Sleep Startle
Sleep startle is an automatic reaction to being abruptly woken from sleep and is perfectly normal in greyhounds. Here's what to know and how to manage it.
Sleep startle, or sleep aggression as it is sometimes called, is growling or snapping when a sleeping greyhound is bumped or disturbed.
Sometimes, your greyhound's eyes may be partially open, and you may think they are awake, yet they startle, growl and even snap when they are touched. This is because despite the partially opened eyes, your greyhound was sleeping.
The best management for this behaviour is to ensure sleeping areas are away from high traffic areas or areas where people move around and can accidently wake a deeply sleeping greyhound.
If your greyhound likes to sleep/rest with the family while you are watching tv or reading or talking, make sure the family is aware and is careful not to accidently wake the greyhound.
Listen to your greyhound. If they snap or growl when disturbed while they are sleeping, they are telling you they are not comfortable with this and that's ok.
Respect their boundaries.
If you need to wake your greyhound, or you are unsure if they are awake, begin by calling their name until they show definite signs of wakefulness. Then you may approach or begin to move them.
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All greyhounds adopted from GAP are de-sexed, vaccinated, microchipped, wormed and health checked.
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Vance ARP
Vance is a handsome boy with a bright and enthusiastic personality. His ears are just the best and prove to be the therapy everyone needs in their life. He is friendly, outgoing and personable and will show everyone that Greyhounds are anything but grey! He may suit being an only pet or may be suitable to live with medium or large dogs, he may also suit a household with children aged 10 and over. He may also suit full time workers as long as he gets plenty of enrichment whilst you are out.
This dog is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). We have behavioural and health assessed this lovely dog, and they will remain with their racing owners until they find an adoptive home, at which point they are brought back into GAP. This means that should you be interested in adopting this dog, we are bringing the dog into GAP on the understanding that you will be adopting this particular dog, and not other dogs currently in our care.
Corgan
Sushi
Jimmy
Fox
Chadzo
Chilli ARP
Chilli is a fun, happy girl with a big personality. She’s sweet, pretty, friendly and full of confidence, with a very puppyish, playful nature.
Chilli is a little goofy, super affectionate and brings lots of enthusiasm and excitement wherever she goes. Chilli would suit an active family who can keep up with her energy. She will require a home that has a secure backyard. Chilli may be best as an only dog or may be suitable to live with medium or large robust dogs who can match her playful and boisterous style. Due to her energy, she isn’t suitable to live with older owners but may suit a family with children aged 10+
This dog is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). We have behavioural and health assessed this lovely dog, and they will remain with their racing owners until they find an adoptive home, at which point they are brought back into GAP. This means that should you be interested in adopting this dog, we are bringing the dog into GAP on the understanding that you will be adopting this particular dog, and no other dogs currently in our care.
Caper
Kennard
Vix