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Need help w/ IG puppies
Thanks in advance for your time and help....
Two weeks ago I adopted a 5-6 month old female IG (italian greyhound) from a rescue organization. "Lacy" had not been fed by her former 'owners' for some weeks when the foster home got her, only 2 days prior to my adopting her. She has been great with clicker training, although housebreaking is a work in process. She has put on some weight, and is quite eager to please (and cuddle). This past Monday I found out that she had a littermate, another female. The foster family had wanted to keep her but changed their minds. I could not help adopting "Mindy" last night. Having had some experience as a Veterinary Technician, I sense a real anxiety problem with Mindy. She whines LOUDLY if I am out of sight, or the two minutes I tried crating her. So she's probably got Separation Anxiety, but I think I can work on that. It's these few other situations that have come up today while I've been with them.... Mindy is highly aggressive at feeding time towards Lacy (who is smaller). Obviously some dominant behavior... should I feed them separately or should I let them sort it out so that they'll know. Mindy is also very hyper, and I have pergo (laminate flooring) all over the lower level of my house. They play and chase each other alot, sliding all over. I have read that IG's legs are sensitive, should I stop them from sliding? Is there anything about raising siblings together, espescially females, that I should know about? Any general advice would be great in addition... Heather Lacy, Mindy |
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