To ignore this greyhound?

[sheepandbear]

SOS dog people! My friend dropped off her 8 year old greyhound about an hour ago. She’s a rescue (been with my friend for 5 years now) and very nervy but know me well, comes to my house often and has stayed before but never without her “mum.”
I have a similar aged, excitable kind of terrier cross with whom she gets on well.
Problem is, she hasn’t stopped weeping since my friend left. She is looking me right in the eye with her beautiful doe eyes and whining sadly. I’ve been making a big fuss of her but maybe this is making things worse and encouraging her.
Should I just ignore her and hope she settles down?

**poll won’t work but basically aibu to ignore her and hope she settles herself?

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.

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) 😍

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. 🤣

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.

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!

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

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.

Greyhounds are the best.

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.

Photo of my lovely lazy lump

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. 😍

Wonderful advice. We had a nice longish walk. (Mine pulling ahead, greyhound pulling behind!)
Little gallop around the garden after and the. she somehow managed to instruct me to put (my dog’s) bed into a sunny spot in the living room once we got back. She’s quite content now 😊