TERRY DARTNALL needs to write a book on training racing greyhounds their care and feeding. His book should also include his thoughts and reflections of half a century in English greyhound racing. Great video
If this dog was wild for instance would eat at the kill stomach content if say deer so this veg matter is clearly what nature intends Sothis man is very clear about meat and meal ,his experience and knowledge is beyond price though I just appreciate the care for his dogs unlike some he clearly has a bit of him invested in his dogs he may say that's soft but love for them is clearly self evident ,no bad thing.
I have a number of comments regarding this video and these methods. Putting aside my thoughts about greyhound racing as a whole and focusing on what is shown here there are some positives and negatives. To start with the positive, I admire Mr. Dartnall for his convictions regarding food and proper walks. Food is medicine, and no amount of multivitamins and supplements can replace a good diet. You are quite right in saying that you get out what you put into your dog. A lovely filling breakfast, similar to what I feed my own rescue Greyhound Robert. Porridge is so good for the skin and coat, and honey is a great way to make sure they eat up as well as giving them a a boost from the anti microbial, anti inflammatory properties! A good fatty marbled cut of meat, good variety of vegetables, not much to fault there aside from one or two minor issues highlighted down below. His methods of prep and hygiene are above standard, and his acknowledgement of the importance of variety and of individual dogs needs is heartening to see. The fact his greyhounds get a daily walk away from the kennels as well as alternating stimulation is the pool or a good stretch on the gallop is very important for mental well-being of the dogs and is to be applauded. As briefly mentioned, walking machines are becoming more popular, as is the idea that just letting a dog out into a concrete pen is sufficient exercise. For prime fitness, of both body and mind, variety is key, and a proper walk can’t be beaten by any machine. Mr. Dartnalls grooming practices are also to be commended. And now to the negatives. Some of the items you are feeding the dogs can cause issues and should be discontinued from use. Cooked bones should never be fed to dogs, regardless of the size. Cooked bones become brittle, and splinter, which can perforate the trachea, stomach or intestine, causing all sorts of trouble. Raw bones are flexible and break into chunks and hence, are the only safe way to feed bone. Bone should be fed with every meal to help keep teeth clean and stool firm. Milk and any form of unfermented dairy should not be fed to dogs as they are lactose intolerant and it can and will cause tummy upsets, an increase in cancer risk and yeast infections. Swapping to fermented kefir or yoghurt would be a safer option to add to food. Tomatoes should not be fed to dogs regularly as the acidity can cause stomach ulcers and digestive upsets. Waiting a number of days before checking for an injury and treating the injury yourself with no veterinary assistance is a surefire way to end up with an infected bone or wound that needs serious medical intervention (which statistical reports and video evidence show rarely happens to greyhounds as the treatments are so pricey and the dog will not be able to run for extended periods of time.). A broken toe can turn septic in less than 12 hours and often a dog does not show that discomfort in a very visible way, ie. Limping. Lastly, you talk of having a dog with a beautiful coat, which is mainly to do with diet, but your bedding situation in the kennels could help with that too! Shredded cloth is not a thick or soft enough bed to prevent kennel sores or bald patches. Greyhounds have such thin skin that they really do need a good plush bed to prevent those types of problem. On the topic of kennels, from what was shown, they are very barren, with no stimulation to be seen, in the form of toys or puzzles.
These dogs have better food, and miles better stimulation than the animals at my local zoo. I live very very close to one of the biggest zoos in the country and let me tell you, animals are euthanised on a regular basis, including rare & endangered species (as reported in our local newspaper) due to either genetic disorders or injury/sickness/disease. The Cheetah was an especially pitiful case, it was kept in an enclosure so small that never got the chance to stretch its back and run, can you imagine that, a cheetah whose never had the space to run?... It wore a foot deep groove in its grassy enclosure where it just paced up and down, day in, day out. I wish zoos would just be honest and tell the paying punters that they are in it for the money.. they charge people a lot of money to gawp at wild animals kept in cages that are too small. Zoos like to pretend they are doing it to save the animals though. Yeah, right.
Apparently goat milk is better for dogs apparently I haven’t looked in to it but apart from that the diet has a lot of principles I use with feeding my dog
@@joannietrotter2344 Spot on Joannie The animals look thoroughly miserable as well - stuck behind concrete & perspex enclosures. The zoo's only concern is people through the gates .. Should be banned full stop.
@@gregl6527 I agree. There is no place for them in this modern world. They, usually the pious environmentalist types, try to convince the paying public that they're 'saving' a species by having it holed up in little cages, when in actual fact they are doing more harm than good. Half of the animals couldn't be released into the wild anyway, they're captive bred. it's all a con
TERRY DARTNALL needs to write a book on training racing greyhounds their care and feeding. His book should also include his thoughts and reflections of half a century in English greyhound racing. Great video
Can we get the full video of this, you cant buy experience like this so informative and one of the top men in the game. Brilliant.
