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SHOW ME GREYHOUNDS Hands On Training Program |
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Show Me Greyhounds will assist adoption groups outside the metro Kansas City area with potential adopters in conducting a hands on training program if the adoption group is considering a long distance adoption.
Our hands on training program consists of an 8 to 10 hour hands on in depth training program in person for the potential adopter to learn about Greyhounds up close and personal. It was developed by Therese Skinner in 2000 to educate the potential adopter before they adopt, to reduce the number of returns for various reasons and to reduce the number of repeated questions a potential adopter might have after they have adopted. Therese has had much success with this training program and never had a Greyhound returned once the adopter went through her training program.
Our program includes grooming techniques (teeth, ears, nails, brushing, bathing, etc), proper adjustments of martingale collars and harnesses, how to keep a Greyhound from backing out of it's collar, how to hold a lead properly, why flexi leads are dangerous to use with a sight hound, walking a Greyhound on lead, learning body language for behavior such as aggressiveness, playing, prey drive, alpha/non alpha status, checking for parasites, feeding, medicating if applicable, muzzling if needed, crating, training with commands, traveling with a Greyhound, when to seek medical attention for a Greyhound and lots more.
We provide adoption groups with a completed check list already graded and marked where the potential adopter passed, needs improvement or has failed the training program.
If an individual would like to go through the training program before they seek adoption with an adoption group, we charge $150 for the complete training program of 8 to 10 hours of hands on training with a retired Greyhound. When you complete the training program, you will get a letter stating you have successfully passed our training program. If interested, please contact us via email. If you are adopting a Greyhound through Show Me Greyhounds, the hands on training program is required before adoption takes place but is free of charge.
In the event of a GUR and the Greyhound is passing through Kansas City, our home is available as a layover or as a place to rest before the next leg of the GUR begins. Please note, however, we can not travel to fulfill GUR's. |