Tag: greyhound

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.

Episode 15: The Surprising Backstories About Greyhound Constellations (Plus, The Origin of the Dog Days of Summer)

Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird … it’s a plane … it’s a … greyhound?!

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What do greyhounds, Mother Nature, and Zeus have in common? In this episode, discover the three (possibly four) greyhound constellations in our night sky and the myths that spurred their names.

After you listen to this episode, you’ll be able to impress your star-gazing friends with your new-found knowledge about the greyhounds in the stars, Greek mythology, and the origin of the 3,000-year-old-plus expression, “the dog days of summer.”

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  • View images of the constellations discussed in this episode.
  • The tale of Orion, Canis Major, Canis Minor, Lepus, and Scorpio.
  • Get your About Greyhounds podcast T-shirt. 100% of the profits go to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey, helping us transition more greyhounds from their racing careers to loving homes
  • Donate to the All Star Dog Days of Summer fundraiser to help Greyhound Friends of New Jersey  (GFNJ) cover the medical bills for our greyhounds. When you donate $50 or more, your name, or your business’ name, will be added to our “virtual” Wall of Fame. It’s displayed on our website and will appear on our social media platforms for our thousand of followers to see. Be sure to indicate in your donation that it is for the All Stars Dog Days of Summer fundraiser. In the USA, your donation is tax deductible as GFNJ is a 501(c)(3) organization (charity).

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Episode 14: All the Presidents’ Greyhounds

Celebrate the USA’s Independence Day with two past presidents and their greyhounds.

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Many United States presidents had dogs, both before, during, and after their tenures as Presidents of the United States (POTUS). Two of them had greyhounds, including the very first POTUS. In this episode, hear about these two presidents and the dogs they so loved.

In the spirit of the 241st birthday of the United States, enjoy your Independence Day––the 4th of July––discovering the love one of our most revered founding fathers had for dogs. Especially two greyhounds, in particular.

Nearly 100 years later, hear about the 19th Potus and a special greyhound named Grim.

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  • Check out the “ghost” of Grim photo.
  • Draft of the note Alexander Hamilton penned for George Washington when he returned a dog to his war-time nemesis, British General Howe.
  • Be one of the first to order your About Greyhounds Podcast t-shirt. 100% of all profits go directly to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey (GFNJ) to help more greyhounds transition from racing careers to loving homes.
  • Donate to GFNJ, a 501(c)(3) organization. You can make your tax deductible (in the USA) gift via PayPal or credit card when you click on the “Donate” button.

Please review the About Greyhounds podcast on iTunes. Your review helps the podcast get in front of more greyhound lovers. We’re not proud to ask for five stars.

Episode 13: BOOM! Fireworks, Thunderstorms, and Calming a Frightened Greyhound

The booms and flashes of fireworks and thunderstorm can frighten some greyhounds (and other dogs). Take these steps to help calm your dog.

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Fireworks and thunderstorms can be exciting and fun to watch. But for some dogs, including greyhounds, these can be frightening events. In this episode, we discuss the reasons for such fear and the actions you can take to help your dog calmly get through them. With the USA’s Independence Day–the mother of all fireworks celebrations–coming July 4, discover what these actions are in this timely episode

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  • ThunderShirts (one word) help calm many dogs who wear them, including during periods of fireworks and thunderstorms. You can make one for your dog with a T-shirt (check out this video) or Ace bandage (check out this video). You could also buy a ThunderShirt from Amazon Smile at smile.amazon.com. Be sure to pick Greyhound Friends of New Jersey as your charity of choice and they’ll donate a portion of the purchase price to help our dogs.
  • DAP diffusers and DAP collars release pheromones that can be calming to many dogs. If you order from Amazon Smile at smile.amazon.com, be sure to pick Greyhound Friends of New Jersey as your charity of choice and they’ll donate a portion of the purchase price to help our dogs.
  • Read Michael McCann’s informative and often-cited article, Finding Your Lost Greyhound.
  • Download the Greyhound Friends of New Jersey free app from Apple Store or Google Play. Click on the “Lost” tile/button immediately after your greyhound escapes. You’ll see our contact and other information. Call us right away and we’ll start working with you to help get your girl or boy home.
  • Donate to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey to help us help retired racing greyhounds find their way to loving homes.
  • Subscribe to BarkBox for 1,6, or 12 months through our special link and BarkBox will donate $25 to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey.
  • Visit the About Greyhounds podcast website.

An important note: Jacqueline Howard and Patty Comerford 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.

Episode 12: When You Can’t Take the Heat (And Greyhounds Can’t): Summer Safety

With barely any fat and no under coat, the dangers of summer time heat and humidity are amplified for greyhounds.

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Greyhounds really can’t take the heat and humidity.  The rule of thumb: if the temperature outside is over 80°F/27°C, it’s a bit too warm for greyhounds.  Sure, many of our retired racing greyhounds come from Florida, one of the hottest and most humid states in the USA. However, they’re outside for very short periods of time, either to run a race or for turn outs (“potty breaks”).  Most of the time, they’re in air conditioned kennels.

In this episode, you’ll discover actions you can take to help  keep your greyhound safe during the sweltering summer months (and the sweltering months of Spring and Fall, depending where you live, too).

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  • Download the Greyhound Friends of New Jersey free app from Apple Store or Google Play.
  • Donate to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey to help us bring more dogs home.
  • Subscribe to BarkBox for 1, 6, or 12 months through our special link and BarkBox will donate $25 to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey.
  • Visit the About Greyhounds podcast website.

An important note: Jacqueline Howard and Albert Cavallo 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.