Thank you for this video, it helps me understand more about how he lived before his retirement. He didn’t stop racing until this past January at the age of 5 (230 races) . And you can tell he was never abused, I found myself letting people know this also. I’ve had a lot of questions about what his condition was before he came to me . Yes some were but not all. I’m not for racing at all but I think that has to be said, so people will adopt greyhounds and not be afraid of a condition that some abused dogs have ( maybe aggression) .They are wonderful for older people like myself , he needs his walk in the morning and that helps me get out and enjoy the start of my day. I love him and I’m so happy he came into my life. So sorry to go on about him. 🤗
I loved your response, Cindy, I often tell older friends to consider a grey before visiting a puppy factory for a toy breed. Your love for your dog is so evident, they are such a joy! Best wishes to you and Charlie.♥️
Brian, I think videos like this are super important. Informative videos, and especially those that show a behind the scenes look at "life at the track", offer great counter-points to the misinformation out there about this breed, and the racing industry. Keep up the great work.
Thank you, dog racing can be a controversial topic and I was expecting a lot of negative comments but I have yet to receive one. I guess it must be difficult to argue against visual proof of careful handling. I'm glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching.
@@boudicca9685 which industry does not have a dark side? Then we should cancel everything, including schools... People just can't mind their own business. Because someone thinks something, cancels the other's lifestyle.
This was an excellent video! My 1st job in 1985 was a leadout. I ended up being a Kennel Master and Chartwriter. Although the racetrack I worked at closed in 1992...I’ve been an avid greyhound racing better for many decades. I’ve lived in Florida for 20 years and we are still fighting to keep greyhound racing legal. Unfortunately the people here were fooled into believing that greyhound’s are abused. Evil organizations like PETA and The Humane Society convinced the Florida voters to vote Yes on Amendment 13. Anyone that truly understands dog racing knows that it’s a greyhound’s passion. They love it. Believe me I know it first hand. I was in charge of 100-125 greyhound’s everyday before they raced. Btw, I’m originally from Iowa. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏼
Greyt Show actually it was on the border of Iowa and South Dakota. Sodrac Park opened in 1955. It technically was in South Dakota. It was the biggest attraction of the Midwest back in the days.
Greyt Show my father couldn’t get in until 1959 when he turned 21. He said later on there would be buses 🚎 coming to the track from Minneapolis, Kansas City and Omaha. It was big time back then. I was 14 in 1985 when I started to work there. I miss it. I love greyhound’s.
The Premier of New South Wales ( the most important state in Australia) banned greyhound racing a couple of years ago. After 3 months of public outrage dog racing was back and the Premier was out on his arse unemployed!!
I'm late watching this,but loved it,I'm an owner trainer Ireland. Recently theres been reports on the awful and barbaric treatment of greyhounds. AND THE REPORT REALLY WAS A DISGRACE and put everyone in the same boat. I just want to say that not everyone is like the 2 or 3 people highlighted. Most owner/trainers look after their dogs like royalty,their loved ,well fed,exercised, and before our family gets looked after the kids(greys) are looked after,I've sat for many nights with a greyhound that's come home lame or gone off its grub,or just was needing that extra bit of coddling in the couch.We keep our retired dogs,they raced for us so we owe them comfort in their older or injured years. So I know people will sometimes say,their forced to run,their not!They love to run ,the prey drive is what drives them on.I love my dogs!much love.
I have had the pleasure of watching morning schooling in WV. It’s exhilarating to feel those thundering feet. I am bringing my 4th racer home in 2 weeks. I was there when he was born and was able to name him. I have traveled to watch his races in person and spend time with him as often as I can. I am so excited to get him I can hardly wait! Thanks again for the wonderful videos you do. It’s very important to let folks know these dogs love what they do.
That is very cool that you got to be part of his life from the beginning! That will help to avoid some of the anxiety when you finally adopt him as you won't be a stranger to him.
I was worried about how these dogs were treated, there is lots of misinformation about this breed, im glad to hear that they enjoy this process very much.
Thank you for this honest & informative video! I'm an adopter who knows that my wonderful dogs are the result of the love & care they got at the farm & the track before they came to my home. I only hope the people who REALLY need to see videos like this take the time to watch!
