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Fostering an ex racing greyhound tomorrow! - any tips please.

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ItsLateHumpty · 20/06/2020 16:11

I realise this is bad form but I am blatantly reposting (from the dog house) for traffic.

It’s all very late notice, I’ll post the information from the rescue centre below which explains more, but TL:DR we get Teddy tomorrow until the 9th July because otherwise he sits in a kennel / pound and we’ve (humans) already let him down.

All we want is to give him the best grounding we can in the very short time we have with him. I’ve read up heaps because I know ex racers can be problematic (human not dog issue). I already know he’s not toilet trained, and I’m sure he’ll be really on edge, but if any one had tips to help us help him I’d be so grateful.

Copied from his bio / ad:

“Teddy is a 20mth old male Greyhound.

Teddy's owner had only had Teddy for 3 days prior to surrendering him. Teddy lived in a family situation for those 3 days and was found to be good with both men, women and children. He was also found to walk well on lead and enjoy his walks.

Teddy was also found to 'cry' (quite possibly due to his move and possibly some anxiety). He liked to be inside, around people.

Teddy currently is not desexed, however this will occur.

Teddy had not had any other contact with other dogs other than seeing them across the road when he was out walking and we have been told he did not seem distracted. Teddy was also not exposed to any other animals as he was an only animal.”

All help / advice appreciated, and I’ll pay out rescue in kibble for your help 🐶

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NotYourDawg · 01/07/2020 16:49

Oh no, that's no good. He's still young isn't he so hopefully he will be trainable with patience.

Mums dog took quite a while to get comfortable with being a pet, even a year on he is very much my dad's dog and tolerates the wider family being around - interacting on his terms only

Hopefully someone will be along with good advice.

ItsLateHumpty · 17/07/2020 03:06

Happy update!

Teddys planned forever home (due to move on the 9th) decided that she didn’t want him. I was worried for him, but happy to keep him until another home was found.

A lovely couple came forward and met him last weekend. Teddy was a hit, and seemed to insta Velcro to the man. Helicopter bum, and full smooch. Was lovely to see.
They spent 90 minutes with us, and it was obvious they’d done a heap of research into GH. So I relaxed (a little Grin)

On Monday we got him neutered and the couple confirmed they wanted to take Teddy, so we agreed to keep Teddy until yesterday just so he had time to recover a little after surgery.

They picked him up yesterday arvo, and again it was all helicopter bum and luffs.
He didn’t look back or seem stressed when they left with him, so I’m hopeful leaving wasn’t a traumatic experience (for him, at least, we may have shed a little tear), and he’s on day one of his new forever home.

I know he’ll be spoilt because they’ve already got him a better bed, lead, chest harness, etc and have stocked up on chicken necks, and dog mince.

Thanks so much for all the advice, and help. Special thanks to @BacktotheVelvetUnderground for the PM’d info.

Fostering an ex racing greyhound tomorrow! - any tips please.
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PublicServiceArse · 17/07/2020 14:20

Fingers crossed it all goes okay!

He is a lovely looking dog. What’s not to love.

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