Dogs will be dogs and that includes smelling bad after having wondered outside to play in nature. However, there are those rare occasions when he ventured into something a little more on the yucky side a Skunk!
Dog’s get skunked on more than one occasion, especially when they have the luxury to wonder free […]
If you want your puppy to grow up as a fast learner with a remarkable ability to learn new tricks and training protocols on a whim, then building the pups self confidence is the key. It is a proven fact that the more self confidence a puppy has, the more quickly he will learn […]
Theres a lot more to owning a puppy than what you might think. You have to make sure that this really is what you want and that you can afford all the aspects of owning one. You would also need to evaluate your personality and your present and future lifestyle and make sure […]
Breeding the Greyhound to become a race dog officially starts then when they are approximately twelve months old. Up until that age they were of course handled to get their luring training underway and their strength built up. But it is at that time when the Greyhound pup will be moved from their […]
We hope that you have enjoyed our ‘crash-course’ about the history of Greyhounds so far. In today’s article we will wrap up our 4-part series by continuing from the point in history where Elizabeth I, whom was a coursing enthusiast, created the sport of queens in which she had the Greyhound breed as the […]
In this 3rd section about the history of the Greyhound dog breed, we will discuss how this beautiful animal worked its way from being the victim of the Forest Laws to being the favorite of the nobles for sportsmanship racing games.
To quickly recap on these forest laws of the year 1014: The laws […]
During Part I of our discussion about the history and origin of the Greyhound breed we touched up on their natural speed which helped them become great game hunters in the lands of North Africa and Arabia, as well as sport racers in the lands of Egypt. And because Greyhounds were of high value […]
Thanks to your Greyhound’s smooth thin coat, grooming your dog is relatively low maintenance compared to other longer haired breeds. When brushing your Greyhound, all you need is to go over the coat once or twice with a soft brush or even a damp cloth. Your goal when brushing your dog is to […]
It’s inevitable that every dog will get older. And with age comes physical ailments that your dog will learn to live with unless the pain is too much to bare. One such ailment that especially hits older Greyhounds, after years of running and chasing, is arthritis.
Degenerative joint disease (DJD), which is another name […]
Greyhound dogs are lightening fast learners. This particular breed of dog will surprise you with how much they can learn and at extremely obedient levels. First you must realize that the old fashioned days of training your Greyhound dogs by force is far from productive. Greyhounds are very responsive to training, so […]
If your Greyhound is biting correctly, then the top incisors will fit snugly in front of the bottom incisors. And the top canines will fit right in just behind the bottom canines. It is important for your dog to have correct occlusion.
Some Greyhounds have a very significant overbite in which the upper […]
Your puppys behaviors during the first three months are called the Developmental Periods. These are the stages starting from birth, which is the Neonatal Period between the first two weeks of his life all the way to the Environmental Awareness period, which is the period lasting between ten to twelve weeks of age.
Developmental periods […]
One day you look up at your Greyhound and realize that it’s been over 10 years or more since you brought your cherished family member home. By the look of the silvered colors of the coat, the ever so slow movements he walks in, and the non-stop sleeping, you feel a sudden sadness in […]
At the slightest sign of an eye problem, take your Greyhound to the vet immediately! When dealing with your doggy’s eyes, you do not have the luxury to wait it out to see if the problem gets worse because it usually will and by then more unnecessary damage will have occurred.
On a regular […]
There is simply no right way of punishing young puppies. You just dont do it. Punishing your puppy is not a good start to having a loving relationship with them. Puppies are just like human babies and they do not understand acts of punishment. Punishing your puppies only gives them the […]
Your dogs most important instinct is the pack instinct. This is essential information for you to know in order to have a happy and comfortable relationship with your dog. Knowing about your dog’s inherent pack instinct is so significant because this is what establishes your connection with your pet.