I wasn't sure how this video would be received because I know there are a lot of people out there who have made up their minds without actually doing any research. You'll find people like that in all walks of life, not just in the greyhound following. Thank you for watching!
@@luciamxx Spoken like someone with no first-hand knowledge of greyhound racing who has simply chosen to believe what you've been told by a lobbying group that spends 99% of the money it gets from misinformed donors to pay for professional fundraisers, executive salaries & benefits, off-shore bank accounts and political action. Meanwhile, less than 1% of HSUS's donations go to legitimate animal rescues.
Sandi Roberts think what you will if it makes it easier for you. But the truth is out there, at your reach, if one day you decide to honor your dog and learn it.
Another great video. Our grey came from Tijuana dog track. We got her strait from the track. We were able to see her try very hard to make friends with the dog in the mirror and her surprise that you can’t walk on swimming pool water. Her favorite game is to chase other dogs and nip their butt. She has a lot of tooth snags on her butt so I figured other greys like that game too. Looking forward to your muzzle video. She has to wear hers at dog parks.
Thanks for watching, I got that new muzzling video right here. Glad you are being safe at the dog park and having yours wear one! th-cam.com/video/M7iusm3zZPY/w-d-xo.html
Great video! Love the behind the scenes stuff like this. I have 2 greys adopted out of Illinois, fostered in on of the prisons there. Both are spectacular dogs. We all love your videos!!
I've heard of some prisons that have foster dog programs and I think that is good to have inmates providing care and kindness for an animal. Thanks for sharing!
Get a state dog racing owners permit...for starters...then contact one of the many trainers...then buy a dog...its more complicated than what I said...but that's the jist of it...you can have just one dog or a hundred...THAT MY FRIEND IS DETERMINED BY YOUR HEART IN THE GAME....and your budget
Greyhounds, if you own one, love to sleep and can sleep 22 hours a day if left alone. At the kennels, they are allowed to sleep in their crates for after breakfast naps, afternoon naps and then all night until the next morning. Between nap times, they are out of their crates and being walked, being given sprint runs, playtime with the others, potty time, rub downs and just relaxation outside. They are out of their crates about 2 hours at a time, around 3 or 4 times a day. On race day, they are at the tracks in holding areas until they race, which could be an hour to 5 hours, depending on what race they're in that day.
@@christophjanssen9324 No, I don't own any racing greyhounds, but I've been adopting, fostering and finding homes for greyhounds for 22 years now and I do know kennel owners personally.
@@momtoty That's great, thank you for giving me that info! (Just want to check my sources) If I may ask another question, how many dogs do get adopted? (Roughly)
I just saw some of your comments under diff. videos, I am quite curious, how are the regulations for racing in the US? Many comments described that the US had better kennels than those abroad. I hope it is okay to ask so much since I am seeking the truth about this all. There is just too much stuff and too less hard facts.
That was so interesting to watch! I took a tour at the Phoenix track some years back but I never got to see the practice races. What fun the dogs have! Thanks for making this.
Erm… not every owner is sooo sweet and kind, they also get put to sleep when they don’t have potential profit making. Let’s not sugar coat, when in reality not all owners give a shapoop about their dog when they are not successful on the track… mine came to me because her Achilles was injured, after a pretty successful 3 years, she had the worst bed sores on her tummy, raw, weeping wounds… no longer profitable and therefore left until a charity got in touch with racing shitehead, and he decided she wasn’t worth the hassle of breeding from…. And that’s where we entered her life! She is no longer scared of her own shadow, she is however scared of even immediate family coming into the house, let alone friends, she hides and I think she thinks she’s being taken somewhere 😮😢 Viva la MEGAPOPS ❤❤❤
It is sad when bad kennel owners mistreat their dogs. It certainly brings down the reputation of the kennels who take good care of their dogs. I'm glad you have provided a safe home for your grey!
