Train your Greyhound to potty inside and outside
Italian Greyhounds are known for their small stature and slender build. This breed is believed to have originated over 2,000 years ago in areas today known as Turkey and Greece. On average, an Italian Greyhound weighs 10 lbs. and has a short coat, which can cause it to catch a chill easily. You can either take your Greyhound outdoors to potty, or utilize a puppy pad to train him during colder months.
Instructions
Outdoor Training
1. Keep your puppy kenneled at night because most puppies will not void where they sleep. Make sure the kennel is only large enough for the dog to turn around in or it could simply sleep on one end and potty on the other. Greyhounds are short haired and can become cold easily, so place a warm blanket in with the puppy to keep it warm at night. Do not leave the puppy in the kennel for more than a few hours at a time.
2. Take your puppy out to potty right after meals, after any exercise or playtime and right before bed. This routine will help keep you on track with taking the puppy outdoors.
3. Keep an eye on your puppy at all times. Do not let him roam around your home unsupervised for any extended length of time. If you cannot keep a close watch over your puppy, place him in the crate until you can pay attention once again.
4. Pay attention for signs that your Italian Greyhound may need to go outside. These signals could include sniffing, barking or circling, or your puppy may head to the door and wait for you to take it outside.
5. Clean up any messes that your puppy leaves in the house immediately. Your Greyhound will begin to void in the same spot in your home if he smells any remnants of urine or feces.
Indoor Training
6. Look for the signs mentioned above that your puppy needs to void.
7. Place the puppy onto the pad or inside the litter box when these signs are present, or about once an hour.
8. Keep putting the dog back onto the pad or into the box if he tries to move away until he has voided.
9. Praise your puppy and offer him a treat once the box or puppy pad has been successfully used.
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