# SEO & AI-Crawler Keyword List — The Retired Racer (greyhound.kitzo.work)

Target: first-time dog owners adopting a **retired racing greyhound**.
Language: English (indepth but plain wording — this file is org stone for both search engines and AI answer engines).
Use: every page's `<meta name="keywords">`, `Article.keywords` JSON-LD, headings, FAQ questions and llms.txt are drawn from this list. Do not keyword-stuff; each page targets 1 primary + 3–6 supporting keywords.

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## 1. Primary keywords (page-headline level)

| Keyword | Primary page | Intent |
|---|---|---|
| retired racing greyhound adoption | `/` (index) | Commercial / informational |
| greyhound starter pack | `/` | Navigational |
| first time dog owner greyhound | `/`, `overview.html` | Informational |
| greyhound adoption checklist | `01-what-to-prepare.html` | Informational |
| greyhound first week | `02-first-week-agenda.html` | Informational |
| 3-3-3 rule greyhound | `02-first-week-agenda.html`, `overview.html` | Informational |
| greyhound toilet training | `03-toilet-training-plan.html` | Informational / task |
| greyhound training plan | `04-other-skills-training-plan.html` | Informational / task |

## 2. Secondary keywords (body-heading level)

| Keyword | Used primarily on |
|---|---|
| adopt a greyhound | `/`, `overview.html` |
| rescue greyhound guide | `/` |
| greyhound settling in plan | `overview.html`, `02` |
| greyhound daily routine | `overview.html`, `02` |
| greyhound adoption process / cost | `overview.html`, `01` |
| greyhound-proofing home | `01` |
| what to buy for a greyhound | `01` |
| greyhound crate size | `01`, `04` |
| greyhound home setup | `01` |
| sighthound home safety | `01` |
| rescue greyhound decompression | `02` |
| new greyhound won't eat | `02` |
| greyhound bedtime routine | `02`, `03` |
| greyhound night routine | `02` |
| rescue dog first 48 hours | `02` |
| greyhound potty training schedule | `03` |
| house training retired greyhound | `03` |
| greyhound peeing in house | `03` |
| apartment greyhound toilet training | `03` |
| greyhound crate training | `04` |
| greyhound left alone | `04` |
| greyhound leash training | `04` |
| greyhound muzzle training | `04` |
| greyhound prey drive training | `04`, `/` |
| teach greyhound to settle | `04` |
| greyhound separation anxiety prevention | `04` |
| cooperative care greyhound | `04` |

## 3. Long-tail keywords (sentence level, used in dek/FAQ/JSON-LD text)

- how to adopt a retired racing greyhound as a first dog
- what to prepare before bringing home a retired greyhound
- greyhound home setup for a kennel dog with no house experience
- what size crate does a retired greyhound need (XXL 120 cm)
- how long does it take a rescue greyhound to settle in (3-3-3 rule)
- day one rules for a new greyhound arriving home
- what to do on the first night with a retired greyhound
- how to toilet train a retired racing greyhound in 4 weeks
- why does my greyhound pee indoors after a kennel life
- empty-bladder rule for greyhound toilet training
- how to stop greyhound marking indoors (leg lift, small pees)
- greyhound pees just inside the door fix (GAP NZ)
- can a greyhound live in an apartment (toilet + alone time adaptation)
- how to crate train an adult greyhound (GAP NZ 4 steps, max 4 hours daytime)
- how to prevent separation anxiety in a retired greyhound (micro-absences, toy tie-outs, eat-away game)
- physical then mental then food toy before leaving a greyhound home alone
- how to stop a greyhound pulling on the lead (stop, wait, reward loose lead)
- greyhound freezing on walks — fear, not stubbornness (GAP NZ)
- no walks for the first 3 days with a rescue greyhound (GAP NZ 3–7 day rule)
- how to muzzle train a greyhound positively (must allow panting and drinking)
- teaching stairs and slippery floors to a dog who has never seen them
- treat trail for stairs and hard floors (cooked chicken, dog roll)
- collar grab training to prevent sleep-startle snapping
- sleep startle in greyhounds — talk to wake, don't touch
- off furniture for the first 3 weeks with a new greyhound
- sighthound prey drive management on walks and around cats
- "this way" redirection for squirrels, cats and livestock
- chicken training for greyhounds and cats (video diary days 24–28)
- recall training for sighthounds in a fully secure area only
- 2-minute dog training sessions while the kettle boils (GAP NZ)
- marker "Yes!" as a camera shutter for precise dog training
- non-slip runners and glass-door stickers for greyhound safety
- thin skin care for greyhounds (no dragging, gentle handling)
- feeding a retired greyhound (2 meals, keep kennel food 7–10 days, bloat caution)
- greyhound first vet visit (anaesthesia sensitivity, teeth, thyroid)

## 4. Question keywords (FAQ headers / FAQPage JSON-LD — natural voice queries)

**Home page (`/`, index FAQ)**
- Are retired racing greyhounds good first dogs?
- How long does it take a rescue greyhound to settle in?
- How much exercise does a retired greyhound need?
- Can a greyhound live happily in an apartment?
- What should I buy before bringing home a retired racing greyhound?
- How long does greyhound toilet training take?

