Hi it’s a good idea with bigger dogs to raise there food bowls up of the floor I’ve got my dogs on an upside down plastic basket fits both her bowls on there less strain on there necks
You can't beat West Penwith as far as I'm concerned 🙏. Miss Nancy has the best life for sure... she is such a good girl and you've trained her so well 👌🥰🐾🐾
it really is amazing so much beauty to choose from and basically so unspoilt and quiet, we are loving this winter! thank you, I have tried to train her but I honestly think it’s all the love she gets that makes it work greyhounds being what they are 🥰🐕
Great video. If I may make a suggestion, get a dog whistle. From my own experience and for example, if you're on a long beach and she gets distracted by something she can get from 0 to 2 km away in about 5 seconds and with wind around she won't hear you. 2 toots on the whistle followed by a treat immediately after for a while should get her used to it, then try longer distances.
thanks you 🙏 That is a good idea and I actually have one which for some reason I don’t use! that is exactly what does happen, I wasn’t sure if the wind was just an excuse for having cloth ears but a whistle will definitely be a better idea, I will dig it out today.
It's incredibly brave of you Tori 😇 to adopt a rescue as the first dog you've ever had! The way you are with Nancy, you're such a good mum that it's difficult to believe that you haven't had a dog before. Have you had any other pets in the past? What prevented you from having a dog before? Yes I can imagine that the life of a greyhound is almost institutionalized. They're never going to go out and experience what normal dogs are able to. It is sad but you rightly point out the need to get them used to this new world slowly to allow them to build their confidence. You have done that really well by the looks of it, you have a very gentle way with Nancy that can only inspire confidence in her. It's all positive reinforcement which is brilliant to see 👍. Obviously you didn't let the stressful times freak you out and cause you to be abrupt or harsh. You see that with some dog owners when out walking they lose it when the dog is naughty and they speak so abruptly. What about Nancy's ability to socialize with other dogs? I don't know to what degree greyhounds are socialized. Also what about chasing birds, wild animals is that an issue? After all it must be instinct for them to do that, have you had any instances where Nancy has seen a rabbit and decided to give chase? 🐇 🐕 😯 The coastal path is a great place to walk a dog. Also like to give the Southwest Coastal Path Association a shout out. They organize monthly walks along the coastal path in various areas. A chance to get some fresh air, exercise and meet like-minded people. Wow you sound like you were previously really landlocked? Did you grow up in a city? It's interesting how there is a parallel between your life and Nancy's, your new found freedom and Nancy's. Do you see it like that?
Thank you! To be honest I never thought of it at all, I have never been drawn to buying a dog it makes me really sad to think of humans breeding huge numbers of new animals all the time that people pay thousands of pounds for, when there are also thousand of dogs and other animals waiting in kennels at shelters for someone to give them a home. So I always new I would get a rescue, and I have been drawn to greyhounds since I first saw one and then read about the racing industry. We alway had cats growing up in my family which I also love so I’ve spent time around animals, as an adult I was never in a position to be able to get a dog before in terms of space, time or money. It finally felt right the right time when I started looking for Nancy 😊 Institutionalised is a good word I agree. I am definitely only into positive reinforcement, I’m not saying I’ve never lost my temper with her and given her a tug on the lead, but I’m not someone who enjoys shouting or using force with animals, I think love is the best approach getting them to do something because they want to, not because they are scared of you. I often see people shouting at their dogs out and about and the dogs just ignore them anyway so it’s pointless 🤣 When we had stressful times I just blamed myself and had a cry, I never thought it was Nancys fault she’s a good girl ❤️ Socialising with other dogs, I’d say she was scared at first. I don’t think greyhounds get to see other dogs than greyhounds so it’s all a bit alarming. So walks were stressful at first when we would meet other dogs. She would freeze a lot, or occasionally bark and lunge. This was purely nervous aggression to try and make them go away, she’s never been actually aggressive to another animals, she has had a few other dogs go for her and she screams and tries to run away it’s super sad. It was unfortunate timing though as all the Covid stuff was happening so you weren’t supposed to go near other people and I came to realise that because I was standing back she thought the other animals might be a threat. These days I get down and say hello and pet any dog that comes up to show her it’s ok and that really helped, she is very good these days. She doesn’t love all other dogs I think she thinks they are beneath her sometimes but she mainly ignores them, she will growl if they keep bothering her but I think if they are being rude that is ok. She has become very playful and loves other dogs to chase around, sadly it’s hard to find friends sometimes 🥲 In terms of chasing wild animals I don’t think she is worse than any other breed of dog, probably better to be honest! Yes she has normal instincts to chase animals, and there is always a risk with any dog off the lead but luckily we have never had a problem I always try to manage the situation, if there was lots of animals around she’d be on her lead. I always stay vigilant to our surroundings looking out for animals or fences with barbed wire etc. She only chased a rabbit once really just for fun as she was nowhere near 😂 I see it as my responsibility to make sure she doesn’t chase anything to the best of my ability, and fingers crossed things carry on being good for us. I don’t want to underplay this because yes sighthounds can go a lot further a lot faster than other breeds of dog and they are big enough to inflict damage, but honestly most stories I hear about dogs catching wild animals involve other breeds. Sight hounds at least give up when they can’t see something rather than following a scent for miles! Those monthly walks sounds nice and it’s just such amazing scenery! No actually I am from Hampshire so farming country really! Grew up in a small town. The flat I lived in was above a shop in a village so we actually had access to beautiful quiet countryside and woodland right from the door, which meant we were never short of places to walk. It’s a fairly busy part of the world so lots of other people with dogs but you can usually get away from them if you try. Much quieter in Cornwall outside holiday season though. I guess our freedoms do parallel each other because I was only able to get her because I was working from home for myself which was pretty freeing, never looked at it that way before ☺️
@@missnancysdayoff Yes I totally agree with you. We should provide homes for all those animals first before ever considering breeding. I think social media and celebrities can negatively influence the pet ownership landscape by making certain breeds or crossbreeds particularly popular and unscrupulous breeders will then cash in. I volunteer in an animal shelter and because of this people often ask me for advice about getting a pet. A friend of mine asked me recently if I could suggest a breeder, and I was like really! 🤯 So it is hard to get the message out when people are bombarded with influencers and celebrities. That's why we need you Tori! Positive social media influencers.👍 Yes I love cats too, in fact at the animal shelter I am a cat socialiser so I spend time with traumatised cats to help them learn how to trust humans again. Cats are absolutely brilliant 😻. Would you describe yourself as a cat person or a dog person? Sorry that was a loaded question. People ask me that many times and I just say I love all animals, they're incredible. I can really feel your compassion and passion for Nancy and animals in general, it really comes across through in the way you write. When you mentioned sometimes stressful situation can make you cry I was sending you hugs through the ether 🤗. Dogs are so switched on to how you feel that I'm sure Nancy appreciates your effort, what you try to do. And you are really tuned in to what is going on in her psychology. You identified perfectly that her occasional lunging behavior is due to feeling anxious. My friend's dog has similar behavior traits and it's down to him not having self-confidence because he is a rescue and goodness only knows what kind of start in life he had. With time, patients and love he's going from strength of strength. But it takes a special kind of person to be able to do that, my friend is for her baby and clearly you are such a person for Nancy. You are right with covid humans and animals missed out on the social interaction and you importantly emphasized that our pets pick up on our own energy and will mimic that so when we were forced to distance ourselves from others then naturally our pets would do the same. And for puppies during that time they missed out on an awful lot of socialization. That's interesting about sighthounds, that they have bred to chase something they can see versus tracking an animal with their sense of smell. Besides the wild rabbits that I come across are just insanely quick and agile. And because of their small size it's so easy for them to pop into a bush or go underneath something. I think with Jack Russell's there is a greater chance for problems because obviously they're able to go down into borrows. I'm not familiar with Hampshire but from your description it does sound rather lovely. Do you see your family often? I noticed your sister has joined in a couple of videos, must be nice to share those experiences.. Forests are amazing. Have you ever tried forest bathing? It's a Japanese idea I think. Very relaxing and enjoyable. I tend to believe people and pets come into your life due to the interplay of energies, a sort of rich universal tapestry where one soul's journey is bound up with another and so on... 😊
