Greyhounds are unlike other dogs in that they have very specific and unique nutritional needs.Presevatives and additives are added to many mass market dog foods, and just like we see in children, these “hidden extras” can have a negative effect on any dog’s behaviour.The same can be said for greyhounds, whose behaviour can be negatively affected by chemicals contained within their food.

Retired and rescued greyhounds should be fed a low protein complete Greyhound Food mix that is specially designed for retired and non-working dogs.Greyhounds don’t tend to suffer from excessive weight gain, so if you are providing a good quality greyhound food product you don’t need to be overly concerned about portion sizes.

If you want to make sure your greyhound has a glossy coat, bright eyes and healthy skin then look to buy a food product which contains quality fish oils.You could also consider adding a teaspoon of cod liver oil into the breakfast feed or perhaps tinned pilchards, sardines or tuna (no brine) should be given two or three times a week.Water should always be supplied if you are feeding a dry pet food product.

A dog’s digestive system can cope with raw meat easily, it is what they would eat if they had to catch their own dinner.You should avoid feeding raw pork or poultry as these meats can contain bacteria.Dogs need a balanced diet as they are not carnivorous. They need a mixture of proteins, carbohydrates and fats.

Ideally, stick to a quality, specialist pet food as this will contain all the meat your greyhound requires.

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Dogs will be dogs and they will always bark because it’s part of their nature. Having said so, dog owners have the responsability to train their dogs to reduce their barking to a pace that’s acceptable in the area where they live. If they are constantly howling or barking it is going to get on your nerves and also everyone else around you. That is why the topic of bark control is so important. Fortunately for dog owners everywhere who are dealing with this problem, there are some great bark control products and ideas available.

The Anti Bark Collar

If you are trying to find a method of bark control that will work with your dog, the anti barking collar is one of your best bets. With the existence of several models of collars that use different methods of correction, you will always find one that will suit your dog’s personality, as well as your pocket. Everyone has a different view on all the different bark control collars.

The shock collar is one of the most effective ones; however it has somewhat of a bad reputation since many people believe the shock is too strong or painful, which is not actually true.

If you feel a little wary about the shock dog collar you can always try a harmless one that is just as effective such as the citronella dog bark collar. This collar has a built-in microphone that “hears” when the dog barks, and it corrects it by spraying the dog’s muzzle with a bit of citronella smell. You may be familiar with this as it is the same smell that is used to repel mosquitoes in the summertime.

The biggest selling point of the citronella collar is that it eliminates the need of electrical shocks, in case you object to them, while at the same time, being effective in reducing excessive barking.

Training School

Dog collars are definitely the easiest way to handle intolerable barking. Even so, some dog owners will still prefer to have a trainer from a dog school teach their dogs bark control discipline. This option is the most expensive one, but it’s also the best one if your dog is not responding well to any other option you try.

Just remember to keep the bark control collar on them afterwards so they still remember not to bark

Most bark control collars have settings that allow you to turn off them off. It’s recommended that you do this to give your dog a rest, or to let him bark at intruders at night.

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