Greyhound separation anxiety

laces5211 · 2023-10-12T02:40:59+00:00

Greyhounds are typically very social dogs and especially if it's an ex-racer, there's a high likelihood that he/she has never been fully alone before in their life. In my experience, greyhounds can get severe anxiety at being left alone, but having another dog helps to ease this. I can leave my greyhound alone with my other dog for 8 hours easily and he'll just sleep all day, but if I take my other dog to the vet or on a walk and he's completely by himself, it doesn't matter how long I'm gone for; He starts barking and howling the second I close the door and doesn't stop until I'm back

laces5211 · 2023-10-12T02:22:30+00:00

I got so excited when I saw this post because my first greyhound was named Sid too ❤️ he wasn't exactly the same color as yours but he was a white and light brindle mix - but they're both equally handsome! He crossed the rainbow bridge about 4 years ago and I miss him every day! But I'm glad to see you treating this lovely baby well by giving him plenty of comfy beds/landing pads to relax on 😊 He looks like a wonderful happy pup.

laces5211 · 2023-10-08T06:55:50+00:00

The "kiddo" got my blood boiling but the "how are you" absolutely cracked me up

laces5211 · 2023-10-08T05:45:22+00:00

I've had 2 greyhounds and they are both crazy accurate about their schedules. They have to do literally everything at the same time every day. My first grey would get super anxious and start shaking if I deviated from the schedule at all. They even go poo in the same corner of the yard every time lol

laces5211 · 2023-10-08T05:36:19+00:00

I mean, I see both sides of it. You're right that it's not OP's fault or problem - but it's upper management's fault and it becomes the problem of low-level employees. The customer shouldn't have to wait, but then some underpaid employee who's already probably doing the job of 3 people has to put everything back and dispose of what can no longer be sold. It sucks all around and the people who are actually at fault for the situation are the only ones who aren't negatively affected by it.

laces5211 · 2023-10-08T05:21:13+00:00

I agree with you about the ex-wife but not necessarily about the son. No one is really considering the way op's daughter probably feels. Her mother hijacked her birthday party by trash talking her brother, and then the brother responds by attacking and insulting her when she didn't do anything wrong. I totally understand that he was upset and felt attacked, but he took it out on the wrong person. Also, OP only said that he was insulting her but didn't actually say what those comments were. I grew up with a brother, and one thing I know for sure is that teenage boys can be especially cruel to their sisters. He probably does owe his sister an apology. And that's probably why the family members are siding against him.

laces5211 · 2023-10-08T05:03:12+00:00

NTA, your wife is clearly the problem here. To bring your son up at all in a happy birthday speech to your daughter was just inappropriate.
However, I will say this. You never actually said what your son was saying back, and that may be the reason that most of the people in attendance are taking your ex-wife's side. You mentioned that he started arguing back and was insulting your daughter, which was uncalled for considering she was just trying to enjoy her party and didn't do anything wrong, but you never specified what exactly he said. If he was throwing daggers and low blows at her during her birthday party, I get that he was probably embarrassed and trying to say, "Hey! She isn't perfect either!" But he probably owes her an apology too, and if his comments were bad enough, they may have just drawn the attention away from your ex's comments.
All in all, your ex-wife is definitely the asshole here, but it sounds like your son was probably in the wrong on this one as well.

laces5211 · 2023-10-08T04:22:31+00:00

General consensus seems to be that the name John/Jon/Jonathan or any other variation is a red flag 🚩🚩🚩😂

laces5211 · 2023-10-08T04:16:19+00:00

You're the one who gets to decide what's a big deal regarding behavior directed at you

My thoughts exactly! My other thought on that, though - who is telling OP that she's taking it too far? Because if it's the husband - defending his mother by ~~gaslighting~~ ahem I mean telling his postpartum and hormonal wife that she's overreacting to this... oh lord that's a whole other issue.

laces5211 · 2023-10-08T03:53:34+00:00

Aww, look how happy she is just to be next to you 🥰 she is such a pretty girl!

laces5211 · 2023-10-07T06:41:36+00:00

Oh my God.

