How do greyhounds play

Some cities have an organized greyhound walking group too that can be a good way to meet the breed an you can bring non-greyhounds too! Visiting a local rescue is also excellent and can definately dispell some of the "myths" we hear. Your Buster is so cute! I can definately see the greyhound in him.

Maybe someday he will get a friend from the race track! I am on greytalk I have learned so much already from the people over there! They have also suggested the dummies book.

Right now there is so much going on in my life and so many animals [ ] , but at least I can research and dream of getting one soon. Buster is a greyhound pitt mix and he is so sweet. I've never met a greyhound in person so I'll have to consider one of those greyhound walking groups you mentioned. Do they like living with dogs of other breeds, or do they not enjoy it? If we get a second dog I would like it to be a rescue, and I have always admired greyhounds.

Scout says, "Greyhounds are okay. But black ones are not. I know I'm not supposed to be predjudice, but they're very scary. One time when I was a little puppy one of them ran me into the ground. I tried to get back to my mom in time so she could protect me, I almost made it and thought I was safe.

But the greyhound crashed into mom and she fell over and he started playing bitey with her head. I was so scared because if the greyhound can knock my mom on her keester then what might he do to me!

Whenever I see a black one come to the dogpark I find my mom as quick as possible and stand between her legs. But I want to make sure she never falls down again. He played with a brindle one the other day and he's stopped hiding between my legs now when that one particular dog shows up. And I make sure my feet are more squarely planted so I don't fall on my keester ;o Also, I love greyhounds. They're amazing to watch them run. And they really wind up the other dogs when they get on their running chase me tear!

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Allow your greyhound into areas where they are not usually allowed to go when you are at work, and allow them to investigate. The options are endless — be creative! Page Navigation. Enrichment toys There are many different types of enrichment toys available — kongs, snuffle mats, lick mats, food puzzles just to name a few! Scatter feed Scatter feeding is another great way to get your greyhounds brain working as well as them utilizing their all too often forgotten sense of smell.

Rotate their toys If your hound is toy motivated, rotating their toys daily will help keep your greyhound engaged in this form of play as each day they will feel as though they are given something new. Play fetch You can also utilize the space you have in your yard to exercise your greyhound. Other Enrichments The whole idea of enrichment is to introduce new and interesting things to stimulate the mind and senses of your greyhound.

Back to all news. A simple minute play session with our dogs can help eliminate their stress and will leave them with a feeling of peace and contentment. Another crucial role of play is exercise and energy release for dogs. This is also beneficial to their person! Play can lower our blood pressure and help us cope better with our own stressors.

Playtime can be used to learn something new, such as names of toys, or even put toys away, or to reinforce existing training. Play does not replace regular walks, though. A special treat might be to go to somewhere new for them to sniff. Many Greyhounds fresh off the track have never had the opportunity to learn how to play, so you may have to show them the ropes.

This may take patience, and trying different toys or games till you hit on one s that your dog enjoys. Usually Greyhounds love to chase a ball not so good at retrieving, however! Chasing bubbles is also fun, and no retrieving necessary!