Hi everyone. I'm new to this group but am hoping you can provide some insight into crate training my whippet. I've had him for about two weeks now and he...
You might try rescue remedy or a small dose of kava kava for separation anxiety. There are also several other natural remedies out there for this. The rescue...
I am no expert but...... all my dogs sleep in their crates willingly. First.. is it big enough for him to stand,lay down and turn comfortably? and does it...
Thanks for the tip & encouragement! Where do I find rescue remedy...pet store, vet? We did put a blanket over his crate and that helped a little. We also...
... Do you feed him in his crate? If not, start. You need to make him realize that the crate isn't a bad place. Give him chewy toys, nylabones/rawhides/kong...
The crate is doggie heaven as far as blankets, pillows, toys & chews go...they are NOT in short supply. Still, he'd rather chew on a stray scrap of paper and...
You can find Rescue Remedy in health food stores with other Bachs Flower Remedies. It will work for some dogs and not for others - so it's not a guarantee but...
Hi Amanda-- Congrats on your new whippet! Raising a puppy can be a tough task, but with time and patience you'll have the reward of a devoted companion and...
One more thing i forgot to add--in addition to training to overcome his crate anxiety, perhaps a doggie daycare is possible? This would not only keep him out...
Hi Amanda, it sounds as though you're getting lots of fantastic advice. Im sure over time and with work and patience you'll succeed, and as others have pointed...
We never used to crate our pups growing up and they got on fine except for all the chewing which we just put up with - so why crate right?? After all it's not...
Hi, My name is Lori Helton Henderson. Get a Kennel Aire dog Crate. http://www.vetvax.com/kennelaire.html ... except for all the chewing which we just put up...
Yes Wendy, and i can add to your horror stories. Such as, a friend whose house burned down, and whose dog couldn't escape because she was crated. So, sadly she...
And if you re-read my email you'll see that I say give it a serious shot then if it doesn't work try something else. Also you'll see that my dogs don't stay...
We will have a nice young, trained, spayed bitch available shortly if anybody is interested, contact me. dona Cyrano Hounds THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR QUALITY ...
CyranoHnds@...
Jan 5, 2003 4:07 pm
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Dear Whippet-lovers, Our interest in whippets began about four years ago. We wanted to add to our family, and I spent a lot of time researching breeds to find...
Greetings All: I thought I'd share a recent experience with our Whippet, Derby. We were out of town for the last week, and decided to leave him at a kennel. We...
Greetings All: I thought I'd share a recent experience with our Whippet, Derby. We were out of town for the last week, and decided to leave him at a kennel. We...
About crate training in other countries: I'm from Norway, living in Denmark, and I hadn't come across crate training before I encountered whippets. Most...
Rob When we had to find a new kennel to leave our whippet in (our mix had been left before and is pretty hearty!) we went to a VERY highly recommended kennel...
As for Derby, whippets DO NOT do well in a kennel, with all the barking, et al, they do not sleep, they do not eat, they spend all their time up worrying and...
CyranoHnds@...
Jan 6, 2003 3:41 pm
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Our 1 1/2 year old Whippet has separation anxiety and we have to crate her. We've tried to leave her out and there are either accidents on the rug or she chews...
Jim & Dawn Braatz
coralsparents@...
Jan 6, 2003 7:59 pm
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Just wanted to thank all of you for your insight into my problem with crate training and your tales of Whippet ownership in general. I'm quickly learning that...
Ahh... this post is what this list is about! I love it! Don't you just love talking about your kids?? The first thing I learned after getting a whippet was...
Hey Amber, Lilly, & Chance...and everyone else, too! Your e-mail had me laughing out loud...I have absolutely enjoyed reading about everyone's Whippet tales....
All these tales are just hilarious and reminds me of our own "Derby." Anyone else notice dogs take on characteristics of their names? I've been around dogs...
I live in NYC and am looking to purchase a whippet. Please let me know if you have any suggestions re a reputable dealer near NYC that I could contact. Many...
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