Training And Racing The Greyhound

Author : Darren Morris
Publisher : Crowood
ISBN 13 : 1847979661
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Training and Racing the Greyhound written by Darren Morris and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2014-11-30 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical book is aimed at all greyhound enthusiasts and will be of help to the more experienced professional trainer as well as the novice handler. The physical stresses of racing mean that every greyhound will, at some point, sustain some form of injury and it is therefore essential that the greyhound handler has some knowledge of injuries. Accordingly, the author places a strong emphasis on injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. Contents include: Choosing your first dog; The fundamental aspects of training; Kennelling; Breeding, rearing and training puppies; Exercising, the training routine and race preparation; Feeding; Examining your dog, minor ailments and serious illnesses; Foot problems; Injury rehabilitation and the skill of massage; Retired greyhounds. This wide-ranging and practical book is aimed at all greyhound enthusiasts including those who train and race them, care for them or own them as pets. Fully illustrated with 69 colour photographs and 20 drawings.

Author : Roy B. Burnell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780868012681
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Selecting, Training & Racing Greyhounds written by Roy B. Burnell and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Lee Livingood
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118053656
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies written by Lee Livingood and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-04 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The next best thing to having an experienced Greyhound owner living with you.” —Joan Belle Isle, President, Greyhound Project “Anyone who reads this book and follows its guidance will have a happier, healthier dog and be a happier, more relaxed dog owner.” —Hal and Karen Hawley, Greyhound Friends Northwest The Greyhound has been celebrated in song and legend for thousands of years. Nowadays, Greyhounds are bred almost exclusively for racing. In the bad old days, prior to the 1980s, dogs that didn’t make the grade at the track, and those past their primes, were destroyed. According to official estimates, 60,000 of these noble, mild-mannered dogs were destroyed each year! Fortunately, a number of organizations now exist devoted to rescuing these unwanted dogs and placing them in good homes. Thinking about adopting a retired racing Greyhound? Or maybe you’re already sharing your life with one of these charming animals. Either way, this friendly guide tells you everything you need to know to: Understand the Greyhound personality Find a retired racing Greyhound to adopt Choose the right ex-racer for you and your family Educate yourself and your retired racer Give your new pal the diet and exercise it needs Keep your dog healthy and happy for years to come With plenty of good humor and straight-talk, Lee Livingood drawing on her forty-years of experience training adult rescue dogs to cover all the pros and cons of being a retired racing Greyhound owner, and she fills you in on: The amazing 8000-year history of the Greyhound Deciding whether an ex-racer is the right do for you and your family Physical and behavioral characteristics How to get a retired racer used to living in a home and be a companion Dealing with common behavioral and health problems Feeding, grooming, and exercising a Greyhound Fun things to do with your hound Bursting with expert advice on all aspects of living with an ex-racer, Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies is must reading for anyone considering adoption or who’s already taken the leap.

Author : Tarah Schwartz
Publisher : LP Media Inc
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Guide to Greyhounds written by Tarah Schwartz and published by LP Media Inc. This book was released on 2021-09-01 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Tarah Schwartz has written the perfect guidebook for any new Greyhound owner. Whether you've adopted an older Greyhound, or just welcomed a new puppy into your home, this book will answer every question you have about what it's TRULY like to live with a greyhound. Covering topics like: Preparing your home for a Greyhound Meeting the unique exercise needs of your Greyhound Properly feeding your Greyhound for optimal health Grooming, foot care, and overall health care Socialization do's and don'ts Basic training and simple commands Congratulations on the adoption of your new Greyhound! It's a special thing to be willing to open your home and heart to this special breed whether you're adopting a rescue or getting a puppy from a breeder. Your Greyhound is a member of one of the most ancient breeds known to man. Known for over 4,000 years as amazing hunters and loyal pets, these dogs were loved by royalty in Egypt, Europe, and throughout the Middle East. To be able to understand what your new greyhound is thinking and feeling will be like learning a new language. But what you will get is a loving companion and member of the family. Caring for a Greyhound will include a lot of the typical care all dogs require but there is also breed-specific care all Greyhounds will need, and that is what is covered inside the pages of this book. The agility and athleticism may have attracted you to this breed. Greyhounds can reach speeds of 40 to 45 miles per hour, making them the fastest breed in the canine world. Apart from their athleticism and speed, owners love them for their sweet and calm personalities. Throughout this book with my personal knowledge, backed up with experience and research you will be taken on a journey on how to take care of your new Greyhound from day one, to the final moments where you will have a grateful, calm, old dog.

Author : Oliver Scheider
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781650544694
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Greyhound Racing Training Log written by Oliver Scheider and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-24 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dog training log contains 100 pages. Track your dog's progress with this book!

Author : Julia Barnes
Publisher : Ringpress Books Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780948955662
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book George Curtis written by Julia Barnes and published by Ringpress Books Limited. This book was released on 1991 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greyhound training techniques from the man who trained Ballyregan Bob, the greyhound who broke the American record of 32 consecutive victories. An essential book for greyhound owners, trainers, and racing fans.

Author : Keith Laybourn
Publisher : Manchester University Press
ISBN 13 : 1526114534
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Going to the dogs written by Keith Laybourn and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2019-01-14 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greyhound racing emerged rapidly in Britain in 1926 but in its early years was subject to rabid institutional middle-class opposition largely because of the legal gambling opportunities it offered to the working class. Though condemned as a dissipate and impoverishing activity, it was, in fact, a significant leisure opportunity for the working class, which cost little for the minority of bettors involved in what was clearly little more than a ‘bit of the flutter’ , This book is the first national study of greyhound racing in Britain from its beginnings, to its heyday in the 1930s and 1940s, and up its long slow decline of the late twentieth century. Much of the study will be defined by the dominating issue of working-class gambling and the bitter opposition to both it and greyhound racing, although the attractions of this ‘American Night Out’ will also be examined.

Author : Jane Killion
Publisher : Dogwise Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1929242441
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book When Pigs Fly! written by Jane Killion and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Do you have an impossible dog? ... You may not know it but there are certain breeds that were developed to work independently. Those breeds, and mixes, include Hounds, Terriers, Northern Breeds, and Livestock Guardian dogs. If you have a Pigs Fly kind of dog you need to work with her independent nature not against it to get good manners and even high level performance." --Amazon.com.

Author : Cynthia A. Branigan
Publisher : *Howell Book House
ISBN 13 : 9780876051931
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Adopting the Racing Greyhound written by Cynthia A. Branigan and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 1998-05-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised and updated edition of the only book on "homing" the ex-racer tells prospective adopters everything they need to know to make adoption a success. In addition to practical information, such as care and feeding, readers learn the latest about the activities and competitions that are just for ex-racers and their owners. The Appendix lists all the agencies nationwide that adopt out Greyhounds, so an agency is sure to be nearby. For thousands of years Greyhounds have been bred to hunt and run at top speed. Because they are used to being with other dogs and people, they make perfect pets. Adopters can be assured their ex-racer will get along with adults and children and other household pets.

Author : Ryan Reed
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1620080524
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Born to Run written by Ryan Reed and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In chronicling his travels to many of America’s dog tracks, Greyhound owner and adoption advocate Ryan H. Reed shatters misconceptions about the controversial sport of Greyhound racing. Reed uncovers a world of magnificent canine athletes and their devoted owners and trainers. With amazing color photographs of the dogs in action, Born to Run gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the daily activities of breeding kennels, racetracks, and adoption centers, detailing the lives of racing Greyhounds from puppyhood to their competitive careers to their lives as cherished pets after retirement.