If this dog was wild for instance would eat at the kill stomach content if say deer so this veg matter is clearly what nature intends Sothis man is very clear about meat and meal ,his experience and knowledge is beyond price though I just appreciate the care for his dogs unlike some he clearly has a bit of him invested in his dogs he may say that's soft but love for them is clearly self evident ,no bad thing.
I own three racing dogs Speedy Pebbles , Gettouttamyway , and Bennys Chancer ! It’s a great sport ! ❤
I'd like to spend my vacation there, to learn! Got 3 racing greyhounds and I'm just winging it 🙈
How is it coming along?
I’m happy thanks 🙏 always
Excellent
Great watch
Hola desde argentina q lindo sería q tengan subtítulos para poder entenderlo
Hello Terry from my late father Paul.
I have a number of comments regarding this video and these methods. Putting aside my thoughts about greyhound racing as a whole and focusing on what is shown here there are some positives and negatives.
To start with the positive, I admire Mr. Dartnall for his convictions regarding food and proper walks. Food is medicine, and no amount of multivitamins and supplements can replace a good diet. You are quite right in saying that you get out what you put into your dog. A lovely filling breakfast, similar to what I feed my own rescue Greyhound Robert. Porridge is so good for the skin and coat, and honey is a great way to make sure they eat up as well as giving them a a boost from the anti microbial, anti inflammatory properties! A good fatty marbled cut of meat, good variety of vegetables, not much to fault there aside from one or two minor issues highlighted down below. His methods of prep and hygiene are above standard, and his acknowledgement of the importance of variety and of individual dogs needs is heartening to see. The fact his greyhounds get a daily walk away from the kennels as well as alternating stimulation is the pool or a good stretch on the gallop is very important for mental well-being of the dogs and is to be applauded. As briefly mentioned, walking machines are becoming more popular, as is the idea that just letting a dog out into a concrete pen is sufficient exercise. For prime fitness, of both body and mind, variety is key, and a proper walk can’t be beaten by any machine. Mr. Dartnalls grooming practices are also to be commended.
And now to the negatives. Some of the items you are feeding the dogs can cause issues and should be discontinued from use. Cooked bones should never be fed to dogs, regardless of the size. Cooked bones become brittle, and splinter, which can perforate the trachea, stomach or intestine, causing all sorts of trouble. Raw bones are flexible and break into chunks and hence, are the only safe way to feed bone. Bone should be fed with every meal to help keep teeth clean and stool firm. Milk and any form of unfermented dairy should not be fed to dogs as they are lactose intolerant and it can and will cause tummy upsets, an increase in cancer risk and yeast infections. Swapping to fermented kefir or yoghurt would be a safer option to add to food. Tomatoes should not be fed to dogs regularly as the acidity can cause stomach ulcers and digestive upsets. Waiting a number of days before checking for an injury and treating the injury yourself with no veterinary assistance is a surefire way to end up with an infected bone or wound that needs serious medical intervention (which statistical reports and video evidence show rarely happens to greyhounds as the treatments are so pricey and the dog will not be able to run for extended periods of time.). A broken toe can turn septic in less than 12 hours and often a dog does not show that discomfort in a very visible way, ie. Limping. Lastly, you talk of having a dog with a beautiful coat, which is mainly to do with diet, but your bedding situation in the kennels could help with that too! Shredded cloth is not a thick or soft enough bed to prevent kennel sores or bald patches. Greyhounds have such thin skin that they really do need a good plush bed to prevent those types of problem. On the topic of kennels, from what was shown, they are very barren, with no stimulation to be seen, in the form of toys or puzzles.
And you have how many years training greyhounds at the highest level?
These dogs have better food, and miles better stimulation than the animals at my local zoo. I live very very close to one of the biggest zoos in the country and let me tell you, animals are euthanised on a regular basis, including rare & endangered species (as reported in our local newspaper) due to either genetic disorders or injury/sickness/disease. The Cheetah was an especially pitiful case, it was kept in an enclosure so small that never got the chance to stretch its back and run, can you imagine that, a cheetah whose never had the space to run?... It wore a foot deep groove in its grassy enclosure where it just paced up and down, day in, day out. I wish zoos would just be honest and tell the paying punters that they are in it for the money.. they charge people a lot of money to gawp at wild animals kept in cages that are too small. Zoos like to pretend they are doing it to save the animals though. Yeah, right.
Apparently goat milk is better for dogs apparently I haven’t looked in to it but apart from that the diet has a lot of principles I use with feeding my dog
@@joannietrotter2344
Spot on Joannie
The animals look thoroughly miserable as well - stuck behind concrete & perspex enclosures.
The zoo's only concern is people through the gates ..
Should be banned full stop.
@@gregl6527 I agree. There is no place for them in this modern world. They, usually the pious environmentalist types, try to convince the paying public that they're 'saving' a species by having it holed up in little cages, when in actual fact they are doing more harm than good. Half of the animals couldn't be released into the wild anyway, they're captive bred. it's all a con
Guessing TD don't walk to many dogs!!