Looking after your Greyhound
“We are not experts, but having had greyhounds for many years and homing greyhounds since July 2004 we can draw on the training we received along with our experiences in order to help others. What is written here is a guide only because every incident and dog is different. The term him also refers to her. Always remember a dog NEVER does anything without a reason, and to have a happy and contented dog you must think as a ‘DOG’ would, then you can resolve any issue. If you think through the issue as a ‘human’ then the chances are you won’t ! Your dog needs a pack leader and it must be you.”
As a new greyhound owner
As the owner of a new ex-racing greyhound there are a few things to remember when you are settling him or her into your home. Here are a few things to consider . . . . . .
Walking Your Greyhound
Dogs need walking every day to avoid anxiety and boredom. One of their daily walks should be structured to reinforce leadership in yourself and trust from your Greyhound . . . . .
Training Guidelines
To enjoy a well-behaved dog and under control you need to teach him a series of commands that are not too difficult but are clear, concise and consistent . . . . .
Dogs Eating Poo
Dogs eating poo is more common than you think and some dogs love it. It may be behavioural or medical reasons, so before we try to stop it we must first determine which is the case . . . . .
Items Harmful to Dogs
There are a number of items that can make your greyhound very poorly or even kill. A few of them are listed here . . . .
Leadership Skills
A dog is a pack animal and 99% of them are followers not leaders. They need a leader to supply food, give them guidance and security. You must become their pack leader. . . . .
Greyhounds and Children
Showing children to respect dogs and teaching them how to approach a dog, and why its done the way is, is an important part of growing up and learning to respect animals . . . . .
Some Basic Commands
The basic commands you use with your dog should be one or two words only. If you use sentences they can’t pick out what is is you are wanting them to do . . . . .
Teaching Recall
The aim with recall is to teach your dog it's good to follow you and that being with you is fun. A ‘dog of a lead is a dog out of control’ so you must make it fun to come back to you . . . . .
‘My Dog Won’t Come Back’
Five points to remember if your dog is off lead and won’t come back to you when called. These ideas initiate the natural instinct of the dog making him to return to you . . . . .
House Training
The most important stage of house training is to teach them your home is now their kennel and your garden their yard. Here are a few more steps to them becoming house trained . . . . .
Accidents In The House
If your house trained dog suddenly starts having accidents in the house, this is what you should do . . . . . . . . . .
Greyhounds and Cats
Teaching dogs and cats to live happily together.
The two phases of training and what to watch out during the first few days and weeks. . . . .
Fireworks & Thunder
We know there is nothing to be anxious about, but instinct tells them otherwise. These can be quite traumatic for some dogs but with the help of their owners it needn’t be . . . . .
A Few Other Tips
In this section are a few other tips to help with caring for your greyhound. These haven’t enough information as yet to produce a chapter of their own . . . . .