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TIPS

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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