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submitted 4 weeks ago by WhippetBowie to c/aww

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

I have a lot of mental health challenges and a severe sleep disorder that results in a lot of isolation. I'm kinda thinking when I'm in the right financial place for it, a dog might really help with the isolation.

I'm curious what you mean by unreliable. I assume you're referring to them being difficult to direct since from what I hear they're not very biddable and are pretty independent in their decision making 😅

[–] WhippetBowie 6 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (1 children)

Yes that exactly. His recall is AMAZING, but only when he feels like it. Often he'll run in the opposite direction, pee on a tree and then come running to me at 50kph. Whippets were bred to be independent hunters so they make their own decisions.

Also be warned about 1/3rd of the whippets we know have a big squirrel body count and can't really be let off leash. Bowie is not a killer and we're grateful for it.

Edit: forgot to mention the first two years of Whippet life is difficult. All the bad points are exaggerated. They really calm down after two years.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Yeah, that makes perfect sense with all of what I've learned. Independent. Super high prey drive. Chaos tornados as puppies lol.

I'd be adopting an adult, I definitely am not prepared for a puppy. This would be essentially my first dog, no need to make it that much harder 😅. Right now I think I'm generally leaning towards a greyhound, but whippets seem really sweet as well

Thanks for sharing your dog with us. He's mega cute 🥹

[–] WhippetBowie 2 points 3 weeks ago

Absolutely! Good luck! Positive reinforcement works really well for these guys