When adopting a greyhound, it is important to consider their unique behavioural needs. Greyhounds coming from a racing background often have different behavioural challenges compared to other breeds of dogs or even other adopted dogs. Here are some factors to consider when adopting these special hounds Photo by Tonia Kraakman on Unsplash Separation anxiety Greyhounds …
When adopting a greyhound, it is important to consider their unique behavioural needs. Greyhounds coming from a racing background often have different behavioural challenges compared to other breeds of dogs or even other adopted dogs. Here are some factors to consider when adopting these special hounds: Photo by Tonia Kraakman on Unsplash Greyhounds are social …
Vet visit-associated anxiety What’s that you ask? I suppose it’s like people having ‘white coat syndrome’ when they go in to see the doctor. It’s sadly a fairly common problem in our pets, including greyhounds. This can be particularly challenging for pet owners as all you want is to ensure that your pets receive the …
Exercising your greyhound is an essential part of ensuring their overall health and wellbeing. As with any dog, they require regular exercise to maintain their physical and mental wellbeing. Though greyhounds are typically known for sleeping 18 hours of the day, there are some that are more active so it will be a matter of …
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Travelling with your greyhound can be a fun and exciting experience, but it can require careful planning and preparation (at least in the beginning!). Here are some tips to help make travelling with your greyhound a smooth and stress-free experience for everyone involved. Our beautiful foster, Diablo :). Before embarking on a trip with your …
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Toilet training an adopted greyhound can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging (we won’t lie, we’ve had plenty of unwanted accidents and clean-ups in our time). Greyhounds, like any other dog, need time, patience, and consistency to learn where and when to ‘go’. Here are some tips and tricks that we …
Dental care is an important part of greyhound health, as with all dogs. Greyhounds in particular can be prone to dental problems such as gum disease (gingivitis), tooth decay, and broken teeth (depending on what is being fed). Dental disease is sadly a common condition in our pets, and over 80% of dogs will have …
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1. They are gentle and affectionate: despite their reputation as racing dogs, greyhounds are actually very gentle and affectionate with their owners. They enjoy spending time with their family and are known to be very loyal pets. 2. They are low-maintenance: greyhounds have short coats that do not require much grooming-an occasional brush helps keep …
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