@@paulhaines617 because she has been conditioned to be excited by that life... the lure... the flirt pole. Instead she is excited with fluffy squeaky toys she uses when she wants to be excited. She can't be bothered these days to be on the chase and there's no way I'd take her back to a race track! We would backtrack and confuse her 😞
While Grey's love to run, when you set them free to run they don't keep running the same circle. The turns in the track account for a high number of injuries to dogs - so justifying racing with 'they love to run' is missing a lot of welfare concerns involved with racing.
The injury rate of racing greyhounds is very low. The tracks are groomed before each race to make them as safe as possible. Most injuries are minor like a broken toe or dislocated toe. There are more injuries to adopt greyhounds each year than racing greyhounds.
I wish all races were “fun” like your video but many greys break legs racing and get euthanized. Our local track has a history of abuse and mistreatment. Do you think the isolation in their kennels for their first few years is humane? Just trying to see the other side. I am in FL and happy to see racing end here next year.
I have not heard of euthanizing greyhounds if they break a leg (at least not in the US where there are laws prohibiting that) rather instead the leg is set and the dog placed for adoption. That is how we got our first greyhound, Wilson! I'm not sure what you mean by isolation for their first few years. Greyhound puppies stay with their littermates for their first two years of life while growing up and training. After that they go to the race track kennel where at night they sleep in their individual crate but all those are in one big room. During their downtime the kennel staff will alternate dogs in the turnout yards keeping the males separated from the females...for obvious reasons, lol! Hope that answers your questions. It all is a time in a greyhound's life that the public usually doesnt get the opportunity to see.
@@ThePunter29 They really love to run and chase, at least my grey does. The problem is what happens AFTER their racing career. There is an overbreeding bc not every hound is good enough to race. Some get adopted (like the one i have) but the majority of them get sold to bloodfarms, to "research", to other countries for meat or simply get culled. They all have pedigrees and almost all were well taken care of, thats true! But when they leave the racing kennel, everything might happen to them! Mine was on deathrow together with his brother in an animal shelter. I could look him up on "greyhound details" and he has won a bunch of money for his trainer. And then he had to go...
@@chestnutandmushrooms You must not be from the USA. Every NGA American racing greyhound is accounted for from birth until adoption. They are not culled, not euthanized, not sold for research or for meat. Every greyhound , whether they choose to race or not, gets adopted or stays with their owner. There are over 100 adoption groups in the USA and many have waiting lists because there is a shortage of available greyhounds. There are less than 7,000 bred each year because of the FL tracks closing, so adopting a retired greyhound is very hard to do. There is no over breeding and never was. No greyhounds here ever go to shelters. They only go to NGA approved adoption groups for adoption.
This guy seemed pretty excited about training his dogs at the Iowa track.. Someone should tell him the track went out of business. Also, greyhounds like to run and we just organize that activity. Yeah. organize it so you can make money off of it. That's called exploitation.
@Fred Barton, The Iowa track is opening up again for a few more weeks before they close permanently. So they are NOT out of business yet. Greyhounds are exploited by YOU, not racing owners. You and your cohorts, Thiel and Dorchak exploit them through the many, many lies you tell and convince unknowing people to believe to get donations for salaries, advertising, lavish vacations and paying off politicians to side with you. That's exploitation Fred. Exploiting greyhounds through your lies. Yep, That is a TRUE fact! There isn't one bad thing you can say about this video. No abuse, no neglect, no forcing them to run, no confinement, nothing bad at all. These greyhounds are LOVING this, every bit of it. If you can't see that, you're totally helpless and pretty stupid.
@fredbarton3117 The only people exploiting greyhounds are the lying activists of grey2k who use the greyhounds to get their donation money that they pocket very nicely and NEVER use any of that money towards greyhounds at all. If you actually knew anything about racing greyhounds you would know that owners don't profit from their racers. It's quite expensive to own and keep a racer. But since you're a grey2k butt kisser, you wouldn't believe the truth if God himself told you.
Greyhounds enjoy running they do not like to race. The ‘excitement’ they exhibit is because they are routinely held in crates barely large enough to turn around in for up to 21 hours a day. The thin skin you mention is true which is why they should not be out unprotected on a cold November Iowa morning. The scars most greyhounds have are due to racing injuries i.e hitting the rail, bumping another dog etc. Muzzles are used to control, dogs not for their protection. Greyhound racing is dying worldwide, that’s why Floridians ended it and after 2022 only two tracks will remain operational in the US in West Virginia. Let’s get to work closing those down.
