Owning a greyhound can be a fantastic experience as you follow its growth and development. One of the oldest breeds of dog domesticated by man, greyhounds possess great stamina and endurance, in addition to being both intelligent and gentle animals.
It is for their remarkable speed, however, that they are renowned. Capable of running up to 60 kph when in full flight, greyhounds are the 18th fastest land mammal and are born racers. They can, for instance, cover 520 metres in just under 30 seconds, which is twice the speed of an Olympic athlete.
In greyhound racing rewards can be many, either on a personal, social or financial level. The thrill of owning, training or breeding a winner is always special, great times and winning memories are never forgotten.
You can get involved by visiting your local track and talking to other owners and trainers. You can also gain further information by visiting www.nzgra.org.nz or www.ownagreyhound.co.nz
Public Trainers- Auckland/Waikato Area
| Trainer | Area | Phone | Mobile |
| Clark, Steve | Albany | 09 415 5524 | 027 484 5746 |
| Craik, Ben | Drury | 09 294 7632 | 027 663 1579 |
| Farrell, Glennis | Pukekohe | 09 238 5814 | |
| Green, Phil | Pokeno | 09 232 7754 | |
| Henley, Peter | Hamilton | 07 827 3428 | |
| Hunt, Glen & Melissa | Pokeno | 09 232 6646 | 021 284 1517 |
| Laagland, Henni | Thames | 07 867 7551 | 021 277 7400 |
| Lozell, Mike | Putaruru | 07 882 1312 | |
| Mann, Michelle | Morrinsville | 027 685 3261 | |
| Mathews, Max | Putaruru | 07 883 6855 | |
| Noakes, Gary | Papakura | 09 292 7122 | 027 338 4601 |
| O'Regan, Ron | Paeroa | 07 862 3838 | 027 663 4125 |
| Pomeroy, Greg | Hamilton | 07 829 8189 | 027 279 4927 |
| Schofield, David | Rangariri | 09 445 4295 | 027 492 3634 |
| Steele, Wayne & Tracey | Te Awamutu | 07 871 3235 | 021 064 4727 |
| Udy J & Cottam D | Te Kauwhata | 07 826 3115 | 027 607 0770 |
| Van Meeuwen, Delys | Henderson | 09 814 9977 | |
| Walsh, Karen | Tirau | 07 883 1977 | 027 559 4793 |
