How to Care for a greyhound

The Beagle is an easy-going, friendly animal that needs regular training and care. They are originally hunting dogs, so when they are left free, they love to explore things with their hearing noses throughout the day. Before raising a rabbit hunting puppy, you need to prepare yourself for the hyperactivity of this breed. ^{[1] X Source of Research} Good care for greyhound puppies includes not only meeting their basic needs but also providing them with opportunities for training, care, and mental stimulation.

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Ready to bring the puppy home

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Learn the general characteristics of greyhounds. You need to remember that this is a hunting dog. By understanding their habits, you can satisfy your puppy’s needs (both mentally and physically) to be a good, happy, and cheerful dog. ^{[2] X Research Source}

For example, the nature of this breed is to hunt rabbits, so they are very curious and stick their noses into anything, regardless of whether it is related to them or not.

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Clean up the furniture in the house. Before you bring your puppy home, you need to clean all the things in the house. Pick up litter on the floor, personal belongings, food not intended for puppies or adult dogs, and any objects that the puppy could swallow and/or choke on. In general, you need to clean the house because puppies will explore everything they come across.

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Get to know the puppy. If you can’t bring your puppy home right away, you should visit them often to let them acclimate to new people. Many breeders will allow this, as it is an effective way to get your puppy acquainted with you.

Of course, everything depends on the location and the person delivering the puppy. For example, if you are adopting a puppy from a stray, you need to bring them home immediately. However, if the puppy belongs to the ideal breeder, you need to let them stay with the mother dog for as long as the breeder recommends.

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Buy supplies. Before bringing your puppy home, you need to prepare a lot of things. Here is a list of required items:

Food and water bowls: Bowls should be made of stainless steel or crockery, as they can be dishwasher-safe and easy to clean.
Coat: The litter should be soft, cozy and comfortable so that the puppy feels safe. You should choose one with a washable cover and consider buying two beds to replace each other when one is washed.
Toilet pads for puppies. These are absorbent and disposable when the inevitable toilet training incident occurs.
Disinfectant and household gloves. These two tools are used to clean up the waste. You should choose an enzymatic cleaning solution and do not buy one that contains bleach or ammonia, which can make the urine smell stronger and attract the puppy back.
Cage: You should choose a crate that is the right size so that the puppy can stand up and lie on his full legs. If the adult dog house is too large, you can repair the partitions to adjust the crate to the right size for the puppies. If the cage area is large, the puppy can go to the toilet in one place right in the cage.
Necklace and card. Choose a nylon necklace and a metal tag. The metal tag helps identify the puppy if it gets lost. You can start wearing a collar when the puppy is at least 6 months old and change to another collar as they grow.
Puppies and leashes: You should introduce your puppy to this item as soon as possible so that he can control them while in the yard, not to run away while you are potty training the puppy.
Toys: Hounds love to gnaw on furniture, so buy toys that are certified safe. Inspect toys regularly for damage and discard if necessary. Keep in mind that stuffed animals, toy eyes or noses, or even springs inside can cause intestinal obstruction if swallowed. Therefore you need to be very careful.
Puppy snacks: You should buy soft and crunchy foods. Crunchy type helps to clean tartar, while soft food is used during training.
Food for puppies. You should buy the kind they usually eat if possible.
Basic cleaning supplies: Prepare a brush, comb, rubber gloves, nail clippers, dog shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste, brush, and towel.

Bring the puppy home

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Take the puppy immediately to the designated toilet spot before you bring them home. This will be the place to deal with their sadness. Bring the puppy closer to the toilet and watch to see if they excrete waste. If so, give your puppy lots of praise and treats to help them associate the location with the act of going to the toilet. ^{[3] X Research Source The Happy Puppy Handbook. Pippa Mattinson. Ebury Publishing House}

Take the puppy for a walk around the yard and surrounding area before entering the house. This helps them get used to their environment and define new territories. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

