Until your Greyhound is completely comfortable in your home and you're confident of his housebreaking and other behavior, his crate is the best place for him while you're away. To some people, the crate seems cruel but remember, at the kennel, except when racing or being turned out, Greyhounds live in their crates. It's a place of comfort and security for them. When you go out, turn on a light or two and switch on the radio or television for background noise. Leave him with a safe chew toy to help occupy him until your return. Before you place your Greyhound in his crate, be sure to remove his martingale collar. Greyhounds have been injured and even choked to death when their collars have become entangled in their crates.

Last updated on January 19, 2009 by Patti Peterson