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Off Lead
Anna Cook United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 52 Dogs 0 / Races 0 05 Apr 2012 16:59
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Hi there, ive reacently had the unfortunate experience of both of my dogs running through some low slung barbed wire while out on a walk after a squriel. They both had to be stitched. They are ok and healing nicely now. Im having problems finding safe areas for them to have a run. How do other adoptees manage this? Im finding spring to be a challenging time of year with these new dogs, what with lots of baby animals about!
Clare Graham United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 330 Dogs 0 / Races 0 06 Apr 2012 08:18
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It can be tricky, I agree. I'm in London but am lucky in having a small, fully-fenced park down the road. It's just grass and trees but a good place for Doc to run around in safety (even if he did catch and despatch a squirrel on one occasion!). You could try asking the rescue you adopted your dogs from if they can suggest places - mine has a list somewhere on its website I think. I've also heard of groups hiring fenced fields or indoor riding schools for 'fun runs'.
Sharon Martin United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 1074 Dogs 0 / Races 0 09 Apr 2012 11:55
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I had the same problem, one of mine had a terrible time from a rip that got infected after stitching, have you a beach nr you? Like claire says there are places that hire out secure areas for off lead runs, or perhaps wear a light coat when out in fields so coats get snagged rather than skin
Ken Murray United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 120 Dogs 0 / Races 0 09 Apr 2012 17:39
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sharon i used to train my dogs and i used to take them over the park to see the squirels to gee them up and when i retired them i took them on the lead and walked them with other dogs not only did we get more friends but it calmed them down because they could;nt run after the sqirrels and although friends had whippets that use to chase the squirrels my old boys just stayed with us, i used to take treats with me so if they went to chase things i diverted their attention with a treat and, you have to do it over a period a bit by bit don;t try to just let them off the lead i took it step by step till i felt i could let them off, people used to be surprised to see a greyhound off the lead with squirrels about, now he;s to old bless him he just chase them in his dreams while laying on his bed in the lounge, but i have met a lot of friends to walk with through the dogs i;ve had, but carry lots of treats and you;ll find they won;t go far away while you have them in your pockets, so be canny and it will pay off in the end as its brilliant to see them run off the lead the pleasure i;ve had is beyond compare, so best of luck and i will be glad to know how you get on sharon. ken
Sharon Martin United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 1074 Dogs 0 / Races 0 09 Apr 2012 19:44
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they are old now ken, the one who got snagged is 13 now and on her last legs bless her, one passed away in the summer and didnt chase. The other grey I have now rarely gets off as loud noises send her for home, and its too risky! The old one and the girl who died were both fine off the lead in the park, it was just in the fields that they chased, on a rare occasion that they seen a rabbit
Anna Cook United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 52 Dogs 0 / Races 0 12 Apr 2012 13:06
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Thankyou all for your suggestions, just playing it safe at the mo and keeping them on the lead. The little one had her stitches out today at last. ax
Orchard Greyhound Sa Ireland (Verified User) Posts 434 Dogs 15 / Races 0 05 May 2012 16:04
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You need to begin a planned training programme that begins with name recognition and works it way up to off-lead recall. It's something you do over a period of months.
Michael Stuart Australia (Verified User) Posts 943 Dogs 97 / Races 1 05 May 2012 21:16
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Holidaying down in Apollo Bay Australia, went down to the beach with my aunty. We had 4 dogs a greyhound (13) Labrador (4) kelpie (5) kelpie (2). The greyhound plays on at home I'm old stiff can't jump up extra. WOW she forgot her age. She was free galloping on the sand, charging into the water. Having a great old time. Yes she did have a big sleep on the day bed afterwards. Good onya Susie it was great to see you run free again.
Where lucky in Australia that there are so many secluded beach areas. Quite a few straight tracks for training. ie the meadows, Melton, werribee ( used to have one also) etc
Anna Cook United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 52 Dogs 0 / Races 0 06 May 2012 10:12
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Thankyou, Orchard lady, i have now come up with some training methods that are working really well. P.S, I was interested to see that you have a greyhound sanctuary of your own. I would love to do more work in this area. I have rang round all yhe local greyhound charities with suprisingly no joy. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. I pray daily that i am not destined for a lifetime in the NHS srounging for time with the dogs. I just completed a module at masters level in health care and it bored me stupid.
Orchard Greyhound Sa Ireland (Verified User) Posts 434 Dogs 15 / Races 0 10 May 2012 13:01
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You can email me for behavioural problems. I have a home-environment sanctuary and get to know the greyhounds very well....maybe have had about 200 greyhounds through here. Am also working on a book on greyhounds as pets which is not like any of the other books out there. You can email me at [email protected]
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