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The only time I'd really worry about length of time is if the ground is too hot (pavement in the summer) or too cold (ice/snow under 20F). You can certainly build up to longer walks if you want! My grey did have an adjustment period of when I first let him run on fine gravel, his paw pads were not toughened up yet and he got a sore. So I sloely built him up to it and then his pads were tough enough to handle different surfaces.

Thank you for sharing!

I did the same for my grey, just gradual building of exercise. He LOVES the cold weather and has no interest in going far in the summer humidity. Under 60F is his favorite, so the temps you're describing sounds great. How many miles per hour do you normally walk? That would answer your question. For example, I can walk a mile in 20 minutes on flat ground. For hiking with the dog, I give myself 30 min a mile for all the sniffing and marking for the dog plus stopping to see the sights and going slower uphill, rocks, crossing water, etc. So if I want to go for a 6 miles hike, 3 hours is the goal to work up to for a singular walk, not broken up throughout the day. It can be done!

I found my sitter through Greyhound Sitters Exchange Facebook group. He goes to their house so then even when they are working he is home with their greyhound (and non-grey) for company. You might be able to find someone in your area! I like that group because it's all people familiar with the quirks our greys sometimes have.

What a great update to hear!

Oh wow! That makes total sense to me.

Wow that's so interesting on the percentages! (My grey took a fall and broke his leg so then went to retirement with me) Thank you for sharing!

Rogue isn't a year round shedder, he seems to do it twice a year, with the seasons. But I'm always surprised by the amount!

I think I stopped crating after 1-2 months. Just used it for potty training. Once that was confirmed then I took the crate away, so there will be that moment of truth when you just test it out.

Re: late night snack I give my grey a handful of his dry food kibble. It has really helped him sleep through the entire night instead of waking up very early with an upset tummy.

Indoor horse arenas are lovely for a nice run since they usually have really nice footing. Smart choice. Just make sure there isn't any fencing or gate opening she could slip through. Happy New Year to you and yours!

What great stories you already have with them! They are lucky boys!

It's so fun to get to participate in a group Greyhound walk! Glad your Gracie enjoyed herself.

Depends on the dog! I make it a goal for my Rogue to have 1-2 weekly sprints. I do not have a yard and live in a small apartment where zoomies cannot happen so this means going to a fenced in area like a dog park or an off leash hiking trail. Both situations are not ideal for every grey. For example I tend to use the dog park in bad weather because that's when it's likely to be empty. And I worked very long and hard to get my grey's recall solid enough for off leash time (plus he does not have high prey drive). Finding someone with a fenced yard is also an option as well as a fenced in athletic field. Your grey might not be interested in running at all! I just know that mine really loves it. I would start small if you've only had her for two weeks. You wouldn't want to let her loose in a large area and not be able to catch her again. Rogue also enjoys longer walks/hikes. We took several months to slowly build up to it, and now can regularly hike 5 miles. He melts in the heat so we avoid hiking in the summer. He LOVES the cold so we go out a ton in the fall/winter. I'd say it's just trying different forms of exercise and seeing what your pup enjoys best! Edit: just thought to add that flirt poles can be a fun activity! And to take into account the age of a dog. A 2 year old will have different needs than a 10 year old.

Welcome to you and Banjo! He's certainly a handsome fellow.

Welcome Maggie! Sounds like a little bit of a mystery with her tattoo/name being off...

Welcome Nate! Wishing you the best with him. He's a lucky pup!

My grey had mild sleep startle when he'd doze off with me on the couch. I followed the advice of others here (no couch when human is occupying couch) and in 3-4 months reintroduced couch time. Have had no incidents since. I think he was used to waking up in his own space and had to learn it was okay to wake up in a shared space. This was in a very small apartment as well.

What a striking boy! Congratulations!

I'd say the changes were subtle and continue to happen over a year and a half later for my grey. I remember the first time he ever picked up a stuffie to play with it, I froze in place so I could watch and try to take a video on my phone to have proof! It took him 3 months to figure out how to use a Kong. 6 months to get on the couch. At 11 months he started to seek me out for pets and attention when I was on the computer at the table. Just this month (20 months after adoption) he tried to join in play with other dogs at the dog park! It's wonderful seeing them blossom and continue to thrive.

I'm going to go ahead and say that in my opinion, all dogs do enjoy running. At the very least, some zoomies, even if it lasts under 30 seconds. I adore watching my greyhound run full out. Nothing like it! He doesn't /need/ to run but he certainly enjoys it and is extra speedy yof he hasn't gotten the chance to stretch his legs in days. Dog parks aren't always the best place for that. A lot at risk and some people just aren't responsible with their dogs. But a fenced in sports field, pasture, or yard can work as well. Maybe a training center as well or friend's property. Just have to think outside the box!

I like entertaining mine with food puzzles! And I walk him as many times as I have time to, since we both enjoy them. I like taking him to outdoor events and restaurants with patios that allow dogs.

I threw my grey a piece of bread one day and it hit him in the face. He was scared to lay in that same bed for a while as well as getting nervous when I was holding food. I felt terrible! I just made sure to not toss food at him for a while and he eventually got over it.

The longest lasting chews for my grey so far have been the Virbac C.E.T. and large Whimzees. Yesterday he worked on the Virbac chew for a half hour, which is unheard of! (Though a mixed breed dog stole that type of chew from him at the Ren Faire and consumed it in 3 minutes so it depends on their style of chewing!)

I used to get the Rachel Ray Soup Bones for my pup but ultimately decided they were too pricey and not hard enough to use as a chew. He liked them a lot though! I believe the technical help forum has instructions for photo posting.