@Melatiah you’re right and it’s really sad because if you want a pet, it shouldn’t matter what they look like. And that doesn’t even touch on breeding animals which physical defects etc because people like he way it looks it’s so disturbing. Thank you I’m really happy that our videos are coming over that way 🥰 I would love to volunteer at an animal shelter one day. Being a cat socialiser sounds pretty brilliant, although of course the fact there are all these traumatised cats is awful. Well I would say I’m a cat person really, I’ve had 4 cats and I’ve cat sat for lots of people and I feel I understand them pretty well. I love all animals but I’d never been around dogs much until a few years ago so I felt more uncomfortable, and as a child had experiences with dogs barking and jumping up that really scared me and put me off. I started hanging out with a friends lurchers a few years ago and started to feel more comfortable round then, started reading books about animal behaviour and dogs etc and greyhounds specifically before I got Nancy! And then with having her I have learnt so much that I understand other dogs a lot better too so I’m comfortable around them too now, and can see their behaviour is more based on fear or frustration than aggression usually. I do think greyhounds are pretty special though they are kind of like giant cats and what could be more perfect 😍 Yes I honestly think a greyhound is easier to manage! I’ve spoken to loads of people with terriers who can’t let them off the lead because they will follow a trail for miles! At least with a greyhound when the squirrel goes up a tree or rabbit down a hole they are done. Of course dogs all have different prey drives and there’s doubtless some of all breed including greyhounds that can’t really be trusted off the lead. Hampshire actually is really beautiful, there’s just a lot of people living there! I see my family quite often we are all pretty close, and at the moment my sister all the time which is fun and Miss Nancy loves it. Forest bathing sounds incredible, where are the good forest pools? Nancy definitely is the one for me, even though it’s not without it’s difficulties! But when I went to see her she kept putting her head on my shoulder and looking at me, and that was it 🥰
@@missnancysdayoff Absolutely! We have cases where owners have taken physical action to change the appearance of their dog so that it looks somehow more cool. 🤯 Is two graphic to talk about here I think but when I was first told what some of these little souls go through it made me feel quite queasy. I don't know why people can't just accept a dog for whatever they look like. Every dog has its charm, I enjoy seeing dogs with scruffy fur that looks like they've had a bad hair day it just makes me chuckle 🤭. But it's the natural style of their coat. Yes one day when it's right for you I imagine you would make an excellent volunteer at an animal shelter with your experience of both cats and now dogs. And your personality is perfectly suited to it. What I like is that cats don't wallow in self pity even if they've had a really awful start in life and have got just cause to play the victim because they are. But given food, water and plenty of love they absolutely transform. Then of course we get stray young mums who come to us pregnant so we get the joy of the mum giving birth and helping her to look after her young and seeing those kittens grow older and all that comes with it.😻 Is brilliant how you overcame your fear of dogs through early bad experiences and didn't let that colour your judgement about dogs for life. If you felt comfortable maybe that could be a good subject for a video? Where you talk through some of those early experiences and how they affected you and how you resolve that. I think those lived experiences are good for people to listen to because it may encourage them to overcome their fears. I really wish potential owners would do the sort of research you did into dog psychology, what it's like to care for these wonderful animals. The world needs more people like you Tori. I lived for a time on the boundary between Warwick and Leamington Spa but found that was to much. I don't think it's healthy for people to live in these density populated areas. And the way people go about their lives always stressed out, I imagine they have nothing but adrenaline and cortisol running through their veins. So unhealthy and contrary to what the human body and mind needs. 😂 I thought the same way, where is the water? But forest bathing is about the trees so no water required. Although that might put you off it's actually really good to do one of these workshops extremely relaxing and gives you an appreciation for the nature around and the important of trees. But on the subject of forested areas with secluded water pools one place you may enjoy exploring is Goss Moor nature reserve. It's a very large site, you can walk around there with Nancy without being interrupted. There are streams and pools dotted all over the place. Best enjoyed in spring and summer when the ground has a chance to dry out a bit. We have had a crazy amount of rain even by Cornwall standards. Yes I do think our fur-babies choose us rather than the other way around..
@Melatiah that sounds nuts and very upsetting. People should have to pass an exam to be allowed an animal! I love little scruffy dogs to be honest, even though Miss Nancy is obviously a silky seal a little rough scrappy dog is nice. Really getting to help the animals like that must be so rewarding. And kittens 🐱 wonderful. That’s a good idea thank you, I do want to share some more of my journey with Miss nancy working up to it! Forest bathing 🙈 whoops, ok I need to read about this clearly! 🤣 Thanks for the tip Goss Moor sounds really nice we will definitely check that out. I do end up missing different natural environments like woods and heath even though I am surrounding by incredibly beautiful scenery at the moment!
Spot on insight into dog behavior and training! Coastal trails thru hilly terrain, small beaches. Like where I grew up, lived and worked in central/northern CA and here in the PNW. Some days it’s actually better when it’s cloudy and windy.
thank you! that’s counts beautiful, i haven’t been o California but I did go to PNW a few years back and I loved it. moody weather can really be so atmospherical sun through storm clouds is probably my favourite.
Happy cozy Friday, ladies! What a dream location! These outdoors are a dream! Even in winter: I see there is so much to discover out in nature where you are; and Miss Nancy is joyfully discovering all that dynamic. Our girl is doing fantastic, off lead! A 🧚♀️ fairytale location. Soothing nature, away from a densely stressful world. Beautiful.❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉
It is so beautiful around here, so much to see and explore and so wonderfully quiet at the moment. That is good to hear I see so many greyhounds being so good off lead, and yet the first thing non owners say to me is always does she have to stay on the lead. Glad you enjoyed, have a great and relaxing Christmas! 🎅💕🎁🐕💕
Thank you for your videos . Your in a part of Cornwall I spent time at . I have friends live in the ares your in . I'll be noting the places and visiting some of them next time I'm there
Must be a bit windy down near Lands End right now, but still beautiful. Porthchapel beach is super cute, bit of a climb down though. Rented a cottage near to the Minack theatre many years ago so Porthchapel was our local beach, perfect! Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you both, thanks for sharing your adventures. ❤
It is so windy in this area at the moment it’s kind of impossible to find anywhere to film! Oh that must have been so great it’s a lovely quiet corner, I am keen to get back with more time and a quieter sea! Merry Christmas to you too thanks for watching have a lovely holiday 🎄🎅🐕🐾
She was loving it! As an ex rescue centre volunteer it's soo good to hear from someone who listened and made an effort to learn modern training and behavioural techniques 🙌 Is that a tiny dog paw nose stud ? Your house looks lovely. Hope you have a pleasant Christmas, Tori & Miss Nancy ⛄🎅🎄
Thank you, I know we still have loads to learn and work to do it’s easy to slacken off when things become kind of ok! 🤗 it’s actually does looks like a tiny dog paw! Thank you it is a nice place lucky to be here at the moment. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas too! 🎄🐕🎁🎅
They say a dog perfectly reflects their owner .... So your stubborn yet naughty are you 😊 Thanks for sharing I wish Nancy and yourself a happy Solstice / festive ❤
that does sound about right 🤣 generalised dislike of authority and being told what to do but willing to do it for the right person! thank you, I hope you have a nice festive season too is the boat decorated?! I think I’d smother it in fairy lights 💕
I have just recently come across your channel and love the vibes and the content. Always wanted to try wild cold water swimming but cannot stand the shower below 30😅😅 Re not going in the sea you made the best choice, your gut said not and you followed it.
