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Post by bebe on Jan 7, 2011 5:30:27 GMT 10
hi tom just about to start training my first greyhound would having 2 labradors in yard be a nuisance ::)
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Post by Tom Meulman on Jan 7, 2011 15:04:57 GMT 10
Hi bebe,
As a general rule greyhounds will get used to other breeds being around, whether or not the greyhound you are about to start training will get stirred up by having two Labradors around will greatly depend on the greyhound’s age and its temperament.
You are far less likely to have problems if the greyhound is less than 16 months of age, compared to a greyhound over two years of age and currently racing.
When you do introduce the greyhound to your Labradors make sure that you do so one dog at a time, with both dogs on the lead and with the greyhound muzzled. You do have to remember that most greyhounds if they are irritated by another dog will snap at the other dog, and could do damage under those circumstances.
If you take your time and only allow them near each other for a few minutes each day the greyhound will soon get used to them being around and it wouldn’t be long before you could take the three of them for a walk together without any problems.
The only thing that would get the greyhound stirred up is a situation where it is locked in a kennel and is able to see the Labradors running freely around the yard, and this scenario should be avoided at all cost.
Cheers,
Tom
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Post by bebe on Jan 7, 2011 23:35:50 GMT 10
thanks tom appreciate your help and im sure i`ll be asking u for some advice in the future
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Post by Audra Natalia on Mar 14, 2011 16:15:20 GMT 10
Hi Tom, I have two retired greyhounds and have looked after a number of foster greyhounds. My boy has some fear/aggression (once he knows the dog, he just ignores them), except for other greyhounds, dalmatians and great danes (go figure). Before I got him he was bitten between the eyes by a golden retriever. My girl will put up with little dogs jumping up, annoying her.
Apart from myboy, I've found greyhounds to generally be easy going with other dogs. I'd be more worried about the non-greyhounds biting the greyhound (that thin skin tears so easily). I think you need to know your dogs: do they have good manners, i.e. do they rush up frantically in other dogs' faces?
Hi Bebe, exposing your greyhound to other breeds, and even other animals (do be a bit careful and put a muzzle on any dog in this situation), is a great way to help make sure your greyhound will find a good home when his/her racing career is over.
Good luck, Audra
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