Dog safety first, human egos second
Slipping a dog, is originally a coursing term that refers to the action of letting a dog run free, and running is something that greyhounds naturally love to do.
Whether a racing dog or pet, exercise plays an important role in keeping greyhounds healthy but it is important that it is always fun and enjoyable.
As the second fastest land animal in the world, clocked at speeds in excess of 70kmh, in many parts of the world greyhounds are not allowed off leash unless being raced, coursed, exercised or trained on private land such as racing tracks and private training facilities.
Facilities called Slipping Tracks (a fully enclosed straight track of more than 300m) have been provided for owners of both racing and pet greyhounds to legally and safely exercise their dogs in a controlled environment.
Find out more in the Slipping Track and Exercise Guide