Awesome I’m so glad! Honestly I can’t stand a cool shower either if it’s not burning I’m not satisfied 🤣 I think ive just discovered the other extreme is also fun! Thanks, I’m really not great at getting in the open sea it’s endlessly beautiful and appealing to look at but scary to breach those waters.
Great video, it’s amazing how good Miss Nancy is at tackling the rocky coves now, it’s almost like she is part mountain goat! Also was trying to work out if you have a little Miss Nancy paw print nose ring? Hope you both have a wonderful Christmas together 🙏❤️
thank you, yeah I am so impressed with her she is just getting better all the time and you can just see her confidence for trying stuff going up and up! cutest mountain goat I ever saw 😍 haha well it does look like a little paw print! a happy accident. I hope you have a great Christmas too 🎄💕
This is a super video thanks very much! I wondered how you both had the confidence to be off lead a fair bit but appreciated you were picking your times when to do this. Wonderful to know that with effort from both parties this might just be possible for new owners too (I'm not quite an owner yet) . Also astounded how well Miss Nancy negotiates that sort of rocky terrain when I see how much work is needed with new rescues just to manage stairs! Again I can see it's down to confidence building. Thanks again for sharing the knowledge.
I am so glad you found it helpful! absolutely I do think it’s possible you just need to give both parties plenty of time, and stay vigilant to your surroundings. great you are thinking about adopting, greyhounds are so worth the effort! It is amazing what they can learn to do, I was in a first floor flat when I got Nancy and yes she didn’t know how to climb stairs, but we did it. When I see now how far she has come I am so proud of her! Love and time I think is the winning combination ❤️🙏
greyhounds can hear just fine, they just don't care about what you have to say until they're done with whatever they're doing :) miss nancy is certainly more well-behaved than any of my couch potatoes. i'm sure you've discovered that they are sensitive dogs with feelings that can be bruised with even one sharp word. a scolded greyhound will be so remorseful that they'll start listening to the cure and depeche mode. tori, take just a moment to compare miss nancy's previous life to what she's experiencing these days: when you got her, she only knew her kennel, the practice area, and the track. that was it. you are finally allowing her to live a REAL life, filled with adventures far FAR outside her whole life experience. you have not only saved her life, you have given her a chance to experience the real world by living a full life. it's no wonder that the two of you are so closely bonded together. thanks for another wonderful video.
You’re not wrong, they take a message and get back to you later 🤣 They are so sensitive, I’m afraid I hate telling Nancy Drew off, when she gets frustrated she goes to her bed and starts scratching it up trying to make a horrible apple pie bed and that’s definitely when she’d be listening to The Cure! It really is a whole new world for them, and I am so proud of her the progress she has made and how confident she is now 😍 so glad you liked the video thank you 🙏
They may be safer at times on a lead but in the words of Bruce Springsteen song as a breed of hounds they are Born to Run and this is their “Raison d’etre for existing.
Just subscribed to the channel only you it yesterday.very interesting.Really enjoyed the jewellery.I had a friend who used to make his own for friends and family.watched a ton of video great setup.you have a lovely dog to.did you do the van build yourself.I done one myself.you can see it on love sundays.its the ducato.I have the white dog.I could ask you questions all day.lots in you channel i have incommon.anyway look for to the next video.maybe see you around cornwall in a month or to when i take my camper to Scotland wales the cornwall isle of white then back home to kent.atb Luke
awesome thanks! it is very satisfying making jewellery for people. She is a lovely dog😍 yes I did the van build myself, where do I see your van and dog on Love Sundays? Sounds like you have a massive trip planned that’s gonna be a long one!
So Miss Nancy is something of a beautiful young lady who has no problem flaunting what nature endowed her with . This seems to be a trait common with humans too. Make the most of it while you are able
Hello from Wexford 🇮🇪 Great video Tori . Miss Nancy certainly has a very good home with you just like mine she suffers from The occasional Deafness syndrome saying that nothing near as bad as my two Honestly sometimes I think they are completely deaf when it suits them 🤣 And she has Really improved with her agility and rocks climbing skills you have done a great job with her. The Minack Theatre is definitely one place I will be heading for when I’m over that way in the spring It’s been on my bucket list for years Ps Have a very Merry Christmas all 🙏🤛
Hello Wexford! 🐾 thanks you, haha yeah terrible cloth ears at times, I could be waiting a long time for her to heed my every word 🤭 thank you she is going from strength to strength with the rocks it’s so cute! The Minack is amazing, I’ve not been this year it’s shut every time I try, spring will be good though! Have a very Merry Christmas with Snowy and Jesse I hope you got them stockings 🧦🐕🎅
When buying new wardrobe for yourself and Miss Nancy choose items you would both look good in so you can share each other’s. I’m sure you could carry off a black leather harness and collar just as well as Miss Nancy and she would look out of this world in an itsy Bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini!!!
Another lovely adventure. Your bond is really special. Happy Christmas to you both. I'm sure MND will be getting extra treats. I have to say though that I might go off her if she continues to veto you taking your clothes off 😂
Thank you, she’s a pretty special dog we do have fun together. merry Christmas to you too! she won’t go short on snacks I am sure and I think she’s getting some presents too 🤭 haha don’t worry she hasn’t totally forbidden it just says we need to share the lime light, I’m steeling myself for another watery adventure as we speak 🥶
Thank you 🙏 I was going to get her a raised bowl then I read a greyhound book before I got her saying the latest research was not to use one, I know most people still do so perhaps it doesn’t matter either way. It does look a bit uncomfortable I admit but she gets by ok ❤️
Dogs are so wonderful. I currently have a Labradoodle rescued directly from a friend who couldn't give her the life she deserved so he gave her to me. She's mad as a box of frogs but very obedient and affectionate. It's definitely the behaviour of the owner that determines the overall behaviour of the dog I think. Treat them well and with respect and they'll do the same with everyone they meet. Out of interest, what are the extra bits you're adding to Nancy's dry food in the video? As a vegan myself I've often considered healthy plant based food for my dog but I can never come to a proper decision on what to give her. I'd have to alter it somewhat to suit my dog's size etc but I'd be interested in your thoughts on it.
