I love your training methods. We adopted a Greyhound a few days ago named Sootie. She was lovely and friendly but didn't have alot of confidence getting down stairs. After a few days of me needing to carry her downstairs (because she liked sitting up with me and could get up them quite easily) and letting her settle in a bit we tempted her to each step with a sprat. Now she wombles down the stairs with no problem. She is extremely loving and I wasn't a fan of Greyhounds before her but my partner fell in love with her and now so have I.
Simon adopting a greyhound that has been used for racing is a serious commitment. These dogs have never just ‘dogged’. They don’t know what a sliding glass window is they’ve never couched for Netflix bingeing they’ve never done anything that was just for fun or just for themselves These animals have been very well trained to b obedient. Children and loud home environments r Not Recommended. Go slow, n learn everything u can about greyhound rehabilitation. And remember these dogs can RUN, off leash they can go up to 55mph. Be strong be careful. Be 💯 prepared. These animals often have developed joint issues due to being overworked as a track asset.
@@iyamwhatiyam547 when adopting a greyhound even with no experience of dogs, you are told it is simple to transition them into normal life with basic training over time. Also any rescue dog could have issues and will need training due to most rescue dogs having a difficult start in life. Greyhounds are recommended to people as they are loving, gentle dogs that sleep most of the day.
Please make more training videos! You’re awesome. Could you do a video about separation anxiety and keep the greyhound off furniture (sleep startle) would love to know what your advice would be
Will this type of training/play help my greyhound Nala and I bound more? I recently lost my first ever dog and I am more aware of the gulf between Nala and I and I really want to see if I can improve our relationship
Oh yes! But they are addictive! Lol! If we had a bigger home there would def be more than one! Don't wait, adopt asap! Good luck and enjoy your new hound!!
maybe a stupid question but i may be a first time greyhound owner, will they not get confused if they jump up, you ignore, but then reward him too quickly for staying down?? I'm afraid they may think jump up, wait = treat
Yes that could be a problem, therefore we advise to use the clicker method in this video. Part 2 of the training just aired using then clicker pls check out episode 12 of the podcast show!
Hi I am hoping you can help me I am having some problems house training my puppy lurcher. He goes out straight after food and water but still comes in and wees in the house or poos. Any help please xxx
Thankyou Rachel this vid , it was great, also refreshing to find you here on UA-cam as their are limited clips here for Greyhounds overall and those from NZ or Australia. I’ve just started training our 7 year old rehomed and rescue Greyhound Meri. 4 weeks I’ve had her now and she is set to stay with us. Just the basics and I know when she tires of it so I just stop, praise her then settle her. Is there any particular time you think these training sessions should take place? eg. after or before her outdoor morning ball time , walk, and before than long morning sleep? Or do you suggest I need to start it first thing each morning? How many times a day do you suggest to have a session like you demonstrated? In advance ,Thankyou for your time ....I just subscribed!
Hi, you can give your newly retired Greyhound any name that you like:) Even if they recognise their pet name already, it's easy to get them use to another name. They seem to be good with a single syllable name like Tom, Sam, James, Bell, Bolt, or 2 syllables like Bella, Silke, Lottie, Sandy, Candy,... Good luck:)
Both my husband and I work, although these days my husband is working from home. We are probably going to be getting a greyhound on Saturday and I’m scared of separation anxiety . Also, we have a cat and will be getting a cat tolerant one, but any advice would really help. I think it’s great that my husband will be home so he can monitor its behavior, but since he is now working from home, he won’t be able to give it too much time in the day. I’ll be back by about 6pm , so again, if there’s any advice for us, I’ll be very grateful for it.
Hi Zoe we can certqinly help you with the cat training just watch episode 10:) Yes separation anxiety is common we’ll get into this in episode11:) Thanks for watching our show, please subscribe to never miss an episode!
abby Anderson, Yes ☺️ and she is wonderful. No separation anxiety at all.... *whew*… I have trained her off leash, to sit down for treats and she also doesn’t chase the squirrels in the neighborhood or the cat at home. She’s the best ❤️
Could you by chance spell out underneath your video what dog treats you're talking about (or perhaps a link to a recipe) since for the N. Americans the Kiwi accent is a bit difficult to unravel in certain spots and the name of the dog treat/roll was one of those spots for me. Thanks
Hi, we use 'possyum roll', a dog roll that contains possum meat which is considered a pest in NZ and easy available. You can use any dog roll available to you, slice it and cut up the slices in small pieces of about the size of a thumb nail.
