How One Adopted Greyhound Became An Alpha Female

What makes a female greyhound an alpha? On the track or in the kennel, it s attitude. In retirement, I say it s often just a matter of time. No, not every female grey in retirement is alpha or becomes alpha female and when our Boo arrived I never thought... More

What makes a female greyhound an alpha? On the track or in the kennel, it s attitude. In retirement, I say it s often just a matter of time. No, not every female grey in retirement is alpha or becomes alpha female and when our Boo arrived I never thought she d really get into the role. Boy, was I wrong. It took some time. She was smaller than Brody and she was willing to learn how Brody worked the system. Then she started with the little things to morph that system to her own purposes. Feeding, for instance. She eats quickly, so she s ready to clean Brody s bowl when he s done and goes for water. But her bowl is off limits at all times. Then there s playtime. She acts all relaxed about going outside with Brody, but once business is done, she s the alpha female - the one who starts the romping and dictates the correct route through the yard. And don t even try to open the peanut butter without planning to share. Now, having learned the system, modified the system, and taugh Less