Post by futcherf on Feb 22, 2012 10:21:02 GMT
This is Peadar (Irish for Peter). He is a 3 and a half year old greyhound boy from the track. He's a cheeky chappie and good around all dogs.
Peadar was fortunate to be in temporary foster over the Christmas period and has benefitted and learnt a great deal from the experience.
Many thanks to the Done family for fostering Peadar and their report. There is a synopsis of the report below but please email fiona.futcher@btinternet.com if you wish to read the fuller version.
PEADAR’S FOSTERING REPORT
Peadar spent three weeks with us and in that time has matured from a timid, anxious little dog into a more confident greyhound who is now almost housetrained and considerably less skinny. He is very affectionate and when he first came was in constant need of reassurance and fuss and had a tendency to follow me around because he doesn’t like being where he can’t see me. He seems to have some separation issues but he has now slightly improved in this area and will stay with Jet provided they can both see one or more of us.
General Behaviour
Peadar is a very friendly dog and gets on well with people. He is good with children but like all dogs will snap if his patience is tested. He loves to be stroked and patted and hugged, and takes treats gently. Peadar likes to relax and will commandeer the sofa, given the chance, and sleep with his legs in the air. He also likes to jump on beds but this has been discouraged for obvious reasons.
Eating
Peadar has had no problems with eating and will try anything! He will sometimes counter-surf if something tempting is within reach. He absolutely loves cheese and other treats and he likes a cooked sardine or herring mixed into his food occasionally. He loves bones too, as we found out when he managed to find one of Jet’s old ones in the garden and crunched it right up with no ill effects.
Toileting
On arrival, Peadar had no toilet training but this improved during his stay. He does not yet ask to go out so he must always be sent outside first thing in the morning, straight after a meal and at regular intervals during the day. During the night he slept and would get up and pad to the door so I knew to let him out. He is now much, much better in the house but the odd accident still occurs if we don’t watch him. Peadar will always try and perform on grass or leaves rather than the pavement if he does go whilst out , although he is reluctant to perform whilst on the lead, preferring the back garden.
Leaving alone
Peadar was not left alone in the house at all. He and Jet were OK when left for half an hour but he was let out immediately before I left and after I returned (due to toilet training). He was fine on these occasions.
Out and about
Peadar travels really well in a car. He and Jet just curled up together. With regard to walking out, he loves going out and is very good on a lead, walks well with his head up and hardly ever pulling unless he sees something he wants to chase! Peadar has only ever been walked by us on a lead for fear of his not returning when called as we are not sure if he really knows his name and his recall is poor. Peadar has no concept of depth when it comes to water and ended up in the canal when he spotted a swan.
Cats and other furry critters
Peadar is not to be trusted with small furry animals! He is very interested in rabbit holes and will put his whole head inside one in search of easy prey. I would not recommend homing him with a cat or pet rabbits at this stage. He is OK with small dogs but I would not fully trust him without a muzzle.
Conclusion
Poor little Peadar has obviously never had any affection or pleasure in his life at all prior to arriving at the kennels, and subsequently being fostered. Despite this he is a very trusting and friendly little hound, desperate for affection and contact. When we first took him home he was quite skinny from being straight off the racing track, but has since filled out and now looks much healthier. He will make a super pet and just needs bringing on, particularly with housetraining, recall, separation anxiety and learning not to chase things! As long as he has lots of lovely food, walks, company, patience and above all, affection, he will make a lovely pet in a home with a family or couple where someone is home all day.
Peadar's GRSB page shropshire.retiredgreyhounds.co.uk/Dog/?dogId=9d61a09b-2299-5da6-351c-4eb18a28ab77&from=adopt-a-greyhound
For more information please email moorlandskennels@hotmail.com or phone 01743 872395
Peadar was fortunate to be in temporary foster over the Christmas period and has benefitted and learnt a great deal from the experience.
Many thanks to the Done family for fostering Peadar and their report. There is a synopsis of the report below but please email fiona.futcher@btinternet.com if you wish to read the fuller version.
PEADAR’S FOSTERING REPORT
Peadar spent three weeks with us and in that time has matured from a timid, anxious little dog into a more confident greyhound who is now almost housetrained and considerably less skinny. He is very affectionate and when he first came was in constant need of reassurance and fuss and had a tendency to follow me around because he doesn’t like being where he can’t see me. He seems to have some separation issues but he has now slightly improved in this area and will stay with Jet provided they can both see one or more of us.
General Behaviour
Peadar is a very friendly dog and gets on well with people. He is good with children but like all dogs will snap if his patience is tested. He loves to be stroked and patted and hugged, and takes treats gently. Peadar likes to relax and will commandeer the sofa, given the chance, and sleep with his legs in the air. He also likes to jump on beds but this has been discouraged for obvious reasons.
Eating
Peadar has had no problems with eating and will try anything! He will sometimes counter-surf if something tempting is within reach. He absolutely loves cheese and other treats and he likes a cooked sardine or herring mixed into his food occasionally. He loves bones too, as we found out when he managed to find one of Jet’s old ones in the garden and crunched it right up with no ill effects.
Toileting
On arrival, Peadar had no toilet training but this improved during his stay. He does not yet ask to go out so he must always be sent outside first thing in the morning, straight after a meal and at regular intervals during the day. During the night he slept and would get up and pad to the door so I knew to let him out. He is now much, much better in the house but the odd accident still occurs if we don’t watch him. Peadar will always try and perform on grass or leaves rather than the pavement if he does go whilst out , although he is reluctant to perform whilst on the lead, preferring the back garden.
Leaving alone
Peadar was not left alone in the house at all. He and Jet were OK when left for half an hour but he was let out immediately before I left and after I returned (due to toilet training). He was fine on these occasions.
Out and about
Peadar travels really well in a car. He and Jet just curled up together. With regard to walking out, he loves going out and is very good on a lead, walks well with his head up and hardly ever pulling unless he sees something he wants to chase! Peadar has only ever been walked by us on a lead for fear of his not returning when called as we are not sure if he really knows his name and his recall is poor. Peadar has no concept of depth when it comes to water and ended up in the canal when he spotted a swan.
Cats and other furry critters
Peadar is not to be trusted with small furry animals! He is very interested in rabbit holes and will put his whole head inside one in search of easy prey. I would not recommend homing him with a cat or pet rabbits at this stage. He is OK with small dogs but I would not fully trust him without a muzzle.
Conclusion
Poor little Peadar has obviously never had any affection or pleasure in his life at all prior to arriving at the kennels, and subsequently being fostered. Despite this he is a very trusting and friendly little hound, desperate for affection and contact. When we first took him home he was quite skinny from being straight off the racing track, but has since filled out and now looks much healthier. He will make a super pet and just needs bringing on, particularly with housetraining, recall, separation anxiety and learning not to chase things! As long as he has lots of lovely food, walks, company, patience and above all, affection, he will make a lovely pet in a home with a family or couple where someone is home all day.
Peadar's GRSB page shropshire.retiredgreyhounds.co.uk/Dog/?dogId=9d61a09b-2299-5da6-351c-4eb18a28ab77&from=adopt-a-greyhound
For more information please email moorlandskennels@hotmail.com or phone 01743 872395
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