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 😅
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.
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 😅
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.