Training and Racing the Greyhound

By (author) Darren Morris

ISBN13: 9780719840982

Imprint: The Crowood Press Ltd

Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Published: 27/06/2022

Availability: Available

Description
This practical book, new in paperback for 2022, 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. Further contents include: choosing your first dog; 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, and finally the retired greyhound.
  • Dogs as pets
  • Greyhound racing
  • General (US: Trade)
Height:246
Width:189
Spine:11
Weight:407.00
List Price: £18.99