So, you’ve adopted (or are thinking of adopting) a greyhound. Congratulations!
Here’s what you really need to know for survival in your new greyhound-controlled household:
Rule #1: The Couch is Theirs Now.
Don’t fight it. Just accept that your greyhound will claim the best seat in the house. Bonus points if they let you sit on their couch too.
Rule #2: Your Food is Their Food (In Their Mind).
Greyhounds are experts in the ancient art of the “long-nose sneak.” Watch out for counter surfing—it only takes a second for a snack to disappear!
Rule #3: Personal Space? Never Heard of It.
Greyhounds will follow you everywhere. Bathroom trips? Not solo anymore. Going to bed? Expect a cold nose on your pillow at some point.
Rule #4: Walks May Include Sudden Stops.
If your greyhound freezes mid-walk, they are not broken. They are simply processing life. Give them a moment. Maybe offer a treat. Then try again.
Rule #5: Fetch is a Human Sport.
Throw a ball, and your greyhound will watch it go. Maybe once, for fun. Then they’ll expect you to fetch it. Adjust expectations accordingly.
Bonus Rule: They Will Steal Your Heart.
You might think you’re adopting a greyhound, but the truth is—they’re adopting you. Get ready for the most loving, quirky, and couch-hogging companion you’ve ever had!
