23 Sep, 2009
Should you thought about making a home for a former Greyhound Athlete?
Posted by: admin In: Pet Care
Greyhounds are beautiful animal racers. As they work and perform through their profesional careers, they normally work until they are between 1.5 and 4 years old. During this time, they become adjusted to being walked and lead on a leash, so upon retirement from their profesional careers, they make gentle pets!
As a former athlete, they are smart, quiet, calm, clean, gentle, and all around good-natured and ready to adapt to a new home life. They react well to positive attention and reinforcement and so they are a joy to train and work with for the new families they become a part of.
Greyhounds love affection and while they do need exercise, they do not need as much room to run as people might think. Inside the house, they prefer to curl up in a corner on a soft rug. They are quiet creatures and very well behaved inside a home and around people.
Greyhounds spend most of their life with other dogs, people, and handlers, so they are very sociable animals and get along well with others. Their temperament makes them an excellent breed to be near children. Their intelligence and dedication make them an perfect companion. And because they are well mannered, they are great around company and in public.
There is certainly a local Greyhound Pets of America association near you. So consider adopting a former Greyhound athlete. For more details, check out the Tucson greyhound dog track. Different chapters have different expectations and fees, but each will welcome you to come visit and find out more about whether a Greyhound might be right for you!
Please help by volunteering your time. Most local chapters need volunteers to help with training, vet appointments, and even just shopping for doggie supplies. Of course, financial donations are also welcome, but your time and love is needed most!
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