Working with Shelter Dogs in Vietnam
Vietnamese Dog Culture It is true that Vietnamese eat dog meat, especially in the north and Hanoi. But they are not cruel, and to those that eat dog meat they view it in the same way we do cows and … Read More
Popcorn’s Story – Dogs in China Need Protecting
China’s Dogs – Rescue and Adoption As I continue my Canine Psychology and Behaviour studies, I love nothing more than to hear other people’s dog stories. I often reach out to different communities asking for members to share their experiences … Read More
My First Greyhound – Tipps’ Story
Meet Tipps, My Gorgeous Greyhound Let me introduce you to Tipps, my gorgeous ex-racing greyhound. He was somewhat of a career hound, competing in many races and winning a fair few of those. It’s now no wonder, now he has … Read More
Why Adopt a Retired Racing Greyhound?
Why Do Retired Racing Greyhounds Need Rehoming? The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) is the governing body for Greyhound Racing Sport. They are responsible for the welfare of retired racing greyhounds. As part of the regulations for owning a … Read More
Should I Get A Greyhound?
Why Do Retired Racing Greyhounds Need Rehoming? When it comes to asking yourself “Should I get a Greyhound?” – my very biased answer is yes. After adopting my first greyhound in 2013, I fell totally in love with this breed. … Read More
Can You Teach A Greyhound To Sit?
Is It Possible For a Greyhound To Sit? Since adopting my greyhound – Tipps, I often hear the question: is it possible for a greyhound to sit? It was not something I had thought about before. Now, after living with … Read More
What To Know Before Buying Your Greyhound Collar and Lead
Why Is a Standard Dog Collar And Lead Not Suitable? Our gorgeous Greys, and indeed many sighthounds require a specially designed greyhound collar and lead to protect their necks and throats when out on walks. These breeds hunt prey using … Read More
Is Obesity Common In Greyhounds?
Obesity in dogs The health issues that arise from obesity, or being overweight, can have seriously harmful consequences for a dog. Like in humans, carrying excess weight places undue strain on virtually every organ in the body, and these extra … Read More