Our second grey was really shy. She was a bounce for other reasons and those probably caused (or contributed to it. She wouldn't come out of the crate, wouldn't eat if anyone even looked at her, wouldn't walk on a leash, nada. She also had space aggression, sleep aggression, resource guarding and was a fear biter. (Makes me wonder why we ever took her! ) 2.5 years later, she is a total LOVE - in our home and around our neighborhood. I took her to her first greyhound awareness venue this weekend and she shook for over an hour. Wanted attention from strangers but just quivered constantly. Wouldn't even eat a cookie. By the time we were leaving, though, she did eat one. As for the other shy greyhound, we don't have him yet - but are waiting for THE vet visit, etc. We are taking him because he is so shy - they have to drag him from the kennel to even go outside. However, he totally responds to my daughter and we are confident that if we could make the first one relax and stop all her bad habits, then he should be easier or at least we have the experience with all the other issues! I must admit though, I love getting them straight from the track and watching them develop and I love watching the personalities emerge from the shy ones.