For most dogs, crates provide a safe, comforting environment for them when their owners are not home or cannot supervise a new dog properly. Place in it a fluffy comforter, and always praise your dog when it enters its crate. Give it a special treat to enjoy only when it is crated. Crate training can also make house training easy, as greyhounds are very unlikely to soil their crates unless they are sick. Some adopters choose to wean their dogs from their crates after they have adapted to home life, but others find that their dogs continue to enjoy napping in their crates.
Greyhounds are intelligent dogs that learn quickly.
They respond best to positive reinforcement and enjoy praise. Younger or more active greyhounds will particularly enjoy running in their own fenced in yard, at dog parks, or at organized greyhound play groups. Greyhounds and Other Pets Many racing greyhounds never see dogs of a different breed until they leave the racing environment. However, most greyhounds will soon treat other dogs as members of their families. After an initial visit, potential adopters are welcome to bring their dog to our kennel to test them for compatibility with a particular greyhound.