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As long as there is no history of bad experiences from crating, I find dogs in general like their own secure private space, and a blanket over the top and door left open might be just the den he wants. Can you borrow one to find out, as the outlay is rather high if he doesn't like it?

So pleased to hear of your success! And treat holder thingies - what a super idea. I never knew they existed. I'd been going to suggest that when you scatter those small treats as a lure away from something you need to remove, leave one where the removed-thing was, but I'm not sure you'll need...

You can never say "never" but it is highly unlikely that he would choke. I've seen terriers eat amazing things (including half a French loaf that one little so-and-so found on the Downs when we were out walking, and shovelled down before the lurchers could get there. It was a real 'snake' job...

As with us (and most animals) stress can cause changes in bowel habits. It's a good idea to try some chicken and vegetables (dogs don't get on well with cereals, but these are added to dog food because they are cheap and plentiful) but otherwise, just let his gut settle in its own time. You...

I've know quite a few wirehaired pointer cross lurchers - and a double handful they were, too - but never an English pointer. Given that pointers are routinely crossed with huskies for racing long-distance in the Arctic, I can see you'd get endurance matched with speed, but most lurchery people...

If I'd been awake when you posted, I'd've said don't worry. Dogs are designed to swallow large lumps of food, and their digestive juices easily cope with bones. Or you could take a belt-and-braces approach and pound the meat and bone together, so the bone is broken down a bit.

I do SO agree - but people are people, and if she cares so little for her dog, the parting of the ways will be better for them. Dogs are so acute and if they are no longer liked (worse than being no longer loved) they are well aware of it.

Hello and welcome from me as well. I'm so sorry you have been through such a bad time. Come and chat with us any time, and thank you for sharing your photos.

And - be patient. These things take a long time to resolve, so just relax and don't set "goals" or think he should be over that by now. Fear is. Fear keeps us safe at a primitive level. He sounds a lovely dog, and you are a very caring owner. It'll resolve in its own time.

I would have written the same advice - please do heed it.

What a lovely dog - and doing a great job. Greyhounds are so empathetic.

Me too. Do let us know how you get on.

They each become ready in their own time, so I can't say when and - no matter how experienced - nor can anyone. A month is no time in these terms. Let the class fill up - he won't lack for anything he and you actually need by waiting for as long as it takes. There's very little a class situation...

Hi and welcome from me too. I love sighthounds.

How sensible of you to check everything before you commit. I've bred a few litters, and helped with a lot more, so while not a fully comprehensive reply, I can say: How do you intend to get your breeding stock over here? Cost it out. Have you any experience of helping dogs to mate? It isn't...

People like to kid themselves. Although any collar can choke if misused. I suggest you follow your instincts - I also suggest he isn't ready for class training yet. Having done a lot with dog rescues over the years, I have found their policies are not always sound either, and they rely heavily...

Humping is a common stress release. Sounds to me that he is working through a lot of trauma in a perfectly normal manner. Obviously humping in a human society is a big NO, so I suggest you carry on exactly as you are, because keeping everything calm is - a stress release. Your instincts are...

I suggest you scout out some gundog trainers - there are plenty about. Some use rather old-fashioned methods so I wouldn't recommend you go to those, but plenty are using more modern training. A look at individual websites or a phone call should ascertain which would suit - run a mile from...

Shalista, I am so sorry for your sadness. What an awful experience you have been through. Solomon's troubles - what a lot of unhappiness he has been through as well - will resolve in his own time, and "knowing" you from another Board in the past, I have every confidence that you and he will...

Do you have a garden? I'd say if so take Sid there and teach him his lead manners as a separate issue from going for a walk. Remi can be in the house or in the garden while you do so. Is Remi well-mannered on the lead? If not, you will need to sort this out with him on his own too. It's a...