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"A no-nonsense guide to the joys and pitfalls of adopting the retired racing Greyhound."
Bruce Skinner, Editor in Chief, A Breed Apart
Find out about your retired racing Greyhound's special needs
Get the lowdown on keeping your dog healthy and content
Are you thinking about adopting a retired racing Greyhound, or are you already sharing your life with one? This fun and friendly book is bursting with expert advice on all aspects of owning an ex-racer: understanding the Greyhound personality, taking care of your new friend, teaching good manners, and much more.
Praise for Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies(R)
> --Joan Belle Isle, President, Greyhound Project
> --Hal and Karen Hawley, Greyhound Friends Northwest
Discover how to:
Find a retired racing Greyhound to adopt
Choose the right ex-racer for you
Manage your new friend
Educate yourself and your retired racer
Maintain good health, proper exercise, and diet
Get [...]
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"A no-nonsense guide to the joys and pitfalls of adopting the retired racing Greyhound."
Bruce Skinner, Editor in Chief, A Breed Apart
Find out about your retired racing Greyhound's special needs
Get the lowdown on keeping your dog healthy and content
Are you thinking about adopting a retired racing Greyhound, or are you already sharing your life with one? This fun and friendly book is bursting with expert advice on all aspects of owning an ex-racer: understanding the Greyhound personality, taking care of your new friend, teaching good manners, and much more.
Praise for Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies(R)
> --Joan Belle Isle, President, Greyhound Project
> --Hal and Karen Hawley, Greyhound Friends Northwest
Discover how to:
Find a retired racing Greyhound to adopt
Choose the right ex-racer for you
Manage your new friend
Educate yourself and your retired racer
Maintain good health, proper exercise, and diet
Get [...]
- Find listings of all our books
- Choose from many different subject categories
- Sign up for eTips at etips.[...]
Lee Livingood has been training adult rescue dogs for nearly 40 years. She lives with two adopted ex-racers, volunteers for her local Greyhound adoption group, and writes for Greyhound and other dog publications.
PART I: Getting to Know Greyhounds.
Chapter 1: The History of Greyhounds.
Chapter 2: Retired Racing Greyhounds 101: The Basics of the Breed.
PART II: Finding Your Soul Mate.
Chapter 3: Determing Whether a Retired Racing Greyhound Is Right for You.
Chapter 4: Getting Ready to Adopt a Retired Racer.
Chapter 5: Welcoming a Retired Racer into Your Family.
PART III: Training Your Greyhound for Life after the Racetrack.
Chapter 6: Living with a Retired Racing Greyhound.
Chapter 7: Learning to Speak Dog.
Chapter 8: Elbows off the Table!: Teaching Your Greyhound Basic Household Etiquette.
Chapter 9: More Training: Adding Multitask Behaviors.
Chapter 10: Dealing with Behavioral Problems.
Chapter 11: Helping the Fearful Dog Stand on His Own Four Feet.
PART IV: Keeping Your Retired Racing Greyhound Healthy.
Chapter 12: Feeding Your Greyhound.
Chapter 13: Grooming Your Dog.
Chapter 14: Preventing Health Problems.
Chapter 15: Avoiding Emergencies.
Chapter 16: Knowing What to Do When Your Retired Racer Gets Sick.
PART V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 17: Ten Reasons to Adopt a Retired Racer.
Chapter 18: Ten Things to Do Before You Bring Home a Retired Racer.
Chapter 19: Ten Rules for Training a Retired Racer.
Chapter 20: Ten Fun Things to Do with Your Hound.
Appendix A: The NGA Pet Certificate.
Appendix B: Resources.
Index.
Book Registration Information.
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Importe |
| Produktart: | Nachschlagewerke |
| Rubrik: | Hobby & Freizeit |
| Thema: | Tiere/Jagen/Angeln |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| ISBN-13: | 9780764552762 |
| ISBN-10: | 0764552767 |
| UPC: | 785555037205 |
| EAN: | 0785555037205 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Livingood, Lee |
| Redaktion: | Moustaki, Nikki |
| Hersteller: | Wiley |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 235 x 188 x 18 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Lee Livingood |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 11.10.2000 |
| Gewicht: | 0,526 kg |
Lee Livingood has been training adult rescue dogs for nearly 40 years. She lives with two adopted ex-racers, volunteers for her local Greyhound adoption group, and writes for Greyhound and other dog publications.
PART I: Getting to Know Greyhounds.
Chapter 1: The History of Greyhounds.
Chapter 2: Retired Racing Greyhounds 101: The Basics of the Breed.
PART II: Finding Your Soul Mate.
Chapter 3: Determing Whether a Retired Racing Greyhound Is Right for You.
Chapter 4: Getting Ready to Adopt a Retired Racer.
Chapter 5: Welcoming a Retired Racer into Your Family.
PART III: Training Your Greyhound for Life after the Racetrack.
Chapter 6: Living with a Retired Racing Greyhound.
Chapter 7: Learning to Speak Dog.
Chapter 8: Elbows off the Table!: Teaching Your Greyhound Basic Household Etiquette.
Chapter 9: More Training: Adding Multitask Behaviors.
Chapter 10: Dealing with Behavioral Problems.
Chapter 11: Helping the Fearful Dog Stand on His Own Four Feet.
PART IV: Keeping Your Retired Racing Greyhound Healthy.
Chapter 12: Feeding Your Greyhound.
Chapter 13: Grooming Your Dog.
Chapter 14: Preventing Health Problems.
Chapter 15: Avoiding Emergencies.
Chapter 16: Knowing What to Do When Your Retired Racer Gets Sick.
PART V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 17: Ten Reasons to Adopt a Retired Racer.
Chapter 18: Ten Things to Do Before You Bring Home a Retired Racer.
Chapter 19: Ten Rules for Training a Retired Racer.
Chapter 20: Ten Fun Things to Do with Your Hound.
Appendix A: The NGA Pet Certificate.
Appendix B: Resources.
Index.
Book Registration Information.
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Importe |
| Produktart: | Nachschlagewerke |
| Rubrik: | Hobby & Freizeit |
| Thema: | Tiere/Jagen/Angeln |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| ISBN-13: | 9780764552762 |
| ISBN-10: | 0764552767 |
| UPC: | 785555037205 |
| EAN: | 0785555037205 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Livingood, Lee |
| Redaktion: | Moustaki, Nikki |
| Hersteller: | Wiley |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 235 x 188 x 18 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Lee Livingood |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 11.10.2000 |
| Gewicht: | 0,526 kg |
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