Henlow Greyhound Stadium

Just red the review written by 'obviously'. I have never red so much rubbish! I was a licenced kennel hand for 4/5yrs for two trainers. I worked in the actual on site kennels (not the office where you have nothing to do with the trainer or dogs). Those dogs are well maintained and looked after. Teeth cleaned/nails clipped/groomed, coats and heaters in the winter, every racer is seen by a manipulator at least once every 6mths. There fed the best food and meat possible, breakfast was cereal, Mon-Sat greyhound mixer and minced beef and Sundays pasta, cheese and chicken not to mention the late night bonio or custard cream biscuit they got. Starved! what a joke! The only time they got a small dinner was the day of there race. It would actually be cruel to feed them a normal sized dinner that day and make them run on a full stomach, it would make them sick! 2hrs after there race they got fed there normal sized dinner they missed at dinner time. So they actually get more food on race day! get your facts right. Those dogs are nothing but loved and treated with the up most respect. They love to race and get nutty excited when they no there running. Look at the photos 'yeah really unhappy 'not'. The dog 2nd dog in the photo went on holiday to Cornwall with his owner for a weeks break, most residential dogs get put in kennels when there owners go away. Beaten before a race! what in front of everyone and a contracted vet! its laughable! If that were true then every greyhound would be a nervous wreak around people, they certainly wouldn't let the trainer catch them at the end of there race in fear of getting "beaten". I know as well as anyone you always get your bad apples in any sport and its only the odd bad one that you hear about not the other good 90% and where you got there in pain when they run I don't know!? there built n bred to run. There rubbed down with 'Trainers choice muscle rub', every joint is flexed and stretched right down to ever individual toe before they race plus there checked and trotted up in front of vet behind the scenes. If the vet sees lameness then its pulled out, why do you think you see 'non runner' sometimes! Not only are you clueless about racing your clueless about dogs in general!....... Level 3 - dog behaviour diploma + Level 3 - dog care, behaviour and welfare qualified.

Been to Henlow dogs many times and always had a good laugh. It may not be to every ones taste but the place is a warm, friendly and professional setup. Food and beer prices are reasonable. Deals can be bought online from their website, details of any seasonal, special functions can also be found here. The function room is ideal for the larger work get togethers if you don't fancy standing track side. Whatever you go for there's always a great atmosphere, other sports are streamed, aired on the bars Tv's. Plenty of Windows to place bets. Parking is free. Prices and opening times are posted online. Overall a pleasant experience.