Training and Racing the Greyhound

Contents include:

Choosing your first dog

The fundamentals 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

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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.