Can Greyhounds be obedience trained?
Many former racing greyhounds have earned obedience titles. However, greyhounds do not possess the same predilection for taking commands as the working breeds. All training must be done with a light encouraging hand. Positive reinforcement and/or food are the best incentives for both formal and informal training. Leash rules must be heeded, even with a highly obedience-trained greyhound, as voice control is not sufficient in a dangerous situation.
Many former racing greyhounds have earned obedience titles. However, greyhounds do not follow commands reliably like the working breeds. All training must be done with a light, encouraging hand. Positive reinforcement and/or food are the best incentives for both formal and informal training. Leash rules must be heeded even with a highly obedience-trained greyhound; voice control is never sufficient.
