Traffic — Greyhounds will never understand the dangers of traffic. Dogs raised on a racetrack are not accustomed to being near busy roadways. These sight hounds will focus on a...

Greyhounds love their toys like rubber squeakies, stuffed animals and rawhide chews. Pick them up at garage sales or pet stores, but first cut off the eyes, noses, bows or...

Greyhounds are easy to bathe. They are used to being groomed for racing so just place them in the bathtub or shower and suds away! A hand-held unit makes the...

Greyhounds are special dogs! So the first time you take your new dog to the vet, be prepared to discuss the following: Anesthesia — If it becomes necessary for your...

New arrivals from the racetrack are often underweight. After arriving at GAC these dogs can eat four to five cups of food twice a day! As they gain weight and their...

Greyhounds quickly bond with their new owners. They don’t understand when you leave the home and they wonder if you will ever return. Since you will be devoting a lot...

Greyhounds are used to keeping their crates clean while living at the racetrack. So house training should only take a few days and not involve the use of a crate...

Introductions to other dogs should occur in neutral territory outside the home. Let them sniff and get acquainted, keeping the situation calm and friendly. Enter the home while walking the...

Greyhounds are not used to being around little people. It’s important to teach your children restraint, monitoring their actions at first. The greyhound should have her own space or bed...

Your greyhound should always be wearing their special GAC collar and tag. This martingale-style of collar will not slip off if your dog spooks or pulls sharply on the leash....