I have been working with dogs for over 35 years andbthatvis the best explaination pf why people should crate their pets that I have ever seen. The visuals really enhanced the explanation. Thanks. I will share this with my clients.
Thank you very much! I came up with the idea of using a creepy forest when a foster we had adopted out to someone kept having melt downs when they went to work. We suggested crating the dog so it didn't have free range of the house and it worked. Their house was to too big and unfamiliar for that grey that soon after being adopted.
I definitely wanted to imitate the perspective of a freaked out greyhound. It was so cold in those woods when I recorded that at sunset...and they were creepy.
When I got my first houndie-boy home, he was anxious in the way you describe. I just used a cardboard box (refrigerator sized) on its side. With no other dogs around, it was all he needed to go in and out of his nest as he pleased. No locks, no bars. After a few months, he was the boss of the house, living the life these magnificent dogs were always meant to live.
When I got my greyhound I found he wouldn't drink water unless the bowl was in his crate. Now his crate is his go to space when he wants his alone time.
My hound needs a crate as he has anxiety leaving issues, leaving poos etc. I'm a collie rescuer of many years, so murphy is a departure from the collies and learning!!!?
I prefer leaving the kennel door open, so that Lucky can come and go as he wants. Sometimes he'll take a nap in there, or as you said, eat his treats. But mainly he's wherever I am.
At the time that this video was recorded we were having anxiety issues with Wilson and he would stress pee in his crate, so while we had beds that fit, we were not willing to put them in there until we knew they would stay dry.
We have multiple folded up blankets in ours for our boy, as well as a crate pad underneath those blankets. It is completely soft and cozy for him and he loves it! :)
If it is when you first get them then they just need time to get used to your home. Frequently our fosters hang out in their crate the first few days. Sometimes we need to help the dog be comfortable outside the crate by offering positive reinforcement or treats. You may need to close the crate door and keep them out of it so that they are forced to get used to being in the rest of your home.
We used to up until all this Covid-19 stuff has kept us home. One of my greys would sometimes mark on something in the living room so we crated him so he couldn't do it. We kept the other two in the living room loose but unable to wander the house so that the crated one wouldn't be left alone and upset.
hi, really enjoyed your videos, watched them all! I have a question, how big are the crates, is it the biggest size(xl)? I'm thinking about fostering a greyhound and I would like to prepare myself as good as possible :)
If I may offer some info from my experience. The crate should, at the very least, be of a size that your greyhound can stand up and turn around in. XL size is good, you want your foster to be able to stretch out those legs and rest comfortably.
I'm not very efficient about replying to comments. I just measured mine and it is four feet deep, 2 and a half feet wide and two feet eight inches tall.
We've adopted mutts but never a greyhound. We always took them on extra walks to release negative energy of being anxious. We are looking to adopt a greyhound to be our dachounds friend, but mostly my friend. Do you suggest the extra walks to help with the anxious energy or do you suggest letting them lay in there crate to figure things out L
I would recommend both. The crates are a familiar safe place for them so they will many times seek that out when they first get into your home. And the walks allow them to work out that energy that the anxiety creates.
Kind of depends on the dog, if they like it in there or not. Also depends on your living situation. w have a baby gate that we use to keep all of ours in the living room when we are at work, so the crate doesn't really seem to be necessary for us.
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I know I'm 4 years behind re this vlog, just adopted my first Greyhound, great info
I have been working with dogs for over 35 years andbthatvis the best explaination pf why people should crate their pets that I have ever seen. The visuals really enhanced the explanation. Thanks. I will share this with my clients.
Thank you very much! I came up with the idea of using a creepy forest when a foster we had adopted out to someone kept having melt downs when they went to work. We suggested crating the dog so it didn't have free range of the house and it worked. Their house was to too big and unfamiliar for that grey that soon after being adopted.
I gotta say, I understood the crate thing, but your example was actually VERY clear, nice work. Its a great example
Thank you very much, I wanted to provide an example of their perspective.