Mad but obedient and affectionate sounds pretty great! I agree with that and it works for us humans too right ❤️ Her food, I kind of add whatever bits I have mainly because it looks super sad giving her just dried biscuits even if it is supposed to be everything she needs. I tried lots of different biccies I did used to feed her fish ones, but we have now settled on the Hownd vegan ones which seem to suit her just as well and also suit me better! In that dish was some pumpkin purée and a piece of crunchy Cornish fish. I often give her some banana, any bits of left over veg she love broccoli, a bit of potato or sweet potato, and I do sometimes add some fish also, or mashed up chickpeas, squishy strawberries or blueberries, she likes everything. In general terms in took her a few months to get used to the new biscuits as with most diet changes (her stomach that is) now it’s just as good as before and her droppings smell nowhere near as awful, she likes the biscuits just as much and looks every bit as shiny and muscly, she’s been having those ones about a year I think. I spent a long time researching and trying stuff to get something with a similar amount of protein and calories in so she’s having a similar quantity as with her old biscuits. sorry that when on it’s an interesting subject for me 🙈
@@missnancysdayoff It's all good. Thank you, I appreciate your in depth response as a dog's diet is not just some trivial afterthought. It has to be done right for the sake of their health and quality of life so taking the time to research and share your knowledge on it is important and shows how much you care. I'm in agreement that just the "complete" dry foods seem a bit sad. My dog will eat those without any problem but it doesn't feel quite right giving her just that every day so she gets some other stuff too. Some meat, some fish. As we all know by now dogs can thrive on a more varied diet so I'd like to cut back on those from an ethical point of view whilst still taking the best care of her that I can. She loves vegetables too so I'm sure she'd welcome the addition of some of those. Thanks again for taking the time to comment back. 😁
@@missnancysdayoff how do you know I can swim ? Oh you mean you and the dog , joking with you , all the best from sunny Devon , enjoy Christmas only if you choose too.
@@missnancysdayoff He's gorgeous yes. I've invested in a 20 foot extending lead and a 50 foot exercise lead, so he does OK. Be nice to let him off though... I live by a primary school and when he was about 18 months old he took off when I let him off and ended up in a classroom surrounded by adoring young children. I ran down the side of the main road and into the school to ask if anyone had seen him, just as a senior teacher was walking him back out and told me what had happened. When he's on a walk he's a bit like Tom in Tom and Jerry - always mischievous. 😁🤣
@Lyingleyen 🤣 that’s absolutely hilarious. At least he is a friendly boy! If Nancy disappears round a corner I usually find her getting pets from someone after she has tried to steal their sandwich 🤭
@@missnancysdayoff Bless - my dog's an absolute angel with people, thankfully. The other time I let him off, I was out jogging with him and I wanted to see if he'd follow me. Unfortunately being a hunter they have a massive prey drive. He seemed take about four hops and disappeared over a barbed wire fence. On closer observation I could see sheep a few hundred yards away. So I leapt over the fence after him. It was winter and the field was full of slippery mud, but I knew I had to get to him fast before a farmer saw him. By the time I reached him he'd collected his prey and forced it into a ditch ready for what came next. So I grabbed him and ran again through the slippery mud back to the barbed wire fence. Falling over a couple of times in the process. I then had to lift him over the barbed wire fence and he's quite a big heavy, thick-set dog. He hasn't been off the lead since and that was three years ago.🤣
It maybe depends what you mean, if I take her to the beach she will run off down it then back again, pretty far maybe because they move so fast but she’s not trying to run away! Just having fun times 😍 If you had a newly adopted dog and let it off the lead maybe it would run away 😖
I have also come to the same conclusion that you have been hogging the limelight Miss Nancy actually is the star billing. I also feel the wardrobe budget is not being evenly distributed. So far I have seen miss Drew wearing the same collar and lead in every video with only two other changes of wardrobe, one yellow waterproof and one multi coloured body warmer. You by comparison sport several different costumes in one day, and never the same twice in each video (how many bikinis does a girl need?) I hope to see this inequality rectified in the future, even if one of you two has to resort to buying items from charity shops. How can a girl feel her best in the same old outfit whatever the seasons latest fashion trends. A new Spring Summer Autumn and Winter outfit should be the minimum at least. Make this your New Year resolution. Wishing both of you the very best for Christmas and new year and may your adventures continue. PS you don’t need to stop taking your clothes off and wearing bikinis just put more different clothes on Miss Nancy!!
😂 you’re right poor old Miss Nancy, I think Santa might be bringing her something new this Christmas! She usually just like to be nude herself, but she could definitely do some collar changes, I will see what I can do! Merry Christmas 🎄😅
Hi it’s a good idea with bigger dogs to raise there food bowls up of the floor I’ve got my dogs on an upside down plastic basket fits both her bowls on there less strain on there necks
Hi! It does look easier for them I agree, it doesn’t seem to impede Miss Nancy’s progress though 😍
You can't beat West Penwith as far as I'm concerned 🙏. Miss Nancy has the best life for sure... she is such a good girl and you've trained her so well 👌🥰🐾🐾
it really is amazing so much beauty to choose from and basically so unspoilt and quiet, we are loving this winter! thank you, I have tried to train her but I honestly think it’s all the love she gets that makes it work greyhounds being what they are 🥰🐕
@@missnancysdayoff she definitely gets plenty of that 😁🥰🐾🐾🎄😘
@sallydingle321 sometimes too much 😂🤭😍
Even though I once visited my GP brother nr Tregeare back in 2007, watching your videos just makes me want to visit Cornwall.
Great video. If I may make a suggestion, get a dog whistle. From my own experience and for example, if you're on a long beach and she gets distracted by something she can get from 0 to 2 km away in about 5 seconds and with wind around she won't hear you. 2 toots on the whistle followed by a treat immediately after for a while should get her used to it, then try longer distances.
thanks you 🙏 That is a good idea and I actually have one which for some reason I don’t use! that is exactly what does happen, I wasn’t sure if the wind was just an excuse for having cloth ears but a whistle will definitely be a better idea, I will dig it out today.
It's incredibly brave of you Tori 😇 to adopt a rescue as the first dog you've ever had! The way you are with Nancy, you're such a good mum that it's difficult to believe that you haven't had a dog before. Have you had any other pets in the past? What prevented you from having a dog before?
Yes I can imagine that the life of a greyhound is almost institutionalized. They're never going to go out and experience what normal dogs are able to. It is sad but you rightly point out the need to get them used to this new world slowly to allow them to build their confidence. You have done that really well by the looks of it, you have a very gentle way with Nancy that can only inspire confidence in her. It's all positive reinforcement which is brilliant to see 👍. Obviously you didn't let the stressful times freak you out and cause you to be abrupt or harsh. You see that with some dog owners when out walking they lose it when the dog is naughty and they speak so abruptly.
What about Nancy's ability to socialize with other dogs? I don't know to what degree greyhounds are socialized. Also what about chasing birds, wild animals is that an issue? After all it must be instinct for them to do that, have you had any instances where Nancy has seen a rabbit and decided to give chase? 🐇 🐕 😯
The coastal path is a great place to walk a dog. Also like to give the Southwest Coastal Path Association a shout out. They organize monthly walks along the coastal path in various areas. A chance to get some fresh air, exercise and meet like-minded people.
Wow you sound like you were previously really landlocked? Did you grow up in a city? It's interesting how there is a parallel between your life and Nancy's, your new found freedom and Nancy's. Do you see it like that?
