It's really something instinctive in certain breeds, and sure, there are other dogs who do it too (my last dog was an awesome retriever, and he was a pit bull mix). In two seconds he figured out how to open up the velcro part. I commend you for trying to stimulate your hound and bond. She's a silly puppy! With my hound it's all about the ball. This is a tough behavior, and, unless you lucked out with a mouthy and calm dog, it requires a LOT of repetition and creativity. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19. Peaches was my paper-shredder. Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Much slower than any other dog I have trained. Anyone who thinks retrieving isn't mental stimulation hasn't taught a dog a working retrieve. UmThis is tough!! I tried to get back to my mom in time so she could protect me, I almost made it and thought I was safe. All of my greys have chased the thrown item, picked it up and laid it down there. My arms were full when I dropped the key card. Greyhounds are good at averting disaster in these cases, but youll still get a heck of a bruise if he glances off the side of your leg. Sorry my method wasn't super helpful to you! Even the best obedience trainers I know (those who compete in obedience) admit that a polished Retrieve is the most difficult behavior to teach. I don't even have the food in view. Doesn't do tricks. With all this speed, your Greyhound should be a natural at fetch, right? Its a long wand with a lure attatched to it by a long cord. I almost gave up, then started practicing again and he is actually starting to get it! Regular play also keeps their minds sharp; which helps ward off dementia, should you be blessed with an elderly hound. I think the retierd racing dogs are a lot calmer, and maybe don't know how to play, because they were in cages for most of their life as a racing dog. An exception to the rules might be if he is playing tug-of-war with another dog. If Greyhounds only did what they were born to do, they'd only race and run. Display as a link instead, As with any athlete, they always enjoy getting some love from the crowd! The one we have reminds me of those chunky, wooden puzzles from my Kindergarten days. Paste as plain text instead, I grew up with English Setters. It makes the bond stronger. he carries sticks on walks, she doesn't.it's not their parlor tricks that attracted me to the breed. Bentleys owner might be onto something, though, with a rubber chicken: I prefer this to the Kong toy, because the dog gets more exercise and engagement out of it, in addition to the treats. If we get a second dog I would like it to be a rescue, and I have always admired greyhounds. Have you tried it with a clicker? We say, "Fetch!" I have often wondered how a dog who had a job all it's life would adjust to not having one. Doesn't point. His Greyhound girlfriend on the other hand once swam out into the ocean to fetch a ball that a pack of Golden Retrievers had given up on - blew everyone's mind. Avoid the one which is basically a rubber cage; the treats fall out of it too easily, and then the game is over. Greyhounds find this toy very exciting, and it comes highly recommended by many greyhound owners. At least thats the way its been working at my place. Lily also loves a large Lambchop. But yesterday, Sail pounced on the darn thing, chewing it and flinging it around. Just don't expect instant results and have fun with it! Dont let that sleepy persona fool you Deep down inside your placid greyhound is a playful rascal, just waiting to bubble out! If he sees another dog playing fetch with you, there is always the chance that he will catch on. It *is* mentally stimulating. I know I'm not supposed to be predjudice, but they're very scary. Ive seen greyhounds destroy a new bundle of toilet paper and a couch. One thing I have found with each of them, is they enjoyed being an ambassador. Be sure to watch your greyhound carefully for any signs of bossy behavior. Its kind of hard to explain, but you propel the toy into the air by elastic-power, and it sails across the room with a screeching sound. Aside from the giant hedgehog, which I mentioned before, there are several other stuffies that work particularly well with greyhounds. If you find your dog is disemboweled a toy, the best thing to do is gather up the stuffing, repack the toy, and give it back to him. How to Train Your Dog to Walk Without Stopping. I recently saw a cute cartoon where the dog was "speaking" to his person saying, "OK Dave, I'll get it one more time, but if the stick is that important to you, you should learn to take better care of it!". It is no surprise that these speedy dogs were then used, and have been used until modern times, for racing. If your Greyhound is very unmotivated to fetch, reluctant to even pick up the object or catch it from the air, try packing a hollow toy with treats to encourage your het. And they either run away from the ball, or look at it, then back at us, like, "I don't get it.". Conversely, please dont disassemble any of his creations, unless it needs to go into the laundry. They both have done their stint at meet and greets with adoption groups, going to nursing homes and assisted living places. Again you may worry that this confines the behavior and makes it worse. Greyhounds are dogs. Theyre designed to withstand a certain amount of chewing and tugging. Will say though that it takes a lot of work to get your dog proficient with retrieves. I think the key is to get them to realize that if they bring it back to you you will not take it(and thus their fun) away but rather that you will throw it again for them. What that often meant was that a failed retrieve could lead to a 'bathroom incident' at distance requiring a forensic search to find out where the dog actually did its 'business' in the grass of the park. Pasted as rich text. The football changed everything. Is this true? ETA: Here's the link to the method I used. Some greyhounds take great pleasure in burying their treasures. My boy has had plenty of opportunity, witnessed many dogs retrieving and playing with balls many times, and yet he would never even consider it. Call her to you, encouraging her to pick it up even for an instant. Greyhounds were made to see and follow motion, so stationary objects can be hard for them to focus on. The dog will not understand when the game is over, so be ready to trade him the empty board for one more