Category: Travel

Episode 27: Greysitting 101, Part 1

A crash course on “babysitting” greyhounds in your home.

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Part 1: Being a greysitter––one who watches someone’s greyhounds, usually while they are away overnight––is an interesting way to perhaps earn some money while enjoying an extra greyhound or two in your home. It’s also a big responsibility. Listen to this episode to help you decide if this is a role for you or if  you simply want to know how many greysitters prepare and what they do for your greyhound while you’re away.
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An important note: Jacqueline Howard and Nancy Bowden are not medical professionals and have not and are not providing medical advice specific to your dog. The content provided in this episode of About Greyhounds is intended as informational only. Seek the guidance of a trained and experienced veterinarian if your dog becomes ill or injured and before administering any drugs/medications, including over the counter drugs/medications.

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Episode 20: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles–Traveling with Your Greyhound

Traveling with your greyhound is fun. Here’s how to stay safe.

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Before you and your greyhound hit the road … or the rails or skies … you want to ensure that your dog will be safe and comfy. In this episode, we explore the different ways you can (and can’t) travel with your greyhound, along with tips about lodging when you get to your destination.

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  • Car safety: When you’re alone with your greyhound and need to travel by car, use the “Linda Lyman Loop” and headrest technique (slip knot) to safely get your dog in and out of the vehicle.
  • BringFido.com is a global resource where you can explore over 100,000 places to stay, play, and eat with your greyhound (and other dogs).
  • Who are Martis Jerk and Lady Greyhound and what do they have to do with traveling with my dog? Listen to this About Greyhounds episode to find out.
  • Donate to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey (GFNJ) to help more greyhounds transition from track to homes of their own.
  • Get your About Greyhounds podcast T-shirt! All GFNJ profits from the sale of this merchandise goes to our greyhounds.

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Episode 16: Your Greyhound’s Staycation When You Travel

Making an informed decision for your greyhound’s accommodations when you travel but s/he does not.

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When you go away on vacation or holiday, knowing your greyhound is well cared for is critical to your peace of mind. In this episode, discover your options for boarding or having someone sit for your dog. You’ll hear both the pros and cons of each so you can make an informed decision for your dog.

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  • Download the Greyhound Friends of New Jersey free app from Apple Store or Google Play.
  • If you’re in NJ or neighbor states and have a greyhound or greyhounds, Greyhound Friends of NJ keeps a “greysitter” list of people who, if available, will sit for your greyhound(s) in their “greysitter” homes. To request the list, contact Patty Comerford.
  • Visit the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) to locate a professional pet sitter in the USA. (Membership required, along with annual fee. At the time of this podcast’s production, the annual fee is $25. The About Greyhounds podcast is providing this link for your information only; we are not associated with NAPPS.)
  • Visit the International Boarding & Pet Services Association* (IBPSA) to view boarding services that are IBPSA members. (The About Greyhounds podcast is providing this link for your information only; we are not associated with IBPSA.)
  • 8 Questions to Ask Dog Kennels When Boarding, an article from Angie’s List.
  • Watch how the Linda Lyman Loop is done (slip knot for your greyhound’s leash on your wrist).
  • Provide the person or people watching your dog with the greyhound lab results card (printable file). It tells a vet about how test results and anesthesia are very different for greyhounds than all other dog breeds.
  • Donate to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey to help us bring more dogs home.
  • Get your very own About Greyhounds podcast T-shirt! 100% of all profits go to help Greyhound Friends of New Jersey transition more dogs from track to retirement.

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* This organization is referred to as the Pet Care Services Association in the episode.