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When taking your new Greyhound home, please bear in mind
the dog will never have been in a home environment.
Your dog will settle at their own pace, there is no rush,
at your side is where they want to be. Remember, they will
be a precious part of your family.
Enjoy the experience of seeing them unfold from a kennel
dog to a family pet. They will bring you great joy.
Domestic appliances which are commonplace to us, such as
the hoover, washing machine, TV etc. will be alien to them
and may initially spook them.
Upon arriving home, take the dog straight into the garden
or designated toilet spot, wait until they relieve themselves
and then praise them profusely. Use their name, tell them
good boy/girl and reward them with a small piece of cheese
or biscuit (whichever you are using for training purposes).
Then take your dog around the house on the lead initially
so they can see everything in a calm manner. After 10 minutes
or so, take the lead off and sit down, letting them roam around
on their own. By this stage the initial excitement will have
worn off and they can snoop around calmly. Set the house rules
from day one, so they know what they can and cannot do, and
ensure all family members are familiar with these guidelines
or the dog will become very confused.
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