Things You'll Need:
- Crate
- Dog Sweater
- Leash
- Martingale collar
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Step 1
Educate yourself about a greyhound's racing life. Your retired racing greyhound had a life before he joined your home that was very different from most other dog's experiences. He lived in a crate for over 20 hours a day next to numerous other crated greyhounds, only leaving his crate to relieve himself, race and train.
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Step 2
Anticipate possible causes of anxiety in your home. Most retired racing greyhounds have never seen stairs, so if the dog must walk up stairs to enter your home, you will need to teach your dog how to climb the stairs. Most retired racing greyhounds are unfamiliar with windows, so you will need to take steps to prevent your dog from running through a glass door.
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Step 3
Determine what clothing the dog might need. Because greyhounds have thin fur and very little body fat, they need protection from the elements. If the weather is cold enough for you to need a coat, then your dog will, too. So, if you live in an area that gets a lot of snow, you will need to purchase a lined raincoat for your dog.
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Step 4
Decide where the dog will sleep. Retired racing greyhounds have never slept alone; other greyhounds have always surrounded them. If you do not have another dog, consider setting up a crate in your bedroom where the dog can sleep at night. Otherwise, your dog will feel anxious about being left alone for the first time in her life.
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Step 5
Plan how you will keep your retired racing greyhound safe. Greyhounds are not street smart, and they are very fast. If a greyhound is not supervised outdoors, he can get away from you and then become lost, hurt or killed. Fence in your backyard, or purchase a Martingale collar and leash for walking your greyhound.
