I Have Two Italian Greyhounds And They Drive Me Crazy!!!!?

these have to be the worse dogs ever they **** and piss on everything no matter how much you take them out, or walk them, or praise them they do not get it at all!! they now wear shock collars to keep them away for stuff in the house, or from jumping over gates but these dumb dogs seem to get into more trouble. i tried crate training everyone said oh they don’t like to go wear they sleep or eat, that was a bunch of bullcrap they **** and piss in the crate and lay in it and they are only in there 2hrs and they have their own crates that are perfect for their size i seriously want to just get rid of them but i spent so much money on them that i would be just throwing it all away! what can i do? i have to keep them i got them for my 4yr son but they are the worst dogs ever !!!!!

Does Anybody Know About Greyhounds?

Well we were in petsmart yesterday, and they had these people there who were selling retired greyhounds and my mom said if they don’t get sold, then they put them to sleep! I just think that’s really sad, i mean i know its a business for them but still!
Anyway, we already have a toy poodle and i’m sure my dad won’t let us get a greyhound lol, but i really want one probably when i get out of college or something(i’m still in high school now). Are they good pets? They seem really lazy and sweet. Do they shed? Are they better outside dogs or inside dogs? Easy to train? Our poodle doesn’t shed and we are not allergic to her, but i am EXTREMELY allergic to cats, would i be allergic to these dogs too?
Just whatever you can tell me would be great! Thanks in advance!

Greyhounds As Agility Dogs?

are greyhounds smart and easy to train
are they good at agility training and agility
are they good pets personality wise (and companion wise)
and is it smart to have a retired racing greyhound that you rescue i heard that they tend to get seperation anxiety

Do You Have Experience Of Ex-racing Greyhounds?

can anyone who has adopted an ex-racing greyhound give me some general advice on training…
is it possible to stop him trying to chase the cat???
is there anything i should know??? i’ve heard they can not take flea tables, can they use frontline, and will he be vaccinated up-to date?
anything you think i should know will be very helpful, i’ve had plenty of experience with dogs, but not greyhounds
thank you!!

Ex Racing Greyhounds Prey Drive?

I have 2 retired greyhounds, one of my greys will take great interest in cats, rabbits e.t.c but nothing you dont expect, a pull on the lead maybe the odd bark.
A month ago we adopted a small blue ***** her prey drive is in overdrive 24/7 she is constantly looking out the window and if she sees a cat, shut the doors because she will run around so crazy she has nearly injured herself on the stairs before.
Lately its getting worse everytime we let her in the back garden she pounces up the fences (luckily its a very tall fence, she is unable to get over) she tries to jump up at the fence, she saw a hedgehog the other night and since then EVERY night she barks in the exact same place she saw it causing our other greyhound to get upset and start barking and then the whole neighbourhoods dogs are barking.
I know basic dog training, so I can deter her from the situation and get her inside for about 30 seconds then she paces around the house till we finally have to shut her away for bedtime.
Its a constant battle between her instinct and what she has learnt from racing, and our restraint and patience!
If anybody has anything they think we should try, I will sure give it ago!
ps. Muzzling her makes her even more hyper active, she runs around even more muzzled.
Shes 4 in October

How Do They Train Greyhounds To Race.?

Do you think the race tracks should finance and support the feeble and used up dogs instead of the kennels starving and slaughtering them at the end of their “run”?http://www.greyhoundracingsucks.com/grs_…

What Are Some Good Sites On Greyhounds?

I have just become the owner of a greyhound pup, he will be a pet and a hunting dog and later on he will be a stud dog. I’m after some sites on training and raising greyhounds

Do Greyhounds Like To Go For Long Runs, Such As Training For Marathons With Their Owners, Or Only Shorter Runs?

I like what greyhounds look like and the idea of saving a dog. I like to run long distances. Do greyhounds like to run long distances with their owners or just shorter distances? How far do they like to run each day? I can’t have one right now but when I get to the right place and time, I would really like to look into having one or two greyhounds.

What Happens Between A Greyhound’s Puppy Hood To A Maiden Race? What Does The Dog Go Through?

I was told by a friend when I asked a parent to take me to a greyhound race that the practices of greyhound racing was very cruel. I looked it up, and it seems that this is true.
Now, I have two questions.
1) It seems very vague about what happens before a dog’s first race.
What kind of training does the dog go through? Is it cruel training?
2) Is greyhound racing itself cruel in your opinion.
Thank you for any information you can provide me.

What Happens Between A Greyhound’s Puppy Hood To A Maiden Race? What Does The Dog Go Through?

I was told by a friend when I asked a parent to take me to a greyhound race that the practices of greyhound racing was very cruel. I looked it up, and it seems that this is true.
Now, I have two questions.
1) It seems very vague about what happens before a dog’s first race.
What kind of training does the dog go through? Is it cruel training?
2) Is greyhound racing itself cruel in your opinion.
Thank you for any information you can provide me.