On May 3, 2018 a four-year-old fawn greyhound named Hallo Jewel Pak died after she fell during a race at Wheeling and suffered a broken skull. Jewel had raced for nearly three years in West Virginia and Florida, starting when she was only 17 months old.
So...a high school kid probably died on the practice football field today...from a HEART ATTACK...a mom died giving birth to her first born...now with my two...and your one example...one thing in common...is that all three as tragic as it is unfortunately died doing what the loved ...yes jewel died in a race...by your very statement...i QUOTE RACED FOR NEARLY THREE YEARS...who ever you are understand this!!!!! no dog races for nearly three years without loving their job...in no way...i mean no way...Can a man or woman force a dog to run that does not want to...NO WAY er job...would you????
The running is not the issue here!!! The issue is the "sport" and everything bad that surrounds it. Sure they run in circles chasing a mechanical prey because they have been breed and trained for this purpose...it does not make it right!! That bullshit statement maybe works with someone that does nit know anything about dogs and their psychology.. such a ignorant and narrow-minded statement. Dogs bred for peoples frivolous entertainment is so very wrong! You are really annoying with your sunny disposition talking about a dog sport that has been banned all over the world because it showed systemic cruelty towards this amazing dogs.
There are plenty of shelter dogs out there for you to save. Just stay away from this breed as you clearly don't understand what it's like not to do what you love. Also, dogs must be treated well in order for their owners to make money. Meaning, an unhappy dog will not perform well. LOGIC
What cruelty? What have you seen yourself that says it is cruel to let greyhounds do what they love to do? They race because they love it and are never forced. If they didn't want to race around the track they wouldn't. There is nothing cruel about greyhound racing. They get the best care possible. They get exercised every day, rub downs every day, sprint runs, playtime, two balanced meals with vitamins and vegetables and pasta or rice mixed in, Vet checks every week and before and after each race. State inspectors randomly inspect the kennels every week. If they see any abuse it is stopped right then and there. How many kennels have you been to? How many kennel owners, handlers and racing owners do you know personally? How many years have you been adopting greyhounds? So, what kennel did you yourself see this abuse? And who did you report it to?
@@luciamxx Racing isn't banned all over the world. They are racing greyhounds in the UK, Ireland, Australia, Pakistan and other countries. We are still racing here in the states. Racing itself isn't banned in the USA. It's betting on them that is banned. Racing is only illegal in one state Iowa. Anyone can still race greyhounds in any other state as long as there is no betting. Now, answer my questions truthfully.
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Great informative video they are wonderful athletes and just love too run and sleep perfect pet when retired racing
Thank you for this video, it helps me understand more about how he lived before his retirement. He didn’t stop racing until this past January at the age of 5 (230 races) . And you can tell he was never abused, I found myself letting people know this also. I’ve had a lot of questions about what his condition was before he came to me . Yes some were but not all. I’m not for racing at all but I think that has to be said, so people will adopt greyhounds and not be afraid of a condition that some abused dogs have ( maybe aggression) .They are wonderful for older people like myself , he needs his walk in the morning and that helps me get out and enjoy the start of my day. I love him and I’m so happy he came into my life. So sorry to go on about him. 🤗
Thank you for sharing about your grey, what is the good boy's name?
His retired name is Charlie, racing name was lineman . He raced at Caliente.
I loved your response, Cindy, I often tell older friends to consider a grey before visiting a puppy factory for a toy breed. Your love for your dog is so evident, they are such a joy! Best wishes to you and Charlie.♥️
Brian, I think videos like this are super important. Informative videos, and especially those that show a behind the scenes look at "life at the track", offer great counter-points to the misinformation out there about this breed, and the racing industry. Keep up the great work.
Thank you, dog racing can be a controversial topic and I was expecting a lot of negative comments but I have yet to receive one. I guess it must be difficult to argue against visual proof of careful handling.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching.
@@boudicca9685 which industry does not have a dark side? Then we should cancel everything, including schools... People just can't mind their own business. Because someone thinks something, cancels the other's lifestyle.