treat. Greyhounds can be fantastic catchers. We kick it, she runs like crazy and brings it back, circles around me and drops it close by ready for another kick. Do not ever give a greyhound a bone of any kind. I would start by just rewarding any movement towards the toy, then for a nose touch, then biting it, etc. Also, just because a dog doesn't currently enjoy retrieving or toys doesn't mean he won't. And they do all seem to be so different. A dog likes to have a job. No, youre just channeling it. Greyhounds who do enjoy playing classic fetch seem to like it best with either a tennis ball or a large plush toy ball. While Greyhounds generally aren't motivated to fetch, they are motivated to chase. If your Greyhound won't carry a toy but enjoys tug, you can use tug to teach her to hold onto a toy. Run the lure, encouraging your greyhound to catch it. There are a couple of other ways you can begin this game: briskly rub the top of his snout with your fingertips, or briskly scratch just above the base of his tail, or slide your fingers between his hip and the floor and lift slightly and gently. 4) The dog must run towards the object, grab it and hold on, and return back to you. They are the #1 favorite toy of greyhounds. Step back and encourage her to bring it closer. Clapping, praising, we could not believe it -- you'd think he'd filed our income taxes, not chased a tennis ball! Contact. When you offer the tug toy and your Greyhound picks it up, name the behavior something like "fetch" before rewarding with the tug game. An all-around big hit with each of my greyhounds has been a large, plush, bone-shaped pillow with a squeaker in it. This is definitely not to be chewed! By the time we got Lily, we learned to start slow, using small bits of food thrown from a short distance. Play is beneficial for greyhounds. Your greyhound may like to defer to you, and you dont want to discourage this show of good manners. First, only play Tug-of-war with a greyhound who is well-established in your home (been there a year or two), and who has never shown any signs of aggression. She just did it. HOWEVER, I have to admit that teaching a beautiful, polished "Retrieve" is one of the most difficult behaviors I've ever taught. It is a deep roo- roo-roo sound and it means they are very happy. This Greyhound Homecare list of 20 greyhound-tested-and-approved games includes tips and a few favorite items from Lilys toy basket. But I want to make sure she never falls down again. Once you've trained a chicken, a dog is a piece of cake. Tug-of-war is one of those dog-games that may bring out an undesired, aggressive nature in some dogs. A greyhound is a dog. If you dont help him channel this into something thats OK, hell move on to bigger things. for your dogs frustration. Retired racers have only known greyhounds and sometimes are uncertain of other breeds of dogs. The home visit is done so that they can also check for potential dangers ( fences not high enough, mirrors, windows, slick floors and other things that a greyhound has never had experience with). Its a lanky, stuffy monkey built around a long elastic, which runs from its head to its tail. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Some dogs just enjoy it-it is fun for them. Doing almost anything positive with our Greyhounds is, IMO, a good thing. Similarly, she may have trouble finding you again if you are standing still, so try waving your arm while you call her back. Get creative! If you find your greyhound snitching your paper goods and destroying them, you can stop the steal by giving him a piece of paper of his very own to destroy. Some of them like to wrestle and some of them will even play catch or fetch. I also totally agree that the kind of ball/toy makes a HUGE difference. Wipe down the board before you put it away. Most of my hounds though havn't thought much of retrieving. go know.some dogs do it, some don't. A very food motivated dog, I would say compulsively food addicted. Great guard dog! We've used them as 'home visit' dogs for prospective adopters. She had a blast. I was so scared because if the greyhound can knock my mom on her keester then what might he do to me! This toy belongs in a class by itself. A lot of owners swear by these as their go to busy toy. Doesn't retrieve. His coat just glistens! Many seasoned greyhound owners agree that this is a big hit with their dogs! Not necessarily. His idea of mental stimulation is seeing how early he can get me to feed him by annoying me with the BIG EYES. What I have is. Play with together, so your greyhound learns that it takes some finesse to slide the doors and remove the pegs, as opposed to just clawing and biting the thing to pieces! They want to make sure the dog is the right fit for that particular family because they don't want the dog to "bouce back". but she caught on to it while she was a foster. The rescues will absolutely make sure that the dog you adopt seems to get along fine with your dogs and cats and fits well with your family. Scout says, "Greyhounds are okay. Greyhounds do great with other breeds of dogs. Reward your Greyhound with a good food treat as soon as she catches the lure, and then reattach it. I think mental stimulation is a good thing for him. Its especially effective with new pets, who may feel reserved and shy about playing, at first. [sm=lol.gif]It's fun. http://www.shirleychong.com/keepers/retrieve.html. We got Lily an antler too; but when she didnt take to it like Shannon did, it was back to the drawing board to find a chew that she would enjoy. Go for it! One advantage of the Kong is that the dog can play with it without supervision:; so if you need to go out for a while, and would like to give your dog a treat to keep them busy, you can fill the Kong with peanut butter and put it in the freezer for a while. Great job. Please visit our channel, too! Like with paper-shredding, this is a concerning behavior, which you want to turn into a game, before it becomes a problem. However, I have found quite a few of my hounds were quite exceptional at learning "tricks" and other things I taught them. Every dog is different and what works for one might not work for another. As Giselle said, it may be better to start with other tricks, in this case, other jobs. My Sir Elton was an A racer who retired at 5 - he is RETIRED, could care less about toys, except for occasionally tossing one. 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