The only area where greyhounds lack socialization is with different breeds, large and small dogs, cats, birds, various types of people, big and small, kids, old folks, whatever, along with all the things in the outside world that are an important part of habituation in puppies, while their brain is developing.

Most greyhounds are wonderfully socialized with other greyhounds and with people when they have enought time to devote to them.

Greyhounds tend to be a little aloof and many of them are genetically shy. Some are also spooks. The shy greyhounds are probably the ones that are most effected by the lack of socialization I mentioned above. While the adjustment perioid from track to home is natural and takes a little time to acclimate to, a good number of greyhounds have more than the usual amount of difficulty dealing with the outside world without a lot of stress. Some can take months or years to lose their fears. Most of them do improve with time but will always have problems with certain things they encounter day to day.

I believe the lack of socialization in these greyhounds in particular, is what causes them so much trouble. But even then, they are such love bugs and courageous souls that they steal your heart away just like all the rest and they do manage just fine.

It is amazing that most greys make the adjustment so easily, considering the change in their environment and whatever other factors that may effect it.

Jay