Meet 7 year old Adyson from West Melton School. Adyson has been growing out her hair for 2 years with the purpose of chopping it off to make wigs for those in need, all while fundraising money for a charity close to her heart – Greyhounds As Pets.   “I decided to grow my hair […]

Want to see Greyhounds take over your city? Check out where we will be during our Street Appeal below! Come along, pat some Greyhounds and make a donation that will change a Greyhounds life forever!   Whangarei – Saturday 11th Feb Town Basin Walk and collection 9am   Auckland – Friday 10th Feb Auckland CBD, […]

Keep your hound active during rainy days While it’s supposed to be summer with blue skies and beach trips, rain has become a problem all across New Zealand. If you’re having trouble getting your hound out the door for a walk, there are other ways to keep your furry friend active and tired for the […]

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Survive Fireworks Season  It’s nearly that time of year when fireworks go off, unexpected visitors pop by and there are events on almost every weekend! These times can be stressful for our furry friends so here are some tips to keep you and your hound safe this season. Pre-event/firework season  Checking your local events page […]

GAP group walks are an enjoyable way for rehomed Greyhounds and their owners to get together. It’s a great opportunity to talk about all things Greyhound and most hounds love the company of their own kind.  As a responsible organisation GAP has some requirements and recommendations about how both on and off lead walks are […]

The GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK 2022 – a worldwide phenomenon with over 220 walks taking place in 15 countries, everyone walking at the same time on the same day. The theme this year is RED, GAP has glammed this up and we’re calling it “On the red carpet” so get creative and dress you and your hound for the occasion!  Come along […]

“Dear GAP Community,    It’s with regret that I’m writing to you to let you know that Lucy has decided to resign as General Manager of GAP.  Lucy will not be working during her notice period.   We would like to acknowledge Lucy’s contribution to GAP over the last 15 months and thank her for […]

  Go away! – Resource guarding This article does not replace seeking prompt professional help for RG. Treating RG can be complex, requiring an in-depth history, knowledge of dog behaviour, time and patience. Resource guarding (RG) can be defined as the use of avoidance or repulsion behaviours by a dog in possession of a food […]

We advise you to avoid dog parks, only a small percentage of all dogs are suited to this environment and enjoy it. It’s more likely to cause unnecessary stress for your Greyhound and is highly unlikely to help them to learn appropriate social skills. Most retired racing Greyhounds have not met a variety of different […]