Name: Whoopi
Racing name: JT's Whippet
Color: Black
Weight: 51 pounds
Born: July 6th, 2006
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Get ready to make Whoopi!
This is our little cracker, Whoopi! She is a tiny little bundle of joy and she spreads it everywhere she goes. Although, it must be said that she's not the best behaved dog yet, we're all a little too indulgent when she jumps up to give kisses because she's so little and such a doll. Whoopi is the kind of girl that will be easy to spoil absolutely rotten, but be careful, she's already a princess and you don't want her to feel TOO entitled :) Oh, and she can learn to live with cats but whether they can learn to live with her exuberance is a whole different question.
Name: Whoopi
Racing name: JT's Whippet
Color: Black
Weight: 51 pounds
Born: July 6th, 2006
Name: Whoopi
Racing name: JT's Whippet
Color: Black
Weight: 51 pounds
Born: July 6th, 2006
Friday, January 9, 2009
Greyhound Walking Club January Event
January's Greyhound Walking Club event has been announced! Just a reminder, this is not an Oregon Greyhound Adoption event, it is open to all greyhounds and their human servants. We are posting this event with the permission of the organizers :)
When: Sunday January 11th
Time: 11 am, rain or shine but it's a no go if there is snow
Where: Sellwood Park at SE Sellwood Blvd. and 7th Ave.
Inquiries: greyhoundwalkingclub at comcast dot net
When: Sunday January 11th
Time: 11 am, rain or shine but it's a no go if there is snow
Where: Sellwood Park at SE Sellwood Blvd. and 7th Ave.
Inquiries: greyhoundwalkingclub at comcast dot net
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Warm but wet weather
The snow and ice are gone and now we can all get back to walking our dogs. Walks are a very important part of dog care and if you aren't walking your dog you really should add it to your list of resolutions for 2009!
Walks are a great form of structured exercise. Many dogs settle into a routine at home because it is comforting and they often do the same with their yard, especially if they don't have a companion or one who engages them in playful behavior. While the yard is a convenient place for relieving themselves not all dogs will get sufficient exercise by being let out.
Another benefit of walking your dog is that it reinforces your position as the pack leader. You determine the pace, you decide when potty time is over and allow time to explore, and you determine the length of the walk (only in part, if you have an older dog don't push them too hard and if you have a younger dog put on comfortable shoes before you head out the door).
Walks also allow your dog to meet other dogs in the community. Socialization is important for dogs because they are pack animals. Isolation can lead to fear or aggression towards other dogs. Remember, use a short leash during introductions and correct inappropriate behavior.
Dogs are like humans in that they are diurnal which means they are most active during the day. That makes morning walks ideal because that's usually when they are brimming with energy. It's best if you can feed them after the walk so that they have earned their meal because, despite they lazy disposition, all dogs need some kind of a job. Don't forget to let them out to relieve themselves after their meal and before you leave the house!
Don't forget to enforce the pack order on the walk. You should be the first out the door and the first back in when you get home. During the walk your dog should walk beside or behind you. Allowing them to walk in front of you communicates that you're the follower which means, by default, that they are the leader.
Finally, carry enough bags on your walk to clean up after your dog. It's part of being a responsible dog owner and a responsible member of the community.
Get walking!
P.S. Flexi-leads are NOT appropriate for sighthounds. They do not allow for sufficient control and the plastic spool is relatively fragile. There is no substitute for a good traditional leash.
Walks are a great form of structured exercise. Many dogs settle into a routine at home because it is comforting and they often do the same with their yard, especially if they don't have a companion or one who engages them in playful behavior. While the yard is a convenient place for relieving themselves not all dogs will get sufficient exercise by being let out.
Another benefit of walking your dog is that it reinforces your position as the pack leader. You determine the pace, you decide when potty time is over and allow time to explore, and you determine the length of the walk (only in part, if you have an older dog don't push them too hard and if you have a younger dog put on comfortable shoes before you head out the door).
Walks also allow your dog to meet other dogs in the community. Socialization is important for dogs because they are pack animals. Isolation can lead to fear or aggression towards other dogs. Remember, use a short leash during introductions and correct inappropriate behavior.
Dogs are like humans in that they are diurnal which means they are most active during the day. That makes morning walks ideal because that's usually when they are brimming with energy. It's best if you can feed them after the walk so that they have earned their meal because, despite they lazy disposition, all dogs need some kind of a job. Don't forget to let them out to relieve themselves after their meal and before you leave the house!
Don't forget to enforce the pack order on the walk. You should be the first out the door and the first back in when you get home. During the walk your dog should walk beside or behind you. Allowing them to walk in front of you communicates that you're the follower which means, by default, that they are the leader.
Finally, carry enough bags on your walk to clean up after your dog. It's part of being a responsible dog owner and a responsible member of the community.
Get walking!
P.S. Flexi-leads are NOT appropriate for sighthounds. They do not allow for sufficient control and the plastic spool is relatively fragile. There is no substitute for a good traditional leash.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
January's adoption event
We're pleased to announce our first adoption event of 2009!
Where: Healthy Pets Northwest
Address: 7642 SW Capitol Highway, Portland
When: January 24th
Time: 11am - 2pm
Monday, January 5, 2009
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Ty gets featured
Here's Ty! This great 4 year old boy is ready to come home, cuddle and go for puppyish romps with you. He's affectionate and sweet and would make an ideal companion for just about any home dynamic so long as he don't have to live with small animals. While it is believed he could learn to live with them in time it would take someone with a lot of dog savvy and patience to make it work so it's best to consider him incompatible with small fuzzies. Otherwise Ty is an absolutely ideal boy and he has those lovely golden eyes!
Name: Ty
Racing name: LPH Ty Law
Color: Light brindle
Weight: 71 pounds
Born: April 24th, 2005
Name: Ty
Racing name: LPH Ty Law
Color: Light brindle
Weight: 71 pounds
Born: April 24th, 2005
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