Housebreaking a full size, full grown dog takes diligence and observation. Watching the new dog for cues helps reduce accidents.
Greyhounds learn quickly. This is a bonus in the housebreaking factor.
Greyhounds are fun. They are naturally curious canines and watching them discover their new world is entertaining.
Greyhounds are very eager to please. A help when teaching manners and desired behaviors.
Some personality quirks show up right away, others take a few months. Be alert for surprises on the daily adventure.
Fears of thunder or fireworks can increase with age. Most fears can be managed with love, patience and a little peanut butter for positive reinforcement.
Ears are fun, and every greyhound uses them differently.
Love comes in kisses, hugs, slurps and sometimes burps.
There’s joy in watching a grey adapt to the world of retirement.
Cuddling is the best way to spend an hour, or a day.
Food shall be dispensed at regularly scheduled intervals.
Vocals aren’t just for American Idol. While greyounds don’t normally ‘bark’, but they sure communicate well by voice or other means.
Five greyhounds in a house is not too many.
There should always be one more dog bed than there are dogs to use those beds.
Just when you think you know all there is to know about greys, they’ll throw in a surprise to make you smile.
Greyhounds have big hearts for running and loving.
Greyhound noses can reach places other noses can’t. Beware. And watch your dinner plate -at the table or on the counter.
Greyhounds mellow with age, but age isn’t always chronological.
Just walking a greyhound makes you look ten pounds thinner…really! Just see last Saturday’s post.
Live the adventure!
