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.
Download or read book Retired Racing Greyhounds for Beginners written by Billy Drake and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-02-26 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greyhounds make lovely pets - as many of us already know - but they are different from most dogs. And changing from a working life to becoming a pet is much smoother when we understand these differences.Taking on a retired Greyhound can be wonderfully rewarding but requires forethought to be able to care for them rightly.The working life of a Greyhound is very structured, and so changing to a pet environment can make them feel insecure initially, because they are used to routine. You can help the by making changes gradually while they adapt.In this book "Retired Racing Greyhounds for Beginners" I will be teaching you everything you need to know about this breed and also provide you with answers to all your questions relating to the retired racing greyhound dog breed.In this book you will find out a lot of things about this dog. Introduction, how to help them settling in, instructions on how to adopt, buy, groom, care, feed, health concerns, the reasons for their retirement and so much more. Click the buy now button to GET YOUR COPY TODAY
Download or read book Retired Racing Greyhounds for Absolute Beginners written by Mildred Joel and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-27 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greyhounds are the racehorses of the canine world, incredibly fast, graceful and elegant. These dogs are muscular and strongly-built. The short, fine coat comes in black, white, red, blue, fawn, fallow, brindle or any of these colours with white. Adult dogs are 71-76 in height and weigh about 30-32kg; adult females are 69-71cm and 27-30kg.These dogs are calm and social indoors and can even be rather lazy. They are sensitive dogs who can make ideal family pets if given the right owners! While they are gentle by nature, their natural hunting instinct is always present and owners must be willing to take on the necessary responsibilities that go with the breed. Greyhounds are affectionate with their families, though usually aloof with strangers. They normally get on well with other dogs in the household but cat owners should exercise extreme caution.This beginners manual gives important information on the origin, physical characteristics, how to buy, temperament, health issues, feeding, training, understanding and socialization of this wonderful dogsGet your copy today by scrolling up and clicking Buy Now to get your copy today
Download or read book Retired Greyhounds written by Carol Baby and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2012-12-21 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year many thousands of racing greyhounds retire from the racetrack and are successfully re-homed through dedicated greyhound charities. Written in association with Greyhound Rescue West of England, Retired Greyhounds - A Guide to Care and Understanding is essential reading for anyone who owns, or is thinking of owning a retired greyhound.The sound and practical advice contained within these pages will ensure that you have a clear understanding of your dog's needs, and will help to enable successful communication between you and your dog, thereby avoiding the common pitfalls that can arise through misunderstanding.Contents include:The first few days; Day-to-day care; Problem solving; Health care; Training for obedience; Fun and games. Approximately 10,000 greyhounds retire from racing each year and are re-homed by numerous dedicated retired greyhound charities.This book provides valuable insight and practical instruction to ensure that new owners are able to make a success of their new partnership through correct care and understanding.Written in association with GRWE - Greyhound Rescue West of England.Fully illustrated with 93 colour photographs and 2 line diagramsCarol Baby has worked as a volunteer for GRWE for over ten years.
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.
Download or read book The Complete Guide To Retired Racing Greyhounds for Absolute Beginners written by Ben Mark and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-15 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grеуhоundѕ have a reputation for hіgh еnеrgу levels, but in rеаlіtу thеіr fаvоrіtе раѕtіmе is ѕlееріng. Dеѕіgnеd аѕ sprinters, nоt distance runnеrѕ, thеу'll be satisfied wіth a dаіlу wаlk, although active people find thеу make gооd jоggіng оr running раrtnеrѕ. In fасt, Greyhounds do fіnе іn араrtmеntѕ оr hоmеѕ wіth small уаrdѕ--аlthоugh thеу nееd a ѕоlіd fеnсе tо kеер thеm frоm сhаѕіng аnіmаlѕ thеу mіght ѕее as рrеу, ѕuсh аѕ ѕԛuіrrеlѕ, rabbits, or trespassing cats.
