Hi, my names LEYROY

this is a new thread to follow the life and times of,

 

LEYROY, Ex Racing Greyhound soon to live with David

 

We hope you enjoy our journey

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David, were the beds originally used by Foo?

 

If so, I suggest you get a new sheet or blanket to cover them.....Leroy may be a bit reticent about a bed with another dogs scent on it....and the scent will remain even after the items have been well washed.

 

Or you could try washing them with a few drops of Nil Odour in the water.....or spray them with Febreeze to eliminate Foo's scent.

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Pretty sure it's a new bed but Rosie jumped in first
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I think they'd be surprised at the "cat tolerance" dogs have.
I guess it has something to do with how they're trained for racing...
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It's like having a new baby, isn't it, lol.
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@lyndal1838 wrote:

David, were the beds originally used by Foo?

 

If so, I suggest you get a new sheet or blanket to cover them.....Leroy may be a bit reticent about a bed with another dogs scent on it....and the scent will remain even after the items have been well washed.

 

Or you could try washing them with a few drops of Nil Odour in the water.....or spray them with Febreeze to eliminate Foo's scent.


i dont think it a problem with the beds, one is new and both have new covers/blanket throws.

i remember it took foo a while to get the hang of a big soft bed.

i doubt they have these sorts of beds in the kennels

prolly something easily washed

 

we had our first try at the front steps and he did it

 

he likes chicken strip treats but not pigs ears

 

i think getting him to 'green collar' standard will be easy

he has to be able to be 'handled' ie touched all over without reacting

this i know he will pass as i allready have rubbed him all over

 

he needs to not react if you go near him eating, i sense from giving him treats and breakfast he will be good there too.

 

all i need is the small dog reactions and as hes fine with rosie i suspect my sister in laws little dogs will be fine.

 

cant wait to get rid of the muzzle when walking.

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@davidc4430 wrote:


i doubt they have these sorts of beds in the kennels.

 

prolly something easily washed

 

They generally only have the hessian bag type beds and as they get "bored" in a kennel they tend to destroy

 

most things that can make them comfortable and that can make quite a mess.

 

My son tries to insulate the kennels so they have added warmth in winter and it's cooler in summer.

 

cant wait to get rid of the muzzle when walking.


Just remember others will not be as respectful as you and leave their dogs of leash but at least they will know

 

what the green collar signifies.

 

That's the biggest problem when walking racing greyhounds as they have strict rules but everyone else can do

 

as they like without consequence and if anything happens the greyhounds will get the blame.

 

The "park" is a complete no go zone as it has Rottweilers and other dogs running around off leash on most days.

 

His council also removed the "slip" which is where they could run the dogs and it was fully fenced in.

 

Their excuse was they needed it for the BMX track but that isn't getting used much at all and it was already there

 

and didn't need extra track.

 

All that could also be because one of the former mayor's is a grey hound owner/trainer and he has his own

 

slipping track but charges others to use it that's if you can contact him and he has the time.stubborn_smiley_by_mirz123-d4bt0te_zps12f1a5a3.gif

 

 

 

 

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well hes come along way in just 1 day

rosie has accepted him pretty much, he takes no notice of her.

 

hes mastered the front steps

hes eating and drinking

did his first poop this evening, not in the house. lol

is getting better on the lead.

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he is using the bed in the lounge.

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I'd poop too if it raised such a fuss!

 

david, truly great news among all the doom and gloom around.

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Great news and all in ine day.   Well done.

 

Is he more relaxed with you, do you think?

 

Or still a bit nervous and unsure?

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Thank you for my daily dose of happiness.
The joy you are bringing to many people is just wonderful.
I am sure Leroy appreciates having you and Rosie in his life.
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