The “Where is it” game is a fun game you can play with your dog(s) anytime, anywhere. All you need is treats and an optional treat toy. Dogs love to use their noses, even IGs who are sighthounds! This game is great at keeping their minds sharp and giving a dog something to do when [...]
15
Jun
Nina Ottosson Puzzle Toys
When I get out our Nina Ottosson toys our dogs get all excited. They know they are in for a fun time and treats. Nina Ottosson toys mentally stimulate your dog by making them solve puzzles to find hidden goodies. You’ll be amazed at how smart your dog is once they get the hang of [...]
15
Jun
Homemade Treat Recipes
Dogs go wild for homemade treats with high meat content. I give out the following recipes to all my agility students and so far haven’t met a dog who didn’t work hard in class for these treats. Cut them into small pieces so your dog can eat them quickly as their reward during class. This [...]
01
Jan
Who needs training? Believe it or not, if you want a well behaved companion, YOU do!
One of the questions on our adoption application is “Will you be taking your dog to obedience classes?” The answer often surprises me as most potential adopters answer the question with a confident “only if the dog needs it”. As someone who has adopted several dogs and fostered hundreds, I can tell you that most [...]
01
Jan
How to Talk Someone Out of Getting a Puppy – (Sort of)
Sandy walked up to my desk and announced “I think Timmy needs a puppy!” Being the resident “dog person” in my office it is not uncommon for co-workers to ask me various questions or tell me about recent stories they’d heard about pets in the news. But this announcement took me by surprise because I’ve [...]
01
Oct
Why long toe nails are harmful to your dog’s health
Some dogs hate nail trimming, others merely tolerate it, almost none like it. Some dogs need tranquillizers to make it through the process without biting, while others sleep through the procedure without a care. No matter what your dog’s personal take is on nail clipping, it is something you should do for your IGs regularly [...]
01
Oct
Where are they now?
Kate – adopted September 15th, 2007 and Paolo adopted July 2007 by Sarah and Doug In your opinion, what are some of the benefits of adopting a rescue, or, why did you adopt?: We were originally interested in adopting Greyhounds. My husband was slightly leery because he was afraid they would be too sedate – [...]
01
Feb
Bella’s Big Booty. (Or How your IG can look svelte too).
When people on the street meet our dogs, they frequently comment on how thin they are. Some even ask, “Are you sure they aren’t too skinny?” with this look of disgust on their face which says, “You’re cruel for starving your dogs”. Many people, and even some veterinarians, don’t know what an Italian Greyhound should [...]
01
Feb
Where are They Now?
We asked a couple of enthusiastic adopters to tell us about their new family member. We enjoy updates on the IGs who made their way through rescue to their forever homes, and we hope you do too! Justin – adopted October 5th, 2007 by Tiffany and Steve Justin survived the first 6 years of his [...]
01
Feb
The Simple Life With Paris
As I recall the conversation went sort of like this: Carol: I have a lady who said she “found” this Italian Greyhound on the side of the road. Me: Oh, do you want me to foster it? Carol: Can you? Maybe just for the weekend? Me: Is it a male or female? Carol: (knowing I [...]