Appreciate the video, well done. Only that it is not necessary to use so much treats in my opinion. A dog can lean to focus without. If this would be a labrador, he would weight a ton already.
Hi Rosa thank you for your question. This is a training for adult dogs. Puppy training requires other modalities. Please check with your local dog club they'll be able to help:)
Hi can i pls ask the purpose of training him to touch your hand ? Will rewarding him for this not encourage him to do that constant 'nudging' that is soooo annoying ! My friends dog does it constantly and i see that they absent mindedly pet it every time it does it, so it just does it more ! Even if it didnt learn this bad habit, what is the purpose of the excersise pls ? You dont mention it in thd vid. Thank you !
Hi Claire, the exercise is called 'focus' and teaches the Greyhound to focus on the training, not the treat. We have not heard that it encourages nudging for food. That seems to be more of a behaviour in an untrained dog who whats attention.
Hi Rachel. Where do you train your Greyhounds? I’m in Victoria Australia. I am hoping you may be close by. Also do you do private or group training classes. I have a Whippet and have had Greyhounds in the past. Both breeds are very similar in many ways, in my opinion, the whippet just being a smaller version. I belief the gentle nature of the Whippet and Greyhound requires a different more gentle training approach which to the best of my knowledge I try to apply, but I am interested in improving my training methods by someone who is more adept with the two breeds. May you be able to help? Regards David Attridge Victoria Australia
I was thinking the same, we have had Greys, Lurchers and Whippets for 25 years and although the Lurchers and Whippets manage to sit comfortably, the Greyhounds seem to find it uncomfortable.
Hi Lisa it’s not uncommon that retiered Greyhounds have to be lifed in the car. Thats what they’re use to from their racing time. We’ll produce a segment on this problem and air it in one of our next shows. Thanks for watching, please subscribe and turn the notification on to never miss an episode!
The silliest and goofiest of dogs for sure - they will make you laugh every day. Unfortunately my grey was attacked by an off leash dog and now she hates other dogs and gets aggressive. I just try to keep her away from other animals to avoid conflict. It's a challenge at times.
Note: track rescued greyhounds have never lived in a home they’re likely to have joint issues due to being overworked they aren’t house trained neither have they sat on a couch or understood a sliding glass window. They have been obedience trained. They’ve never just ‘dogged’. Help them to b a family member n Let ‘em dog. Agility training in rescue greyhounds should only be done after u consult with ur vet.
Thank you for commenting. We’re exposing our retiered Greyhounds during the foster period to everything in a house including glass doors and sofa’s so they’re use to it before they’re going to their forever home.
I love how happy he is. You can tell he loves what he's doing.
I love your training methods. We adopted a Greyhound a few days ago named Sootie. She was lovely and friendly but didn't have alot of confidence getting down stairs. After a few days of me needing to carry her downstairs (because she liked sitting up with me and could get up them quite easily) and letting her settle in a bit we tempted her to each step with a sprat. Now she wombles down the stairs with no problem. She is extremely loving and I wasn't a fan of Greyhounds before her but my partner fell in love with her and now so have I.
These dogs are really loving and intelligent. Ours an ex racer he is a big boy but never had a dog like him. Just full of love
What is your greyhounds name
What is your greyhounds name
@@CandisWallis Moose
he is so excited about training and I love his springy jumps and how you can motivate him!
He looks so happy. You obviously have a great bond.
I can't wait until I move and adopt a rescue. They are such lovely creatures.
Simon adopting a greyhound that has been used for racing is a serious commitment.
These dogs have never just ‘dogged’.
They don’t know what a sliding glass window is
they’ve never couched for Netflix bingeing
they’ve never done anything that was just for fun or just for themselves
These animals have been very well trained to b obedient.
Children and loud home environments r Not Recommended.
Go slow, n learn everything u can about greyhound rehabilitation.
And remember these dogs can RUN, off leash they can go up to 55mph. Be strong be careful. Be 💯 prepared.
These animals often have developed joint issues due to being overworked as a track asset.
@Emily McLaughlin Some of them are
@@iyamwhatiyam547 when adopting a greyhound even with no experience of dogs, you are told it is simple to transition them into normal life with basic training over time. Also any rescue dog could have issues and will need training due to most rescue dogs having a difficult start in life. Greyhounds are recommended to people as they are loving, gentle dogs that sleep most of the day.
The song at the end is so beautiful! And the advice is so valuable, thankyou!
