Training and Racing the Greyhound

By Darren Morris

ISBN:	9781847971043
PUBLISHED:	June 2009
PAGES:	160
BINDING:	Hardback
SIZE:	246x189 mm
INSIDE:	69 colour photographs 20 line drawings

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.

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

RRP: £16.99

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