When the Greyhound is 18 to 19 months old, start practicing with other dogs and with lots of people at the track. The Greyhound has to get used to the sound of a large audience. Greyhounds do not have to be exercised very much. With this and the practice runs at the track will supply the Greyhound with ample exercise. It has been mentioned that Greyhounds, when over exercised, can slow them down.
Greyhounds are an affectionate breed of dog and enjoy the company of people and especially children.
Not unlike children, Greyhounds need plenty of praise and affection while being trained. It doesn t do them any harm to make them a member of the family. As Greyhounds have a very thin coat, always make sure they have warm sleeping arrangements. Provide them with a coat during the day in winter, and if kenneled, install inner slab heating on the base of their kennel. Note that Greyhounds do not need to be kenneled, top breeders have produced champions by just letting the Greyhounds roam freely around the yard.