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Episode 36: The Potty Episode––House Training Your Greyhound

Get the steps you can take to house train your greyhound.

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Your new greyhound may not understand that peeing and pooping is to be done outside, and not indoors. Or maybe your greyhound may need you to hit the “reset” button after having been in your home for a period of time. In this episode, we’ll take you through some proven training techniques designed to help you help your greyhound to learn what’s acceptable.

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Before attempting to train your greyhound to potty only outside, take your dog to the veterinarian. He or she may have a medical condition or it may be a sign of getting older. Once an underlying medical condition is ruled out, start the training regimen.

  • Your greyhound’s inappropriate pottying may be due to separation anxiety. Listen to this About Greyhounds episode to help your dog overcome separation anxiety.
  • Your greyhound’s crate should measure about About 36” high and 42” long, which is about 91 cm high and 107cm long.
  • Watch the Power Walk video, starring our own Al Cavallo and greyhound visitor, Oreon!
  • Make a difference for greyhounds when you help Greyhound Friends of New Jersey with your donation.

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Episode 35: 13 Ways to Give Back to Greyhounds––10 Are Free!

Give back to help more greyhounds find loving homes.

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We love our greyhounds and are “greytful” to the adoption organizations that help bring former racers into our lives. These organizations rely on the generosity of their supporters. In this episode, discover 13 ways you can give back to your local greyhound adoption group––10 of them are free to you.

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  • Make a difference for greyhounds when you help Greyhound Friends of New Jersey.
  • Watch the Haul Day video for a behind the scenes look at how many greyhound adoption organizations welcome their new greyhounds.
  • If you’d like to help with a Greyhound Friends of New Jersey haul, contact us.
  • Find out more about how your greyhound (or other dog or cat) can donate blood in NJ and the surrounding area. Northstar Vets makes a donation to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey when greyhounds adopted from our organization donate blood.
  • Donate your birthday on Facebook to help your local greyhound adoption organization.
  • Get the inside scoop on Greyhound Friends of New Jersey’s award-winning Prison Foster Program when you listen to this About Greyhounds podcast episode.
  • Reveal what’s involved when you foster a greyhound when you listen to this About Greyhounds podcast episode.
  • Walk for greyhounds with the free Walk for a Dog app.
  • Shop at Amazon Smile and select your greyhound adoption organization as your charity of choice.
  • With Good Search, you’ll get the latest coupons and offers at thousands of top retailers like Amazon, Macy’s, Target and Best Buy. When you shop with Goodshop, a percentage of your purchases is donated to your chosen cause.
  • iGive is an online “shopping mall” with over 1,800 retailers. Your greyhound adoption organization will receive a percentage of your purchase price when you shop.

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Episode 34: Exploring Health Insurance for Your Greyhound

Discover how pet health insurance works.

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In this episode, our guest, Jennifer Ramirez of ASPCA Pet Health Insurance, takes us through how pet insurance works and things to consider before deciding whether or not to purchase such a policy (from any pet health insurance company). Jennifer shares what to look for to help you make an informed choice.

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The About Greyhounds podcast and Greyhound Friends of New Jersey encourage you to do your own research into pet insurance to find a company that best fits with your needs.

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Episode 33: 11 Pawesome Holiday Gifts for Your Greyhound

A wish list for your greyhound.

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We recently conducted a survey of greyhound people and their gift giving habits when it comes to their greyhounds. Not surprisingly, we discovered that many of the respondents love to lavish their dogs with gifts. In this episode, we’ll reveal the full survey results. We’ll also share eleven “pawesome” holiday gifts you can bestow upon your greyhound.

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  • Help more greyhounds find their ways to loving homes of their own when you donate to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey. You can donate online with PayPal or a credit/debit card or mail your check to:GFNJ
    PO Box 4416
    Cherry Hill, NJ 08034GFNJ is a registered 501(c)(3) charity. In the United States your gift is tax-deductible.
  • Share the infographic on our 2017 Greyhound Holiday Gift survey.
  • Shop through Amazon Smile with Greyhound Friends of New Jersey selected as your charity of choice. They’ll donate a percentage of your purchase price to help greyhounds.
  • When you shop through our special link and are a new customer, Chewy will donate $20 to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey.
  • BarkBox will donate $25 to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey when you shop through our special link.
  • Check out  the extra large, greyhound-sized slumber ball from Drs. Foster and Smith.
  • Your greyhound will be warm and toasty in the Voyagers K9 greyhound coat.
  • Many greyhounds go nuts for the honky pig toy. Your greyhound just may love it, too. (If ordering, be sure to shop through Amazon Smile with Greyhound Friends of New Jersey selected as your charity of choice.)
  • PetPeek is your greyhound’s window to the world … beyond the fence, that is.
  • Perhaps the most hilarious dog toy we’ve ever come across, humungastache is sure to delight you and your greyhound.
  • With Bake-a-Bone, you can quickly and easily make homemade dog treats for your greyhound. This product also comes with healthy recipes. (If ordering, be sure to shop through Amazon Smile with Greyhound Friends of New Jersey selected as your charity of choice.)
  • Houzz offers these stunning crate covers for your greyhounds privacy. Several patterns available.
  • A GPS tracker on your greyhound’s collar can help increase your chances of finding your dog if he or she accidentally gets out of your home. There are several choices available to you. Check them out, including Tractive and Whistle, so you can make an informed choice for the tracker that’s right for you and your greyhound.

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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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