATES
Check gates regularly to be sure they are still
secure against the wind blowing them open.
FOR DOGS AFRAID TO WALK
ON SLICK FLOORS
Use the stuff that you put on your
fingers for counting (I use Take Hold from Wal-Mart) on your pup's feet to
keep them from sliding around on hard, slippery floors. Office supply
stores also carry this, such as Tacky Finger. Put some on each pad and rub
it in. Works Greyt!!!
MiscellaneousKeep
Pepto Bismol Caplets on hand. They are safe for your grey for upset
stomach and diarrhea. Add a tablespoon of plain yogurt to your dogs food
once a day to keep intestinal bacteria balanced. Easy ways to make raised
feeder: Use plant stands or cut hole in upside down 5 gallon bucket and
set your bowl in it.
WINTERDo not
be surprised if a very house trained Grey starts to have some potty
accidents. You would too at the thought of going outside in 30 below
temps. Please be understanding. BURRRRR MOM.....
CHRISTMAS TREETo
protect your tree and presents from a greyhound who wants to mark, put an
X pen around them.
VEGETABLESRaw
veggies are very good for greys. Some like them immediately, some have to
acquire a taste for them. Cucumber, carrot, and broccoli are favorites of
Harley and Peaches (Greyhounds of local adopters David and Christi Smith).
Substitute a doggy biscuit with a veggie once a day, or once every other
day.
MOLE HOLESWatch
yard for mole holes, running greys could step in one and break a leg.
LEASHESWhen
on leash, always put your arm through the loop, and grasp the leash with
your hand. This provides an extra measure of security in case your grey
sees a squirrel or something else just as exciting.
TRAININGRemember:
All dogs have short attention spans, do not correct them for something you
did not catch them doing, they may not understand why you are mad at them.
Just try to watch them closer, so the next time they misbehave, you can
correct them immediately, and they will know what they have done wrong.
Also, more important than correcting bad behavior, is to reward good
behavior. Praise and treats do far more than correction ever could.
PAJAMASSome
greys that are chilled easily love to be tucked in at night, with a
blanket or wearing pajamas (a T-shirt).
FENCESCheck
your fence occasionally, especially after a storm to make sure the gate is
closed, and there are no damaged areas in your fence.
MOTION SICKNESSIt
is safe to give your 60-80 lb. greyhound 25 mg. of Dramamine.
REMOVING ADHESIVE TAPEIf
the tape you used to apply a bandage won't come loose from the hairs, try
using baby oil or mineral oil. The oil loosens the adhesive so the tape
can be removed without pulling the hairs.
Some tips from the Gilleys(The
Gilleys own three trick performing retired racers. They travel the country
promoting adoption)
1) Put coins in a tin can and a pet food can lid
over it, when your dog displays the behavior you are trying to correct,
jumping on your bed, say NO BED, and shake the can about 3 times in front
of him. If your dog is timid, use popcorn kernels in a plastic container
for less noise.
2) If your dog is a kitchen counter surfer, try putting double sided tape
on the counter edge, his paws will stick to it and he will not like it.
3) If your dog is scratching a door, try stapling some fine grit sandpaper
where he is scratching, the dog may not like it and it will file his nails
as well.
EARSBe sure to
keep your dog's ears clean. Clean with cotton swabs and be careful with
q-tips. SYMPTOMS of Ear Infection: shaking its head, holding its head at a
tilt and pawing at the ear. Your vet can prescribe medicine to clear this
up.
WORMSIf you
walk your dog in an area where many other dogs walk and poop, check your
dog for worms. Do a fecal with the vet every 3 months or at least every 6
months.
PILLING
Try hiding the pill in cold canned cat food.
SEPARATION ANXIETY A
KONG stuffed with a treat (kibble, peanut butter, marshmallow) can
provide your dog with something to do while you are gone. They are made of
Ultra-Flex, a puncture-resistant natural rubber. The "beehive"
design makes it bounce unpredictably in every direction. They come in
several sizes and are approximately $5.00 to $10.00 (for large to ultra
Kong). You can get them at most pet stores or pet
catalogues.
TEETH BRUSHINGHelpful
for introducing your greyhound to teeth brushing: water flavored with beef
or chicken cubes can be used initially to get your greyhound used to
brushing. A little garlic powder mixed with the toothpaste may be helpful.
SUGARY TREATS?If
your dog has a penchant for sugary treats, don't be alarmed, says feeding
behaviorist Chris Thorne. Just like many humans, many dogs have a sweet
tooth. Historically, it served a distinct purpose in survival. Both
canines and humans are omnivores. Part of their natural diet consisted of
fruits and berries. These food sources are the most nutritious when they
are at their ripest, their sugar content is high, and they are sweet. A
natural preference for sweetness helped both humans and canines get the
most out of the fruit portion of their diet. (Cats, being true carnivores,
have no need for selecting ripe fruit and thus have no natural sweet
tooth.)
PRODUCTS: Flashing CollarsThis
collar is a battery operated collar sold by National Greyhound Adoption
Program. It flashes a red signal that can be used while you are walking
your dog at night or if your dog is in your backyard and you want to know
where the dog is. It is a really neat Collar! The cost if $15.00 each
(batteries included) $1.00 UPS. Write or call at 8301 Torresdale Ave.,
Philadelphia, PA 19136 or call 215-331-7918 or ngap@ix.netcom.com or fax:
215-331-1947.
NAIL TRIMMINGA
good way to get your dog's nails trimmed easily IF he is not as
cooperative standing up. When he's napping, sit down by him with your
clippers and talk and pet him and while he's still half way in na na land,
start clipping his nails, have your styptic powder there and ready to use
if you need it or a rag, paper towel. Works for me on most that are not
100% cooperative.
JUICING TIPIf
you have a bad behavior trait you'd like to break, try JUICING your dog.
Get the squeeze lemon from the grocery store, show it to them when doing
the bad deed, keep saying "You're going to get juiced if you keep
doing this" or whatever and then after about 3 times of warning,
squeeze a big squirt in their mouth and believe me they will know What
Getting Juiced means.
FEET & PADSCheck
your dogs feet and pads often, they easily cut themselves romping in the
yard and if you have a very deep puncture, it can easily start a more
serious infection in the toe bones if you do not pay attention. Clean cuts
with half hydrogen peroxide and half water with a cotton ball, use
polysporin or neosporin ointments or creams and if swelling and redness
occur take him to the vet, you'll probably need an antibiotic.
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