Getting Started  
  

 

If you are thinking of becoming involved in the greyhound industry but don't know where to start, here are some starting points to consider........ 

1. Buying a Pup

Purchase a pup or racing greyhound.  By purchasing a pup you will have greater involvement over the entire life of a greyhound and you will gain great personal satisfaction by watching your pup grow into a racing greyhound.  If you are interested in purchasing a greyhound, you may wish to
                        
 

 Visit our Pups For Sale section of this website

Click here for a list of recent whelpings (births)

 Purchase a copy of National Greyhound Form at your local newsagency


2. Find a Trainer

Speak with a registered trainer or with your local greyhound club to gain their perspective on greyhound racing:

 Search the Public Trainers List for a trainer by geographic area                                             
Contact your local club:

Ballarat:

http://ballarat.grv.org.au

Bendigo:

http://bendigo.grv.org.au

Cranbourne:

http://cranbourne.grv.org.au

Geelong:

http://geelong.grv.org.au

Healesville:

http://healesville.grv.org.au

Horsham:

http://horsham.grv.org.au

Meadows:

http://www.themeadows.org.au

Sale:

http://sale.grv.org.au

Sandown Park:

http://sandowngreyhounds.com.au

Shepparton:

http://shepparton.grv.org.au

Traralgon:

http://traralgon.grv.org.au

Warragul:

http://warragul.grv.org.au


3. Become a Member

I would like to be an owner
I would like to be a trainer
I would like to be an attendant
I would like to be a catcher

 

 

4. Read the Adviser

 

The Adviser is a GRV publication which includes monthly whelping advice.  Regular features of the Adviser include the latest news from Greyhound Racing Victoria, GOBIS, Greyhound of the Month, Classifieds, Industry Initiatives and Racing Programs.  Owners are able to subscribe to the Adviser for a small fee.


  


5. Visit the Greyhound Adoption Program website

The Greyhound Adoption Program is an initiative of GRV that is dedicated to find homes for greyhounds no longer suitable for racing.  The Greyhound Adoption Program website will provide you with further information in becoming involved in this program.

 

 Alternatively, please contact the Member Services Department on (03) 8329 1100 or email memberservices@grv.org.au for further information on how to get started with greyhound racing.


 

  
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