Have you noticed changes in your old Greyhound’s behavior, such as confusion, disorientation, increased anxiety, or forgetting their housetraining? Our pets cannot tell us that they are scared or worried, or they forgot where they put their toy, or they don’t know where they are. Therefore, we must be the ones to notice changes in their behavior, and try to find out what is going on.
It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, make sure you don’t neglect your Greyhound during this time. With some proper planning, you should be able to spend the holidays without your Greyhound getting too stressed
Living in the city with a Greyhound can be a rewarding and crowd pleasing experience. However, there are a few things you should keep a lookout for when going for a routine walk.
Dog parks are a great place to take your Greyhound if you live in a city. They offer many benefits including socialization for your dog AND you, as well as much needed exercise for your greyt pooch!
Sometimes, life happens and you can’t take care of your Greyhound as much as you had hoped for. Maybe that snowstorm delays you by a few hours or maybe you break your leg and have to stay in the hospital for a while. Whatever is stopping you, here are a few ways to keep your Greyhound in good health while you recover
Many Greyhound lovers hate the sight of a muzzle. Believe it or not, the plastic basket muzzle that comes with your Greyhound on adoption day has more than one use! It can save you from a lot of veterinary bills as your Greyhound gets used to her surroundings.
Is your Greyhound destroying things while you’re away? Maybe you’ve got such a busy schedule during the day that your Greyhound isn’t getting the attention that they deserve. When the standard crate training doesn’t work or your hound doesn’t tolerate a crate, then maybe daycare or a pet sitter could be the answer
Earlier, we did an article on spooky Greyhoundsand how they have a tendency to bolt. Now it’s time to talk about the actions to take when you happen to find a lost, spooky Greyhound. Catching a loose Greyhound that does not want to be caught is difficult – sometimes it seems downright impossible. The good news is that you can certainly get them back with the right tools, time, and patience.
Greyhound poop. You know it. You smell it. You deal with it. This may shock you but, there is actually a strategy to handling it. Here are a couple tips to help you deal with the poo appropriately.
Often, Greyhounds will be shy, timid, or easily spooked. We always want to “fix” them in order for them to become social and fit in with a family. Of course, this is easier said than done.