Love this episode!!!! So spot on and done delightfully :)
Thank you, I wanted to share the Grey's perspective and we have noticed during fostering that an unfamiliar house can be intimidating at first.
"I think I need new pants" lol...that is hilarious but this is a very informative video. Thank you!
I definitely wanted to imitate the perspective of a freaked out greyhound. It was so cold in those woods when I recorded that at sunset...and they were creepy.
When I got my first houndie-boy home, he was anxious in the way you describe. I just used a cardboard box (refrigerator sized) on its side. With no other dogs around, it was all he needed to go in and out of his nest as he pleased. No locks, no bars. After a few months, he was the boss of the house, living the life these magnificent dogs were always meant to live.
Using the refrigerator box was a really good idea! Thank you for sharing!
This show is really well put together.
Thank you very much. Hopefully you found it beneficial.
When I got my greyhound I found he wouldn't drink water unless the bowl was in his crate. Now his crate is his go to space when he wants his alone time.
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My hound needs a crate as he has anxiety leaving issues, leaving poos etc. I'm a collie rescuer of many years, so murphy is a departure from the collies and learning!!!?
I prefer leaving the kennel door open, so that Lucky can come and go as he wants. Sometimes he'll take a nap in there, or as you said, eat his treats. But mainly he's wherever I am.
For the most part it is our fosters that like to go in their kennels, probably because it is familiar to them. Ours prefer the couch, obviously.
Just awesome!
Always love and share your informative videos.
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Trainers do the same thing! Excellent video!!!!
Thank you for watching!
Your videos are excellent!!👍
Thank you!
Can they not have a soft mattress or dog bed in their crate ? It looks very hard
At the time that this video was recorded we were having anxiety issues with Wilson and he would stress pee in his crate, so while we had beds that fit, we were not willing to put them in there until we knew they would stay dry.
We have multiple folded up blankets in ours for our boy, as well as a crate pad underneath those blankets. It is completely soft and cozy for him and he loves it! :)
@@nicolemcaleer5289 we did that too, blankets were easy to put in the washer if there was a bathroom accident.
What do you do if you can't get your greyhound to come out of her crate?
If it is when you first get them then they just need time to get used to your home. Frequently our fosters hang out in their crate the first few days. Sometimes we need to help the dog be comfortable outside the crate by offering positive reinforcement or treats. You may need to close the crate door and keep them out of it so that they are forced to get used to being in the rest of your home.
Do you crate your greys when you leave them home alone?
We used to up until all this Covid-19 stuff has kept us home. One of my greys would sometimes mark on something in the living room so we crated him so he couldn't do it. We kept the other two in the living room loose but unable to wander the house so that the crated one wouldn't be left alone and upset.
hi, really enjoyed your videos, watched them all! I have a question, how big are the crates, is it the biggest size(xl)? I'm thinking about fostering a greyhound and I would like to prepare myself as good as possible :)
If I may offer some info from my experience. The crate should, at the very least, be of a size that your greyhound can stand up and turn around in. XL size is good, you want your foster to be able to stretch out those legs and rest comfortably.
mdotguy thank you :)
I'm not very efficient about replying to comments. I just measured mine and it is four feet deep, 2 and a half feet wide and two feet eight inches tall.
Greyt Show thank you very much
What size crates are those?
Generally 48" long, 30" wide and 32" tall. Not going to deceive you, the crates are very large, but the dogs are tall so it is a necessary size.
😂 great video great info
Thank you!
We've adopted mutts but never a greyhound. We always took them on extra walks to release negative energy of being anxious. We are looking to adopt a greyhound to be our dachounds friend, but mostly my friend. Do you suggest the extra walks to help with the anxious energy or do you suggest letting them lay in there crate to figure things out L
I would recommend both. The crates are a familiar safe place for them so they will many times seek that out when they first get into your home. And the walks allow them to work out that energy that the anxiety creates.
I think my dog had enough time in crates I would never crate my dog.
Kind of depends on the dog, if they like it in there or not. Also depends on your living situation. w have a baby gate that we use to keep all of ours in the living room when we are at work, so the crate doesn't really seem to be necessary for us.