It may be enough to bring the dog’s bed closer to yours. One very successful solution, although you’re going to feel kind of mean, is to spritz the beast with a spray-bottle. Most dog owners have likely experienced this when the doorbell rings and their dog just freaks out. Greyhounds are sensitive, social dogs, who have spent their lives surrounded by company. Even after you have trained and conditioned your dog to feel confident when left alone, this should not be a period greater than 4-5 hours during the day. If your dog won't stop barking, you can try these training tips to help stop the behavior. Did you lose your toy? We had this happen the first night with our first dog, Peaches. One caveat: regardless of the type of stare, it is important to watch your entire greyhound, not just his eyes. Your dog may have come from a kennel where they leave the radio on overnight, so try leaving one playing softly on the other side of the dog’s bed, where it won’t disturb you. Open the car door, and summon your dog to get in. I slipped it onto him, not knowing what else to do. This is bad manners, and shouldn’t be tolerated. The first time my husband and I heard a greyhound bark was at a reunion when the dogs were cheering each other at a lure course. They’re Excited. Instead, divert the dog’s attention as quickly as possible by taking him outside or giving him a favorite toy—something he can chew on will work especially well to get him to stop barking. If your dog is barking excessively or more than usual, there may be an underlying health issue - for example, any problems with your dog's hearing which could be causing the barking. A doggie cam may be helpful in working this out. There are more pauses in between, and the dog is usually looking at you or the thing they want. Leave a ticking clock near his crate. When I go upstairs after giving him his last toilet (usually 11, 11.30ish - my gf goes up about 10, 10.30ish before me) he will go to his bed and watch me like a hawk up the stairs, and almost as soon as ive gone into the bedroom we hear whining which quickly graduates into full-on barking which can last anywhere up to 5 minutes. If you suspect your dog's hearing is suffering speak to your vet. The conversational whine is endearing and fun, but when does whining become a problem, and what can you do about it? Read on to find out if you’re missing out on the conversation, or if your greyhound is just giving you a hard time…and what to do about it. He went right back to the door and whined to be let out. You will be amazed at how fulfilling your relationship with your greyhound becomes, when you learn to interpret his different types of whines. The million dollar question with this type of barking is whether you should respond to it. Dogs are social animals hence explaining why their ancestors, wolves, lived in communities we refer to as packs. This is usually a new greyhound trying to settle in. The main thing is to find out what is causing the barking and to address this. When he got to be an elderly gentleman of a greyhound, he would whine to wear his dapper, red sweater in his bed, to ward off the draft. Then, hop in, buckle your seatbelt, and off you go, free as a breeze. “People are often confused by that because if dogs lunge and bark at the same time, that must mean they’re aggressive, but often, it seems to just be a display to keep them away from something they find scary.”, During walks, a dog may let out an excited bark if they see another pup along the way, Spaulding says. They even make special diffusers which release a scent that dogs find relaxing. “If they’re backing away from something, they’re probably afraid,” Spaulding says. It can be a sign that something is not quite right. He has scars on his feet and legs from the infections caused by standing in his urine and feces. Greyhound-pattern baldness. As your greyhound gets older, by the way, do investigate any new whining behaviors thoughtfully. It can be a very contextual noise. There are hundreds of thousands of words in the English language, but imagine for a second that the only thing you could say (or hear) is “banana.”, Whether you’re happy or sad, need food or a hug, or want to express a desire to go for a walk or take a bath, the only thing that anyone hears is “banana.”, (Imagine that this entire article about why your dog won’t stop barking reads “banana banana banana.”). Dining can be unpleasant, when a furry, whining barracuda is doing laps around the table. You’ll want to find out what your greyhound is trying to tell you, but you don’t want to tolerate any greyhound sass! 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