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Sto caricando le informazioni... Adopting the Racing Greyhound (1992)di Cynthia A. Branigan
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Iscriviti per consentire a LibraryThing di scoprire se ti piacerà questo libro. Attualmente non vi sono conversazioni su questo libro. Good handbook on prospective ownership of the greyhound. Read in anticipation of adopting one next month. Most greyhound adoption organizations recommend this book, and it's no mystery why: it's filled with practical, useful information, written in clear prose, based on the author's extensive professional and personal experience with greyhounds. She has a sense of humor as well ("[Greyhounds] are watchdogs only in the sense that they will watch, but probably not act," p. 19). There is also a picture of an adorable greyhound puppy on p. 48. Racing injuries (p 51-52): a "spike" is when the toenail of one dog punctures the back leg or foot of another dog (painful, but minor if treated properly and not allowed to become infected) Racing dogs are used to: -rising early -strict routine -being handled -music -walking on a lead -being around other greyhounds -four turnouts daily -being around people (p. 53-54) Crate size: 27" x 40" x 30" (500-size crate), plastic is preferable to metal/wire. Some of the most important things to remember are: (1) NEVER let the greyhound off the leash in an unfenced area, (2) greyhounds are more sensitive to anesthesia, many medications including tick and flea meds (though Frontline and Advantage are both fine), and insecticides; a general rule of thumb is that if a product says "safe for use on puppies and kittens" it is also safe for greyhounds. They are intelligent, quiet, affectionate, and learn quickly with positive reinforcement (reward-based training). nessuna recensione | aggiungi una recensione
The first edition of this book was responsible for inspiring tens of thousands of people to adopt ex-racers. Now, this fully updated edition features groundbreaking veterinary information not available anywhere else. Greyhound authority Cynthia Branigan–who has placed over 4,000 Greyhounds through her organization–offers updated statistics on the costs involved with adopting as well as new health information, such as warnings about tick-borne diseases and suggestions on buying veterinary insurance. Branigan carefully explains how to care for a Greyhound–everything from feeding and grooming to training–and how to extend the dog’s life span. Readers will also find a wealth of updated information on medical conditions in Greyhounds and the latest in tests and treatment. Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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