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Bring the puppy into the house quietly. You shouldn’t make a fuss and show love to them. Puppies need time to adjust to their new home. Ask the female to sit still and allow the puppy to come close so they don’t feel too stressed. You need to keep a close eye on your puppy, and when you notice sniffing to find a place to deal with sadness, you should take them out of the place to go to the bathroom immediately, and reward the puppy if they go to the bathroom. . ^{[5] X Research Source The Happy Puppy Handbook. Pippa Mattinson. Ebury Publishing House}

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Put the puppy on a leash and walk them around the house. After you bring your puppy home, you can introduce them to a new home. This helps the puppy feel more comfortable knowing the location of the furniture. You don’t necessarily have to let your puppy explore every room at once, but rather introduce a few areas of the room that are accessible. ^{[6] X Research Sources}

Feed the puppy

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It is recommended that the breeder provide the former feed in sufficient quantity for 4-5 days. This helps puppies absorb foods that are familiar to their stomachs. You should change the food slowly, one to two days after the puppy has been in the new home. ^{[7] X Research Source The Happy Puppy Handbook. Pippa Mattinson. Ebury Publishing House}

To change the food, you can add ¼ of the new food and reduce the amount of the old food to ¾. After 2-3 days, gradually increase the amount of new food until the puppy can eat the new food completely. This step helps the stomach get used to the new food to avoid diarrhea caused by sudden food changes.

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Choose foods that are labeled “Growth” or “Puppies” so that your dog gets the full amount of calcium and protein needed for growth. Check food packaging labels and look for meat ingredients, such as chicken, beef, or lamb. Thus, the main ingredient is one of the above-mentioned meats that represents the quality of the food. Avoid foods with the main ingredient of cereal flour and “by-products,” because they contain very few nutrients.

After the puppy is 1 year old, you can switch to adult dog food.

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Feed the puppy on a fixed schedule. For puppies under 12 weeks of age, you should feed the recommended amount (following instructions printed on the package) divided into 4 servings per day. For puppies 3 to 6 months old, divide the food into 3 servings daily. When reaching the age of 6 months or more, feed 2 times a day.

When the puppy is one year old, you can feed it once a day.

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Do not give your puppy a lot of junk food or extra food. You need to remember that greyhounds are very greedy. They have no concept of fullness, so you should not feed them more when you see their begging faces. In addition, food must be out of reach and stored in an airtight container, as puppies love to go through the cupboard. ^{[8] X Research Sources}

However, greyhounds are often stimulated by food, so you can take advantage of this when training them.

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Take the puppy out after eating. You should note that after eating for about 10-20 minutes, the puppy will have a need to go to the toilet. Take them outside after a meal and be around the puppy to praise them if they’re dealing with their sadness in the right place.

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Use warm water and dish soap to clean your puppy’s food bowl. Or you can put it in the dishwasher. Cleaning food bowls helps prevent disease, bacteria from multiplying, and adds attractiveness to meals.

Exercise for puppies

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Give your puppy plenty of gentle exercise. The greyhound is an active breed that needs a lot of running, but you need to watch out for the puppy’s growing joints. These joints are very susceptible to injury. To avoid unfortunate accidents, like when athletes warm up before running, you should take your puppy for a walk for about 5 minutes before playing a game of chase or throw objects. ^{[9] X Research Source}

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Do not give puppies excessive exercise that affects the joints. The basic rule is that you need to stop when you see them start to move hard. Tired muscles will no longer be able to support joints. This is the time when joints are most susceptible to injury. If the puppy is still bouncing around normally, you can rest assured.

Avoid physical exertion on puppies until they reach adult size, between 12-18 months of age.

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Take your puppy for a short 5-minute walk every day. If they go for a longer walk, they can get tired and suffer from joint pain. You can give your puppy some extra exercise with a toy throw or tug of war.

Spend as much time with your puppy as possible. It will not take you too much time, so you can use this time to play and exercise your puppy regularly.

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Do not leave puppies outside alone. Hounds will not train on their own unless you join them. In addition, this breed loves to roam and explore. This means that if you don’t supervise the puppies, they will find their way through the fence to get out on their own. They are masters at digging and climbing, so your fence won’t do any good. ^{[10] X Research Source}

If your puppy can’t get out, you should watch out for cases where he barks or howls out of frustration. The best way to prevent this is to give them a lot of brain stimulation exercise to be satisfied and not feel bored or annoyed.

