Sighthound Secrets: Life With Greyhounds, Whippets & More - Interview With Clare Ware

Send us Fan MailI sit down with Clare Ware, specialist dog trainer and founder of Insight Hounds, to explore the wonderful world of sighthounds. Clare shares her expertise on what makes greyhounds, whippets, lurchers, and salukis so unique—and why they can be both the easiest and trickiest dogs to live with. Clare runs Insight Hounds, offering sighthound-specific training with ex-racing greyhounds as her speciality. She helps families build confidence, communication, and connection with their hounds through kind, practical, reward-based training – available both online and in person.In this wonderful episode Cheryl and Clare discuss:The quirks that make sighthounds so loveable (and sometimes baffling)Common myths around ex-racing greyhounds and rescue houndsPrey drive, recall, and why traditional training doesn’t always workAdjusting to life with a retired racer—from sofas to slippery floorsEnrichment and lifestyle tips for happy, healthy sighthoundsClare’s journey into dog training and her most memorable success storiesWhether you already share your sofa with a lanky hound or you’re just curious about these elegant dogs, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and practical advice.Want to connect with Clare? details below:Website: www.insighthounds.co.ukEmail: [email protected] Hounds (@insight_hounds) • Instagram photos and videosSubscribersFor questions or to work with Cheryl, you can reach her via:Website: Chel's Tails | Dog Walking and TrainingEmail: [email protected]: Chel's Tails Canine CoachingInstagram: @chelstailsTikTok:@chelstailsPodcast Facebook: We Love Dogs