Greyhound FAQs

[bunster]

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

Comments

[hotclaws]

Most dogs have in-built "I like Humans" but they are pack animals.NEVER treat it like a baby or a child.Dogs bite if they are frightened of you(not a problem in your case) but also if they feel your control is slipping and they make a bid for dominance.Treat a dog firmly but fairly.They actually like discipline,it makes them feel secure.Greyhounds are known for being fairly laid back dogs with good temperaments.Keep a collar or chokechain on the dog at all times at first.It gives you a way to control it.If a dog growls at you,you should make it sit,push it down if you have to and say "NO" very firmly.This copies the top dog's behaviour in a pack and establishes your dominance and making it sit distracts it from biting.No indiscrimanate feeding of snacks,that leads to biting behaviour in some dogs.Maybe you could find an obedience class and enroll yourself and the dog.This would teach both you and the dog,you would meet new friends,it's fun and would give you a place to go for help if you needed it.Good luck,I think it's just beginners nerves on your part.