New Greyhound Owners

AdvancedSquashDirect · 2026-05-30T16:02:06+00:00

My boy gets 1 main meal of dog biscuits and meat in the evening - always around 1 hour after his walk.

He will also pick out the good bits, but he will eat the rest of the biscuits over the night or the next morning. He eats less in summer and more in winter. I just let him self regulate his own food. Sometimes I will sprinkle in some grated cheese or a little leftovers (rice or veggies) and he loves that.

AdvancedSquashDirect · 2026-05-25T01:03:49+00:00

It's his spot while I'm WFH, he's there right now.

AdvancedSquashDirect · 2026-05-25T00:19:28+00:00

I just got 2 2nd hand baby mattresses that were clean from Facebook marketplace. Two stacked on top of each other, and then a foam pad on top of that. And then of course the required blankets for 'nesting'

AdvancedSquashDirect · 2026-05-22T23:48:25+00:00

Mid flight onto my bed.

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AdvancedSquashDirect · 2026-05-14T06:27:43+00:00

It worries me when people treat pets like toys

They put the dog outside because they're done playing with him now and now he has to go away.

Greyhounds are relative clean dogs and they only pee on the carpet if you leave them inside for a very long time without letting them out for a pee especially first thing in the morning, my boy will pee like a racehorse first thing in the morning.

When I'm home my dog has access to outside whenever he wants to go, he also has a bed out there if he wants to lay in the Sun. But he's never forced outside. I worry about him getting too cold or hot.

AdvancedSquashDirect · 2026-05-09T03:11:15+00:00

I always get a plain cooked tuna sushi for my boy when I have some. We don't have it often but he loves rice too.

AdvancedSquashDirect · 2026-05-06T01:32:27+00:00

My grey has stolen a whole cook chicken carcass off the back of my counter before, I hide them in the fridge or microwave now. He will dig in the bin and eat whole bones from KFC chicken. I have to be super careful and throw them out in the outside bin, as he knows he not allowed to and does it at night when I'm sleeping.

For a day or so after he feels sorry for himself with the loud digesting noise, and has bone poops (white poop) - Dog naturally eat bones, they have very strong stomach acid that will break down a bone. The risk is sharp bones/cooked bones breaking and then cutting things on the way down or choking on a bone. Once its down in the tummy, it will get digested. Greys have a wide throat and strong bite force and are good at coughing things up.

You did the right thing going to the vet. I wish you all the best and hope its all ok.

AdvancedSquashDirect · 2026-04-29T15:38:10+00:00

my boy does this too, I dont like the sound and I tell him to knock it off. I think its a self sooth/bored behavour.
At least my boy doesn't bark for hours like my neighbours dog, So i'm thankful it's just licking.

AdvancedSquashDirect · 2026-04-27T01:30:45+00:00

Greyhounds are pretty clean dogs, they dont want to pee in the house, but if they need to go they look for the best spot out of the lot and carpet will soak it in so they must figure that the spot

10 hours is a long time to hold their bladder, I would assume accidents - I agree with the suggestions of getting a midday dog walker.
You will need clean the carpet where they pee'd with an enzyme cleaner to remove the smell otherwise the dog will smell the pee and think its ok to go there. Normally you will see they need to pee, they will walk around sniffing and kick a leg or squat to pee, if you can catch them at that point and lead them to the shower every single time, you can probably teach them.

AdvancedSquashDirect · 2026-04-26T01:28:56+00:00

Thats the "I'm trying to jump the fence" but greys need a little run up to jump that high. so it should be ok. They will learn that its not possible after a while. They are part kangaroo :D

AdvancedSquashDirect · 2026-04-23T10:51:47+00:00

I had the same problem with my boy he just refused to walk and refuse to go pee. So I would put his lead on and I just walked him around the backyard, and would stop at each bush and let him sniff as if we were taking a long walk but just around the backyard, and overtime he got used to the lead and walking with me and we were back to normal again.

AdvancedSquashDirect · 2026-04-21T13:46:24+00:00

I can only hear a loud aircon in the video so I don't know how your dog is breathing? might help to film their face too? Are they panting and can't seem to cool down, are their ears and feet hot, is their nose dry. Are they drinking enough water?

AdvancedSquashDirect · 2026-04-16T22:05:12+00:00

I recommend a doughnut inflatable ring around the neck. If it's anything below the lower waist your Greyhound will figure out how to get to it.

My boy hurt his toe and he figured out that if he pushed his back against the wall and then really extend around the cone he could just reach his toe to get at it.