Thank you! To be honest I never thought of it at all, I have never been drawn to buying a dog it makes me really sad to think of humans breeding huge numbers of new animals all the time that people pay thousands of pounds for, when there are also thousand of dogs and other animals waiting in kennels at shelters for someone to give them a home. So I always new I would get a rescue, and I have been drawn to greyhounds since I first saw one and then read about the racing industry. We alway had cats growing up in my family which I also love so I’ve spent time around animals, as an adult I was never in a position to be able to get a dog before in terms of space, time or money. It finally felt right the right time when I started looking for Nancy 😊
Institutionalised is a good word I agree. I am definitely only into positive reinforcement, I’m not saying I’ve never lost my temper with her and given her a tug on the lead, but I’m not someone who enjoys shouting or using force with animals, I think love is the best approach getting them to do something because they want to, not because they are scared of you. I often see people shouting at their dogs out and about and the dogs just ignore them anyway so it’s pointless 🤣 When we had stressful times I just blamed myself and had a cry, I never thought it was Nancys fault she’s a good girl ❤️
Socialising with other dogs, I’d say she was scared at first. I don’t think greyhounds get to see other dogs than greyhounds so it’s all a bit alarming. So walks were stressful at first when we would meet other dogs. She would freeze a lot, or occasionally bark and lunge. This was purely nervous aggression to try and make them go away, she’s never been actually aggressive to another animals, she has had a few other dogs go for her and she screams and tries to run away it’s super sad. It was unfortunate timing though as all the Covid stuff was happening so you weren’t supposed to go near other people and I came to realise that because I was standing back she thought the other animals might be a threat. These days I get down and say hello and pet any dog that comes up to show her it’s ok and that really helped, she is very good these days. She doesn’t love all other dogs I think she thinks they are beneath her sometimes but she mainly ignores them, she will growl if they keep bothering her but I think if they are being rude that is ok. She has become very playful and loves other dogs to chase around, sadly it’s hard to find friends sometimes 🥲 In terms of chasing wild animals I don’t think she is worse than any other breed of dog, probably better to be honest! Yes she has normal instincts to chase animals, and there is always a risk with any dog off the lead but luckily we have never had a problem I always try to manage the situation, if there was lots of animals around she’d be on her lead. I always stay vigilant to our surroundings looking out for animals or fences with barbed wire etc. She only chased a rabbit once really just for fun as she was nowhere near 😂 I see it as my responsibility to make sure she doesn’t chase anything to the best of my ability, and fingers crossed things carry on being good for us. I don’t want to underplay this because yes sighthounds can go a lot further a lot faster than other breeds of dog and they are big enough to inflict damage, but honestly most stories I hear about dogs catching wild animals involve other breeds. Sight hounds at least give up when they can’t see something rather than following a scent for miles!
Those monthly walks sounds nice and it’s just such amazing scenery!
No actually I am from Hampshire so farming country really! Grew up in a small town. The flat I lived in was above a shop in a village so we actually had access to beautiful quiet countryside and woodland right from the door, which meant we were never short of places to walk. It’s a fairly busy part of the world so lots of other people with dogs but you can usually get away from them if you try. Much quieter in Cornwall outside holiday season though. I guess our freedoms do parallel each other because I was only able to get her because I was working from home for myself which was pretty freeing, never looked at it that way before ☺️
@@missnancysdayoff Yes I totally agree with you. We should provide homes for all those animals first before ever considering breeding. I think social media and celebrities can negatively influence the pet ownership landscape by making certain breeds or crossbreeds particularly popular and unscrupulous breeders will then cash in. I volunteer in an animal shelter and because of this people often ask me for advice about getting a pet. A friend of mine asked me recently if I could suggest a breeder, and I was like really! 🤯 So it is hard to get the message out when people are bombarded with influencers and celebrities. That's why we need you Tori! Positive social media influencers.👍
Yes I love cats too, in fact at the animal shelter I am a cat socialiser so I spend time with traumatised cats to help them learn how to trust humans again. Cats are absolutely brilliant 😻. Would you describe yourself as a cat person or a dog person? Sorry that was a loaded question. People ask me that many times and I just say I love all animals, they're incredible.
I can really feel your compassion and passion for Nancy and animals in general, it really comes across through in the way you write. When you mentioned sometimes stressful situation can make you cry I was sending you hugs through the ether 🤗. Dogs are so switched on to how you feel that I'm sure Nancy appreciates your effort, what you try to do. And you are really tuned in to what is going on in her psychology. You identified perfectly that her occasional lunging behavior is due to feeling anxious. My friend's dog has similar behavior traits and it's down to him not having self-confidence because he is a rescue and goodness only knows what kind of start in life he had. With time, patients and love he's going from strength of strength. But it takes a special kind of person to be able to do that, my friend is for her baby and clearly you are such a person for Nancy.
You are right with covid humans and animals missed out on the social interaction and you importantly emphasized that our pets pick up on our own energy and will mimic that so when we were forced to distance ourselves from others then naturally our pets would do the same. And for puppies during that time they missed out on an awful lot of socialization.
That's interesting about sighthounds, that they have bred to chase something they can see versus tracking an animal with their sense of smell. Besides the wild rabbits that I come across are just insanely quick and agile. And because of their small size it's so easy for them to pop into a bush or go underneath something. I think with Jack Russell's there is a greater chance for problems because obviously they're able to go down into borrows.
I'm not familiar with Hampshire but from your description it does sound rather lovely. Do you see your family often? I noticed your sister has joined in a couple of videos, must be nice to share those experiences.. Forests are amazing. Have you ever tried forest bathing? It's a Japanese idea I think. Very relaxing and enjoyable.
I tend to believe people and pets come into your life due to the interplay of energies, a sort of rich universal tapestry where one soul's journey is bound up with another and so on... 😊
@Melatiah you’re right and it’s really sad because if you want a pet, it shouldn’t matter what they look like. And that doesn’t even touch on breeding animals which physical defects etc because people like he way it looks it’s so disturbing. Thank you I’m really happy that our videos are coming over that way 🥰
I would love to volunteer at an animal shelter one day. Being a cat socialiser sounds pretty brilliant, although of course the fact there are all these traumatised cats is awful. Well I would say I’m a cat person really, I’ve had 4 cats and I’ve cat sat for lots of people and I feel I understand them pretty well. I love all animals but I’d never been around dogs much until a few years ago so I felt more uncomfortable, and as a child had experiences with dogs barking and jumping up that really scared me and put me off. I started hanging out with a friends lurchers a few years ago and started to feel more comfortable round then, started reading books about animal behaviour and dogs etc and greyhounds specifically before I got Nancy! And then with having her I have learnt so much that I understand other dogs a lot better too so I’m comfortable around them too now, and can see their behaviour is more based on fear or frustration than aggression usually. I do think greyhounds are pretty special though they are kind of like giant cats and what could be more perfect 😍
Yes I honestly think a greyhound is easier to manage! I’ve spoken to loads of people with terriers who can’t let them off the lead because they will follow a trail for miles! At least with a greyhound when the squirrel goes up a tree or rabbit down a hole they are done. Of course dogs all have different prey drives and there’s doubtless some of all breed including greyhounds that can’t really be trusted off the lead.
Hampshire actually is really beautiful, there’s just a lot of people living there! I see my family quite often we are all pretty close, and at the moment my sister all the time which is fun and Miss Nancy loves it. Forest bathing sounds incredible, where are the good forest pools?
