Greyhound FAQs
I've been reading so much about these dogs lately. Some of the stuff that I read makes me nervous. Since I haven't owned a "regular" dog in a great number of years, I wonder if I am qualified to raise a retired professional athelete. Am I "out of my league"?
On the other hand, it seems like there is a lot of support offered by the greyhound community that might make having a greyhound easier than some random dog with no support group.
I get nervous around dogs, but I've always feel comfortable around Greyhounds but I am worried - what if I am home alone with the dog and it growls or bites me? I was afraid of Mr. Prickles when I first got him and he was only 12lbs at the time. I was literaly afraid to try to get the cat out of my house after he scratched me and instead I sat on the sofa with a blanket until Wesley got home. Mr. Prickles yowled and pranced around in front of me as I waited... Imagine what a 60-80lb dog could do!
I definately do not want to start with a puppy - puppies have more engery and destructive forces trapped in their tiny bodies than I can handle. Getting an adult dog is definately the way to go for me.
I am getting nervous about this. What if the dog just doesn't like me? Or bullies me because I get afraid of it?
On the other hand, it seems like there is a lot of support offered by the greyhound community that might make having a greyhound easier than some random dog with no support group.
I get nervous around dogs, but I've always feel comfortable around Greyhounds but I am worried - what if I am home alone with the dog and it growls or bites me? I was afraid of Mr. Prickles when I first got him and he was only 12lbs at the time. I was literaly afraid to try to get the cat out of my house after he scratched me and instead I sat on the sofa with a blanket until Wesley got home. Mr. Prickles yowled and pranced around in front of me as I waited... Imagine what a 60-80lb dog could do!
I definately do not want to start with a puppy - puppies have more engery and destructive forces trapped in their tiny bodies than I can handle. Getting an adult dog is definately the way to go for me.
I am getting nervous about this. What if the dog just doesn't like me? Or bullies me because I get afraid of it?