Start a greyhound walking group

Can’t find a greyhound walk near you? You could start one. A local walk can begin with just a few people and their dogs.

You don’t need a large group to begin.Two or three greyhounds meeting regularly is already a walking group.

Choose a safe location

Look for accessible paths, nearby parking, shade and water, with enough room for nervous dogs to keep a comfortable distance.

Choose a realistic schedule

Weekly, fortnightly, monthly or occasional can all work. Choose a frequency you can maintain.

Create a Facebook group

Use it to announce dates, share weather or location changes, welcome newcomers and keep everyone connected.

Set simple walk guidelines

Keep dogs on lead, make owners responsible for their dogs, respect personal space and cancel walks during unsafe weather.

Hold your first walk

Start small, nominate a clear meeting point and have someone ready to welcome first-time attendees.

List your group

Once your group is ready, add it to Greyhound Walks Australia so local owners can find you.

FOR EXISTING WALKING GROUPS

Make sure your next walk is visible

Your group can remain listed permanently, but we need publicly viewable event details to confidently show a specific upcoming date.

Create a Facebook Event

Create a separate event for each upcoming walk rather than relying only on a post inside the group.

Make it publicly viewable

Events created only inside a private Facebook group may be invisible to people who are not members. If possible, create or share the event through a public Page or public group.

Include the practical details

Add the date, start time, meeting point, walk length, parking information and any weather or cancellation advice.

Send us the public link

Check the event link while logged out of Facebook or in a private browser window. If it opens, send that link to Greyhound Walks Australia.

If your Facebook group or event must remain private

We can still list the walking group and direct visitors to request membership, but we may not be able to display or verify individual walk dates. Organisers can also send changes directly to contact@greyhoundwalksaustralia.com.au.

READY TO WELCOME YOUR FIRST WALKERS?

Add your new group to the directory

Tell us the location, schedule and Facebook link. Every listing is reviewed before it appears.

Add your walking group