When you adopt a greyhound, you are getting a dog that needs to be taught about steps, windows, mirrors, small animals and children. All these things are brand new to a greyhound, but you will be getting a gentle, clean, quiet, affectionate dog that will become very devoted to you. If you have the desire to help a greyhound adjust to the outside world, then a greyhound will be an ideal companion for you. This means that they will not soil their crates. If they do, it is because they are ill or anxious about something.
Most greyhounds can be house-broken in a very short period of time.
Some will never have an accident in the house. Some groups kennel their adoptable greyhounds, while others foster their greyhounds in a home setting before they are adopted out. Their adjustment has already begun before the adopters take their new greyhound home. It is important to know that greyhounds, although leash trained have to be taught to go to the bathroom while on a lead. This requires a little more time than teaching them where the door is.