For a newly adopted adult Greyhound, replace the puppy timetable with a low-stimulation first 72 hours after arrival. Keep one quiet home base, use three predictable on-lead toilet anchors plus brief needs-led trips, protect sleep and postpone visitors, neighbourhood exploration and handling tests.
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| Arrival and first hour | Managed entry Lead directly from the vehicle to the toilet point, then the quiet base; show water and soft bedding without a house tour. |
| Morning, days 1–3 | Toilet anchor one Walk on lead to the same quiet toilet point, reward completion, then return home without extending the trip. |
| Midday, days 1–3 | Toilet anchor two Repeat the short on-lead toilet route in suitable weather; otherwise use the safest closest managed option and return to rest. |
| Evening, days 1–3 | Toilet anchor three Use the same lead route and quiet cue sequence, then settle indoors rather than adding a walk or greeting. |
| Between anchors | Needs-led toilet and rest Add brief on-lead toilet trips whenever needed, but keep them functional; offer food, water and uninterrupted sleep in the quiet base. |
| All first 72 hours | Low-stimulation home base No visitors, dog introductions, neighbourhood tour or forced handling. Observe eating, sleep, movement, toileting and recovery without testing the dog. |
| Night | Protected sleep Keep the bed quiet and separated from traffic. To approach, say the dog's name from a distance and wait for full waking. |