Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies
“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...
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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 Praise for Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies® "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 NorthwestFind out about your retired racing Greyhound's special needsGet 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.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 dietGet smart! www.dummies.com Attention pet owners! Get free Dummies Daily™ e-mail newsletters Sign up today for tips on dogs, cats, or birds Keep your pet healthy and happy — the Dummies Way™
Introduction.PART I: Getting to Know Greyhounds.Chapter 1: The History of Greyhounds.Chapter 2: Retired Racing Greyhounds 101: The Basics of the Breed.PART II: Finding Your Soul Mate.Chapter 3: Determing Whether a Retired Racing Greyhound Is Right for You.Chapter 4: Getting Ready to Adopt a Retired Racer.Chapter 5: Welcoming a Retired Racer into Your Family.PART III: Training Your Greyhound for Life after the Racetrack.Chapter 6: Living with a Retired Racing Greyhound.Chapter 7: Learning to Speak Dog.Chapter 8: Elbows off the Table!: Teaching Your Greyhound Basic Household Etiquette.Chapter 9: More Training: Adding Multitask Behaviors.Chapter 10: Dealing with Behavioral Problems.Chapter 11: Helping the Fearful Dog Stand on His Own Four Feet.PART IV: Keeping Your Retired Racing Greyhound Healthy.Chapter 12: Feeding Your Greyhound.Chapter 13: Grooming Your Dog.Chapter 14: Preventing Health Problems.Chapter 15: Avoiding Emergencies.Chapter 16: Knowing What to Do When Your Retired Racer Gets Sick.PART V: The Part of Tens.Chapter 17: Ten Reasons to Adopt a Retired Racer.Chapter 18: Ten Things to Do Before You Bring Home a Retired Racer.Chapter 19: Ten Rules for Training a Retired Racer.Chapter 20: Ten Fun Things to Do with Your Hound.Appendix A: The NGA Pet Certificate.Appendix B: Resources.Index.Book Registration Information.
