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Retired Greyhounds: A Guide to Care and Understanding

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Retired Greyhounds: A Guide to Care and Understanding
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Carol Baby
Foreword by Jilly Cooper
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:112
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 165
Category/GenreDogs as pets
ISBN/Barcode 9781847971654
ClassificationsDewey:636.75343
Audience
General
Illustrations Diagrams; Halftones, color; Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
Publication Date 28 February 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Every year many thousands of racing greyhounds retire from the racetrack and are successfully re-homed through dedicated greyhound charities. Written in association with Greyhound Rescue West of England, Retired Greyhounds - A Guide to Care and Understanding is essential reading for anyone who owns, or is thinking of owning a retired greyhound. The sound and practical advice contained within these pages will ensure that you have a clear understanding of your dog's needs, and will help to enable successful communication between you and your dog, thereby avoiding the common pitfalls that can arise through misunderstanding. The first few days Day-to-day care Problem solving Health care Training for obedience Fun and Games AUTHOR: Since retiring from a career in education, Carol Baby has spent the past decade working voluntarily for Greyhounds Rescue West of England, and is committed to improving people's knowledge and understanding of greyhounds. ILLUSTRATIONS 93 colour photographs 2 diagrams

Author Biography

Since returning from a career in education, Carol Baby has spent the past decade working voluntarily for Greyhounds Rescue West of England, and is committed to improving people's knowledge and understanding of greyhounds.