Category: Behavior

Are Greyhounds Good Apartment Dogs: how-to’s for happiness

You’d love to have a sleek, stately greyhound, but you live in an apartment.  You wonder if it would work out, a large, gangly dog, who is usually associated with running 40 mph.  You ask yourself: “Are greyhounds good apartment dogs?” Greyhounds, though typically not bred to be pets, adapt surprisingly well to apartment life. … Continue reading Are Greyhounds Good Apartment Dogs: how-to’s for happiness

Why Won’t My Greyhound Eat? How to boost his appetite

Tummy trouble in a pet greyhound is pretty common, whether he is newly-homed or has been with you for years.  The reasons for it can vary.   Here’s a list of some common greyhound belly-ache causes: Hard time digesting new food Finds kibble too dry Emotional response to new environment Being a “spook” Lack of… Continue reading Why Won’t My Greyhound Eat? How to boost his appetite

Why Does My Greyhound Pant so Much? How to Interpret

It can be disturbing to see your greyhound panting!  If they seem, to you, to pant harder than other dogs, it’s not your imagination.   Dogs pant to cool themselves.  Greyhounds, with their deep chests, pant harder than other dogs, which cools them very efficiently.  Don’t panic when your greyhound pants!  Instead, prevent situations in… Continue reading Why Does My Greyhound Pant so Much? How to Interpret

Are Greyhounds Easy to Train: the truth about training your greyhound

Greyhounds are not bred to be pets, so they require patient training to adapt to home life. That effort, however, will reward you with a magnificent pet. Greyhounds are easy to train for these reasons:  —They are usually adults when you get them —They love structure —They are exceptionally well-socialized dogs A greyhound coming to… Continue reading Are Greyhounds Easy to Train: the truth about training your greyhound