Thank you for noticing, we loved creating the hounds4life! song:)
It's very useful to see how to train my dog basics. Hope you can post more training video again :)
Please make more training videos! You’re awesome. Could you do a video about separation anxiety and keep the greyhound off furniture (sleep startle) would love to know what your advice would be
Will this type of training/play help my greyhound Nala and I bound more? I recently lost my first ever dog and I am more aware of the gulf between Nala and I and I really want to see if I can improve our relationship
this is perfect! im thinking of getting a greyhound
dont think! just do it! they are wonderful pets.
Warning: Greyhounds are like a packet of chips, one is not enough.
You won't regret it,Good luck!
Oh yes! But they are addictive! Lol! If we had a bigger home there would def be more than one!
Don't wait, adopt asap! Good luck and enjoy your new hound!!
If you can walk across the sitting room floor without standing on a greyhound you've got room for one more.😊
maybe a stupid question but i may be a first time greyhound owner, will they not get confused if they jump up, you ignore, but then reward him too quickly for staying down?? I'm afraid they may think jump up, wait = treat
Yes that could be a problem, therefore we advise to use the clicker method in this video. Part 2 of the training just aired using then clicker pls check out episode 12 of the podcast show!
Hi I am hoping you can help me I am having some problems house training my puppy lurcher.
He goes out straight after food and water but still comes in and wees in the house or poos.
Any help please xxx
What a lovely happy hound x
I know I should be focusing on the training but.... he’s the most beautiful boy! That tail wag! 🥰
Thank you for sharing your knowledge Rachel. Aldo and I sent regards from Australia.
Thank you, very helpful! Where can I find the Hound for Life song?
Thank you for liking our song. I'm afraid we haven't made it available for download yet:)
Thankyou Rachel this vid , it was great, also refreshing to find you here on UA-cam as their are limited clips here for Greyhounds overall and those from NZ or Australia. I’ve just started training our 7 year old rehomed and rescue Greyhound Meri. 4 weeks I’ve had her now and she is set to stay with us. Just the basics and I know when she tires of it so I just stop, praise her then settle her. Is there any particular time you think these training sessions should take place? eg. after or before her outdoor morning ball time , walk, and before than long morning sleep? Or do you suggest I need to start it first thing each morning? How many times a day do you suggest to have a session like you demonstrated? In advance ,Thankyou for your time ....I just subscribed!
Same colour and markings as my greyhound.
I love you training style. I`m really thankful for you video. Do you have any advices to rename a retired greyhound?
Hi, you can give your newly retired Greyhound any name that you like:) Even if they recognise their pet name already, it's easy to get them use to another name. They seem to be good with a single syllable name like Tom, Sam, James, Bell, Bolt, or 2 syllables like Bella, Silke, Lottie, Sandy, Candy,... Good luck:)
What does she mean when she says the dog roll is "much bitter for your dog"?
She’s saying better. It’s the New Zealand accent 😊
Great information thank you
Both my husband and I work, although these days my husband is working from home. We are probably going to be getting a greyhound on Saturday and I’m scared of separation anxiety . Also, we have a cat and will be getting a cat tolerant one, but any advice would really help. I think it’s great that my husband will be home so he can monitor its behavior, but since he is now working from home, he won’t be able to give it too much time in the day. I’ll be back by about 6pm , so again, if there’s any advice for us, I’ll be very grateful for it.
Hi Zoe we can certqinly help you with the cat training just watch episode 10:) Yes separation anxiety is common we’ll get into this in episode11:) Thanks for watching our show, please subscribe to never miss an episode!
Do you get a Greyhound?
abby Anderson, Yes ☺️ and she is wonderful. No separation anxiety at all.... *whew*… I have trained her off leash, to sit down for treats and she also doesn’t chase the squirrels in the neighborhood or the cat at home. She’s the best ❤️
Could you by chance spell out underneath your video what dog treats you're talking about (or perhaps a link to a recipe) since for the N. Americans the Kiwi accent is a bit difficult to unravel in certain spots and the name of the dog treat/roll was one of those spots for me. Thanks
Hi, we use 'possyum roll', a dog roll that contains possum meat which is considered a pest in NZ and easy available. You can use any dog roll available to you, slice it and cut up the slices in small pieces of about the size of a thumb nail.
Omg Greyhounds are so elegant.. Presumably the behaviour similar to a Galgo (Spanish Greyhound) ?
