Notnat1

Thank you everyone for your responses, I have taken lots of notes. The stairs are carpeted. I will be trying the harness idea as that is the only thing I haven't tried yet. Nat

Im thinking is its the bed now.. so dogs will continue to mark their territory that's why its important to clean all accidents with an enzyme cleaner to get rid of the scent. It is odd that it's where he is laying though. Have you considered getting a new bed as that would be very difficult to completely rid the scent. I think when a dog knows they aren't supposed to pee in the house they act a bit more distressed then just laying there peeing.. they know they shouldn't so they move around erratically, wine to go out or look a bit down nosed after they have done it. Try dragging him out when he starts to pee. He should stop peeing, shouldn't cause too much mess but after a few times they should get the idea that she shouldn't in the house. Just some ideas. Your routine looks great, that's a lot of exercise for your Grey I also live in a flat.

Damn, sorry to hear this. I won't pretend to be an expert but I have done a lot of reading over the last 6 months so thought I would add my 10 pence worth. Usually a dog will give warnings before actually lashing out, and then its usually just a show of teeth or a lash out but not usually a full bite! I think you are in crisis with this Grey at the moment. I think your Grey believes they are in charge in your pack and is willing to defend that position forcefully. You need professional help, no two ways about it. I may not have a popular opinion here but I would also be getting physical with them after a nip, a sure smack on the nose and big body language and loud voice will usually be enough for a Grey to get the idea. It has to be immediate though. Greyhounds are sensitive and usually a stern NO will see them cower right away. Also may there be something medically going on with your Grey? for example is it when you touch their tail or spook them. Greyhounds shouldn't be startled out of sleep, this can cause them to lash out... its a kennel thing apparantly ? Just things worth considering. But I would definitely go down the behaviourist route at this point. Best wishes N

Hello all, I bow to your Greyhound wisdom! I am a first time Greyhound owner I am adopting a beautiful 3 YO ex racer from his kennels. I have had a couple of weekend visits and a few walks with him, and will get him just before Christmas as that's when I have a good amount of time of work to help him settle properly. He has been amazing and I know he still has to settle and he may well develop a few bad habits. the only problem I have is I live in a flat which is on the first floor. I have my own door but to access it he has to go up and down stairs. Now going up he is great, no problem.. like does it in two bounds. Coming down he can do it.... I've seen him do it....but he does it when he wants to do it. Which is an issue when I want him to go out for toilet before bed or to take him out for walks. We have had a few accidents indoors but these have stopped and he will tell me when he wants to go out. Basically when I want him to go out he will come to the top of the stairs and then just stop there. I think there is obviously still a bit of fear. I have tried treats but he won't go for them when the stairs is concerned, his favourite toy doesn't do it either. I have had to carry him down a few times as I needed to take him back to the kennel (which breaks by heart btw), he is heavy! I can't keep doing that as I am worried I will fall and hurt him. I spoke to the trainer who says he has never been one to jump in the van. Also I would like to add he is totally fine when out walking and we go down stairs! Before you say, I have also tried putting him on his lead in the house and walking him down but this is worse, he switches off totally so I see no point in dragging him down. Any advice gratefully received. N