A program to help acclimatise greyhounds from their days as racing dogs to life as pets is looking for foster carers to participate.

Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) launched Going Grey on the Gold Coast today.

Would-be foster carers will receive face-to-face training, ongoing support and a 25-page support manual, which is also available online for anyone interested in fostering or adopting.

"Many of the former racing dogs we rehome have never had any experience with stairs, glass doors, roads, swimming pools or ever stepped inside a home," AWLQ president Sylvana Wenderhold said.

"This program is designed to acclimatise them to household living with specifically trained foster carers."

AWLQ vice president and program liaison Sue Spencer said the program would be an extension of the support already provided.

"You will be making a difference to the lives of these placid, loving dogs."

More greyhounds to need homes in near future

AWLQ rehomed more than 80 greyhounds in 2015.

They expect the number to increase in the lead-up to New South Wales' greyhound racing ban next year.

"We fully support the greyhound ban and have worked tirelessly to see it become a national reality," Ms Wenderhold said.

"Since the ban was announced last month we've been delighted to see the number of people interested in specifically rehoming greyhounds increase.

"Going Grey will help ensure these greyhounds are prepared for life after the track."

Eventually AWLQ is looking to see the greyhounds go straight into foster care and then their new adoptive home, rather than being kennelled at AWLQ at any stage.

Anyone wishing to foster a greyhound can do so at awlqld.com.au.