Retired greyhounds - walking and chance to be off lead

[MotherForkinShirtBalls]

I think I've been convinced to get a dog and a retired greyhound seems to make the most sense for us. I'm thinking about suitable walks though, and giving the dog a chance to be off lead. We have an ok sized garden with high enough walls and gate where the dog could wander about but where I live, greyhounds need to be kept on lead in public to avoid them taking off and causing an accident. This really limits the opportunity for a dog to eg run after a ball or play games. Just wondering how other greyhound owners manage this type of exercise and fun for their dogs?

[JillAmanda]

*plod.

[MotherForkinShirtBalls]

Shambolical1 my main experience of greyhounds is from my uncle's when we were kids (we had mongrels at home who chased and chewed everything) and they loved having a ball thrown for them.

[Steamfan]

I have my second exracer - and she wouldn't thank you to be taken to a park to play fetch, or run round. The first one rang round the garden once, then went in and got on the settee. That was the last time she bothered. Neither could be bothered with running, but they do seem to like the company of other greys when out and about