Tips and Updates
T is for Training
Sighthounds aren't stubborn. They're independent. There's a difference. Here's what training a sighthound actually looks like, what works and why they'll never be a Border Collie.
T is for Tags
A collar tag isn't optional. It's the law. Here's what your sighthound's tag needs to say, why microchipping isn't enough on its own and what happens if they get loose.
S is for Socialising
Sighthounds aren't always naturals at the dog park. Here's how to widen their world without overwhelming them, and why sighthound walks are the best thing you'll discover.
R is for Racing
Greyhound racing is a commercial industry, and the dogs within it are assets, not pets, bred to perform and valued for speed. Here’s what the industry doesn’t want you to know.
Q is for Quirks
Teeth chattering, sleep startle, sock hoarding, existential dread about drain covers. Sighthound quirks are weird, wonderful and entirely normal. Here's the field guide.
P is for Prey Drive
Sighthounds chase things. It's not a flaw, it's a feature. Here's what prey drive actually is, why you can't train it out and how to manage it so everyone stays safe.
O is for Off Lead
Can you let a sighthound off lead? Maybe. But it's complicated. Here's the honest truth about recall, prey drive and why a long line might be the smartest thing you own.
N is for Nails
Sighthound nails grow fast, split easily and need regular attention. Here’s why nail care matters, how to do it safely at home and how to survive the inevitable drama.
M is for Muzzles
A muzzled sighthound isn’t dangerous. They’re just misunderstood. Here’s why sighthounds wear muzzles, what the law actually says and why it’s nothing to worry about.
L is for Leads
A flat collar on a sighthound is an escape waiting to happen. Here’s why martingales, harnesses and the right lead setup matter for narrow heads and little interest in cooperating.
K is for Kindness
Sighthounds don’t respond to firmness. They respond to patience and the quiet understanding they’ll do things in their own time. Here’s why kindness is the only approach that works.
J is for Joints
Long legs, fine bones and years of hard running take a toll. Sighthound joints need looking after. Here’s what to watch for and how to keep them moving comfortably for longer.
I is for Insurance
Sighthound vet bills can be significant. Dental work, thin skin injuries, bloat risk. Here's what to think about when looking at pet insurance and why it's worth the conversation.
H is for Home
Thinking about adopting a sighthound? Here’s what the adoption process actually looks like, what to expect along the way and why it’s one of the best decisions you’ll ever make.
G is for Guilt
You left the room for thirty seconds. They looked at you like you were emigrating. Here’s the truth about separation anxiety and the guilt trip they’ll put you through.
G is for Goofball
Elegant? Graceful? Dignified? Sighthounds are all of these things. They’re also complete and utter goofballs. Here’s a proper love letter to their ridiculous, silly side.
F is for Fat
You can see their ribs. That's not starvation, that's how they're built. Here's why sighthounds are supposed to be lean and how to know when thin is actually too thin.
E is for Exercise
Sighthounds are the fastest dogs on the planet. They also need far less exercise than you'd think. Here's what actually works, from walk length to zoomies to the off-lead question.