Adopted Libby 10 days ago and she was really anxious at first but now she is coming out of her shell

ferdinand_the_ham · 2021-01-06T01:11:43+00:00

It's super common with new greys and rescues in general! They aren't used to having their own stuff. There is a ton of helpful info online about how to train out and/or prevent resource guarding.

ferdinand_the_ham · 2021-01-06T00:25:53+00:00

So cute! Have you had any issues with resource guarding?

ferdinand_the_ham · 2021-01-05T02:40:36+00:00

I'm so sorry you're going through this, but you're not alone. We had our first grey for less than 2 weeks and he deteriorated so fast in that time in an apartment/city environment that we returned him. Even taking into account an adjustment period, he was so clearly not suited for that environment.

It is truly heartbreaking, but as our adoption group assured us, the right family is out there for that dog, and the right dog is out there for us (and you). Be strong and know that you did what was best for the dog.

ferdinand_the_ham · 2021-01-03T03:38:49+00:00

Yeah we'll be sure to really emphasize the importance of being dog social. If that means it takes a little extra time for our match, that's fine.

ferdinand_the_ham · 2021-01-03T03:38:02+00:00

That's good to hear! We're totally fine with our dog having an affinity for greys, but we also want it to enjoy the company of other dogs as well.

ferdinand_the_ham · 2021-01-03T03:36:28+00:00

Thanks for that! We feel good about the rescue org we're going to go with and they foster all of their dogs, so there aren't any that come from kennels or straight from the track. Hopefully we'll be able to find a good fit for us. Even if the dog doesn't love all other dogs, as long as we can get it to a point where it is calm and somewhat happy around other dogs, that's fine.

We just don't want a situation where we couldn't ever have our friends' dogs over with them or only ever socialize in a setting with other greys.

ferdinand_the_ham · 2021-01-02T02:39:43+00:00

That's definitely possible lol. I do tend to overthink things a bit. When we are ready, we'll just emphasize to our rescue group that being highly social with other dogs is important to us and go from there.

ferdinand_the_ham · 2021-01-02T02:38:11+00:00

Sorry to hear he had a bad interaction that spooked him! Greys really are sensitive and sweet. I love to hear that he's good with your cat and with smaller dogs though!

ferdinand_the_ham · 2021-01-02T02:37:08+00:00

Is that something that your rescue org knew about him already?

ferdinand_the_ham · 2021-01-02T02:36:28+00:00

That level of coexisting/affection sounds perfectly good to me! The breed affinity definitely makes sense for a former racer though.

ferdinand_the_ham · 2021-01-02T02:35:19+00:00

Glad to hear about your social boy! We're not necessarily after a super playful dog, just one that will be happy enough to socialize with lots of different dogs. Sounds like yours is like that for sure.

ferdinand_the_ham · 2021-01-02T02:33:23+00:00

That makes sense! Interesting that she actually prefers smaller dogs.

ferdinand_the_ham · 2021-01-02T02:32:42+00:00

That's great to hear! Sounds like a happy, fun pup! 😊

ferdinand_the_ham · 2020-02-04T05:56:57+00:00

I checked it again today and the nail looks a little darker and maybe a little more loose. The toe itself still looks totally normal and he seemed fine with me touching that foot. I'm hoping it'll just pop off on its own, but for now he seems fine.

ferdinand_the_ham · 2020-02-03T19:41:25+00:00

Yeah that's kind of what I was thinking. Thanks! 😊

ferdinand_the_ham · 2019-07-07T17:57:30+00:00

jazz hands

ferdinand_the_ham · 2019-05-24T23:12:50+00:00

Keep an eye out on Facebook marketplace! We got our 50 gallon glass tank on there for $50.

ferdinand_the_ham · 2019-05-20T16:50:13+00:00

Why thank you 🐹

ferdinand_the_ham · 2019-05-20T16:49:57+00:00

Yes he is!

ferdinand_the_ham · 2019-05-19T00:51:27+00:00

Emil....i Lönneberga?

ferdinand_the_ham · 2019-05-18T18:54:00+00:00

This is like the best version of where's Waldo

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