BOOKS
& OTHER MATERIALS
(AHGA members only)
If you have read any of these books (or viewed the videos) and would like to rate them, please email Kate. Ratings welcome from all members.
To borrow by mail, send your name and address, the name and author of the book(s)/tape(s) you would like to borrow, a check for the replacement costs of the book/tape (postdated 30 days for a book or 15 days for a tape), and a separate check for $3.90 (to cover postage) to: Almost Heaven Greyhound Adoption, Inc., 5340 Doc Bailey Rd, Cross Lanes WV 25313. Remember, you MUST be a member of AHGA (with dues current) to borrow from our library. Please borrow only one book at a time.
Available...
| TITLE | DESCRIPTION | OUR RATING | RATED BY | REP. COST | DUE IN | |
| ADOPTION / GENERAL CARE | (5 *'s highest) | |||||
| Adopting the Racing Greyhound, Cynthia A. Branigan | Understanding and caring for retired racers, and helping smooth their transition to family life. Breed history and resources. (paperback) | **** | kgs | $14.00 | IN | |
| American Kennel Club Dog Care and Training, Various | "...everything you need to know before and after you bring your new pet home." All breeds. (paperback) | not yet rated | $12.50 | IN | ||
| The Greyhound : An
Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet,
Daniel Braun Stern |
not yet rated | $12.50 | IN | |||
| Greyhounds
: Everything About Adoption, Purchase, Care,
Nutrition, Behavior, and Training (Complete Pet Owner's Manual), D. Caroline Coile |
Excellent book for new adopters and seasoned Greyhounders alike. (paperback) | not yet rated | $9.00 | IN | ||
| Guide to Adopting an Ex-Racing Greyhound, Carolyn Raeke | What to expect from and how to care for a retired racing Greyhound. (paperback) | **** | kgs | $10.00 | IN | |
| How to Massage Your Dog, Jane Buckle | "The ultimate book for people who want to give the gift of massage to their dogs or their dog-owning friends. A charming book that teaches and entertains." | not yet rated | $8.50 | IN | ||
| Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies, Lee Livingood | Every adopter should not only read, but own this book! | ***** | kgs | $16.00 | IN | |
| The Ultimate Greyhound, Mark Sullivan | Breed background and history, racing, training, showing and care. (hardback) | not yet rated | $28.00 | IN | ||
| FICTION | ||||||
| Bruce, Moose and the Goose, Robert Scott McKinnon | Story about the journey of a Greyhound. Great kids' book, but enjoyable for adults, too. | ***** | kgs | $14.00 | IN | |
| Down Under Jones, Robert Scott McKinnon | The hilarious adventures of a retired (well sort of retired ) racing Greyhound. | ***** | kgs | $14.00 | IN | |
| Swiftly, Michael Maguire | Story about a Greyhound and his effect on a small village. (hardback) | **** | kgs | $26.00 | IN | |
| HISTORY & RACING | ||||||
| The Book of the Greyhound, Sue LeMieux | "This comprehensive book covers all facets of Greyhounds, from show champions and top producers to ex-racers and adored pets." (hardback) | ***** | kgs | $83.50 | IN | |
| Breed All About It - Greyhound, Animal Planet | Greyt video about
racing, adoption, show Greyhounds, etc. Please rewind before returning. |
***** | kgs | $22.00 | IN | |
| Great Names in Greyhound Pedigrees, Vol. II, Gary Guccione | A complete history of the classic bloodlines that have produced the Greyhounds of today. | ***** | kgs | $19.00 | IN | |
| The Reign of the Greyhound, Cynthia A. Branigan | A popular history of the oldest family of dogs. (hardback) | **** | kgs | $21.00 | IN | |
| MEDICAL | ||||||
| Anti-Aging for Dogs, Steve Duno | How to help your dog live a longer, healthier life. (paperback) | not yet rated | $8.50 | IN | ||
| Care of the Racing Greyhound, Linda L. Blythe | "This book contains all of the injuries, metabolic dysfunction and medical problems of the Greyhound." (paperback) | ***** | kgs | $30.00 | IN | |
| First Aid for Dogs : What to Do When Emergencies Happen, Bruce Fogel | Get familiar with this BEFORE you need it! (paperback) | not yet rated | $11.50 | IN | ||
| Help! : The Quick Guide to First Aid for Your Dog, Michelle Bamburger, DVM | (paperback) | not yet rated | $11.50 | IN | ||
| Natural Health Care for Your Dog : Quick Self-Help Using Homeopathy and Bach Flowers, Petra Stein | (paperback) | not yet rated | $10.50 | IN | ||
| LOSS | ||||||
| Dog Heaven, Cynthia Rylant | Written for young children to comfort them during or after the loss of a dog. (hardback) | not yet rated | $18.00 | IN | ||
| Goodbye, Friend, Gary Kowalksi | Healing wisdom for anyone who has ever lost a pet. (paperback) | not yet rated | $14.00 | IN | ||
