my family got a greyhound and at first she was shy but now he likes to take things like clothes, stuffed animals, etc. she is being a real pest when we r doing things other than playing with her. gets her slef wound up and runs though the house for no reason and i can't calm her down how do u calm a greyhound down? she is sweet some times still but she is getting to be a real pest sometimes when i do my home work.
i hope to get feed back on y
thanks
2006-10-24 07:03:46 · 9 answers · asked by softball blonde 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
They don't steal things because "they have never had anything of their own", nor do they run through the house because "they were raced".
She steals because Sighthounds are very smart and she is having fun. She runs through the house because that is how they are, they have brief bouts of energy. Learn to enjoy the unique Sighthound personality and high intelligence. Sighthounds are pretty naughty, my Whippets are always stealing stuff. They also tend to be needy and want to be with you. Good luck trying to train her not to, you might be better off working with it and teaching her to play hide and seek with treats or some other interesting game.
2006-10-24 09:55:30 · answer #1 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is she getting enough exercise? . Try taking her out for a long walk...or even better a run...or play in your backyard with her. Dog's with energy who have no way to expend it tend to become destructive or seek things to keep themselves entertained, which is why I am guessing she is taking things that are not hers.
Also, does she have a bunch of her own toys to play with for when you are doing other things? Maybe something like a Kong (a rubber hollowed out toy that you can put peanut butter in etc.) or one of those milkbone balls...a rubber ball that you wedge a milk bone in and they have to work to get it out.
I think and hope you'll see a difference in her if you add more exercise and some "keep busy" type toys.
Good Luck!
Found this site on the net. Very interesting. I didn't know there were so many things to consider with a greyhound. Talks about the best way to kindly discipline a greyhound etc. which may help too.
http://www.gpasaltlake.org/about.htm
2006-10-24 14:18:05 · answer #2 · answered by brat789456 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like she's bored and looking for attention. Before you sit down to do your homework you should take her for a nice walk (maybe about a half hour) and then she'll be less of a pest when you come back and need to work.
If she's a puppy, she'll need lots of exercize for a few years, but after she hits two, her energy level will drop a bit and she won't be quite as demanding. Just keep her as busy as you can and maybe bring her to a dog park to romp with some other dogs. (nobody can tire out a dog like another dog)
If she's older, then she may be sleeping all day and saving her energy for when you come home because she love you and wants your attention. Play with her until she's panting and then do your work. See if someone else can walk her while you do your homework if you don't have the time. But be sure you give her as much attention as you can when you get the chance.
If you let her get bored, she'll find ways to entertain herself..... most likely by getting into trouble.
2006-10-24 14:12:48 · answer #3 · answered by mutherwulf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Was your dog a racing greyhound before you got her? I have heard of these dogs running through the house at the same time as they used to race - it's just a habit that at a certain time she runs. It also sounds like she has a lot of energy, since she gets into things when you aren't playing with her - it sounds like she is just nervous and doesn't know what to do with her energy. Maybe you could get her something to chew on to help get out some of that energy, and take her for a walk or run every day - you'll get some exercise too!
Good luck!
2006-10-24 14:15:32 · answer #4 · answered by Noelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first let me tell you I've been working with the Rescue of greyhounds for 4 + years.
First she's coming out of her shell and developing her personality.
They take things because, the never had anything that was their own before, and they want to keep it. You will usually find it in their cage.
Mine used to take my clothes from the bathroom while I was getting ready for work.
Sneaky boy, stole them while I was in the shower!
it will stop.
Give her things that are her own, ex: her stuffed toys (boy they love these), bones. Go to a thrift store and buy a lg. bag of stuffies - cheap and works well.
One big false statement is greyhounds need a lot of room and a lot of exercise. They sleep 15 - 22 hours a day. Most sprints last only 45 seconds. Yes, they'll run through the house like crazy, but soon plop down after the burst is gone.
When she has her toys, praise her and use only them for play.
When she takes yours, tell her a firm NO, and take it back - tell her it's yours.
Say her name and give her one of her animals. Tell her it's her's.
Sounds crazy, but from experience of my own, and being a foster mom for them, it works!
When mine wants to get wound up, I chase him through the house, like a kid running around in circles. He soon tires, and is good to go.
Also you may give her a kong filled with frozen peanut butter - this will occupy her for hours, and let you get our work done.
She sounds super fun, and you'll have lots of enjoyment to come in the future.
They don't call them a 45 mph couch potatoe for no reason.
Kisses and cookies for your grey!
2006-10-24 14:34:36 · answer #5 · answered by che_mar_cody 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a doberman whom has driven us nuts for the last 2 years that we have had him. He is our family so I could never get rid of him. There were so many possibilities of what was going on w/ him, such as -hyperthyroid disease, improper breeding, and all sorts of other things that could cause him to have anxiety problems. After lots of money, 3 vets, and a year and a half of expensive "doggy prozac", I finally took himto the 4th vet, and he gave me the dumbest answer---go get him another puppy to play with. Well---- shows how dumb the other vets were, cause we got another puppy 5 months ago, and my dog is now a wonderful dog with way less energy.
2006-10-24 14:11:44 · answer #6 · answered by nadia s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Greyhounds have lot's of energy. If your family is not spending enough time playing with her and taking out for excersize that she will continue to get into mischife out of boredome.
I'd recomend getting her more excersize and when she dose do something that's on the bad behaviour list gently but firmly put your hand aroung her muzzle and say firmly (not needing to shout) "NO". I'd also recomend obediance lessons.
2006-10-24 14:12:25 · answer #7 · answered by gitana_diosa 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a friend who owns 2. Frequent long walks, lots of outdoorsie things. You also need to do some training. Contact local dog trainers to help you with that.
2006-10-24 14:12:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like she is bored. Does she have toys of her own to play with? These dogs like activity you know.
2006-10-24 14:11:22 · answer #9 · answered by mei-lin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