r/ItalianGreyhounds

Wanted to ask the seasoned iggy owners out there - is jumping at people a behaviour that iggies grow out of?

My 6 month old boy has done a complete 180 - from being terrified and barking at every person he sees to thinking they the best thing since sliced bread. Don’t get me wrong, I’m proud all the hard work, patience and socialising has helped him overcome his fear and I’m glad he’s more confident in himself, but we can’t have him throwing his whole body and parkouring off of people now can we.

I do tell the boy “down” when he jumps at me, and he doesn’t do it any more. Our trainer says he has learned that it’s not ok to do it to mum but everyone else is fair game.

I’m guessing this is something that most iggies go through, so I guess I’m asking do they grow out of it? or is there a better way to train him not to throw himself at strangers.

Pic of the baby modelling his new leg warmers.

Hello! I’ve had my IG Gemma for about 6 months now. She’s almost 9 months old and we have been dealing with constant diarrhea for the past few months. We have tried switching to Purina Pro Plan sensitive skin and stomach (lamb and oat) and are now on a prescription Hills I/d low-fat diet from the vet. She also gets a fiber topper as well as Forti Flora daily. She has tested negative for all the normal parasites/giardia. Recently, we started Reconcile (fluoxetine) for some extreme anxiety we are working through with a trainer. However, with the reduced appetite and eating less, she stopped having diarrhea. She has since gained her appetite back and is moving back towards having diarrhea again. I fully believe that she has IBD and want to know if anyone has experience with this in an IG this young? I go to a corporate vet clinic and they provide no individualized care whatsoever and I can already imagine their response when I ask for a short course of prednisone to see if that helps: “she’s too young”. They say that for everything (including the rabies vaccine, I had to go to a different clinic because they refused to give it to her) but I’m wondering if anyone has had any luck treating IBD at this age. We are past the stage of trying different foods. I will be going to a locally owned vet clinic to inquire about possible IBD but would love to hear anyone’s similar experiences! Thank you!

Anyone's IG take horrible pics!? Just the cutest, horrible pics :)

Right on the top of her tail!

A lot of swelling, but with some diluted vinegar, lots of cuddles and treats - we are all better today 🙏

Here is 8 month old Spud napping in the middle of a 12 hour stay with three other dogs while I work all day long. I’ve had him for five days now. When he was younger he was sitting with his front legs extended when a great dane sat on and broke his left leg. He’s not bothered by it playing with other dogs. Now, if I can only get this potty training going!

My heart is shattered to pieces. Having my dog gifted to me was one of my first memories of life. Don't know how to move on from this. We went to Burger King and went to the park yesterday. No time could have been long enough, but I feel like we didn't have enough time together on his last day. Everything felt rushed. I held him in my arms and watched the life leave from his body. I was hoping the appointment would be the worst part. I felt immediate relief walking to my car and on the drive home. After about an hour of being home, I broke down crying again, laid down in his old man poop and pee bed and just smelled it and cried and cried. I miss him so so much. My bestest friend, my sweetest boy.

Passed out in the morning sunshine after about 90 minutes of play and breakfast! Not certain whether the one the middle is a biggie or a whippet but we love her nonetheless.

as in every single day without fail when I greet her I go down on my knees to reach her and literally snort her scent down.

IT HEALS SOMETHING IN ME.

why has no one warned me that these long-legged gremlins would be this addictive to touch, cuddle and inhale????!

THEY SMELL LIKE MUSKY LIGHTLY TOASTED TORTILLAS.

I lowkey feel so bad for cuddling her in my arms for 5-10 minutes a day to recharge my happy meter 😭

BUT I CAN'T HELP IT EVEN IF I'M ALLERGIC TO DOG FUR AND SALIVA.

Hello folks..
I’m a turkish girl living in korea 8+ years. I rescued an iggy here couple months ago. My personal life here kinda falling apart and thinking about moving back to turkey or somewhere else.
I do not want to leave my dog here at all, i want to bring him with me but i dont have many acknowledge and also scared that he is gonna hard time in the flight. Its almost 12 hours flight and i want to bring him in the cabin with me. I know turkish airlines has a maximum 8kg with a carrier rule. He is 5.5 kgs seems like possible to bring him but his personality is super bright and loves to play and bark sometimes. Is there any ways to help him having a comfortable flight for that long hours? Any advice would be nice.. thinking about getting a business ticket just for him..