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Bringing home your new greyhound is an exciting and rewarding experience. For
the greyhound adjusting to the life of a pet from that of an ex-racer can take
anywhere from a few days to few weeks. The following are a few suggestions to
make the transition easier.
- Once you get home you should first offer your greyhound a chance to
relieve themselves. Walk your greyhound back and forth in a small area until
he relieves themselves.
- Allow your greyhound to explore his new home at his own speed, but always
under your supervision. It will be much easier to establish good habits early
than to correct back ones later.
- Although your greyhound is used to living indoors, everything is new to
them in your home. As they sniff their way through the house, you can offer
words of encouragement or discouragement.
- The patterns you set in the first few days are the ones you will live with
the rest of your greyhound's life. If you do not want him on the furniture, do
not break down at 3 a.m. and cuddle him on the couch.
- Verbal commands and reprimands are generally enough to train your
greyhound, They will know by the tone of your voice what is acceptable and
what is not.
- This will be a very stressful few days for your greyhound. It is best to
keep things quiet. Delay the welcome home party for a week or two.
- It is not unusual for your greyhound to refuse to eat for a day or two. He
will probably drink more water than normal and consequently need to go out
more often. Also, He will need more rest than normal.
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