Greyhound Care Fact Sheets
Our fact sheets are provided to offer support and advice to new owners or those considering a rescue dog from GRWE. Simply click on the title of each to download a copy to your computer. Please remember that the fact sheets are for personal use and information only.
We have also put together answers to questions we are often asked regarding homing a greyhound or a lurcher. Please click here to download a copy.
For a copy of GRWE's training and behavioural advice, please click here.
GRWE does not recommend the use of flexi/extendable leads as we do not consider them suitable for sighthounds.
GRWE does not, under any circumstances, support or condone the use of shock collars.
If your GRWE dog is experiencing any problems settling into his new home, you can check the fact sheets to see if your questions are answered here.
If not, please email the Post Homing Support Team or phone your home visitor, or our helpline, 07000 785 092 (referral service), and you will have access to free advice from an Open College Network accredited dog behaviourist used to working with rescue greyhounds and lurchers.
Remember – don’t struggle alone, we are here to help you and your dog!
Fact Sheet 2 - Bringing Your New Dog Home
Fact Sheet 3 - Your First Night
Fact Sheet 4 - Feeding Your Dog
Fact Sheet 5 - Rescue Dogs and Food
Fact Sheet 6 - Responsible Ownership
Fact Sheet 7 - Greyhound Care and Health
Fact Sheet 8 - Homing a Dog with Young Children
Fact Sheet 9 - Homing a New Dog with Other Dogs
Fact Sheet 10 - When You Go Out
Fact Sheet 11 - The Indoor Kennel or Dog Crate