Retired Greyhounds

Author : Carol Baby
Publisher : Crowood
ISBN 13 : 1847975054
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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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.

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 : Nora Star
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781882897186
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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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.

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 : Carolyn Raeke
Publisher : TFH Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Angela Patmore
Publisher : Robinson
ISBN 13 : 1472138325
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rescue Dogs and Their Second Lives written by Angela Patmore and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2018-01-11 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rescuing a dog can change not only the dog`s life but yours too. This book explains how. It also tells you everything you need to know about finding the right dog at a shelter near to you, and getting him or her used to you and their home. There is also appropriate advice on training and caring for your new friend. This book contains moving poems, true stories and appealing portraits of actual rescue dogs, who found new owners and loving homes.

Author : Neil Carr
Publisher : CABI
ISBN 13 : 1780643187
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dogs in the Leisure Experience written by Neil Carr and published by CABI. This book was released on 2014-11-19 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the social and cultural constructions and debates of what are dogs and what is leisure. It looks at how working dogs play a significant role in leisure experiences such as ensuring the safety of air transport, and considers the differing roles and changing acceptance of dogs’ involvement in sport. Within the setting of the animal welfare and sentience debates, it examines the leisure needs of dogs and their owners. Providing an original contribution to our understanding of dogs as both participants and objects in the leisure experience, this book is a useful resource for researchers in leisure, hospitality and tourism.

Author : Charlotte Wilcox
Publisher : Capstone
ISBN 13 : 1429677139
Total Pages : 18 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Greyhounds written by Charlotte Wilcox and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2011-07 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes the physical features, history, temperament, and care of the Greyhound dog breed"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Julia Barnes
Publisher : Howell Books
ISBN 13 : 9780876051894
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Barbara Karant
Publisher : Stewart, Tabori and Chang
ISBN 13 : 9781584797357
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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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.