Guest brigi Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Hi everyone, Sorry if this isn't the right place for it, I am brand new! My partner and I are thinking of adopting a greyhound in the very near future, but my main concern is our staircase. We live in a flat/apartment, and all of it is on one floor other than the main bedroom. However, to access this bedroom you have to navigate a staircase that looks a little bit like this: http://www.stairplan.com/Assets/images/staircase-manufacturer-uk-stairs/ash-loft-staircase.jpg We want the dog to be able to sleep in our bed if they want to, but I'm concerned that the dog wouldn't be able to use a staircase like this. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddibear Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 really?Icouldnotdothemsober. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgs Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Haha! Yeah, I wouldn't want to go up those! Maybe someday a greyhound would learn them, but maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chicrested Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I might be able to get up, but definately not down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Wow. Those look quite difficult for a grey to navigate. If only the bedroom is up there, you might have to forgo him spending time with you in your sleeping area. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Depends on the dog, I guess, but I would NOT bet on it. They're too steep and with the steps alternating like that...it could be done, but not when they get older. But that should not sway you. It's not absolutely necessary the dog sleep with you, and frankly I don't know that any dog would be interested in those steps (although they are really cool). I know if I visited you, I'd sleep downstairs! Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Depends on the dog. I've had greyhounds that were fine with them. Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brigi Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Thanks for your replies everyone! Looks like it will have to be a downstairs-only dog... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Yeah. Those look more like a ladder than stairs to me!! I'm pretty sure no dog would want to go up, and particularly not down. I would definitely mention this to your adoption group so they can find you a more confident dog who will be OK with sleeping alone. Most greyhounds (most dogs) will want to sleep with their packmates, so you're going to (probably) need to do some extra work getting your dog used to sleeping by him/herself downstairs. A really nice comfy bed for nesting, and maybe one of those heartbeat noise makers they make for newborn babies. And a baby monitor until you're sure he/she can sleep through the night without needing to go out. There's also the option of crating, but if you are crating all day for work, I don't like this option so much. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgs Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I slept on the couch downstairs with my dog the first two nights and left him alone the 3rd night and he was fine. I don't know if sleeping with him the first two nights was key or not, or if he's just didn't care anyway. He's welcome to sleep in our room, but doesn't like doing our normal, carpeted stairs yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I would be concerned that even IF a dog learned to navigate them they would be dangerous. Going down would be wow. Heck, they prolly wouldn't even be totally safe for ME. I would doubt very much that a greyhound would even try to tackle them. They would probably freak out and possibly hurt themselves. The only dog I can think of that might try it would be a trained working dog that is used to weird obstacles and has developed the necessary physical skills and confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 None of mine would ever be able to do those. Even Bandit my amazing little Pointer/Springer agility girlie would have had trouble with those. Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philospher77 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Could you make a little elevator? I'm thinking a box, attached to a pulley, that could be used to hoist the dog up and down. I'm also assuming this is a loft, given how steep those stairs are. Quote My blog about helping Katie learn to be a more normal dog: http://katies-journey-philospher77.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 a small terrier will navigate those stairs with their eyes closed.....a greyhound???? invest in a very comfy bed for the lower living level? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShebasMom Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Too steep, too narrow, too wacky, too dangerous. Get a real staircase built? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 really?Icouldnotdothemsober. Me neither! Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2greyhoundMINI Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Holy cow! I'd have a hard time with those!!!!!! And forget after a few glasses of wine!!!!!!! Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobesmom Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Depends on the dog. I've had greyhounds that were fine with them. Did you look at the pic of the steps? They're not normal stairs at all. I've never known anyone that has a ladder for a stairway. No offense OP - but that's not going to be normal "steps training that we're used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobesmom Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Ok - I gotta ask - where in the world do you live? I've NEVER seen anything like that. They are cool as HECK!!! I wouldn't want to do them on a daily basis, but they are neat! So, most dogs probably can't manage those. Not just greys, most dogs of any type. Small, agile dogs, probably. Maybe agile herding dogs. Greyhounds? 1 in a million. BUT - that doesn't mean you shouldn't get a grey. It's one room. They grey won't be able to go there. No worries. Not all greys sleep in the bedroom. Acclimate properly (which probably means sleeping downstairs for a little while) and it'll be FINE. No grey is going to want to attempt those stairs, and IMHO no amount of training will work. So, adapt. No worries! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 While you *might* find one that would go up, I think you'd be hard pressed to find a greyhound that would go down them. Imagine going down a sharp incline like that on all 4s. And stilts Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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