Thunderstorms, fireworks and other noises

Summer storms with lightning and thunder, particularly over December and January, along with Christmas eve / New Year’s eve fireworks are often a source of stress for noise sensitive greyhounds, impacting on racing programs.

To ensure greyhounds across Victoria have a happy and relaxed Christmas and New Year, GRV’s Greyhound Welfare has some useful tips for dealing with noise sensitive greyhounds:

1. Do not be afraid to comfort your greyhound. It is a myth that comforting them will make them more scared. However, you need to be calm and reassuring.
2. Be prepared! Summer storms are usually forecasted, and you can help your greyhound cope Read full article

   Source:: https://www.grv.org.au/news/2020/12/23/thunderstorms-fireworks-and-other-noises/

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