Our new friend

[Howler]

We took in this four year old greyhound and he instantly became family. With the exception of the sexy loaner jacket he is the least amount of trouble of any dog I've ever owned.

 

[DWARREN123]

Good looking dog you have there.

[rugerla1]

That's awesome! Glad y'all gave him a home!! :up:

[Dustbuster]

Way cool ! Was he a racer at one time?

[RED333]

Good on yall for taking him in, now get away from that ugly a$$ Jeep! :stunned:

Sorry David, I just can not help myself. :rofl:

[Trekbike]

Good deal and that was a good thing you did.   What's his name?

 

There is a saying, "Saving one dog will not change the world but for that one dog the world will be forever changed."    

[Monkeyman2500]

Way to go! They crack me up at the park when they run circles around the pups.

[Howler]

Thanks guys. His name is Drake. I think his original race name was CTW Drake. I haven't looked at his tattoo to make sure and I guess it doesn't really matter. He's a very lovable dog and a bit of a night owl. He doesn't like to be away from people and that worries me just a bit. I know how much trouble they can get in when nobody is around. I've had to adjust a little too. Being used to total silence when sleeping the clanking of the dog tag makes for a restless night.  

[A.J. Holst]

My aunt and uncle have been adopting retired racers for years...i think you've got a new bff

[rugerla1]

Thanks guys. His name is Drake. I think his original race name was CTW Drake. I haven't looked at his tattoo to make sure and I guess it doesn't really matter. He's a very lovable dog and a bit of a night owl. He doesn't like to be away from people and that worries me just a bit. I know how much trouble they can get in when nobody is around. I've had to adjust a little too. Being used to total silence when sleeping the clanking of the dog tag makes for a restless night.  

Awesome name! Oh, by the way, we are a bunch of dog update/pic hogs here, so keep the thread going....even if it includes a pile of stuffing that used to be in a cushion  :rofl:

[TrickyNicky]

^ This. I get my pet fix vicariously through friends/family (especially here on TGO) with pets since I live alone in an apartment these days. Keep the pics and updates coming!

[Motasyco]

Congratulations on the new family member!  A nice looking fella there.

[monkeylizard]

^ This. I get my pet fix vicariously through friends/family (especially here on TGO) with pets since I live alone in an apartment these days. Keep the pics and updates coming!

 

I thought I was the only one. :D

[E4 No More]

Thanks guys. His name is Drake. I think his original race name was CTW Drake. I haven't looked at his tattoo to make sure and I guess it doesn't really matter. He's a very lovable dog and a bit of a night owl. He doesn't like to be away from people and that worries me just a bit. I know how much trouble they can get in when nobody is around. I've had to adjust a little too. Being used to total silence when sleeping the clanking of the dog tag makes for a restless night.  

Get'cha some tag silencers.

 

Dress up that Jeep some.

 

Congrats on the dog.

[Howler]

He's been with us now for a week and his personality is starting to shine. Vet says he checks out with a clean bill of health,so we stopped by the park for a short but very fast run.

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[TrickyNicky]

Wow he has an amazing coat, didn't notice that before but in full light it really is cool. Looks like he's having fun just running to be running. :up:

[monkeylizard]

Wow he has an amazing coat, didn't notice that before but in full light it really is cool. Looks like he's having fun just running to be running. :up:

 

That's cuz in the first one he's pretending to be a cheetah!

[Howler]

Well our new friend seems to have a temper problem. A couple weeks ago he tried to bite my wife's face while she was loving on him. Drake was awake and alert while my wife was petting on him. With a growl and a snap he tried to bite her nose. Luckily she pulled her head away just in time. She thought that maybe his nose was scratched during the time she was rubbing his head causing him to lash out. We figured no harm no foul and moved on. Now this dog will let you love on him 24-7. If the petting stops he will move closer or put a paw on ya to get it started again. So it seems plausible that my wife did cause his actions.  

 

Fast forward till last night. The dog is sitting at my daughters feet having his back stroked when all of the sudden he spins on a dime and bites her on the mouth. No reason for it to happen this time. He's been fed, walked, watered, and very well cared for over the last month. While I sat at the ER for 6 hours waiting on stitches to be put in her mouth I cant tell you the stuff that went through my mind. The dog has become family. My family and I love him but can no longer trust him. The rescue we got him from had us sign paperwork stating that we will return him to them should there be a problem. I have no problem with that as long as they tell the adopting family that he bites. I hate it! He was working out with us so well. He obviously has some kind of problem. Something sets him off and I don't what. A twenty year old me would have handled this in a totally different way.                                                                                                                                          

Edited November 29, 2014 by Howler

[R1100R]

You are handled it better than I would have. Hope your daughter gets well soon.

[RED333]

I truly hate to hear you dog bit you daughter, hopes she is OK.

Will have to agree about taking him back, I know it hurts.

Wish I had the advice you want to figure out how to keep him.

[Peace]

I am so sorry this happened and wish your daughter speedy healing.

The pup: Take him back on the condition that you are able to inform the adopting family of his behavior with you. Inform the rescue group that if they have a problem with that, you will gladly let them explain to animal control or news ch4 why they think it is appropriate to adopt out a known biter while hiding the truth and endangering other people and children.

This is nothing to mess around with. Surely the group will show the utmost concern for both humans and dog, but if they don't, cut off ties and/or expose them. There is no sense in dogs getting more of a bad rep because some agency wants to close their eyes and whistle dixie in Cloud Coo Coo Land.

If the dog really snaps and bites with no provocation or warning, he may need to be put down. That is a hard pill to swallow, and I can't know for sure not being involved, but it is something you may want to give some thought. Edited November 27, 2014 by Peace

[DaveS]

He's been with us now for a week and his personality is starting to shine. Vet says he checks out with a clean bill of health,so we stopped by the park for a short but very fast run.

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Beautiful dog!

 

Dave

[peejman]

Been there, and it sucks. Had to hold my young 'un down while the doc stitched him up. Not the most fun I've ever had. Edited November 28, 2014 by peejman

[Howler]

Been there, and it sucks. Had to hold my young 'un down while the doc stitched him up. Not the most fun I've ever had.

I didn't get overly excited when it happened. My daughters was my number one priority at the time and I took care of her without hesitation. But when I walked back in the house this morning, after seeing her in tears, the sight of the dog made my blood boil.   

[Trekbike]

 He obviously has some kind of problem. Something sets him off and I don't what.                                                                                                                                  

 

In either instance you mentioned, did he yelp like he had been hurt right before his aggressive behavior?    Maybe he has an area that is painful due to a old injury and is being hurt during the petting.    Either way, I don't think you can keep the dog especially around a child.   It's a hard decision to give up a pet but I think it's best for everyone's safety.   

 

We had to put down a dog several years ago with behavioral problems.  It was a Chihuahua which isn't uncommon to have some issues.  It showed aggression as a small puppy and our vet said "this isn't good".    We tried numerous things to help including having a professional behavioral trainer get involved and it didn't get any better.   I truly think the dog wasn't "wired" right in the head.   The final straw was an ER visit for my wife to get stitches on her ear.