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The main difference between greyhound hygiene and average pet habits is that
the greyhound expects you to tell him when it is time to go. They have always
expected their trainers to let them out into the yard on a schedule, unlike a
pet puppy who is taught to scratch at the door to be let out. However, because
your greyhound is used to living indoors and going outdoors to relieve
themselves, adjusting to his new life style is relatively easy. Here are some
tips to follow.
- Develop a schedule and stick as close to it as you can.
- The basics to keep in mind are:
- Out first thing in the morning
- Out after meals
- Out after naps
- Out before you leave
- Out before bed
- It is important that your supervise your hound, especially at first. This
gives you the opportunity to praise them for doing the right thing and also to
keep and eye on him.
- Greyhounds are used to going out in their yard with a human around. If you
just shove your greyhound out the door, he'll spend more time worrying about
where you are than on what they are suppose to be doing.
- If he doesn't go when you expect him to during the first few days, you
should make an extra effort to keep him close to your so that you can prevent
a mistake.
- If you are busy, you should crate him.
- If he looks antsy or paces, he probably needs to go out again.
- It is important to differentiate between bathroom walks and exercise
walks. The scheduled bathroom walks should be in a restricted area where the
hound is taken to do his duty. You should walk back and forth in this area or
stand in one spot and let him walk around you. Do not distract him with talk.
When he goes, praise him.
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