Greyhound racing is a particular type of racing in which greyhound dogs participate in a race held in a racecourse similar to that of a horse race course. In this race, greyhounds are made to chase a prey, which is usually an artificial hare or a rabbit. The dogs try to catch its prey in competition with each other and the first one to cross the line is declared to be the winner.

There are a number of countries that conduct greyhound racing professionally. In some countries the event is held just for fun. In the United States of America there are certain states where greyhound racing is banned and in some states it is held professionally – the word professional here refers to the way the greyhound is trained to complete the race.

Most of the time in the US, pet owners will hand over their greyhound to a trainer some two to three weeks before an important race. During this important period, the trainer will teach the necessary skills required for the greyhound to complete the race. It will be taken around the track, so that it gets used to the environment. During this training period, the trainers have to follow the guidelines provider by the American Grey Hound Association. Read the rest of this entry »