IdgL Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 We are thinking of adopting a greyhound and live in a 3rd floor flat. Anyone have experience of teaching a greyhound to use stairs like these? Is it doable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 You could be surprised. Our boy does not attempt the stairs in our house, but when we went on holiday earlier in the year, we stayed in a cabin which was reached by about thirty steps. He bounded up and down them without any problems. Back at home, he still doesn’t try to go upstairs. Nothing is insurmountable but you might like to have some high value treats on hand to coax your pup upstairs. Lots of patience, positive reinforcement and a willingness to carry your new roomie up and down for a while if necessary. Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 they are carpeted, easy peasy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 As long as they are not open treads a dog can easily do these. Coming down is going to be difficult though, so make sure you work with him on going slowly. Working with a harness may be helpful. 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...
IdgL Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share Posted July 19, 2020 Thanks for the reassurance, the adoption agency seemed less optimistic about stairs, but we are prepared to do a lot of work on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsofjewel Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Just take it slow one step at a time and should not be an issue. The carpet is a big plus. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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