Category: Boarding

Episode 32: ‘Tis the Season! 10 Holiday Tips to Keep Your Greyhound Safe

Keeping your greyhound happy and healthy.

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The holiday season is time to celebrate with family and friends. The holidays can also be rife with hazards for your greyhound.  In this episode, we uncover what they are and the things you can do to keep your greyhound safe.

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  • For guidance on hiring  a petsitter or boarding situation for your greyhound, listen to  Episdoe 16: Your Geyhound’s Staycation When You Travel.
  • Fireworks are often the cause of much anxiety in dogs; they are also one of the top reasons dogs “escape” or run away. Listen to the Episode 13: Boom! Fireworks, Thunderstorms, and Calming a Frightened Greyhound.
  • Review the ASPCA’s list of plants that are toxic to dogs.
  • Review the ASPCA’s list of foods that are toxic to dogs.
  • Poison Help/Hot Lines for Animals
    Please put the phone number(s) for your country in your mobile phone’s contact list or write the number down and keep it in your wallet:
    United States, ASPCA Poison Control Hotline – 888-426-4335

    • Canada and the United States, Pet Poison Hotline – 855-764-7661
    • United Kingdom, AnimalPoison Line– 01202 509000
    • Other countries – Please call your your veterinarian to find out if your country has such a service and, if so, what the number is.
  • Donate to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey to help more greyhounds find their ways to loving homes.
  • Get the About Greyhounds t-shirt (and other cool stuff!)

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Episode 28: Greysitting 101, Part 2

A crash course on “babysitting” greyhounds in your home.

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Part 2: In this episode, we continue (and conclude) our conversation with Nancy Bowden, an experienced dogsitter and Trustee of Greyhound Friends of New Jersey.

Being a greysitter––one who watches someone’s greyhound, usually while they are away overnight––is an interesting way to perhaps earn some money while enjoying an extra greyhound or two in your home. It’s also a big responsibility. Listen to this episode to help you decide if this is a role for you or if  you simply want to know how many greysitters prepare and what they do for your greyhound while you’re away.
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An important note: Jacqueline Howard and Nancy Bowden are not medical professionals and have not and are not providing medical advice specific to your dog. The content provided in this episode of About Greyhounds is intended as informational only. Seek the guidance of a trained and experienced veterinarian if your dog becomes ill or injured and before administering any drugs/medications, including over the counter drugs/medications.

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Episode 27: Greysitting 101, Part 1

A crash course on “babysitting” greyhounds in your home.

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Part 1: Being a greysitter––one who watches someone’s greyhounds, usually while they are away overnight––is an interesting way to perhaps earn some money while enjoying an extra greyhound or two in your home. It’s also a big responsibility. Listen to this episode to help you decide if this is a role for you or if  you simply want to know how many greysitters prepare and what they do for your greyhound while you’re away.
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Here’s access to all About Greyhounds podcast episodes, sorted by category.

An important note: Jacqueline Howard and Nancy Bowden are not medical professionals and have not and are not providing medical advice specific to your dog. The content provided in this episode of About Greyhounds is intended as informational only. Seek the guidance of a trained and experienced veterinarian if your dog becomes ill or injured and before administering any drugs/medications, including over the counter drugs/medications.

We’re not too proud to ask! Please consider giving us a 5-star review on iTunes. When you do, the podcast will get in front of more people who love greyhounds.

 

 

 

Episode 16: Your Greyhound’s Staycation When You Travel

Making an informed decision for your greyhound’s accommodations when you travel but s/he does not.

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When you go away on vacation or holiday, knowing your greyhound is well cared for is critical to your peace of mind. In this episode, discover your options for boarding or having someone sit for your dog. You’ll hear both the pros and cons of each so you can make an informed decision for your dog.

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  • Download the Greyhound Friends of New Jersey free app from Apple Store or Google Play.
  • If you’re in NJ or neighbor states and have a greyhound or greyhounds, Greyhound Friends of NJ keeps a “greysitter” list of people who, if available, will sit for your greyhound(s) in their “greysitter” homes. To request the list, contact Patty Comerford.
  • Visit the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) to locate a professional pet sitter in the USA. (Membership required, along with annual fee. At the time of this podcast’s production, the annual fee is $25. The About Greyhounds podcast is providing this link for your information only; we are not associated with NAPPS.)
  • Visit the International Boarding & Pet Services Association* (IBPSA) to view boarding services that are IBPSA members. (The About Greyhounds podcast is providing this link for your information only; we are not associated with IBPSA.)
  • 8 Questions to Ask Dog Kennels When Boarding, an article from Angie’s List.
  • Watch how the Linda Lyman Loop is done (slip knot for your greyhound’s leash on your wrist).
  • Provide the person or people watching your dog with the greyhound lab results card (printable file). It tells a vet about how test results and anesthesia are very different for greyhounds than all other dog breeds.
  • Donate to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey to help us bring more dogs home.
  • Get your very own About Greyhounds podcast T-shirt! 100% of all profits go to help Greyhound Friends of New Jersey transition more dogs from track to retirement.

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* This organization is referred to as the Pet Care Services Association in the episode.