This was an excellent video! My 1st job in 1985 was a leadout. I ended up being a Kennel Master and Chartwriter. Although the racetrack I worked at closed in 1992...I’ve been an avid greyhound racing better for many decades. I’ve lived in Florida for 20 years and we are still fighting to keep greyhound racing legal. Unfortunately the people here were fooled into believing that greyhound’s are abused. Evil organizations like PETA and The Humane Society convinced the Florida voters to vote Yes on Amendment 13. Anyone that truly understands dog racing knows that it’s a greyhound’s passion. They love it. Believe me I know it first hand. I was in charge of 100-125 greyhound’s everyday before they raced. Btw, I’m originally from Iowa. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏼
You worked at a racetrack that closed in the early 90's and your from Iowa, did you work at the Waterloo Greyhound Park?
Greyt Show actually it was on the border of Iowa and South Dakota. Sodrac Park opened in 1955. It technically was in South Dakota. It was the biggest attraction of the Midwest back in the days.
Greyt Show my father couldn’t get in until 1959 when he turned 21. He said later on there would be buses 🚎 coming to the track from Minneapolis, Kansas City and Omaha. It was big time back then. I was 14 in 1985 when I started to work there. I miss it. I love greyhound’s.
The Premier of New South Wales ( the most important state in Australia) banned greyhound racing a couple of years ago. After 3 months of public outrage dog racing was back and the Premier was out on his arse unemployed!!
I'm late watching this,but loved it,I'm an owner trainer Ireland. Recently theres been reports on the awful and barbaric treatment of greyhounds. AND THE REPORT REALLY WAS A DISGRACE and put everyone in the same boat.
I just want to say that not everyone is like the 2 or 3 people highlighted.
Most owner/trainers look after their dogs like royalty,their loved ,well fed,exercised, and before our family gets looked after the kids(greys) are looked after,I've sat for many nights with a greyhound that's come home lame or gone off its grub,or just was needing that extra bit of coddling in the couch.We keep our retired dogs,they raced for us so we owe them comfort in their older or injured years.
So I know people will sometimes say,their forced to run,their not!They love to run ,the prey drive is what drives them on.I love my dogs!much love.
This was a greyt video, educational. I have a retired greyhound but don't know much about what happens when they race so this was a good watch
I'm glad I was able to show you something that you had not been able to see before. Thanks for watching!
I have had the pleasure of watching morning schooling in WV. It’s exhilarating to feel those thundering feet. I am bringing my 4th racer home in 2 weeks. I was there when he was born and was able to name him. I have traveled to watch his races in person and spend time with him as often as I can. I am so excited to get him I can hardly wait! Thanks again for the wonderful videos you do. It’s very important to let folks know these dogs love what they do.
That is very cool that you got to be part of his life from the beginning! That will help to avoid some of the anxiety when you finally adopt him as you won't be a stranger to him.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!!
I'm glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
Brilliant video
I was worried about how these dogs were treated, there is lots of misinformation about this breed, im glad to hear that they enjoy this process very much.
Thank you for this honest & informative video! I'm an adopter who knows that my wonderful dogs are the result of the love & care they got at the farm & the track before they came to my home. I only hope the people who REALLY need to see videos like this take the time to watch!
I wasn't sure how this video would be received because I know there are a lot of people out there who have made up their minds without actually doing any research. You'll find people like that in all walks of life, not just in the greyhound following.
Thank you for watching!
@GreytShow with you the notion that common sense is the most limited od all natural resources becomes painfully obvious
www.humanesociety.org/resources/greyhound-racing-faq
@@luciamxx Spoken like someone with no first-hand knowledge of greyhound racing who has simply chosen to believe what you've been told by a lobbying group that spends 99% of the money it gets from misinformed donors to pay for professional fundraisers, executive salaries & benefits, off-shore bank accounts and political action. Meanwhile, less than 1% of HSUS's donations go to legitimate animal rescues.
Sandi Roberts think what you will if it makes it easier for you. But the truth is out there, at your reach, if one day you decide to honor your dog and learn it.
Loved seeing some background on their training thank you!
thank you for watching!
