Setting up a routine for you and your greyhound

It’s a universal truth that dogs love to eat, sleep and play. Often in the hustle and bustle of normal life, it can become a tricky balancing act to fit all of these things into each day.

As a vast number of us settle into our new routine of working from home, it’s the perfect opportunity to create a new schedule that allows us to spend more quality time with our beloved pooches. Dogs are lovers of routine too, so a good routine can mean a happier dog. The below is not designed to be a strict schedule but offers some suggestions you may wish to include.

7am – 7:30am

• Go for a quick walk and give your dog the opportunity to do its ‘business’.
• If you have some extra time to stop and play at a dog park,) a game of fetch or even an on leash game that will get your dog moving will be a great way to burn some energy and get their heart rate up

7:30am – 8:00am

• Nourish your dog with food and put fresh water in his (or her) bowl

8:00am – 9:00am

• Give your dog another chance to go to the toilet after its morning feed

9:00am – 12:00pm

• Chances are your dog is tired after all of the mornings’ physical activity, this is a great time for your dog to take a nap
• If they still has some energy he may follow you around the house as you do your housework or start your workday

12:00pm – 1:00pm

• Spend some more quality time with them, just talking and petting. Include another interactive play session if you have time

1:00pm – 5:00pm.

• Rest time. Your dog may nap during this time or just lay by your legs as you work

5:00pm – 7:30pm

• Dinner time
• Change the water in your dogs’ bowl
• Go for another walk (they will love you for that)
• If not a walk play a longer game of fetch or allow your dog to do ‘zoomies’ to burn off all of that pent-up energy

7:30pm – 10:00pm

• Wind-down time – dogs love to wind down just as we do
• This is the perfect opportunity to groom your dog, brush their teeth once in a while,
• Enjoy some solid couch time in front of the TV or with a book
• Some owners like put on a jacket on their greyhound to keep them warm through the night if they are outside or in a cold room

Before you head off to bed, if your dog sleeps inside, ensure you give your pooch one last opportunity to do their business before retiring for the night.