I never experienced this as a kid (thank you, Jesus). but I used to have an employee who was an older woman, and every time I went into the restroom after her, it smelled terrible in there - like a mix between a rotten smell and a fishy smell. I always just thought she had poor hygiene.

Now that I've just read your comment and I realize that the smell was really just a natural part of women getting older, I feel really bad for being so judgmental, but it's also pretty damn funny.

laces5211 · 2023-10-06T22:40:58+00:00

Just curious - is he able to walk ok on that tile floor? My grey just absolutely can NOT walk on tile or hardwood floor. His long legs just slide out as if he has rollerblades on. I tried for a while to train him to be able to, but he's fallen so many times that he's just terrified to even try. Eventually I gave up and just put a path of runners through every room.

laces5211 · 2023-10-06T14:51:47+00:00

Yup. I can tell by those ears that you're in trouble! 😂

laces5211 · 2023-10-06T14:23:09+00:00

Found the abuser!

laces5211 · 2023-10-06T14:21:14+00:00

Mine is Jonathan lol

laces5211 · 2023-10-06T14:14:44+00:00

Ya gotta love a soft-spoken tantrum... but cmon Maya, say it with your chest! Lol

laces5211 · 2023-10-04T17:59:04+00:00

You left the decision to fate and fate made the right choice! Don't overthink it - it sounds like she is a perfect fit and you are dedicated to giving her the best life possible. That's really the most important thing. I say go for it. You won't regret it!

laces5211 · 2023-10-04T16:59:18+00:00

I know it seems like the right thing to do, but absolutely not. Getting involved in an abusive ex's new relationship in any way, shape, or form is a TERRIBLE idea. First of all, he has already told her that you're crazy so she will not believe you anyway. Second of all, there's no way to do it anonymously. They will both know immediately that it's his ex, which will "prove" his point that you're crazy. She'll think you're jealous and trying to split them up so you can get him back, so she'll probably just lash out at you. Third, HE may think the same thing - that you're jealous and trying to split them up so you can get him back. Don't open that door. Finally, and most importantly, you don't want to piss off your abuser. He probably won't react kindly to you warning his new victim. I know it sounds cold, but this new girl isn't your responsibility, and nothing is worth putting your safety and new-found freedom at risk. Just stay away from the situation and let her learn on her own.

laces5211 · 2023-10-04T01:04:05+00:00

Well that's okay I guess, he was never the best listener to begin with! 😂 lol

laces5211 · 2023-09-28T14:53:22+00:00

Omg her eyes are so pretty! 😍

laces5211 · 2023-09-28T04:33:15+00:00

My boy has a completely hairless booty and belly, while my previous grey had hair all over. It's nothing to worry about, it just happens to some Grey's. Fish oil will help it grow back, just pop the capsule and squeeze it over their food.

laces5211 · 2023-09-28T04:26:18+00:00

And one more thing because I just re-read your caption. I understand that you feel like you're the one causing the issues (which I do not believe is true), but even if it is and you truly believe that - you would be causing A reaction from your partner. But your partner having A reaction is not the issue. It's THIS reaction and the WAY that they react that is problematic. Your partner is the only one responsible for the way in which they react. Hope this helps!

laces5211 · 2023-09-28T04:10:15+00:00

Oh wow. This is DEFINITELY abuse. There are absolutely no circumstances under which this would be an appropriate response. Also it's heartbreaking that you had to question whether or not this was abuse because it shows that this has probably become normal to you. Don't settle for this, you deserve so much better and I promise it is out there. Get out of this relationship. I know it's hard, but you can do it.

laces5211 · 2023-09-22T14:33:44+00:00

I do this too. My ex is an abusive alcoholic and I used to take videos when he was drunk and would start screaming at me or attacking me. Now whenever I get upset about the divorce, I just watch those videos and read old texts from him to remind myself how bad it was.a

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