Nancy definitely is the one for me, even though it’s not without it’s difficulties! But when I went to see her she kept putting her head on my shoulder and looking at me, and that was it 🥰
@@missnancysdayoff Absolutely! We have cases where owners have taken physical action to change the appearance of their dog so that it looks somehow more cool. 🤯 Is two graphic to talk about here I think but when I was first told what some of these little souls go through it made me feel quite queasy. I don't know why people can't just accept a dog for whatever they look like. Every dog has its charm, I enjoy seeing dogs with scruffy fur that looks like they've had a bad hair day it just makes me chuckle 🤭. But it's the natural style of their coat.
Yes one day when it's right for you I imagine you would make an excellent volunteer at an animal shelter with your experience of both cats and now dogs. And your personality is perfectly suited to it.
What I like is that cats don't wallow in self pity even if they've had a really awful start in life and have got just cause to play the victim because they are. But given food, water and plenty of love they absolutely transform. Then of course we get stray young mums who come to us pregnant so we get the joy of the mum giving birth and helping her to look after her young and seeing those kittens grow older and all that comes with it.😻
Is brilliant how you overcame your fear of dogs through early bad experiences and didn't let that colour your judgement about dogs for life. If you felt comfortable maybe that could be a good subject for a video? Where you talk through some of those early experiences and how they affected you and how you resolve that. I think those lived experiences are good for people to listen to because it may encourage them to overcome their fears.
I really wish potential owners would do the sort of research you did into dog psychology, what it's like to care for these wonderful animals. The world needs more people like you Tori.
I lived for a time on the boundary between Warwick and Leamington Spa but found that was to much. I don't think it's healthy for people to live in these density populated areas. And the way people go about their lives always stressed out, I imagine they have nothing but adrenaline and cortisol running through their veins. So unhealthy and contrary to what the human body and mind needs.
😂 I thought the same way, where is the water? But forest bathing is about the trees so no water required. Although that might put you off it's actually really good to do one of these workshops extremely relaxing and gives you an appreciation for the nature around and the important of trees.
But on the subject of forested areas with secluded water pools one place you may enjoy exploring is Goss Moor nature reserve. It's a very large site, you can walk around there with Nancy without being interrupted. There are streams and pools dotted all over the place. Best enjoyed in spring and summer when the ground has a chance to dry out a bit. We have had a crazy amount of rain even by Cornwall standards.
Yes I do think our fur-babies choose us rather than the other way around..
@Melatiah that sounds nuts and very upsetting. People should have to pass an exam to be allowed an animal! I love little scruffy dogs to be honest, even though Miss Nancy is obviously a silky seal a little rough scrappy dog is nice.
Really getting to help the animals like that must be so rewarding. And kittens 🐱 wonderful.
That’s a good idea thank you, I do want to share some more of my journey with Miss nancy working up to it!
Forest bathing 🙈 whoops, ok I need to read about this clearly! 🤣
Thanks for the tip Goss Moor sounds really nice we will definitely check that out. I do end up missing different natural environments like woods and heath even though I am surrounding by incredibly beautiful scenery at the moment!
You have shown so many people the wonderment of rehoming greyhounds,well done Tori you can be proud of being you,love to both and enjoy Christmas xx❤❤
🤗 thank you ! And for being one of our first subscribers your comments kept me going, have a lovely festive season xx 🎄💕
Spot on insight into dog behavior and training! Coastal trails thru hilly terrain, small beaches. Like where I grew up, lived and worked in central/northern CA and here in the PNW. Some days it’s actually better when it’s cloudy and windy.
thank you! that’s counts beautiful, i haven’t been o California but I did go to PNW a few years back and I loved it. moody weather can really be so atmospherical sun through storm clouds is probably my favourite.
Happy cozy Friday, ladies!
What a dream location!
These outdoors are a dream! Even in winter: I see there is so much to discover out in nature where you are; and Miss Nancy is joyfully discovering all that dynamic.
Our girl is doing fantastic, off lead!
A 🧚♀️ fairytale location.
Soothing nature, away from a densely stressful world.
Beautiful.❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉
It is so beautiful around here, so much to see and explore and so wonderfully quiet at the moment. That is good to hear I see so many greyhounds being so good off lead, and yet the first thing non owners say to me is always does she have to stay on the lead. Glad you enjoyed, have a great and relaxing Christmas! 🎅💕🎁🐕💕
Thank you for your videos . Your in a part of Cornwall I spent time at . I have friends live in the ares your in . I'll be noting the places and visiting some of them next time I'm there
It’s a beautiful area, I’m glad you like the videos 😊
You have such a lovely bond 💛💛💛
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I'm a little late to the party but that was a lovely video. What a great bond you have with Miss Nancy.
Thank you! Glad you liked it, we are best friends.
Must be a bit windy down near Lands End right now, but still beautiful. Porthchapel beach is super cute, bit of a climb down though. Rented a cottage near to the Minack theatre many years ago so Porthchapel was our local beach, perfect! Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you both, thanks for sharing your adventures. ❤
It is so windy in this area at the moment it’s kind of impossible to find anywhere to film! Oh that must have been so great it’s a lovely quiet corner, I am keen to get back with more time and a quieter sea! Merry Christmas to you too thanks for watching have a lovely holiday 🎄🎅🐕🐾
She was loving it!
As an ex rescue centre volunteer it's soo good to hear from someone who listened and made an effort to learn modern training and behavioural techniques 🙌
Is that a tiny dog paw nose stud ?
Your house looks lovely.
Hope you have a pleasant Christmas, Tori & Miss Nancy
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Thank you, I know we still have loads to learn and work to do it’s easy to slacken off when things become kind of ok! 🤗 it’s actually does looks like a tiny dog paw! Thank you it is a nice place lucky to be here at the moment. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas too! 🎄🐕🎁🎅
They say a dog perfectly reflects their owner ....
So your stubborn yet naughty are you 😊
Thanks for sharing
I wish Nancy and yourself a happy Solstice / festive ❤
that does sound about right 🤣 generalised dislike of authority and being told what to do but willing to do it for the right person! thank you, I hope you have a nice festive season too is the boat decorated?! I think I’d smother it in fairy lights 💕
@@missnancysdayoff I think I'd let you smother my boat in fairy lights , as long as I got a naughty smothering from you when the lights came on 🥰
I have just recently come across your channel and love the vibes and the content.
Always wanted to try wild cold water swimming but cannot stand the shower below 30😅😅
Re not going in the sea you made the best choice, your gut said not and you followed it.
Awesome I’m so glad! Honestly I can’t stand a cool shower either if it’s not burning I’m not satisfied 🤣 I think ive just discovered the other extreme is also fun! Thanks, I’m really not great at getting in the open sea it’s endlessly beautiful and appealing to look at but scary to breach those waters.
