This article is a MUST read for Greyhound adopters.

This blog is designed for anyone thinking about adopting a Greyhound (or any breed for that matter).

The videos in this blog are a MUST watch for new/potential Greyhound adopters. Please take the time to watch them as it will really help you with the settling in period.

Far too many Greyhounds have tragically lost their lives after running into patio door glass and we really can't stress enough how important it is to ensure you make any glass doors visible to your dog. (This is a requirement when rehoming a Greyhound from us).

It’s important that Greyhound collars are always done up correctly. This blog demonstrates how to do up Fishtail and Martingale collars.

Harnesses are becoming more and more popular among retired Greyhound owners but it's important to get your Greyhound a harness that is the correct fit.

We get asked a lot by visitors / adopters about letting Greyhounds off lead. We always advise against letting Greyhounds off lead unless in a fully secure and fenced area (this is also strongly recommended on your adoption agreement when adopting from us)

Travelling safely with your hound is essential.

Feeding your Greyhound a balanced and healthy diet.

We get asked a lot by adopters and also see lots of posts on social media regarding Greyhounds weight so I thought I'd share some photos as a guide to help those who may be concerned about their dogs weight.

Many Greyhounds can really struggle with walking on wood / laminate floors and if they slip it can sometimes cause quite serious injury. If they do slip, even just the once, they will often not want to walk on, or feel confident enough to walk on the floor again which can result in quite an unhappy and worried hound.

One of the most common complaints we hear from new greyhound adopters has to do with what is known as “separation anxiety”. What it means, is that when the new adopter leaves the home, the greyhound becomes extremely stressed.

Everyone knows the saying “let sleeping dogs lie”. This is absolutely true – it’s generally best to leave sleeping dogs undisturbed wherever possible. Even the most docile, loving dogs can exhibit sleep aggression (growling or snapping when woken up from sleep). This is quite a common behaviour in all dog breeds, but especially in retired greyhounds.

This blog explains prey drive in more detail.

Enrichment for your Greyhound is a must for their mental wellbeing. The videos in this link from Jill at JW Canine care explain enrichment ideas in more detail.

Creating a safe space for your Greyhound can be very beneficial. This blog explains in more detail.

Taking on / living with a reactive Greyhound can be quite stressful but also extremely rewarding to watch them improve and settle down. The videos in the blog are from Jill at JW Canine Care.