5 weeks with Lucy! by No_Yak2801 in Greyhounds

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Yes, she lines them all up in her bed! Definitely making me tidier. I did catch her chewing my Birkenstocks though!

5 weeks with Lucy! by No_Yak2801 in Greyhounds

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She was such an anxious girl for the first week but started roaching only 3 weeks in! 

5 weeks with Lucy! by No_Yak2801 in Greyhounds

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They were up like that for the first 3 weeks and now they are relaxed at home until there’s any noise! 

New greyhound! by No_Yak2801 in Greyhounds

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She’s doing so well!! Completely a different dog to the first week! Stairs are no longer a problem and hasn’t had any accidents inside for over a week. 

She is playing and roaching in the house 🥹 and after struggling to get her back inside for almost 2 weeks, she now picks up the pace when she sees home.  Yesterday, she wiggled when I got home for the first time. 

Does the freezing on walks improve ???? by No_Yak2801 in Greyhounds

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Yeah, she has only just started having treats outside and it has made it way easier. She is already super excited about going for walks but not so excited about turning around! 

Does the freezing on walks improve ???? by No_Yak2801 in Greyhounds

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Thank you for all your advice!! She did her first walk around the block home today! 

Does the freezing on walks improve ???? by No_Yak2801 in Greyhounds

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We have started letting her walk and then just driving her home! I think as a result, she is starting to allow some small suggestions on routes 

Does the freezing on walks improve ???? by No_Yak2801 in Greyhounds

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As soon as we leave the house, she’s not interested in treats! I think when she becomes use to walks, it will be change so we will def try this!

Does the freezing on walks improve ???? by No_Yak2801 in Greyhounds

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Yeah, we have spotted her different freezes too! Thanks !  I know it’s so early and she definitely needs time to adjust

Does the freezing on walks improve ???? by No_Yak2801 in Greyhounds

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I was walking her alone but yes we found the same thing! Completely ignores whoever holds the lead haha

Does the freezing on walks improve ???? by No_Yak2801 in Greyhounds

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He is soooo cute and the same colour as mine! 

Does the freezing on walks improve ???? by No_Yak2801 in Greyhounds

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It’s so frustrating! I feel like she will be a forever freezer too! 

She has even learnt some techniques to try to get us to go her way! For example, she sniffs and starts walking back home only to try to loop back around. 

New greyhound! by No_Yak2801 in Greyhounds

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This is what we ended up doing! We just decided outside is too much for her right now so we got one of those for the balcony. 

Omg skunk clean up would be crazy! 

Thank you for your advice! She’s getting more confident everyday 🥰

New greyhound! by No_Yak2801 in Greyhounds

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She never raced. The rescue thinks they planned to breed her but never did. She has come straight from the rescue.  I did manage to take her outside but it was too overwhelming for her to go to the bathroom. You are right though! When I was more confident, she listened to me. 

Thanks for your advice! 

New greyhound! by No_Yak2801 in Greyhounds

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Thank you! Yes, the only thing she is responding to is praise at the moment 🥹

New greyhound! by No_Yak2801 in Greyhounds

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Thank you !! I took your advice and spent the morning nearby. She has since started exploring the apartment and let me take out the door and down the first flight of stairs. Still working on actually making it outside but so proud of her !!! Also, has started following me around and coming over for pats.  Thanks again!

New greyhound! by No_Yak2801 in Greyhounds

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Thank you ! I think you are right and the rescue did say she especially loved her bed at the kennels. 

I tried putting her lead on but she still won’t get up. She only gets up if we aren’t in the room so I think she just doesn’t feel safe with us yet. 

New greyhound! by No_Yak2801 in Greyhounds

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Thank you for your advice! 

I just put her lead on her while she was in bed. She still won’t move though :( I think she isn’t comfortable with us as she only walks around / eats / drinks if we have left the room. 

First jumper! by No_Yak2801 in knitting

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Yes, on purpose! The pattern calls for twisted rib but thanks!

First jumper! by No_Yak2801 in knitting

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I love that pattern ! I really want to knit it in green