**Overview (`overview.html`)**
- What is the 3-3-3 rule for a new greyhound?
- What should I do on the first day home with a retired greyhound?
- What do adoption groups like GAP NZ recommend first?
- How much does it cost to adopt a retired greyhound?
- Are retired greyhounds good with children and other pets?

**Guide 1 (`01-what-to-prepare.html`)**
- What should I buy before adopting a greyhound?
- What size crate does a greyhound need?
- How do I greyhound-proof my home?
- What should I ask the adoption group about my greyhound?
- Do I need pet insurance before bringing a greyhound home?

**Guide 2 (`02-first-week-agenda.html`)**
- My new greyhound won't eat in the first few days — is that normal?
- When can I start walking my new greyhound?
- Where should a new greyhound sleep the first nights?
- What is the GAP NZ 3-step bedtime routine?
- Why does my greyhound growl or snap when woken (sleep startle)?
- What are the red flags in the first week?

**Guide 3 (`03-toilet-training-plan.html`)**
- How long does it take to toilet train a retired greyhound?
- Should I use puppy pads for a greyhound?
- What should I do if I catch my greyhound peeing indoors?
- Why does my greyhound pee just inside the door after coming back in?
- Why is my greyhound marking indoors (leg-lift, small pees)?
- Can a greyhound be toilet trained in an apartment?
- My house-trained greyhound suddenly started having accidents — should I worry?

**Guide 4 (`04-other-skills-training-plan.html`)**
- How long can a greyhound be left in a crate?
- How do I teach my greyhound to be left alone?
- How do you train a greyhound to walk on a leash?
- Why do greyhounds need a muzzle, and how do I train it?
- Can you ever let a greyhound off the lead?
- How long should training sessions be with a greyhound?

## 5. Per-page keyword → element mapping (summary)

| Page | Title (H1) target | Meta description lead keywords | JSON-LD types |
|---|---|---|---|
| `/` | bringing home a retired racing greyhound | retired racing greyhound adoption · greyhound starter pack · first-time dog owner | WebSite, Organization, BreadcrumbList, FAQPage |
| `overview.html` | first, the overview (settling, timeline, routine, costs) | greyhound overview · 3-3-3 rule · settling in · daily routine · costs | Article, BreadcrumbList, FAQPage |
| `01-what-to-prepare.html` | what to prepare (checklist, home setup, shopping) | greyhound adoption checklist · greyhound-proofing · crate size · insurance | Article, BreadcrumbList, FAQPage |
| `02-first-week-agenda.html` | the first week agenda (3-3-3 rule, day 0, nights) | greyhound first week · 3-3-3 rule · bedtime routine · sleep startle | Article, BreadcrumbList, FAQPage |
| `03-toilet-training-plan.html` | toilet training plan (4-week schedule) | greyhound toilet training · empty-bladder rule · puppy pads · marking | Article, **HowTo**, BreadcrumbList, FAQPage |
| `04-other-skills-training-plan.html` | other skills training (crate, leash, prey) | greyhound training plan · crate training · leash · muzzle · prey drive | Article, BreadcrumbList, FAQPage |

## 6. Usage rules

1. One primary keyword per page — in `<title>`, H1, first 100 words and the page's `<meta name="description">`.
2. Secondary keywords live in H2/H3 copy naturally; never list-stuff them.
3. Question keywords are answered **twice**: once visibly in the FAQ block, once in FAQPage JSON-LD (same wording, so crawlers see consistency).
4. Long-tail keyword phrases appear in FAQ answer text or dek paragraphs where they read naturally.
5. AI crawlers: `llms.txt` mirrors this keyword set in plain markdown; robots.txt explicitly allows GPTBot, ClaudeBot, Google-Extended and PerplexityBot.
6. Anchor text for internal links uses primary keywords (e.g. "greyhound toilet training plan" → `03-toilet-training-plan.html`).
7. Freshness: update `lastmod` in sitemap.xml + `article:modified_time` whenever content changes materially (currently 2026-11-06).