Perhaps the wrong thread (as usual Willie) to relate that I have just (yesterday) brought home a rescued greyhound. Only two months ago, he was out of trap 3.   A couple of months with a rescue centre, neutered, wormed and de fleaed.. He is now part of our family.

I used to have dogs years ago, but my responsible adult appears to be allergic to most breeds, though short haired dogs such as greyhounds are not an issue.

Dangerous? Well, he is a sighthound so no letting him off without a muzzle, not for humans but in terms of chasing small furry creatures, (rabbits, cats, small dogs.) Not rocket science, just accepting the breeding instinct and the fact that as a racer, he was used to a muzzle, (probably feels naked outside without it.)

We have half an acre of rear gardens, lots of footpaths locally and a large house. (After yesterday, we no longer have use of an aga due to a huge ruddy dog laying in the way...)

The psychology of dogs is not rocket science. gentle but firm to ensure they do not see themselves as top dog and they won't bite someone till they see you do it first. Granted, greyhounds are of the watch dog variety. They watch a burglar take everything and wonder if the burglar might just give them a biscuit before they leave. Saves standing up to get it himself apparently.

I used to have a mongrel bitch who was a bitch in other ways. She needed a responsible owner and had one, so no harm done. had I been an irresponsible owner, the dog would have been perceived as a problem. Proof that owners not dogs need training (vetted even) first. You wouldn't accept a child being fostered by feral scum, so why should society allow them to foster a living breathing pet?