Editing Saluki (section)

==Temperament==
The modern Saluki has retained qualities of hunting hounds and may seem reserved to strangers. The often independent and aloof breed may be difficult to train, and they generally cannot be trusted to return to their owner when off-leash. Training methods have been recommended to be always gentle and patient.<ref name="whatdog">{{cite book |last=O'Neil |first=Amanda |title=What Dog? |date=2006 |publisher=Interpet Publishing |isbn=978-1-84286-117-2 |pages=162–163 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=t65Fl6AdgfkC&q=saluki&pg=PA162 |access-date=20 October 2020 |archive-date=7 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107232958/https://books.google.com/books?id=t65Fl6AdgfkC&q=saluki&pg=PA162 |url-status=live }}</ref> Salukis may bore easily and are not an ideal breed to leave unattended for long periods; however, they are well-suited to life in apartments, since they are generally quiet and calm as adults.<ref>{{cite web|title=Saluki |url= http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/services/public/breeds/display.aspx?id=1027 |publisher=The Kennel Club |access-date=6 January 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101129085918/http://the-kennel-club.org.uk/services/public/breeds/display.aspx?id=1027 |archive-date=29 November 2010 }}</ref> The saluki does not typically enjoy rough games or activities such as retrieving balls, but does enjoy soft toys. Early socialisation will help prevent timidity and shyness in later life.<ref name="whatdog"/> Given its hunting instincts, the dog is prone to chasing moving objects, such as cats, birds, squirrels, and bugs.<ref name=meetsalukis />