BenTag No: 6936Registered Name: Brother GuyBreed: GreyhoundDate of Birth: November 28, 2018Color: BlackCat Trainable: NoDog Friendly: Ok with greyhounds, Ok with some medium sized dogsKid Friendly: No young childrenWeight: 70Location: Foster homeAdoption Fee: $ZeroComments: Ben is a great dog for someone looking for a 'roommate' kind of dog. He loves gentle pets and a rub down when you return from walks and sometimes he will approach you for gentle pats as well. But generally speaking, he is totally happy to just chill on his dog beds or a rug or pile of clothes and watch you while you go about your day at home. He has been fine being home alone for up to 8 hours. He hasn't had any accidents indoors, nor has he caused any mischief while home alone - no chewing of furniture or stealing food off the counter (at least not yet!). He is always excited to go for a little walk or a car ride. In car rides, he initially would pant a lot and stay standing. More recently, he has cozied up right away on rides and loves to hang out in the back seat, unbothered. He has done well in an apartment (foster home) but keep in mind he likes his space and it would be a good idea to have a few designated spots for him to maintain his comfort zone when he is "peopled-out". He easily does stairs and elevator rides.On walks, Ben has the cutest strut! He tires out rather quickly, so he may not be the best hiking buddy. But several daily walks will keep him happy and smiling! His adopters will need to work on making sure he knows he is safe when he sees other dogs as he will whine or even bark to make sure his bubble isn't invaded. Diced up hot dogs have proven to be a great distraction for Ben when he gets nervous on walks. Even though he hasn't had an incident on a walk, his behavior shows he is not comfortable interacting with strangers or other dogs, so someone will need to be willing to patiently conduct ongoing training for safe walks.One other thing to keep in mind with Ben: he does exhibit signs of resource guarding with his food bowl and certain toys. His people will need to patiently work on training Ben to know he is safe when people are nearby his food bowls or himself with a toy or food-filled kong. There are lots of tips and strategies that can be learned and practiced with the help of Ms. Rosyn, the kennel trainer. His foster home has worked on this, and there are signs of improvement, but this is an ongoing learning process for Ben and his adopters to work on.Children make Ben nervous, so he needs a home without children. He will also need a home without cats or small dogs.Ben is a wonderful companion for someone looking to open their home to this sweet, sleek, walk-enthusiastic boy!
Sponsored by Elizabeth Mason
Sponsored by Carla Rogers, in memory of Gracie and Larvae
Sponsored by Adelle Kint in memory of Dotty Kint
Can't adopt but you want to help a dog like Ben? You can sponsor him until he finds his forever home. For more info, see: https://greyhoundpetsinc.org/support/sponsor-a-dog/
Greyhound Pets, Inc. - www.greyhoundpetsinc.org - 877-468-7681
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO ADOPT A GREYHOUND?
Read Greyhound Pets, Inc. FAQ about our requirements to adopt a greyhound and what to expect:
https://www.greyhoundpetsinc.org/learn/greyhound-faqs/
Once you are ready to adopt, please fill out an Application to Adopt on our website - https://greyhoundpetsinc.org/adopt/adoption-guide/