I agree, Bundy.

New owners who have never been in the greyhound industry before, are best off NOT training the dog themselves, as it's not fair on the dog.

There are so many things to learn, it will take a couple of years of being an owner before one can say they are confident enough to give training a go.

In reply to the question, placing a dog with a trainer isn't like a syndicate, an owner can buy a dog, give it to a trainer to train, some trainers will charge a weekly fee, but most trainers will train on a 50/50 prizemoney basis (where the owner gets half the prizemoney, the trainer gets half) with no costs involved to the owner (except in case of veterinary bills).

A syndicate is a group of owners, which is more affordable as they can all share in the costs.

cheers