“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:
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:
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.
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"A no-nonsense guide to the joys and pitfalls of adopting the retired racing Greyhound."
Bruce Skinner, Editor in Chief, A Breed Apart
Find out about your retired racing Greyhound's special needs
Get the lowdown on keeping your dog healthy and content
Are you thinking about adopting a retired racing Greyhound, or are you already sharing your life with one? This fun and friendly book is bursting with expert advice on all aspects of owning an ex-racer: understanding the Greyhound personality, taking care of your new friend, teaching good manners, and much more.
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"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
Discover how to:
Find a retired racing Greyhound to adopt
Choose the right ex-racer for you
Manage your new friend
Educate yourself and your retired racer
Maintain good health, proper exercise, and diet
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 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 didnt 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 youre 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 personalityFind a retired racing Greyhound to adoptChoose the right ex-racer for you and your familyEducate yourself and your retired racerGive your new pal the diet and exercise it needsKeep 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 GreyhoundDeciding whether an ex-racer is the right do for you and your familyPhysical and behavioral characteristicsHow to get a retired racer used to living in a home and be a companionDealing with common behavioral and health problemsFeeding, grooming, and exercising a GreyhoundFun 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 whos already taken the leap. An authoritative guide on the special needs of these retirees. Is there life after retirement? Absolutely, for these lucky dogs. More than 18,000 Greyhounds are adopted every year. This handy reference puts you on the fast track to finding an adoption group, selecting the right dog, and more. Offers Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780764552762
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Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. An authoritative guide on the special needs of these retirees. Is there life after retirement? Absolutely, for these lucky dogs. More than 18,000 Greyhounds are adopted every year. This handy reference puts you on the fast track to finding an adoption group, selecting the right dog, and more. Offers. Seller Inventory # B9780764552762