Hi Chase,

Welcome to the site. Sounds like a possible case ofSeparation Anxiety to me. My greyMaddie had SA when I first got her. She chewed on her crate, whimed, chewed on the door molding, and the door knob and ate her way out of her crate numerous times. I tried everything with her. We used comfort Zone and it appeared that it worked , also after a long talk with the vet I decided to give her medication that would help her relax. Which it did and she has come a long way since those first 2 months. Is the foster helping with your first not being alone or is itstill happening.

Still happening....

Hi Chase, I am Debbie Rater, Fostor coordinator for Greyhound Firends of NC in Charlotte. Sounds like there are a lot of stress issues going on here. Not just the dog either. Who are you fostering for? If you want to, please let me know and I will call you and we can work on some things. Its much to much to post here and may get confusing.

send me your number in an e mail and I can call and we can work this out. What you are going through is very normal when bringing home a grey. The first think you have to do is not stress yourself out and get help ASAP.
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Hi Chase,
congrats on new fur baby! I also am in Ga, not too terribly far from you. We are in Winder GA, don't forget the long walks with your new buddy, and if you need a play date, email me, we have over 2 acres fenced in and my 3 would love someone new to play with.
Good luck

Hi Chase,
I also went through this with our 2nd one. She would pee and chew everything in sight. Eventually after a while she stopped it took many new plugs on items but she is just wonderful. We dont crate them and have not found anything they have chewed on in about 2 yrs. Good luck to you both.

Anne
Mom to Precious and Penny, Bridgette and Wasabi (kitties)

What do you mean by plugs? Mine chewed the wood off the windows and the trim around the doors

Chase, Did you get my very long e mail?
You have to crate them. The crate is a safe place, a learning tool and will save your windows and doors from damage.
If chewing is occuring in the crate, use a muzzle also.

yes, thx! I put muzzles on them, but let them roam while I am gone. Want to get a doggie door - any ideas on a cheap one?

Chase,
If you have only had your grey for a little over a month...he is still learning the rules. The crate protects him and your home. The idea of a doggie door isn't something I would suggest but if you have made up your mind on that...I'd wait until you have some of the other issues worked out before installing one. They really shouldn't have a lot of freedom at first. I swear by the crate. I don't worry what are my dogs doing when I'm not home. If an accident should happen...it's a lot easier to clean a crate then carpet or furniture.
Good Luck!

Jean

Hi,

By plugs i mean appliances 3 AC units and a washer! All is good now it just takes time.


Anne