To ignore this greyhound?

Yes take her for a walk. A bit of cheese or sausage when you get back, and a blanket over her when she settles in her bed. Greys are the best. 😍

Photo of my lovely lazy lump

Our greyhounds have always whined when they want something that’s not forthcoming. Bed being moved into the sun, treat time, breakfast/dinner time, walk time… Unless you can work out what she wants she might be at it a while… I agree that a walk (with lots of treats) might encourage her to settle down when she gets back.

Greyhounds are inherently lazy so she’ll chill out eventually - not being chilled out is too much like hard work.

Greyhounds are the best.

My friends dog was like this whenever he came over but when he stayed for 8 days he settled after 1 day and was fine then. Sadly 6 months after that visit friend was diagnosed with cancer and died 2 months later. He stayed with me during that time so he could visit, but he is now very settled with his lovely new family. Most dogs will settle after a day or so. Plenty of walks and distraction. I found ignoring friend’s dog when whining was best as he whined ever louder when I looked at him.

They are mournful by default.
Cheese will help.
Hoping your post will prompt the sharing of greyhound photos from other posters 😍

My greyhound was a complete drama queen. He made you think that the world was ending if you went out or his food was late.
Treat this one like your own dog and ignore the histrionics!

Greyhounds are such dotes - not the brightest dogs but their emotional intelligence is off the scale!

I was at a really really low point in my life once - as low as you can get - and went to stay with my friend - I actually credit his greyhound with saving my life! I couldn't sleep so used to get up in the early hours to sit on the sofa, and the dog would sit next to me sort of curled in, with his beautiful long head on my shoulder. I can still remember the life affirming comfort I felt at the time, it has actually bought tears to my eyes typing this!

Obviously I can't know for sure what a greyhound wants - especially one I haven't met. But I would say most people and things give comfort as they would like to receive it. So maybe sitting quietly with the dog, having physical contact that is comfortable for you both? Not a big exciting fuss, just calming her through calm touch?

You are a good friend to both dog and owner, concerning yourself like this.

I wish I could offer advice @sheepandbear , but I have a similar girl and I am completely at the mercy of her whims.

Good luck, they talk a lot when something is not going even slightly their way. I dont think they're dogs at all, I think they are aliens sent to control us. 🤣

Bless her. They are master manipulators (said lovingly!) and I bet she’s just whining as she wants to go home. My greyhound whines at me if he wants a walk, a treat, a meal, a blanket, to go outside, to move into another room, the list goes on…and often whines for no reason at all. Don’t worry if she doesn’t stop, she might just be a whinge bag like mine is. Enjoy your time looking after the best breed ever (in my humble opinion) 😍

My lot get 3 walks a day. She’s probably confused, upset and bored. Walk is the answer. Too late now, but our friend should have left her for a trial, maybe one overnight before leaving her for a week.

I miss my greyhound now. Hes upstairs under a duvet on his many beds.

Aww poor princess! We use the expression "too sad for ice cream" for this sort of thing. It comes from the time my parents took my dog to the park while I had a hospital appointment, and when I got out, my mum had sent me a photo of him looking sad with with a tub of ice cream and the message "Hurry up! He's too sad to eat his ice cream!" 😆

He did eat it as soon as I arrived. Well, after being excited for a bit that I was back.

This doesn't help with the greyhound, does it? Sorry 😂

My friend’s greyhound grumbles until he has his bed pulled into sunshine( if there is any) then he must have his blankets tucked around him in the way he desires.
Once he is happy with his bed and blankets he sleeps for hours.

I'm sorry, I dont have a dog so I've got no advice but,

Awwww 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
She's so sweet! 🥹🥹🥹

I have no advice but I now want a greyhound, they sound ace!!

They are the best!

And quite low maintenance. Mine rarely whines and has those beautiful soulful eyes.

cuddles, food, walks, play.

she’ll soon settle in.

Dogs have evolved to look sad so that they can manipulate us basically. Her whining is probably to get your attention. Obviously she's missing her mum. Probably it seems worse (to you) than it actually is. Like others have said give her a little walk.

I have no advice but I now want a greyhound, they sound ace!!

You’re doing nothing to disprove my theory that these are the wettest of the dog breeds 😁

Definitely a walk, then I'm sorry but shes going to have to come and have a big cuddle on the sofa under at least three blankets 😂

She’s a greyhound, she almost certainly whines and stares when your friend is there! Ignoring isn’t going to stop it, it’s just how the breed it.

Carry on with the normal routine, but don’t make a point of ignoring. A walk is more likely to stop the whining

Maybe put her blanket over her in the little bed so shes cuccooned in and leave her to it?

Has she had breakfast?