Little Isabella (Ziti - of the Mambo Italiano litter) had a terrible accident this past Sunday and didn't survive. From what we can tell, she must have run head first at full speed into either a closed dog door, or possibly a deck post. She suffered major brain trauma and was euthanized later that day.
As a dog trainer, I've never been a fan of dog doors, and now I have a much stronger reason to oppose them. Though we're not sure this is the cause, please, please, please - if you must use a dog door with your whippets (or any dogs), make sure to teach them that it can be closed or open, and be sure to mark the closing panel with some sort of reflective-tape or other clearly visible marking so the dog can see when the dog door is closed.
Our hearts go out to Isabella's entire family and to her big brother whippet, Moogie. We share deeply in their grief.
Hopefully getting the word out about her tragic accident will prevent it from happening to other dogs.
Sleep well, Sweet Princess.
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