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• Keep a daily log. List the time, location, and circumstances of each positive and negative behavior. Note specific triggers that cause aggressive behavior. Also note the successes you have each day. Within a week you’ll see patterns form. As things get better—and they will—you’ll see what you’re doing right and what you’re doing wrong. Note with pride your accomplishments, but learn from your mistakes. • Strive to be consistent in your approach. Fearful dogs benefit from routine. It makes them feel safe, and good behavior follows. • Have a full health evaluation and medical checkup. Thyroidal imbalances may contribute to instability. A full blood ...
• Symptoms related to Separation Anxiety are obvious. At the dog tracks, greyhounds are rarely alone and thus have no experience with isolation. The most obvious symptom, and most common problem, is destructive behavior whenever left home alone. Owners may return to find furniture and household items chewed and destroyed. • Anxious greyhounds will especially target specific personal items belonging to their owners. Socks, eyeglasses, books, papers, and shoes are favorites because they often carry more of the owner’s scent. • Barriers, such as windows, doors, and gates, frustrate anxious greyhounds. They can see where they want to go; they just can’t get there, so ...
Jesse agrees with Maggie of New Jersey fame. (He’s got a big crush on her.) SHAME! on Skechers. http://www.grey2kusa.org/eNEWS/G2K-12412.html Read More
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Since Jesse passed this year and its Christmas Morning, I thought I’d remember our first days together. Here’s an excerpt from Chapter One. Jesse Comes Home Jesse’s History Greyhound Registered Name: Jesstopo; Kennel Name: Jesse Jesse left Pueblo Greyhound Park in Colorado with a Read More
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In these tough economic times, it’s harder than ever to shell out hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars to provide our pets with quality health care. Many families find they pay more for their pet’s vet bills than they do to take themselves or their children for a Read More
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http://www.stfranciswinery.com/events/index.asp Sunday, October 2, 2011 11th Annual Blessing of the Animals Take part in our annual tradition by bringing your best furry friend to be blessed at St. Francis Winery. If you have a dog, plan to show it off by participating in our Winery Dog of the Read More
My Mom’s a Virgo. Her birthday comes right after I no longer meet kids on my morning walk. It’s not that I mind that she’s a year older, but my Dad likes to give her a trip to Hawaii to celebrate. What that means to me is two weeks of — not much fun! Don’t get me Read More
Redwood Writers Presents: Annual Author Launch at the July 10th Membership Meeting Jesse’s Tale has been selected as part of the Redwood Writers annual author launch event. Each year the Northern California Branch of California Writers Club celebrates RW authors who have published a new Read More
By Michele Czaja (An excerpt from Greyhound Friends For Life Spring 2011 Newsletter) I recently got an email with this remarkable story about a Reading greyhound. This is a remarkable pet-assisted therapy that focuses on improving children’s reading skills. Patrick Barkham of The Guardian wrote Read More
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