List A:
Greyhounds are accepted onto List A because;
- The Trainer is deceased or experiencing major medical issue and can no longer look after the dogs,
- They are unnamed pups that didn’t qualify,
- The dog has pannus and unable to race,
- The dog has been stood down for 90 days in OzChase due to race incident (marring, failure to chase, etc.),
- The dog was retired for breeding,
- The dog last raced more than 28 days ago and the trainer doesn’t want to continue racing, or/and;
- The trainer has accessed the GISR or GRI schemes for the dog (application must include veterinary clearance).
GAP will prioritise entry to greyhounds who have been nominated successfully for Express Entry*, and then according to requirements for the dog/urgency/need.
List B:
A Trainer or Owner elect to retire their greyhound. The greyhound must have a minimum of 28 days from its last race before presentation to GAP for a pre-assessment. Once they have a place, the dog is booked for intake 28 days after their last race. If they race again after they’ve been booked for intake, the dog will be removed from the list.
*Express Entry
The Express Entry system enables GAP to prioritise entry for greyhounds that have retired from racing and are behaviourally suitable for rehoming, allowing a faster transition through the program. Trainers should work with their greyhounds to prepare them for the transition to retirement before presenting them to GAP for assessment. The sooner dogs can learn the skills to cope in a home environment and be ready for adoption, the more dogs can move through the GAP program.
The Express system will focus on the below points:
- Greyhounds’ socialisation with other breeds of dog
- Basic loose leash walking skills
- Time in a home environment
Trainers must nominate on the GAP Intake Nomination form if they wish to nominate their dog for Express Entry. The links below are resources that will assist in preparing your greyhound for this process. Prior to entry, video proof of the greyhound socialising with other breeds of dog and spending time in a home will need to be sent to GAP via Dropbox or messaged privately to the GAP Facebook page.
Trainer Resources:
Socialising With Other Breeds of Dog
Socialising With Other Breeds of Dogs – Summary
Loose Leash Walking
Training Guide (for adjusting to home environment)