Mounting or humping carries a strong sexual connotation which can make it awkward when your dog displays this behaviour. But it is completely normal and there is nothing to be ashamed of.

Food is a primary reinforcer for all animals including your dog. We use it to teach our greyhounds new behaviours and to modify existing ones. Food encourages motivation to learn rather than fear or revolt.

On leash greetings between dogs is the most difficult way to greet each other. It does not matter if both dogs are friendly or even know each other. The tension on the leashes creates tension.

It’s so exciting to bring home a new dog! We want to go for long walks, have our friends and family come over to meet him/her, go for holiday, road trips, meet up with other dogs at the park, etc.

Dogs have been bred for hundreds of years to be our loyal companion, live in our homes and be dependent on us for everything. But our human centric world is very challenging for our dogs

Your foster greyhound is home, now what?  Some greyhounds just plop on the sofa and are right at home but other greyhounds are too overwhelmed. That is okay.

Play in fun but it also teaches important skills and is a great way to bond with your greyhound

Greyhounds often freeze on walks for no apparent reason and most of us have struggled with four long legs firmly planted in the ground. So what do you do?

Read the story of long time foster carer, volunteer and supporter Kylie and how she foster failed our amazing greyhounds