Rehomed Greyhound Panics When Left Alone

Why would a newly adopted greyhound panic the moment he is left alone?

It’s not really surprising that newly adopted young greyhound Max panics when left alone.

It seems he was a useless racer – good for him because it’s given him such a great reprieve!

A huge change

Panics when left aloneThe two-year-old has spent all his life in kennels with other greyhounds. Now he lives in a house with a young couple. It’s quite amazing how well they have done in just six weeks, integrating him into life living with people in a home.

For the first weeks he paced and panted, showing anxiety in general as he became acclimatised. Now he has settled down beautifully….

…apart from one thing. (more…)

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