How are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions? Did you commit (or recommit) to be more fit? Choosing to adopt a retired greyhound or even foster a greyhound for your local rescue group can be a smart move to keep up with your fitness goals.
Just walking with a retired greyhound makes you look ten pounds thinner. Really. Okay, maybe not really, but walking is good for your health, good for the greyhound, and good for the overall cause of greyhound adoption.
Most greys adapt to walking for pleasure faster than you can clip the leash onto the collar. This means you have an attractive partner dedicated to your healthy habits. A pleasant walk with one of these amazing dogs is a great way to care for yourself and help them make the adjustment to life as a pet.
Greys don’t need huge amounts of exercise in retirement, but walking is a good opportunity to give your grey some social time beyond the fences of your own backyard. Walks become something you’ll both look forward to and it will keep your grey physically and socially content.
Too many people still don’t believe that retired greyhounds as pets are mellow at heart. Walking your greyhound is good advertising for greyhound adoption programs. When your neighbors see you on an easygoing walk with one of these gorgeous retirees, they’ll see the truth with their own eyes. Most retired greyhounds love to meet people on their walks, usually more than meeting other dogs. Another dog can sniff or play, but the person has the hands to give the lovies and cookies.
I’m telling you they’re a smart breed.
Walking with a greyhound is a fun, unique venture for all parties. A greyhound is an unforgettable silhouette, and walking regularly will improve your own silhouette.
Your affection for the greyound and finding enjoyment in physical activity is the perfect combination of endorphins to boost mood and fitness for both you and the dog.
Trust me, I’ve been doing this for years.
Live the greyhound adventure!
To learn more about greyhounds as pets, check out the Adopt A Greyhound Guide, now available on Kindle.