Back Issues - 2016

Spring 2016

Volume 21 Number 1

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DEPARTMENTS

3 From the Editor
6 Greyhound Bytes
9 Book Review: Forever Home
By Stacy Pigott
11 Ask the Expert: Here Kitty Kitty Kitty...
A practical guide to Greyhounds and cat training. By Deb Levasseur, CBT
47 You’re Invited
51 Marketplace

FEATURES

18 Clicker Training 101
Introducing your Greyhound to the positive benefits of clicker training is easy and fun. By Jennifer Bachelor
21 Bogey the Hero Hound
A depressed bounce-back becomes a foster failure and lifeline for his new owner. By Chris Miller
24 Artificial Grass for Greyhounds
Canine-specific artificial grass is one solution Greyhound owners can consider. By Ken Karmie
33 Home Away from Home
Finding the ideal boarding situation for your Greyhound takes time, research, and a little luck. By David French
47 Seeing Feelings
Study provides evidence that dogs can natively recognize human emotions. By Nancy Beach
47 Destressing the Students

Greyhound therapy dogs excel at helping students handle the pressures of college life. By Mary Jalongo

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Summer 2016

Volume 21 Number 2

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Cover photo: Han (Flying Han Solo) in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

DEPARTMENTS

3 From the Editor
5 Greyhound Bytes
7,13,40 Humor
12 Book Review: Dominique's Strange New World. A new children's book details the adventures of a retired racing Greyhound in Arizona. By Stacy Pigott
14 Ask the Expert: Loose Leash Walking
A three-step program that will work so you can make the most of walks with your Greyhound. By Deb Levasseur, CBT
52 Poetry: February Beach
by Deborah Jarvis
54 You’re Invited
56 Marketplace

FEATURES

21 Patty the Hero Hound
Patty effects a dramatic and positive change for a family. By Kathryn Bylica-Perryman
26 A Racetrack Closes
Heartland Greyhound Adoption was heavily involved in helping the Greyhounds displaced by Bluffs Run Greyhound Park's closure. By Jody Phelps
35 Life in the Slow Lane
A former full-time employee said, "Everything I know about retirement, I learned from my Greyhounds!" By Barbara Williams
41 Wiener Mania!
Greyhound and Wiener dogs may seem like an odd pair, but they sure know how to team up for a good cause. By Abby Zufelt
44 Healing with Amniotic Material
The top 10 things you should know about the latest in regenerative treatments. By Brandon Ames

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Fall 2016

Volume 21 Number 3

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Fall 2016 Celebrating Greyhounds Magazine cover

DEPARTMENTS

3 From the Editor
5 Greyhound Bytes
11, 35 Greyhound Humor
10 Book Review: “Why Did They Name a Dog After a Bus?” By Stacy Pigott
12 Ask the Expert: From Yawn to Yikes! By Deb Levasseur, CTB
52 You’re Invited
53 In Memoriam
54 Marketplace

FEATURES

17 Baker the Greyhound
From the cold streets to a warm sofa. By Linda Weber
22 MSGAO Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Track-based program serves adopters in multiple states. By Barbara Williams
27 GHI Opens Blood Bank
Veterinarians nationwide have a new resource for transfusion products, courtesy of the Greyhounds who donate blood through the Greyhound Health Initiative Blood Bank.
30 It’s Only a Limp, or Is It?
When Wagner started limping, his owners feared the worst. By Shannon Forrest
38 Talking to Animals
Animal communicator Sandra Larson talks about the Greyhounds she has met in her unique line of work. By Sandra Larson
46 In Their Own Words
Readers share their stories of connecting with their Greyhounds. By Jan Brinegar & Deanna Buell

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Winter 2016

Volume 21 Number 4

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In this issue you will find articles about the dangers of second-hand smoke to your greyhound, artworks that capture hounds through history, a night at a greyhound race in Dublin, and much more.