Love this video!
That was a very good video. Thank you for creating and posting it.
Looking forward to all your video's for 2020 including this one Brian, I hope yourself and Heather have a Very Happy New Year.
Thank you very much!
please anyone have suggestion where i can buy GREYHOUND. Thankyou
You can get one for free. Ask any of the trainer's ❤
@@paulhaines617 any recommendations where I need to call or something. Thank you
Wonderful video! The dogs must get a little dirty after running around on that track. Are they washed periodically?
Great channel. Thank you!
Another great video.
Our grey came from Tijuana dog track. We got her strait from the track. We were able to see her try very hard to make friends with the dog in the mirror and her surprise that you can’t walk on swimming pool water.
Her favorite game is to chase other dogs and nip their butt. She has a lot of tooth snags on her butt so I figured other greys like that game too.
Looking forward to your muzzle video.
She has to wear hers at dog parks.
Thanks for watching, I got that new muzzling video right here. Glad you are being safe at the dog park and having yours wear one!
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Great video! Love the behind the scenes stuff like this. I have 2 greys adopted out of Illinois, fostered in on of the prisons there. Both are spectacular dogs. We all love your videos!!
I've heard of some prisons that have foster dog programs and I think that is good to have inmates providing care and kindness for an animal. Thanks for sharing!
@@GreytShow win-win-win !!
How would I buy a dog then train then enter him into a race? Or are packs of dogs owned by one person like horse racing?
Get a state dog racing owners permit...for starters...then contact one of the many trainers...then buy a dog...its more complicated than what I said...but that's the jist of it...you can have just one dog or a hundred...THAT MY FRIEND IS DETERMINED BY YOUR HEART IN THE GAME....and your budget
Loved video! Thank you !
Thanks for watching!
lol...this comment section is off the chain. Anyways, great video. Fun to see the dogs learning how to race.
N may I ask how much time they spend in their kennels/crates?
Greyhounds, if you own one, love to sleep and can sleep 22 hours a day if left alone. At the kennels, they are allowed to sleep in their crates for after breakfast naps, afternoon naps and then all night until the next morning. Between nap times, they are out of their crates and being walked, being given sprint runs, playtime with the others, potty time, rub downs and just relaxation outside. They are out of their crates about 2 hours at a time, around 3 or 4 times a day. On race day, they are at the tracks in holding areas until they race, which could be an hour to 5 hours, depending on what race they're in that day.
@@momtoty Thank you a lot for the answer and detailed info!
If I may ask, are you part of the "industry"/racing community?
@@christophjanssen9324 No, I don't own any racing greyhounds, but I've been adopting, fostering and finding homes for greyhounds for 22 years now and I do know kennel owners personally.
@@momtoty That's great, thank you for giving me that info! (Just want to check my sources)
If I may ask another question, how many dogs do get adopted? (Roughly)
I just saw some of your comments under diff. videos, I am quite curious, how are the regulations for racing in the US? Many comments described that the US had better kennels than those abroad.
I hope it is okay to ask so much since I am seeking the truth about this all. There is just too much stuff and too less hard facts.
Really interesting 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
I'm glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
Why do they have muszles
Greyhounds can get a little competitive and sometimes nip each other. The muzzle prevents them from injuring one another.
Ok thanks for replying
That was so interesting to watch! I took a tour at the Phoenix track some years back but I never got to see the practice races. What fun the dogs have! Thanks for making this.
thank you for watching!
0:45 if anyone is here in 2020, that looks like bunny from Jenna marbles
nice video. Show us your new greyhounds!
Several of those new hounds feature in this month's muzzling video!
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I so want that shirt
If you know the dogs paws get hurt why not do it on the grass or dirt
Erm… not every owner is sooo sweet and kind, they also get put to sleep when they don’t have potential profit making. Let’s not sugar coat, when in reality not all owners give a shapoop about their dog when they are not successful on the track… mine came to me because her Achilles was injured, after a pretty successful 3 years, she had the worst bed sores on her tummy, raw, weeping wounds… no longer profitable and therefore left until a charity got in touch with racing shitehead, and he decided she wasn’t worth the hassle of breeding from….
