The Economic Times

Could your greyhound enter Feral Mode after escaping? Experts explain the hidden survival instinct owners miss

Greyhound and Whippet escape behavior is very different from that of most pet dogs. A calm companion can become extremely cautious within hours after getting loose. Animal behavior experts say fear, not disobedience, drives this sudden change. That is why many escaped sighthounds ignore familiar voices and avoid people trying to help.