Puppy training

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Start training your puppy as soon as possible. This breed is quite stubborn, so you need to start training early to get them to obey you. Integrate training into daily routines, such as asking the puppy to sit down before feeding or putting on a leash. You should only train in short sessions, 5-10 minutes at a time when the puppy is less than four months old.

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Use reward training. Do not punish the puppy, or they will associate punishment with you (and become more wary) instead of associating with their misdeed. Instead, you should reward the puppy for the correct behavior. Always love, care for and guide the puppy in good behavior.

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Train your puppy to do basic obedience commands. This helps the puppy get along with the owner for a long time. Start teaching the puppy to sit down. Then train them to come close when called and stay in position on command. You can also potty train your puppy in the right place as soon as you bring them home.

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Take the puppy in the car regularly to let them get used to traveling with the owner. Otherwise, every time you bring your puppy in the car, they’ll think they’re going to see the vet. Then the puppy will whine and annoy you.

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Early adaptation for puppies. Bring the puppy to the management class once a week. This measure helps puppies learn to react to dogs and strangers.

However, puppies should not be exposed to other dogs unless they are fully vaccinated.

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Teach your puppy to acclimate to the crate. Puppies often feel safe in a kennel, and the crate becomes a shelter for them. You can spread blankets on the bottom of the crate that smells like the mother dog, and hide snacks in the crate so the puppies associate the crate with a good experience.

Alternatively, you can feed the puppies in the crate. You should initially feed when you open the barn door. After a while, close the door for a few seconds, open it, and then praise the puppy for his good behavior. Gradually keep the door closed for longer until you can keep the puppy in the crate for up to four hours at a time, but they don’t feel uncomfortable. ^{[11] X Research Source The Happy Puppy Handbook. Pippa Mattinson. Ebury Publishing House}
Turn on the radio while you’re away. This helps the puppy feel more secure.

Health care for puppies

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Bring your puppy for vaccinations. Schedule a vet visit for vaccinations when they are 6-8 weeks old. Your veterinarian will advise on the risk of local specific diseases and which diseases require vaccination.

You should also discuss sterilization with your veterinarian to make the best decision for your pet.

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Take your puppy to the vet at least every six months. You need to bring your dog for regular health check-ups to detect diseases early, if any. Puppies care includes preventative health care treatment, such as cardiovascular, flea and tick repellents.

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Teach your puppy that going to the doctor is fun (or at least tolerable). Bring snacks so you can feed them while at the clinic. If you take your puppy to the doctor at an early age, they’ll be more comfortable with it.

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Consider microchip implantation under the puppy’s skin. This step involves rapidly injecting microchips into the skin. Each chip has its own identification number containing your information and proof of possession. This is especially useful for greyhounds because if they do get out and roam, they can be temporarily locked up and microchip scanned to find the owner and will contact you.

Hygiene for puppies

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Groom the puppy every day. Use a stiff bristle brush to remove loose hair and make the coat shiny. In addition, you should prepare an extra toothbrush and puppy toothpaste so that your pet can get used to brushing immediately.

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Bathe puppies when they are dirty. You should adjust the water temperature should not be too hot, as well as not bathe your pet too often. Otherwise, the puppy’s skin will be dry.

Use a mild shampoo, such as a moisturizing oat shampoo. Do not use products made for humans because the pH of a dog’s skin is different from that of a human.

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Clean your puppy’s eyes and ears. Clean your eyes daily to prevent infection and eye discharge. Even non-white dog breeds can experience discharge and inflammation of the skin around the eyes. You should clean your ears twice a week to get rid of earwax and odors.

Warning

Do not leave objects indiscriminately around the house that the puppy can swallow and cause choking.
Puppy training should not be delayed. Training too late will cause BIG problems. Should start as soon as possible!
It is not recommended to buy puppies younger than eight weeks old, as this is not the right age to separate them from the mother dog.

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