And that’s where we entered her life! She is no longer scared of her own shadow, she is however scared of even immediate family coming into the house, let alone friends, she hides and I think she thinks she’s being taken somewhere 😮😢 Viva la MEGAPOPS ❤❤❤
It is sad when bad kennel owners mistreat their dogs. It certainly brings down the reputation of the kennels who take good care of their dogs.
I'm glad you have provided a safe home for your grey!
Try taking her to a track doing trial's and you'll see how excited she gets, see if I'm wrong?
@@paulhaines617 because she has been conditioned to be excited by that life... the lure... the flirt pole. Instead she is excited with fluffy squeaky toys she uses when she wants to be excited. She can't be bothered these days to be on the chase and there's no way I'd take her back to a race track! We would backtrack and confuse her 😞
Would you say that there are many black sheep in this industry?
While Grey's love to run, when you set them free to run they don't keep running the same circle. The turns in the track account for a high number of injuries to dogs - so justifying racing with 'they love to run' is missing a lot of welfare concerns involved with racing.
The injury rate of racing greyhounds is very low. The tracks are groomed before each race to make them as safe as possible. Most injuries are minor like a broken toe or dislocated toe. There are more injuries to adopt greyhounds each year than racing greyhounds.
Spot on buddy
I wish all races were “fun” like your video but many greys break legs racing and get euthanized. Our local track has a history of abuse and mistreatment. Do you think the isolation in their kennels for their first few years is humane? Just trying to see the other side. I am in FL and happy to see racing end here next year.
I have not heard of euthanizing greyhounds if they break a leg (at least not in the US where there are laws prohibiting that) rather instead the leg is set and the dog placed for adoption. That is how we got our first greyhound, Wilson!
I'm not sure what you mean by isolation for their first few years. Greyhound puppies stay with their littermates for their first two years of life while growing up and training. After that they go to the race track kennel where at night they sleep in their individual crate but all those are in one big room. During their downtime the kennel staff will alternate dogs in the turnout yards keeping the males separated from the females...for obvious reasons, lol!
Hope that answers your questions. It all is a time in a greyhound's life that the public usually doesnt get the opportunity to see.
Human sports enthusiasts get all kinds of injuries some fatal. Should sport be banned?
@@boudicca9685 I didn't see anyone forcing them to run.
@@ThePunter29 They really love to run and chase, at least my grey does. The problem is what happens AFTER their racing career. There is an overbreeding bc not every hound is good enough to race. Some get adopted (like the one i have) but the majority of them get sold to bloodfarms, to "research", to other countries for meat or simply get culled. They all have pedigrees and almost all were well taken care of, thats true! But when they leave the racing kennel, everything might happen to them! Mine was on deathrow together with his brother in an animal shelter. I could look him up on "greyhound details" and he has won a bunch of money for his trainer. And then he had to go...
@@chestnutandmushrooms You must not be from the USA. Every NGA American racing greyhound is accounted for from birth until adoption. They are not culled, not euthanized, not sold for research or for meat. Every greyhound , whether they choose to race or not, gets adopted or stays with their owner. There are over 100 adoption groups in the USA and many have waiting lists because there is a shortage of available greyhounds. There are less than 7,000 bred each year because of the FL tracks closing, so adopting a retired greyhound is very hard to do. There is no over breeding and never was. No greyhounds here ever go to shelters. They only go to NGA approved adoption groups for adoption.
This guy seemed pretty excited about training his dogs at the Iowa track.. Someone should tell him the track went out of business. Also, greyhounds like to run and we just organize that activity. Yeah. organize it so you can make money off of it. That's called exploitation.
@Fred Barton, The Iowa track is opening up again for a few more weeks before they close permanently. So they are NOT out of business yet. Greyhounds are exploited by YOU, not racing owners. You and your cohorts, Thiel and Dorchak exploit them through the many, many lies you tell and convince unknowing people to believe to get donations for salaries, advertising, lavish vacations and paying off politicians to side with you. That's exploitation Fred. Exploiting greyhounds through your lies. Yep, That is a TRUE fact! There isn't one bad thing you can say about this video. No abuse, no neglect, no forcing them to run, no confinement, nothing bad at all. These greyhounds are LOVING this, every bit of it. If you can't see that, you're totally helpless and pretty stupid.
