Bob's Stay Discovers Toys

It is always fun to watch a Greyhound discover toys for the first time.  Here is a short clip of Bob playing with a toy. 

Bob has been a very easy foster so far.  He really seems to enjoy being in a home.  I know there is someone out there who will be very lucky when Bob joins their family.  Contact Suzanne or Patty if you think Bob might be the Greyhound for you.  He is one sweet hound.  Look for more updates soon.

Bob's Foster Family

A Tired Pack is a Happy Pack

We have found that when our Greyhounds get regular exercise they are not only more fit, but more content.  Bob seems to be enjoying his daily walks.  Our regular neighborhood route is 2 - 3 miles, depending on weather conditions and time.  These walks make for a peaceful afternoon.  In the top picture you can see that Bob has no trouble relaxing after his walk.  If you look closely in the lower picture you can see Bob and all 4 of his foster siblings napping peacefully together - Cookie in the xpen, Noble (brindle on the floor), Slick (on the dog bed near Bob) and Maverick (on the bed).

Bob has excellent leash manners and is a pleasure to walk.   He is happy to see the leash and knows it is time for exercise and meeting people.  He enjoys meeting people on our walks.  He has been exposed to a variety of sights and sounds (some very loud) and we have yet to see him bothered or startled by any of them.

Bob is an excellent guest and we are glad to be fostering this big sweet hound.  More to come soon.

Bob's foster family



House Guests

We had house guests this weekend.  We had 4 additional family members stay at our home.  Bob adjusted very well to the extra people in the house.  He was very friendly and seemed particulary fond of one of my teenage nieces.  She gave him some belly rubs one morning.  Shortly after that she went to take her shower.  Bob curled up outside the bathroom door waiting for her to come back out.  Bob has only been here a week, but he seems to be settling in very well.  He does enjoy being around people - all ages and genders.

Unsolved Mysteries of the Greyhound World

Why any dog would choose to nap here rather than on top of the nice soft double decker bed is a mystery to me.  I think Bob started out on the bed and slowly slid into this position as he relaxed.  Bob sleeps through the night in the xpen and usually takes his morning nap here as well.  He enjoys being in our room at night and has been a really good boy.  When he has freedom to be loose, all the other hounds take turns napping in "Bob's room".   There is never a vacancy.  I usually have to run one of my own Greyhounds out each night so we can put Bob in for the evening. 

Bob is adapting well to life in a home.  He is enjoying his daily walks in the neighborhood and has discovered the toy basket.  Look for more posts soon about his progress.  This is one sweet Greyhound.

Bob's foster family

First Day for Bob's Stay

Bob's Stay came home with us as a foster on Saturday afternoon.  He had a busy first 24 hours.  After an hour long ride from the kennel, he took a 30 minute walk with one of his foster brothers.  He then met the remaining 3 foster siblings and the rest of the family.  He slept through the night in a crate in our room the first night and is getting along with all members of the family, which consists of 2 adult male greyhounds, an adult female greyhound, a playful 11 month old male greyhound puppy, my husband and my two sons. 

This handsome hound enjoyed another 30 minute walk on Sunday with 2 of his other foster siblings.  He has nice leash manners, so don't be intimidated because he is a big boy.  Noises don't seem to phase him so far.  He pays no attention to lawn mowers, leaf blowers, weed eaters, loud trucks or the hair dryer.  He jumps in and out of an SUV and has mastered going up and down the stairs - inside the house and off the deck in the backyard.

He has done great as far as housebreaking and understands what "go outside" and "potty" means.  He seems to enjoy the company of humans and is resting quietly on a dog bed next to my desk as I type this post.  Look for more progress reports and pictures soon.

Bob's foster family