Re: Retired Racers- ALL adopters are told to NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER let their Greyhounds off lead! E V E R! Nearly all adopters are required to sign a contract that states they will never let their Greyhound off lead unless in a fully fenced area. I signed one
Sequoia (Greyhound Daddy's grey) is indeed left off lead at the bench, and this topic has become a rather controversial issue because, technically, it is a breach of contract. However, most beach areas are below standard ground level and the dog will need to climb up a rocky hill to escape. As well, there is usually a lack of prey-like animals at the beach to chase. For these reasons and more, many Greyhound owners choose to let their retired racers off lead at the beach. I myself have brought Giselle to the beach and offlead trails:
I do so because I have extreme confidence in her recall and I have scouted these areas in and out and have found very few (if any) prey animals to chase. But if you're looking for a dog who can follow you to the mailbox off lead, don't get a Grey. If you're looking for a dog who can jog with you without a leash on, don't get a Greyhound. If you're looking for a dog who will not bolt out of the door when you open it, don't get a Greyhound. If you're looking for a dog who won't escape from the yard when you accidently leave it unlocked, don't get a Greyhound. But if you're looking for a gentle giant who's always ready to cuddle near you and give you a decade of laughs, please do look into Greyhounds
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