Dinero
began retired life as a shy, cautious boy. At first, he stuck like glue,
following me everywhere, crowding close to my heels. After a few weeks
in his new foster home and becoming part of the pack (he has 3 greyhound
siblings), he has blossomed into a playful, affectionate and curious
guy. Dinero has discovered his voice. His welcoming serenade can be
heard from the garage as he greets my arrival. Dinero's exuberance upon
greeting a loved one is one of his best qualities. He literally jumps
and quivers with joy when I arrive home, barking his happiness and excitement.
He loves to keep watch over the family and always has an ear up for
any suspicious happenings. His multiple daily tours past the dining
room windows are one of his favorite pastimes, as he checks the neighborhood
for activity and unsuspecting dogs walking past. The only remnant of
his former shyness is the occasional mad dash to the bedroom when he
is startled by a strange or loud noise.
He is
well behaved and responds to most commands; however, he will flex his
canine muscle with the "come" command. If he happens to be
cozy in his pallet at night, he might require extra coaxing, in the
form of the leash and firm persistence, to get him to go outside. He
is crated during the day sometimes and does well. He goes in calmly,
with a little coaxing and his favorite treats. At night, he sleeps happily
beside the bed on his pallet. He has had very few accidents, and if
he starts to pace, he needs to go outside.
Like all
other greys, Dinero does love to lounge. He can be found on his bed
in the den, with one ear up to scope, or he can be found outside, lounging
on the deck or in the grass, in a pool of sunshine. Dinero is a true
gentleman on a leash, walking sedately beside me. He does not pull or
tug and greatly enjoys our daily walks. The same cannot be said of his
pursuit for kisses and hugs. He is the first one up on the bed in the
morning and if there are hugs to be had, he is always in the middle
(literally). His sweet little face and firm body can always be found
between me and any of my three other greys who are receiving attention.
Dinero
is a sweet and wonderful boy, who would love to become a permanent member
of your home. His shyness at meet and greets is not a true indication
of his fun personality, as you can read above. He is just a grey who
is much happier at home. Just give him a chance. You won't be sorry!