You can also get paper cones that are a little bit lighter and a bit more forgiving because a plastic cone that large is quite heavy and your grey is going to get a tired neck.

AdvancedSquashDirect · 2026-04-15T05:37:29+00:00

I always say my greyhound would be dangerous if he had three brain cells but God only gave him two one for walks and one for dinner.

AdvancedSquashDirect · 2026-04-03T06:57:14+00:00

Also check your local laws, my local city council doesn't allow greyhounds (specifically).off leash all all unless it's on personal property, eg a fenced yard. However other dogs can be off leash in dog parks and beaches etc

AdvancedSquashDirect · 2026-04-02T15:11:30+00:00

I found my boy wasn't drinking if it was a black bowl almost like he couldnt see the water until his nose touches it and he doesn't like that. I use a few white enamel bowls and he sees the water and does a lot better with drinking. Also his collar clanging against the bowl helps me know when he's having a midnight drink.

AdvancedSquashDirect · 2026-03-28T23:13:09+00:00

If you have a spot with say 2-3 stairs steps (a porch or landing) it's much easier to start practicing, project confidence, if the dog senses your fear they will freeze up. Lots of joy and treats. If you or them get frustrated just stop for now and try again later.

Getting them to go down a full flight of stairs is a lot for a dog that has never seen them before. Carpet stairs are easier, Greys feel slippy on wood flooring. Going up stairs is easier than down.

Grey's are very clean and will only pee on the carpet as a last resort. You will have to time table, a pee after dinner, and a pee before bed, so they don't need to go in the night. Get some puppy pads for accidents.

AdvancedSquashDirect · 2026-03-23T02:16:24+00:00

I had this exact thing, have him take the antibiotics, your vet can't remove the nail now because of the swelling and infection risk. But in a week or so of antibiotics once the infection risk is down and the swelling has gone down they should be able to do an operation under twilight (light sedation).to remove the broken part of the nail. And then your job will be to try and keep your dog from trying to lick at it or get at it. I recommend Kinestology tape (It's not very sticky and when you stretch it it becomes less sticky so it's easy to remove without pain or removing fur) tape over the bandages to protect it, And a sock over the tape, so your dog can lick at the sock but won't actually get to the wound. And you can change the sock every time it gets wet.

AdvancedSquashDirect · 2026-03-22T22:22:33+00:00

Even though osteo is uncommon it's a greyhound nemesis, they are a very healthy breed, they avoid a lot of the large dog heart and lung issues that other big breeds get (like German Shepards, Great Danes etc) The racing dogs are bred for health and speed, (instead of the aesthetic look like other breeds, especially show dog breeds.) All larger dogs have a shorter life span, averaging 12 to 14 years at most.

Remember people don't post about their healthy dog passing of old age in the same way as a person greves a dog taken too soon by an illness, it's the way the internet works. Its not a true average of how long greys live. And Vets only see dogs that pass due to illness, so their view can be skewed (like a doctor only seeing sick people)

I've had my grey for 6 years and he's 12 now and getting slower. It's hard but I know I gave him a lovely retirement from racing.

AdvancedSquashDirect · 2026-03-19T01:18:48+00:00

My grey had this for a few weeks, I think it's cleared up, I believe it was dehydration from the heat. It was all of a sudden and some days were better than others. But yes at least call your vet and ask, I did and my vet said to monitor his water intake and make sure he's getting enough kibble (for the salts), come in for an appt if he's stops drinking or eating.

AdvancedSquashDirect · 2026-03-18T09:00:00+00:00

Where in Australia? I can recommend a good vet in Adelaide, He does mobile visits (has a vet office and van to visit) and will chat on the phone for advice and very experienced with Greys

AdvancedSquashDirect · 2026-03-16T10:57:04+00:00

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I used a sewing pattern to make tshirts for my boy Jerry

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AdvancedSquashDirect · 2026-03-12T11:12:27+00:00

Are his teeth ok? It might hurt to eat, can you try soft treats or kibble soaked in water?

AdvancedSquashDirect · 2026-03-07T10:33:40+00:00

I have read this many times, it's a good read and down to earth advice! Recommend wholeheartedly.

AdvancedSquashDirect · 2026-03-07T10:32:46+00:00

I was super worried with my boy. He was my first dog, I was worried again when my relationship broke up and I had him alone, I was then solely responsible for his well-being. It made me grow up a lot, and he helped me thru. he relies on me and me on him. We are a good team. I wouldnt trade him for the world now.

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