| Preparing for the Loss of Your Pet, Myrna Milani, DVM | Saying goodbye with love, dignity, and peace of mind. (paperback) | not yet rated | $18.00 | IN | ||
| TRAINING | ||||||
| Canine Good Citizen: Every Dog Can Be One, Jack and Wendy Volhard | "Chapters include an overview of the history and purpose of the Canine Good Citizen Test, the Volhard Puppy Aptitude test, an explanation of how dogs do and do not learn,... breakdown of the CGC Test and how to train a dog so that it can easily pass any of the test's exercises." | not yet rated | $9.50 | IN | ||
| Childproofing Your Dog : A Complete Guide to Preparing Your Dog for the Children in Your Life, Brian Kilcommons | A must for keeping children and dogs safe. (paperback) | ***** | kgs | $11.50 | IN | |
| Dog Whisperer : A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training, Paul Owens | Training through communication techniques. (paperback) | not yet rated | $12.50 | IN | ||
| The Dog Who Loved Too Much : Tales, Treatments, and the Psychology of Dogs, Nicholas H. Dodman | Changing problem behaviors through diet, exercise, environment and training. (paperback) | not yet rated | $14.00 | IN | ||
| Gentle Leader Headcollar - Step by Step Training Video | Training techniques to control pulling, jumping, barking, teach sit and stay. For use with the Gentle Leader Headcollar (available through AHGA). Please rewind before returning. | **** | kgs | $9.00 | IN | |
| Greyhound Training at the Farm, American Greyhound Council | Short video about
the training of future racers. Please rewind before returning |
***** | kgs | $16.50 | IN | |
| Paul Loeb's Complete Book of Dog Training, Paul Loeb | "A professional obedience course in book form with new ways to stop bad habits - and tricks for competition, moves, & your own personal satisfaction." (hardback) | *** | kgs | $30.00 | IN | |
| Play Training Your Dog, Patricia Gail Burnham | Innovative and fun methods for training your dog. (paperback) | not yet rated | $13.00 | IN | ||
| Smarter Than You Think : A Revolutionary Approach to Teaching and Understanding Your Dog in Just a Few Hours, Paul Loeb | "...revolutionary philosophy is simple: your dog can learn more -- and more quickly -- if information is delivered properly." | not yet rated | $16.00 | IN | ||
| Think Dog : An Owner's Guide to Canine Psychology, John Fisher | "A quick, easy, and entertaining read that is crammed full of practical and easy-to-use training pointers." | not yet rated | $12.50 | IN | ||
| MISCELLANEOUS | ||||||
| Holiday Hounds: Traditional Songs for Festive Dogs, Mary Ross and Laurie Laughlin | "...celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah, and other holidays with twenty traditional songs written from a dog's point of view." | not yet rated | $6.50 | IN | ||
| How to Photograph Dogs, Kerrin Winter and Dale Churchill | "With the help of this book, the amateur (and professional) can learn to take beautiful, "calendar quality" photographs of their dog." | not yet rated | $9.50 | IN | ||
| The Whole Dog Catalog, John Avalon Reed | "...takes you on a walk through an incredible world of everything dogs owners could possibly want for themselves and their dogs..." (paperback) | ***** | kgs | $19.50 | IN |
Wish list...
| TITLE | AUTHOR | SOURCE | PRICE |
| The Heart of the Matter: Breaking Codes and Making Connections Between You and Your Dog or Your Cat | Paul Loeb | Amazon | $16.10 |
| The Dogs : A Personal History of Greyhound Racing | Laura Thompson | Out of Print | |
| The Greyhound Owner's Encyclopaedia | Ivy M. Regan | Out of Print | |
| The Encyclopaedia of Greyhound Racing | Roy Genders | Out of Print | |
| All About the Racing Greyhound | Barbara Tompkins | Out of Print | |
| Care and Training of the Australian Greyhound | June Whyte | Out of Print | |
| The Greyhound and Greyhound Racing : A History of the Greyhound in Britain from Earliest Times to the Present Day | Roy Genders | Out of Print | |
| Racing Greyhounds : From Whelping Box to Starting Box | Roy B. Burnell | Out of Print | |
| Greyhounds : the Sporting Breed | Alan Lennox | Out of Print | |
| All About the Greyhound | Anne Rolins | Out of Print | |
| Veterinary Advice for Greyhound Owners | John Kohnke | Out of Print | |
| Pet Owner's Guide to the Greyhound | Ann Finch | Amazon | back ordered |
| Culture Clash | Jean Donaldson | Amazon | $14.36 |
| Soundness Examination of the Racing Greyhound | Video | NGA | $25.00 |
| George Curtis Training Greyhounds | George Curtis | Out of Print |