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Newly released in paperback for 2022, this practical guide is a must-have for all greyhound devotees. It serves as a valuable resource to both seasoned professional trainers and those just beginning their journey in greyhound handling. The rigors of racing guarantee that every greyhound will inevitably experience some form of injury. As such, it’s crucial for handlers to possess a basic understanding of these injuries.
In this book, the author emphasizes the importance of injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. Additional topics covered include: the process of selecting your first dog; fundamental training principles; kennelling; breeding, rearing, and training puppies; workout routines, race preparation, and the role of exercise; feeding guidelines; how to examine your dog for minor ailments and serious illnesses; foot care; injury recovery, including the art of massage; and finally, the care of retired greyhounds.
AUTHOR: Darren Morris holds a lifelong passion for greyhounds. His fascination with dog races began at the tender age of seven. After leaving school at sixteen, he gained valuable experience working in kennels and alongside champion trainers. At twenty, he moved to Hull and made history as the youngest greyhound trainer in the country to earn a professional trainer’s licence. In his over two-decade-long career, he has continued to train greyhounds, developing a particular interest in greyhound injuries and their significant effect on the racing dog.