Great video, it’s amazing how good Miss Nancy is at tackling the rocky coves now, it’s almost like she is part mountain goat! Also was trying to work out if you have a little Miss Nancy paw print nose ring? Hope you both have a wonderful Christmas together 🙏❤️
thank you, yeah I am so impressed with her she is just getting better all the time and you can just see her confidence for trying stuff going up and up! cutest mountain goat I ever saw 😍 haha well it does look like a little paw print! a happy accident. I hope you have a great Christmas too 🎄💕
@@missnancysdayoff 🎄🐶🐐❤️
@Its_Adam_by_the_way 😂🐐
@@missnancysdayoff lol
Yet another great video thanks miss Nancy , your mum is so cool too 😁 have a great Christmas and new year 💜🎄🍻
thank you I will pass it on! 🥰 have a very Merry Christmas too 🎄🐕❤️
This is a super video thanks very much! I wondered how you both had the confidence to be off lead a fair bit but appreciated you were picking your times when to do this. Wonderful to know that with effort from both parties this might just be possible for new owners too (I'm not quite an owner yet) . Also astounded how well Miss Nancy negotiates that sort of rocky terrain when I see how much work is needed with new rescues just to manage stairs! Again I can see it's down to confidence building. Thanks again for sharing the knowledge.
I am so glad you found it helpful! absolutely I do think it’s possible you just need to give both parties plenty of time, and stay vigilant to your surroundings. great you are thinking about adopting, greyhounds are so worth the effort! It is amazing what they can learn to do, I was in a first floor flat when I got Nancy and yes she didn’t know how to climb stairs, but we did it. When I see now how far she has come I am so proud of her! Love and time I think is the winning combination ❤️🙏
@@missnancysdayoffThat's brilliant to know thanks and to see how far Miss Nancy and yourself have come together! As you say it's giving it time 😊
@gavinmoore8024 absolutely!
i agree with nancy , you dont need to be getting your kit off lol. you two are entertainment enough as you are . love .
thanks! she say’s she is rarely wrong 🤣 she’ll be telling me not to come out from behind the camera next
@@missnancysdayoff lol camera hogging doggy .
@malonekenny1 😂 she’s actually quite camera shy but I’m very persistent
Think I might trade in my Alfie for a Greyhound LOL.
Funny Miss Nancy saying she thinks your taking over her UA-cam channel. Made me chuckle.
😂 Alfie is such Good boy though. Yeah she just likes to keep me in check and remind me of how the Queen is! 💕🐕
@@missnancysdayoff I bought him a few Christmas presents today so he best be a good boy or Santa won't come 🤣
Oh, had the Cove Cafe been open!😮
Next time...❤❤❤
Enjoy a cozy weekend, my friends!
I know so sad 😭 next time I have promised Nancy! You too have a good one 🤗💕💕💕🐕
Merry christmas, and happy new year to you both from both of us. X
And from us to you! 🥳x
greyhounds can hear just fine, they just don't care about what you have to say until they're done with whatever they're doing :) miss nancy is certainly more well-behaved than any of my couch potatoes.
i'm sure you've discovered that they are sensitive dogs with feelings that can be bruised with even one sharp word. a scolded greyhound will be so remorseful that they'll start listening to the cure and depeche mode.
tori, take just a moment to compare miss nancy's previous life to what she's experiencing these days: when you got her, she only knew her kennel, the practice area, and the track. that was it. you are finally allowing her to live a REAL life, filled with adventures far FAR outside her whole life experience. you have not only saved her life, you have given her a chance to experience the real world by living a full life. it's no wonder that the two of you are so closely bonded together.
thanks for another wonderful video.
Absolutely 💯 legendary words John, agreed with everyone x
You’re not wrong, they take a message and get back to you later 🤣
They are so sensitive, I’m afraid I hate telling Nancy Drew off, when she gets frustrated she goes to her bed and starts scratching it up trying to make a horrible apple pie bed and that’s definitely when she’d be listening to The Cure!
It really is a whole new world for them, and I am so proud of her the progress she has made and how confident she is now 😍 so glad you liked the video thank you 🙏
They may be safer at times on a lead but in the words of Bruce Springsteen song as a breed of hounds they are Born to Run and this is their “Raison d’etre for existing.
Watching Miss Nancys face when she is running at me it’s pure joy and I love to see it 😍
such a lucky grey would love to see you do some in Ireland
I’d love to visit Ireland I hope we get over one day!
Just subscribed to the channel only you it yesterday.very interesting.Really enjoyed the jewellery.I had a friend who used to make his own for friends and family.watched a ton of video great setup.you have a lovely dog to.did you do the van build yourself.I done one myself.you can see it on love sundays.its the ducato.I have the white dog.I could ask you questions all day.lots in you channel i have incommon.anyway look for to the next video.maybe see you around cornwall in a month or to when i take my camper to Scotland wales the cornwall isle of white then back home to kent.atb Luke
awesome thanks! it is very satisfying making jewellery for people. She is a lovely dog😍 yes I did the van build myself, where do I see your van and dog on Love Sundays? Sounds like you have a massive trip planned that’s gonna be a long one!
So Miss Nancy is something of a beautiful young lady who has no problem flaunting what nature endowed her with . This seems to be a trait common with humans too. Make the most of it while you are able
😂 if I was as ripped as Nancy I’d feel the same way
How can you be single- you’re a stunner!
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Hello from Wexford 🇮🇪
Great video Tori .
Miss Nancy certainly has a very good home with you just like mine she suffers from The occasional Deafness syndrome saying that nothing near as bad as my two Honestly sometimes I think they are completely deaf when it suits them 🤣 And she has Really improved with her agility and rocks climbing skills you have done a great job with her.
The Minack Theatre is definitely one place I will be heading for when I’m over that way in the spring It’s been on my bucket list for years
Ps Have a very Merry Christmas all 🙏🤛
Hello Wexford! 🐾 thanks you, haha yeah terrible cloth ears at times, I could be waiting a long time for her to heed my every word 🤭 thank you she is going from strength to strength with the rocks it’s so cute! The Minack is amazing, I’ve not been this year it’s shut every time I try, spring will be good though! Have a very Merry Christmas with Snowy and Jesse I hope you got them stockings 🧦🐕🎅
@@missnancysdayoff Thank you yes Jessy & Snowy have been spoilt this year with treats and even some ice cream 🍨
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When buying new wardrobe for yourself and Miss Nancy choose items you would both look good in so you can share each other’s. I’m sure you could carry off a black leather harness and collar just as well as Miss Nancy and she would look out of this world in an itsy Bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini!!!
Nancy says she won’t be requiring a bikini as she isn’t planning to go swimming 😂
Another lovely adventure. Your bond is really special.
Happy Christmas to you both. I'm sure MND will be getting extra treats.
I have to say though that I might go off her if she continues to veto you taking your clothes off 😂
Thank you, she’s a pretty special dog we do have fun together. merry Christmas to you too! she won’t go short on snacks I am sure and I think she’s getting some presents too 🤭 haha don’t worry she hasn’t totally forbidden it just says we need to share the lime light, I’m steeling myself for another watery adventure as we speak 🥶
Love your videos, just to say it would be more comfortable if miss Nancy’s bowls were raised.
Thank you 🙏 I was going to get her a raised bowl then I read a greyhound book before I got her saying the latest research was not to use one, I know most people still do so perhaps it doesn’t matter either way. It does look a bit uncomfortable I admit but she gets by ok ❤️
Her coat looks amazing in the sun. Is it naturally like that? Congrats
yes she was there most beautiful shiny girl 🥰
@@missnancysdayoff Sorry to hear about your loss. Hope you're doing well 🤍
@d1ehl. Thank you 🙏
@@missnancysdayoff For sure ✨
Dogs are so wonderful. I currently have a Labradoodle rescued directly from a friend who couldn't give her the life she deserved so he gave her to me. She's mad as a box of frogs but very obedient and affectionate. It's definitely the behaviour of the owner that determines the overall behaviour of the dog I think. Treat them well and with respect and they'll do the same with everyone they meet.
