Need Help for New Greyhound Owner
 

Hey,

So I've purchased my greyhound and I thought id give you a update of what i've done and any tips and recommendations on how to proceed would be great.

Some info about the pup

Sire: Surf Lorian
Dam: Ikari Lee (Career: 18 Starts. 6-4-2) You can check her stats on grv
Whelped: 02/06/07

I purchased the pup in November '07 on a payment plan and have since paid it off. The person I purchased it off was rearing it until his work commitments in the start of the new year made him give the pups he was rearing to a friend who is also a rearer. There details are as follows.

Omega Park Kennels.
Near Seaspray which is about 3.5 hours east of Melbourne.

I have paid all rearing fees up until 1st August when the pup is 14 months.

That is as far as I have gotten I haven't yet talked to the new rearer and don't really know much about them. When I call him what sort of questions do I ask.

Any other tips would be great. Such as a good breaker that you would recommend.

Not really sure in Melbourne, dont know if Jaime can help you at all....

Marums - Lara Greyhound Education Centre

http://www.justgreyhounds.com/images/marumstrack.jpg

BREAKING IN
New Trial Track - Similar Dimensions to The Meadows & Sandown Park

* 20 Years Experience
* Bullring & Trial Track
* Re-education and Boxwork Our Specialty
* Located Only 30 Minutes From The Westgate Bridge
* Prompt and Friendly Service

PUBLIC TRIALS : 8am till 11:30am Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday
Book your dog in early to avoid disappointment.
View our webpage for more photos and information.

Contact :
Alan and Debbie Marum

Address :
Lara Greyhound Education Centre
45 Gillets Road,
LARA 3212

Phone :
(03) 5282 8184 or 0412 098 201

Webpage :
Marums - Lara Greyhound Education Centre

what a nice looking complex

It is isnt it - Hope this can help Chris out....

Looks very nice, i know where ill be taking my pups when i get the money to buy them :)

I took a look at that one found them on the justgreyhounds site but options are always good :) thanks for looking that up bundy

Last pup I had was broken in at Marums. I found Alan a honest bloke, who was more than helpfull. As my bitch was a problem bitch (was quite spooky, and home sick) who decided, she wasn't happy beening there. They put her around the track first time, she chased, bit onto the bunny ripped it off the arm. Threw it up in the air, caught it. Jumped the outside fence and she was off. It took them quite a while to catch her. (she must have thought, I've done what required I'm heading home..lol). Well Alan rang me up and arranged me to come and pick her up. And she returned to do day (school), where I would drive her down and break her in myself under Alan and his staffs guidence. I would use him again no worries.

Now Suzy's retired. Relaxing on the couch as I post this.

McNamaras is by far the best in victoria, but wouldnt get in - probably a good 6 month wait minimum.

Heard nothing but good things about Marums too so definately would try there.

Better of booking pups in 3-6 months prior to breaking in if ever possible - just a note for the future if you buy into any more pups as sometimes this late is difficult and u dont want to be stuck without anywhere for your champ to be broken in.

Other places you might like to try is Dave Knockers, Tooradin -(03) 5998 3373 or 0414 983375

I dont know Dave Knockers number though - but i heard he is brilliant.

Good Luck with your pup - love its sire.

Dave and partner.... nothing like a good pair of knockers lol