Even at the stage of […]
A training class or obedience school is a place where you, the owner, are being coached by an experienced instructor on how to train your dog. This is a great way to educate your loyal buddy. Not only will you and your dog learn useful things together, but you also get an opportunity […]
If your dog has heartworms then he more than likely recieved it from a mosquito bite. Mosquitoes in most any part of the country carry these heartworms, particularly on the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. If your dog is not protected by preventative medication, then the chances are likely that the heartworm will be […]
This article is not designed to tell you whether you should or should not neuter your male dog. Rather, you will find some basic educational questions and answers that will help educate you on the benefits that neutering may provide to both you and your dog.
What exactly is the procedure? When the […]
Would you like to understand better how the Greyhound dog differs as a pet than other breeds of dog? Because of their slick aesthetic physical attributes and their speeding racing history, many people have preconceived misconceptions about how they may be as a household pet. In today’s article we will expand on educating […]
The first three months in your puppys life is a very important part in the development of his personality and behavior. His knowledge and experiences during these times set the groundwork and establishes the foundation of what is going to be his adult personality. The first three months are also referred to as […]
To your pet, bites from mosquitoes and other insects can be very itchy and annoying, as well as stings from bees, wasps, and hornets. Although most bites and stings are not considered dangerous, they can cause a lot of pain and nuisance with your dog.
Below some suggestions on how to alleviate your dog’s pain […]
Let’s face it Dog’s love to dig, period. To a dog, digging ditches and holes is a very natural, highly enjoyable behavior, says Debra L. Forthman, Ph.D., a certified applied animal behaviorist at Zoo Atlanta in Georgia. Check out the tips below that we have compiled from several licensed veterinarians.
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Many male down owners are reluctant to get their pets neutered. They have reasons that are, ironically enough, not due to the operating and surgical procedure of neutering, but rather because of several myths that float around. Unfortunately, most people accept these myths as facts.
Myth: My dog will be upset with […]
Below are 5 important guidelines for you to follow when going through the motions of teaching your puppy to learn and to behave.
1. Be brief: If a child has a short attention span then you can imagine how short a puppys attention span is! Your puppy can only learn things while paying […]
1. Do not use punishment when training your Greyhound dog. Such negative training protocols are not only cruel but will also hold your dog back from being trained at high levels of esteem and obedience. Such training tactics of ‘punishment’ include choking, shaking, or hanging. Your should respect your Greyhounds like […]
If your dog has a cough then do not dismiss it as if you would a human cough. For people, it is normal to cough because nature has built in the cough as a protective measure to insure that our nose and throat passages stay clear of things like dust, bacteria, hairs, etc.
If your […]
As dog owners, you probably have experienced just how destructive your pets can be around the house. They knock things over and bite anything that they can get away with, even when they know they are not supposed to do it. Even a well trained dog whom have been properly taught not to […]
Dog breath can be one of the most nauseating smells to most people. Everyone loves to run up and pet a dog when they see it walking with its owner but it is a huge turn off if your dog’s breath smells like week old trash!
If your dog has a problem that is causing […]
Did you know that one single tiny little flea can build a family total of over 200,000 other fleas within one month? For every flea that you find I can guarantee you that there are at least 150 more somewhere in your house, your clothes, and your pet.
If you do not want to live […]
Did you know that a small tick can grow up to 50 times its normal size? We know this because a tick will attach itself to your dog and literally suck the blood from the dog’s body. Once they make contact with that first bite, they will then bury themselves deep into your […]
Most dog owners have no idea just how long their dog’s nails are at any given point and the necessity for a trim. Joanne Stefanatos, D.V.M., a veterinarian whom owns her own private practice in Las Vegas, says If the claws are actually snagging in the carpet, you know they’re much too long.
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Are you considering bringing home a puppy that is older than twelve weeks? If so then it is important to get two important assurances from the particular breeder in which you are buying the puppy from. Due to the older age of the puppy, please make sure of the following two considerations:
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If you are soon to get a Greyhound dog or have just recently brought one home, chances are they they are full grown adult dogs. In fact, under most every circumstance, Greyhounds are only sold after they have finished their racing career. The only way to get one as a puppy would be […]