Out of interest, what are the extra bits you're adding to Nancy's dry food in the video? As a vegan myself I've often considered healthy plant based food for my dog but I can never come to a proper decision on what to give her. I'd have to alter it somewhat to suit my dog's size etc but I'd be interested in your thoughts on it.
Mad but obedient and affectionate sounds pretty great! I agree with that and it works for us humans too right ❤️
Her food, I kind of add whatever bits I have mainly because it looks super sad giving her just dried biscuits even if it is supposed to be everything she needs. I tried lots of different biccies I did used to feed her fish ones, but we have now settled on the Hownd vegan ones which seem to suit her just as well and also suit me better! In that dish was some pumpkin purée and a piece of crunchy Cornish fish. I often give her some banana, any bits of left over veg she love broccoli, a bit of potato or sweet potato, and I do sometimes add some fish also, or mashed up chickpeas, squishy strawberries or blueberries, she likes everything. In general terms in took her a few months to get used to the new biscuits as with most diet changes (her stomach that is) now it’s just as good as before and her droppings smell nowhere near as awful, she likes the biscuits just as much and looks every bit as shiny and muscly, she’s been having those ones about a year I think. I spent a long time researching and trying stuff to get something with a similar amount of protein and calories in so she’s having a similar quantity as with her old biscuits. sorry that when on it’s an interesting subject for me 🙈
@@missnancysdayoff It's all good. Thank you, I appreciate your in depth response as a dog's diet is not just some trivial afterthought. It has to be done right for the sake of their health and quality of life so taking the time to research and share your knowledge on it is important and shows how much you care.
I'm in agreement that just the "complete" dry foods seem a bit sad. My dog will eat those without any problem but it doesn't feel quite right giving her just that every day so she gets some other stuff too. Some meat, some fish. As we all know by now dogs can thrive on a more varied diet so I'd like to cut back on those from an ethical point of view whilst still taking the best care of her that I can. She loves vegetables too so I'm sure she'd welcome the addition of some of those. Thanks again for taking the time to comment back. 😁
Hello How are you and Nancy I always follow you, you are very nice see you soon
hello, we are good thanks how are you? thanks for tuning in we are very happy to have you 😊
Oh the charming soul is back = good I like the way you look at life, what happened to the swimming? = joking .
😂 we will definitely be doing some more swimming 🏊♀️
@@missnancysdayoff how do you know I can swim ? Oh you mean you and the dog , joking with you , all the best from sunny Devon , enjoy Christmas only if you choose too.
Miss Nancy? I have an Akita called Mr Sweet. Not sure if he could be fully trusted off lead. 👍
hmm Miss Nancy and Mr Sweet what a couple! I bet he’s handsome, some dogs are just a little too cheeky to be off lead but they still have fun!❤️
@@missnancysdayoff He's gorgeous yes. I've invested in a 20 foot extending lead and a 50 foot exercise lead, so he does OK. Be nice to let him off though... I live by a primary school and when he was about 18 months old he took off when I let him off and ended up in a classroom surrounded by adoring young children. I ran down the side of the main road and into the school to ask if anyone had seen him, just as a senior teacher was walking him back out and told me what had happened. When he's on a walk he's a bit like Tom in Tom and Jerry - always mischievous. 😁🤣
@Lyingleyen 🤣 that’s absolutely hilarious. At least he is a friendly boy! If Nancy disappears round a corner I usually find her getting pets from someone after she has tried to steal their sandwich 🤭
@@missnancysdayoff Bless - my dog's an absolute angel with people, thankfully. The other time I let him off, I was out jogging with him and I wanted to see if he'd follow me. Unfortunately being a hunter they have a massive prey drive. He seemed take about four hops and disappeared over a barbed wire fence. On closer observation I could see sheep a few hundred yards away. So I leapt over the fence after him. It was winter and the field was full of slippery mud, but I knew I had to get to him fast before a farmer saw him. By the time I reached him he'd collected his prey and forced it into a ditch ready for what came next. So I grabbed him and ran again through the slippery mud back to the barbed wire fence. Falling over a couple of times in the process. I then had to lift him over the barbed wire fence and he's quite a big heavy, thick-set dog. He hasn't been off the lead since and that was three years ago.🤣
Do greyhounds run off when taken off lead?
It maybe depends what you mean, if I take her to the beach she will run off down it then back again, pretty far maybe because they move so fast but she’s not trying to run away! Just having fun times 😍 If you had a newly adopted dog and let it off the lead maybe it would run away 😖
I have also come to the same conclusion that you have been hogging the limelight Miss Nancy actually is the star billing. I also feel the wardrobe budget is not being evenly distributed. So far I have seen miss Drew wearing the same collar and lead in every video with only two other changes of wardrobe, one yellow waterproof and one multi coloured body warmer. You by comparison sport several different costumes in one day, and never the same twice in each video (how many bikinis does a girl need?) I hope to see this inequality rectified in the future, even if one of you two has to resort to buying items from charity shops. How can a girl feel her best in the same old outfit whatever the seasons latest fashion trends. A new Spring Summer Autumn and Winter outfit should be the minimum at least. Make this your New Year resolution. Wishing both of you the very best for Christmas and new year and may your adventures continue. PS you don’t need to stop taking your clothes off and wearing bikinis just put more different clothes on Miss Nancy!!
😂 you’re right poor old Miss Nancy, I think Santa might be bringing her something new this Christmas! She usually just like to be nude herself, but she could definitely do some collar changes, I will see what I can do! Merry Christmas 🎄😅
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The only thing I have ever disagreed with Miss Nancy about....the thumbnails 🤣
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That's Porthgwarra, a super place for freediving when it is calm. Don't go of the cove though or ypu will end up in America. .
Free diving would be awesome! Don’t really want to end up in America though Nancy would get hungry 😂
@@missnancysdayoff Good point, start with Prussia Cove, no current to worry about, lots to look at and dog friendly.
@@stamfordmeetup sounds awesome I went once but not In The water I was really taken by the cove
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Hope all is well & wishing you a very Merry Christmas 🎁🎄. Be safe 🥰🌹🐕
@bobmariano3731 we are good thank you, I hope you had a great Christmas and wishing you a wonderful new year! 🍾 🥳🥰
miss nancy feminine & ladylike as usual.
Such an elegant lady there’s no doubt ❤️
No bikini in the thumbnail?
The beautiful looking tori and the lovely Nancy ❤
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Thanks for the reply you have made my day you are a very beautiful lady naturally beautiful you cannot be single surely ❤️
@Gasmonkey18 ah you are welcome and thank you 🙏
Just subscribed after watching your videos for months looking forward to the next video I will say again you are a very beautiful lady ❤️
@Gasmonkey18 thanks for subscribing! 😊 I’m glad your enjoying the videos and thank for the compliment 💕
Ive got 7 greyhounds a lurcher and a terrier and as long as theres no roads or cats mine are all off the leads
that’s lovely they must be very well behaved ☺️
@@missnancysdayoff unless they see a cat then they go deaf now its just on the fields and beach
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@davidwinter2959 ah yes well cats are the enemy
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