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“Joan Belle Isle, President of the Greyhound Project, endorses this book as “the next best thing to having an experienced Greyhound owner living with you”. Hal and Karen Hawley of Greyhound Friends Northwest attest that “Anyone who reads this book and follows its guidance will have a happier, healthier dog and be a happier, more relaxed dog owner.”
The Greyhound, a breed celebrated in song and lore for thousands of years, is nowadays bred almost solely for racing. Unfortunately in decades past, Greyhounds that were unable to perform on the track or aging ones were often euthanized, with official estimates suggesting a shocking 60,000 per year. Thankfully now, numerous organizations are dedicated to rescuing these unwanted dogs, providing them with safe and loving homes.
If you’re contemplating adopting a retired racing Greyhound or if you already have one in your life, this book is a friendly guide that covers all you need to:
– Understand the unique Greyhound personality
– Adopt a retired racing Greyhound
– Choose the right ex-racer for you and your family
– Educate yourself and your retired racer
– Provide your new friend with the suitable diet and exercise
– Keep your dog healthy and happy for years to come
With a warm tone and direct approach, Lee Livingood draws upon her extensive forty-year experience in training adult rescue dogs. She covers all the pros and cons of owning a retired racing Greyhound, including:
– The remarkable 8000-year history of the Greyhound
– Deciding if an ex-racer is the right dog for you and your family
– Understanding the physical and behavioral characteristics of the breed
– Helping a retired racer adjust to home life
– Handling common behavioral and health issues
– Feeding, grooming, and exercising a Greyhound
– Fun activities to enjoy with your Greyhound
Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies is brimming with expert advice on all facets of living with an ex-r