I have an appointment next week with the Greyhound Rescue agency to place a dog in my home any adivce?

Answer 1

Congrats! Try to purchase as many items for the dog in advance as you can, to limit stress on the dog once it arrives to your house. Dog-proof the house as well. Most racing greyhounds have never lived in a house before, and are not used to 'normal' sounds such as the television, microwave, or telephone. Provide a soft bed in an out of the way area for the dog to relax on, and be sure to prepare a list of questions for the rescue group. They know your dog best!

Answer 2

Greyhounds make wonderful pets and generally try hard to please you. As a volunteer for a greyhound rescue, and an owner to 2 retired greyhounds, I can tell you that they are special dogs and their temperaments are great. Generally they get along with kids (as long as they are respectful) and other dogs. Some are small dog/cat safe and some are not, so if you have cats or small dogs, be sure to mention this to the rescue. The rescue groups work hard to learn the dogs personality so they have a better chance at finding their forever home. It is very important that you are honest when answering questions. Greyhounds can be trained as long as you are consistent, and many are therapy dogs. Contrary to popular belief, they do not need a ton of exercise. Mine are happy to romp around the fenced yard for 5 or 10 minutes and then run back in the house and sleep. You can train them not to get on your furniture, if that's what you prefer. If you have any questions...feel free to contact me!

Answer 3

Ask lots of questions, if you have any other pets, ask if you can bring them to see how they interact with the greyhound. I just adopted a greyhound 1 month ago. she is 2.5 years old and her personality has just begun to come out. You have to remember to be patient with them and do your homework. There are a lot of experiences that will be new to them (like stairs, mirrors, cars, etc). It is kind of funny at first, but you must teach them not to be afraid of those things.

Obedience class is good too. Since greyhounds do not usually sit, we have taught her how to bow. It is the cutest thing. You will come to love your greyhound if you find it is the right dog for you. Also try to look up any greyhound groups in your area. The adoption place might know of some. Im involved with a group and we get together on the weekends with our dog and let them run around and socialize. Its really good for both you and the dog.
One thing you should know, greyhounds are not outside dogs and will not enjoy being left outside. I would suggest not getting a grey if you plan on leaving it outside for a long amount of time. They like to be apart of a pack/family and will hate to be isolated from you.
Good luck

Answer 4

I don't own one, but a friend of mine has a rescued greyhound - they're sweet, beautiful dogs.

From what's she's told me about the adoption of her dog, just be yourself and answer their questions honestly. They want to find homes for these dogs, and want the best possible match for both you and the dog you may adopt. Because of their early life, some of these dogs don't adapt easily to children or other pets, while others have no trouble at all.

Their main concerns will be for the welfare of the dog - especially when it comes to exercise. As a potential owner, you should be aware that they couch potatoes for most of the day - except for about 45 minutes when they have their urge to run. For excercise, they need to be walked on a leash or allowed to run free - as in a dog park or fenced yard. Tie-out chains won't work - they can get a good bit of speed by the time they reach the end of a 12-25 foot chain and snap their necks. They'll also ask about children and other members of the household, ages, activity level, primary person(s) responsible for care, types and number of other pets in the home, gender and activity level of dog you're looking for, etc. You'll probably get to meet 3-6 different dogs that fit the general profile of the personality and gender you're looking for, so you'll be able to choose from more than just one.

Good luck!

EDIT: from what my friend has told me. dogs are placed in foster care prior to being adopted out - this is so they can become used to living in a home, learn basic obedience commands, and the caregivers can learn their personalities (if they get along with children, pets) before they are offered for adoption - although this might vary with location and adoption organization.

Answer 5

Awesome!!!! Congrats, like one has already said, they are not use to all the normal in house sounds such as the phone, t.v., and so on.. Nor windows!! So you will have to take the dog around the home and tap to let them no there is a window there, ur greyhound group will tell you all of this.. You will not have to worry about crate training them, they spend half there life in a crate and that's about all they know, crate, track, run, back to crate..... Hopefully you have a nicely fenced yard, and have time to walk and run ur dog... The agency will definitely want a fenced yard.. So they have somewhere to burn off some of there energy. But all in all they are very loving and loyal, they make wonderful pets. I know many people in my area that have greyhounds, and they wouldn't give them up for the world. Good luck, and i applaud you for opening up ur home to a unwanted dog, that wasn't good enough to be needed anymore for monetary value, but is needed and wanted for a happy family member!!

Answer 6

If you've owned a pet before they will check with your vet to find out if you kept your pet up to date with vaccinations and treated the animal if it was sick. They will also check references and do a home visit to make sure that your home is adequate, believe it or not. They are wanting to find a good home for the dog so it doesn't end up back in a rescue, so they can be pretty thorough.

Good luck with your new best friend.

Answer 7

make sure all electrical cords are out of the way, the dog could pull a TV off of a TV stand if they are not tucked away properly. Also, if you have stairs, prepare to teach it how to go walk up the stairs, most racing greyhounds have never walked up stairs before. I would say crate training would be a very good thing to do. Good luck. Those are such beautiful dogs!

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/greyhound.htm

Answer 8

Congrat's!!!

I've had dogs my whole life & got my first greyhound (a retired Brood mom) about a year ago. My best advice is PATIENCE...PATIENCE PATIENCE. These awesome animals have never been a pet, or lived in a "normal" home before. EVERYTHING is new to them & they WANT TO PLEASE YOU! So just be kind & remember it could take time to teach your new baby what you expect. Just be consistent & don't be afraid to set the rules you want for your home & you'll soon see you have the BEST friend & loyal companion you could ever dream of.

My old girl (almost 11) is PROOF you CAN teach an old dog new tricks!!!

Answer 9

I had a greyhound that retired young from the track due to a leg injury. She was a WONDERFUL dog.
My advice... find a secure place where your dog can run - because they love nothing more. In between runs, be prepared for an overgrown lap dog. They are incredibly friendly dogs and love to be close to you.
Good luck

Answer 10

The rescue is going to look for a place for the dog to sleep..inside and maybe outside as well. They will also check to make sure your fence is tall enough and that it is secure. Therefore, make sure you patch up any holes and secure any loose boards. Generally, just make sure your house is "dog friendly" and safe. That is really what the rescue will be looking for. Congratulations and good luck!