@fredbarton3117 The only people exploiting greyhounds are the lying activists of grey2k who use the greyhounds to get their donation money that they pocket very nicely and NEVER use any of that money towards greyhounds at all. If you actually knew anything about racing greyhounds you would know that owners don't profit from their racers. It's quite expensive to own and keep a racer. But since you're a grey2k butt kisser, you wouldn't believe the truth if God himself told you.
Greyhounds enjoy running they do not like to race. The ‘excitement’ they exhibit is because they are routinely held in crates barely large enough to turn around in for up to 21 hours a day. The thin skin you mention is true which is why they should not be out unprotected on a cold November Iowa morning. The scars most greyhounds have are due to racing injuries i.e hitting the rail, bumping another dog etc. Muzzles are used to control, dogs not for their protection. Greyhound racing is dying worldwide, that’s why Floridians ended it and after 2022 only two tracks will remain operational in the US in West Virginia. Let’s get to work closing those down.
Stop spreading propaganda. You don't know anything about greyhounds.
On May 3, 2018 a four-year-old fawn greyhound named Hallo Jewel Pak died after she fell during a race at Wheeling and suffered a broken skull. Jewel had raced for nearly three years in West Virginia and Florida, starting when she was only 17 months old.
So...a high school kid probably died on the practice football field today...from a HEART ATTACK...a mom died giving birth to her first born...now with my two...and your one example...one thing in common...is that all three as tragic as it is unfortunately died doing what the loved ...yes jewel died in a race...by your very statement...i QUOTE RACED FOR NEARLY THREE YEARS...who ever you are understand this!!!!! no dog races for nearly three years without loving their job...in no way...i mean no way...Can a man or woman force a dog to run that does not want to...NO WAY
er job...would you????
@@danthelooser i have an more than average understanding of dogs and dog psychology. You my friend obviously do NOT.
What your doing is disgusting and the aspca should be notified
Uh...ok? Can you help me to understand what I did that you find disgusting?
What is so disgusting? Greyhounds loving to race, to chase? That's disgusting? Care to explain yourself?
The running is not the issue here!!! The issue is the "sport" and everything bad that surrounds it. Sure they run in circles chasing a mechanical prey because they have been breed and trained for this purpose...it does not make it right!! That bullshit statement maybe works with someone that does nit know anything about dogs and their psychology.. such a ignorant and narrow-minded statement. Dogs bred for peoples frivolous entertainment is so very wrong! You are really annoying with your sunny disposition talking about a dog sport that has been banned all over the world because it showed systemic cruelty towards this amazing dogs.
There are plenty of shelter dogs out there for you to save. Just stay away from this breed as you clearly don't understand what it's like not to do what you love. Also, dogs must be treated well in order for their owners to make money. Meaning, an unhappy dog will not perform well. LOGIC
@@GreyJay22 Ok Lori. Have fun in lala land! 🥰
What cruelty? What have you seen yourself that says it is cruel to let greyhounds do what they love to do? They race because they love it and are never forced. If they didn't want to race around the track they wouldn't. There is nothing cruel about greyhound racing. They get the best care possible. They get exercised every day, rub downs every day, sprint runs, playtime, two balanced meals with vitamins and vegetables and pasta or rice mixed in, Vet checks every week and before and after each race. State inspectors randomly inspect the kennels every week. If they see any abuse it is stopped right then and there. How many kennels have you been to? How many kennel owners, handlers and racing owners do you know personally? How many years have you been adopting greyhounds? So, what kennel did you yourself see this abuse? And who did you report it to?
@@momtoty why don't you answer the question why you think dog racing is banned almost everywhere in the world? And then i will answer all of yours.
@@luciamxx Racing isn't banned all over the world. They are racing greyhounds in the UK, Ireland, Australia, Pakistan and other countries. We are still racing here in the states. Racing itself isn't banned in the USA. It's betting on them that is banned. Racing is only illegal in one state Iowa. Anyone can still race greyhounds in any other state as long as there is no betting. Now, answer my questions truthfully.