We got our 2nd greyhound this past January.

She does not want to be crated, but due to our work schedules and her safety, she has no choice. She is doing everything in her power to do damage to the crate, and it has caused some injury to one of her legs.

Have I given it enough time? I am not that attached to her because she does not seem to want to go to anyone but females (like my wife, daughter, etc.).

I am at my wit's end. Any thoughts or encouragement would be appreciated!

Ralph

Could she be left out of the crate wearing a muzzle? Could she be gated to a room? If you leave her in a room DON'T close the door.
After the worst month of our life we finally put Gracie on clomiclam. she only had to be on it for 3 months. Discuss with your vet whether it would be appropriate for your girl.
To get her to bond to you, you should do all or the majority of the feeding and treating rather than your wife and daughter. Some greys take longer to feel comfortable in a home.

It took Jasmine a good six months to show us any affection at all. She wouldn't even take treats from us. Macoduck is right that you should be the one giving her the good stuff, treats and feeding, walks, etc. That will help her bond with you. Now Jasmine is my love bug and sleeps with her head on my neck. Which is really hot but I can't tell her no .

What kind of crate do you have? Is it the plastic hard shell kind? She may do better in an all wire crate where she can see out. Some prefer that over the enclosed one and others like the enclosed one. Or try leaving her muzzled for a short time and see what she does. I would start as small as 10 min. Put a baby gate up on the door, don't shut the door. Then increase the time away.

I can only concure with Macoduck on this one. Are You sure You're not projecting bad vibes to her and just aren't aware of it ? Just a thought.
Good luck.

Gary

We got our Joy in December and someone was home all the time till the end of January. Then we had to start more daily crating while we all went to work or school. She does not like the crate and fought us hard for two months till we started to get some success. She still does not like it but she will go because she knows it is the rule here. We give lots of praise and a treat when she gets in and that helps.
I kept working with her because she did not try to get out so hard that she hurt herself. That is my rule, if they are trying so hard to get out they are endangering themselves then I would explore other options for containment like muzzling and using a room or smaller area for her to be in so she is safe and you dont worry about her.
Most of the greys I have known are more comfortable with women but a few are the opposite. If she is not trusting you yet, dont give up on her. She has probably has good reasons to fear a new man, be sure you give goodies and have patience. It is hard to keep giving out love when you dont get it back, but when you win her trust and love it will mean so much to you knowing how far you've come.
Best wishes

I have an update:

Things got much better almost overnight. The big difference is that we took our hound to the beach. We have a beach home and our crate for the hound is right beside our bed.

We did not hear a peak from her all weekend long!! And once we came back home, she really backed off from destroying her crate and the extended howling and barking is down to a minimal.

Thanks for everyone for their help!!!!

Ralph

That's great news, Ralph! I hope the potty training has gone as well.

That is wonderful news!