There are lots of greyhounds in Oz?
yes, many. I have about 20 in my area alone. This video is from New Zealand.
Is there a way to do this when your dog is not food-motivated.
Hi Minati, yes you can offer him the favourite toy as a reward instead of food or some just want some cuddles:)
Hi where can I get one? Thanks
Appreciate the video, well done.
Only that it is not necessary to use so much treats in my opinion.
A dog can lean to focus without. If this would be a labrador, he would weight a ton already.
Nice video 👍
How long does this process take? I'm about to pick up a 12 week old. When do I start this training and for how long usually?
Hi Rosa thank you for your question. This is a training for adult dogs. Puppy training requires other modalities. Please check with your local dog club they'll be able to help:)
Hi can i pls ask the purpose of training him to touch your hand ? Will rewarding him for this not encourage him to do that constant 'nudging' that is soooo annoying ! My friends dog does it constantly and i see that they absent mindedly pet it every time it does it, so it just does it more ! Even if it didnt learn this bad habit, what is the purpose of the excersise pls ? You dont mention it in thd vid. Thank you !
Hi Claire, the exercise is called 'focus' and teaches the Greyhound to focus on the training, not the treat. We have not heard that it encourages nudging for food. That seems to be more of a behaviour in an untrained dog who whats attention.
my grey has to sit before getting any treat
Hi Rachel. Where do you train your Greyhounds? I’m in Victoria Australia. I am hoping you may be close by. Also do you do private or group training classes. I have a Whippet and have had Greyhounds in the past. Both breeds are very similar in many ways, in my opinion, the whippet just being a smaller version. I belief the gentle nature of the Whippet and Greyhound requires a different more gentle training approach which to the best of my knowledge I try to apply, but I am interested in improving my training methods by someone who is more adept with the two breeds. May you be able to help? Regards David Attridge Victoria Australia
Hi, Rachel lives in New Zealand:)
He's the spit of my Bill! (Who I'm afraid to say isn't nearly so well behaved at all - though I've started doing some treat-based training with him.)
Hi, thank you for this video! Can I ask you what dog treats you use for the rewards? I didn’t get what you mentioned - posse young rolls?
The brand is: possyum roll
Hounds 4 Life! Thank you!
Your dog must be very happy in lock down , he gets to stay with you as long as he wants.
Thought they can't do a proper sit for obedience competition
eddie gray I wouldn’t call it a proper sit anyhow😅
I was thinking the same, we have had Greys, Lurchers and Whippets for 25 years and although the Lurchers and Whippets manage to sit comfortably, the Greyhounds seem to find it uncomfortable.
My greyhound wont get in the car - I have to lift him - tips?
Hi Lisa it’s not uncommon that retiered Greyhounds have to be lifed in the car. Thats what they’re use to from their racing time. We’ll produce a segment on this problem and air it in one of our next shows. Thanks for watching, please subscribe and turn the notification on to never miss an episode!
@@hounds4life852 Mine hops right in and hops out. Loves to ride in the car and will go anywhere with me!
omg he's the spitting image of my He-man ❤
The silliest and goofiest of dogs for sure - they will make you laugh every day. Unfortunately my grey was attacked by an off leash dog and now she hates other dogs and gets aggressive. I just try to keep her away from other animals to avoid conflict. It's a challenge at times.
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Love that tail....lol ...happy boy!
Mine is a bit of an a-hole. Plus the second we’re outside she doesn’t even look at me. If I try to give her a treat she ignores it😂
That’s going to be a fat greyhound the amount of treats you’re shoving into him 😂
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Good luck with training a saluki...
lol
im getting one so i can train him to chase my friend s but not bite to scare the crap out of them
Note: track rescued greyhounds have never lived in a home
they’re likely to have joint issues due to being overworked
they aren’t house trained neither have they sat on a couch or understood a sliding glass window.
They have been obedience trained.
They’ve never just ‘dogged’. Help them to b a family member n Let ‘em dog.
Agility training in rescue greyhounds should only be done after u consult with ur vet.
Thank you for commenting. We’re exposing our retiered Greyhounds during the foster period to everything in a house including glass doors and sofa’s so they’re use to it before they’re going to their forever home.
You cant overwork a greyhound they only last 30 seconds when racing and after a race they rest for a few days, and you cant make a greyhound race.
This way you're just going to have a fat dog that is food oriented, so no food - no reaction. That's not a good method.
How on Earth did you get another dog to look like a noodle horse, because there’s no way that’s a real grey. 😅