How Long Did It Take Your Greyhound To Bond With You?

[Guest Gus4Us]

I just adopted my boy a couple of days ago. The foster said that he was extremely needy of affection and would ask for loving constantly. Now that he's home with me, all he does is sleep. He'll stay awake long enough to eat a treat or follow me into the kitchen when he thinks it's time for a meal. He never "asks" for attention.

 

He was fostered with quite a few other greys and cats. I"m wondering, now that he's an only dog, if he feels like he doesn't need to compete for attention, so he's satisfied just sleeping. Curious?

 

Anyone experience this with a new adoption?

 

Thanks,

Lisa

[locket]

He has no idea who you are. Give him a little bit of time and he will blossom in a new dog in a matter of days/weeks. I read on here that greys in their new house changes at 3 days, 3 weeks and 3 months and we have found that to be very accurate. Don't worry, let him be, he will pick up his new routine quickly.

[Guest Gus4Us]

He has no idea who you are. Give him a little bit of time and he will blossom in a new dog in a matter of days/weeks. I read on here that greys in their new house changes at 3 days, 3 weeks and 3 months and we have found that to be very accurate. Don't worry, let him be, he will pick up his new routine quickly.

Thanks locket! I'll try to be more patient. I'm just so eager for him to love me.

[Guest Memphsmom]

I'd say it took about 2 years to feel like Memphis was really bonded with me, he still is not really a Velcro dog, but the love in his eyes when he leans into me is unmistakable. Up until then he just lived here, and that was fine with him.

[Guest mmmberry]

We got our male greyhound in December 2010. He didn't bond with me until after we got our female greyhound in August 2012. It was like a lightbulb went off in his head ... hey, wait a minute, she's sucking up to the humans!! I can do that too?! There are treats involved?!

[Guest Gus4Us]

I just came home from a dentist appointment and he greeted me with loving paws. I was so happy that he was excited to see me!

[bradymom]

That great! Each day you will see more of his personality come out!