Training and Racing the Greyhound

Training and Racing the Greyhound
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Publisher : Crowood
Total Pages : 262
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ISBN-10 : 9781847979667
ISBN-13 : 1847979661
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Book Synopsis Training and Racing the Greyhound by : Darren Morris

Download or read book Training and Racing the Greyhound written by Darren Morris and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2014-11-30 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 fundamental 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. This wide-ranging and practical book is aimed at all greyhound enthusiasts including those who train and race them, care for them or own them as pets. Fully illustrated with 69 colour photographs and 20 drawings.


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