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This little chappy is coming to me next Thursday from a rescue for a 4 week foster trial. He'll be introduced to my dog, spend some time together, and if all goes well, then he'll stay with me, if not, then back he goes :(

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If all goes well after the 4 weeks, then I'll adopt him permanently. Quite excited and scared at the same time!

He's 9 months old, and was sold to the owners when he was only 5 weeks old :( he was then neutered at only 5 months old :(

Apparently he knows basic commands, sit, down, wait etc. But other than that, he's had no training. He's had no socialisation with other dogs properly either. If you tell him off, he has a strop and goes and destroys his bed. In my eyes, "fine, but you're not getting another bed!"

He'll have an active lifestyle with me running, going to the yard, and doing flyball. I'll most likely take him to puppy classes to a) get him used to other dogs, and b) sort out his training!

My dog Wibble is left in the kitchen when I'm at work, with his cage door open to go and sleep as he pleases. (My mum comes at lunchtime to take him for a walk) I'm worried that if they're both in the kitchen that the newbie might destroy Wibble's bed? The newbie is cage trained too, so was wondering if it'd be worth putting him in his cage with a Kong or something, whilst Wibble has the kitchen - but then that doesn't seem "fair"?

Any advice for integration much appreciated!

His name is Harlem, which I don't really like - so would want to change it - I think Peanut would suit him :) but would it be too late to change his name and for him to respond to it?

Oh, and if you can guess the breed - chocolate bar for you!

Hint: he's a 3 way cross breed :)
 
No advice but can't resist a quick guess - is there whippet and collie in there? He is very cute - I like Peanut, but not sure if he is too old to change. Can you adapt Harlem to Harley?
 
collie whippet greyhound is probably the most commonly bred lurcher-usually make nice dogs as long as you get a good recall, typically they are terrible thieves once they get their feet under the table. I would crate whilst you are out and keep your own dog as he is used to, a rescue that is crate trained is great.
 
That sort of unfairness is a human concept, it's for his own safety. You could also pop the crate in another room if you have the space, with a stairgate or something in between.

I would just shorten it to Harley. He looks like he needs his nails done, if that isn't going to be done before he comes to you!

V sweet looking chap. Don't worry if he destroys beds, so does mine, he gets old towels and fleeces and he hasn't keeled over yet :) :p
 
loopiesteff said:
You don't think crating him and letting Wibble have free roam of the kitchen would be "unfair" to him? Last thing I want to do is upset the pooch!
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He is a dog he does not think like that, keep them both safe thats important you thinking things are fair is of no importance at all in his world. he will appreciate a warm coat for lead walking though if he does not come with one.
 
CaveCanem said:
That sort of unfairness is a human concept, it's for his own safety. You could also pop the crate in another room if you have the space, with a stairgate or something in between.

I would just shorten it to Harley. He looks like he needs his nails done, if that isn't going to be done before he comes to you!

V sweet looking chap. Don't worry if he destroys beds, so does mine, he gets old towels and fleeces and he hasn't keeled over yet :) :p
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I suppose yes, we do "humanise" them somewhat! I could put the crate in the living room. My kitchen joins to living room and I already have a baby gate seperating them. Maybe the kitchen can be Wibble's space when no-one is at home and at night time, and the crate in the living room could be Harlem/Harley/Peanut (just keeping it in there ;))'s space? Then when people are home then they can be together. If that's what he knows from day one then I guess he won't expect/know any different...

Also, I don't care if he destroys his bed, that's his problem - he won't be getting another one! I learnt that one after Wibble went through 6 beds, we're on bed 7 now and I'm not spending another penny on them! LOL!

twiggy2 said:
He is a dog he does not think like that, keep them both safe thats important you thinking things are fair is of no importance at all in his world. he will appreciate a warm coat for lead walking though if he does not come with one.
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He's coming with his bowls, leads, his crate, and has a couple of coats so should be good - if in doubt - I can knit him one :)
 
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Quick question:

I've always seen whippets/greyhounds/lurchers etc wearing collars that are slightly thicker? and mainly leather? is there a reason for this, or would a "normal" collar be suitable?
 
He is lovely. Bet hes a little beggar!
Kurchers have tiny heads so can pull out of most collars, and they tend to have the wider ones as they are very senstive around their neck and if you grab their collar or scruff theres a whole lot of screaming (from mine anyway!) mine never wears a collar now but I use a rope slip lead if shes going off the farm - which is only to the vets!
 
You don't need to know anything except that he can come to me and join my gang - he is adorable :) :) :) You lucky thing, fingers crossed that all goes well :)

I would recommend a Blizzard coat for him (widely available) - they are shaped to fit greyhounds. lurchers and whippets.
 
He's cute! Hope the trial goes well. I expect he'll learn a new name quickly if you decide to change it, is much like a new command. I kept my dogs original names but they all have silly nicknames they answer too.

I crated my foster in living room with my own dogs loose, so she had company but couldn't get upto any mischief.

I use both leather hound fishtail collars & fabric/ webbing martingales (like a non chain half-check) on my dogs both have to fitted correctly so dog can't back out of it on walks. The fishtail ones are buckled up right behind the ears (narrowest point) with 2 finger comfort gap.

You may find this site helpful for all things lurchery http://www.lurcherlink.org/llink/forum/index.php?sid=c579840831e07f7a78ad150d47b0323f
 
I have the same dog in a slightly larger addition, 5+ years on! :) He's the spitting image of Stan at that age.

Second the coat, the collar and the thieving! Mine have Equafleece jumpers, which are brilliant. They have slip leads for everyday and hound collars if they're going to be on the lead for any length of time. I also have collars with quick release clips (too many stories of lurchers hanging themselves running in the woods) with their details embroidered, rather than tags, which they ripped off and which rubbed.

The one of mine that looks like yours is a bit of a thief and smart with it. I soon learned that anything tempting had to be out of sight and out of reach!

He looks very cool. Have fun! :)
 
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