Download or read book Greyhound Tales written by Nora Star and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heartwarming stories of rescue and adoption of greyhounds discarded by the dog racing industry.
Download or read book The Best Finish written by Carolyn Raeke and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 2004 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Retired racing Greyhounds are quickly becoming one of America's most popular pets, with tens of thousands of Greyhounds being adopted from the tracks and adoption groups each year. Every retired racing Greyhound has a unique and sometimes complicated past, and this book offers a straightforward, comprehensive guide to the adoption process and the special care involved with this extraordinary dog's adjustment to pet life. Book jacket.
Download or read book Logan s Secret written by Suzanne Burke and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2nd Edition - Logan, the champion racing greyhound is at the top of his game. Today, he is at the racing start gate, the race begins, he takes off and gains an expert lead, but events take an unexpected turn and his life changes forever! Follow Logan on his adventurous journey as he makes a decision that launches him into a world of uncertainty and challenge. Discover the secrets he uses that help him achieve his life dream. A great story for adults or children! Logan's Secret will teach children important values about life, and to think positively no matter what challenges they face. If you believe in yourself, you can accomplish anything! Over twenty pages of expanded content! Read the rich history about the greyhound and learn more about this unique breed of dog. Includes additional illustrations and photographs. Ages 7 and up Excellent first chapter book! Contains educational projects at the end for children to expand their vocabulary, critical thinking skills, and creative writing skills. 114 pages, illustrated. Photography by Shawn Fernandez and John Hudson
Download or read book The Complete Book of Greyhounds written by Julia Barnes and published by Howell Books. This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Book of Greyhounds is written by the world's leading specialists, who together have unparalleled knowledge of the breed.
Download or read book Greyhounds written by Barbara Karant and published by Stewart, Tabori and Chang. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spotlights the spirit, charm, and personality of the greyhound through color photographs, quotes that pay tribute to the dog as a companion, and an essay that describes the efforts made to find homes for them beyond racing.
Download or read book Dominique s Strange New World The Adventures of a Retired Racing Greyhound written by Diane Casenta Galutia and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2015-07-30 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is written from the perspective of a retired racing greyhound, Dominique. As a champion racer with many wins behind her, Dominique suffers an injury at the track and her racing career ends suddenly. She finds herself thrust into this strange new world of retirement and questions her worth since all she had ever known was running and winning races. Meanwhile, a sweet little girl, Maria, has always dreamed of having a dog and her parents surprise her on her birthday with the news that the family will be adopting a retired racing greyhound. Readers will fall in love with Dominique as she transitions from champion racer to family pet and integrates into this new family. Dominique also meets up with other adorable and funny four-legged characters. Children will learn great lessons along the way as Dominique's story unfolds and she discovers the truth about this strange new world and her own worth.
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.
Download or read book Comet s Tale written by Steven Wolf and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2013-08-27 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comet’s Tale is a story about a friendship between two former winners, both a little down on their luck, who together stage a remarkable comeback. A former hard-driving attorney, Steven Wolf has reluctantly left his job and family and moved to Arizona for its warm winter climate. There he is drawn to a local group that rescues abused racing greyhounds. Although he can barely take care of himself because of a spinal condition, Wolf adopts Comet, an elegant cinnamon-striped racer. Or does Comet adopt Wolf? In Comet’s Tale we follow their funny and moving journey as Wolf teaches Comet to be a service dog. With her boundless enthusiasm and regal manners, Comet attracts new friends to Wolf’s isolated world. And finally, she plays a crucial role in restoring his health, saving his marriage, and broadening his definition of success.
Download or read book Cesar s Rules written by Cesar Millan and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2010 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outlines an approach to dog training that focuses on discipline and balance, discussing the most popular training techniques and how to encourage better behavior by using the dog's natural inclinations.
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.
Download or read book Guide to Adopting an Ex Racing Greyhound written by Carolyn Raeke and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 1997-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide to the characteristics, training, feeding, exercising and care of Greyhounds, focusing on those that have formerly been trained but have been retired from racing.
