Housebreaking the Italian Greyhound Introduction One of the biggest stumbling blocks for the new Italian greyhound owner is house training. It can often seem to be such an insurmountable obstacle that it leaves the owner thinking of relinquishing the dog as the only solution. Take heart, there are many reasons for the failure of house training, most of them being owners' mistakes. In the instances where the failure is due to the dog's upbringing, it is the owner's inexperience in dealing with the problem that they are left in a quandary, not knowing where to turn. General rules for house training Be consistent.
Nothing is more confusing to a dog than inconsistency.
They want to please, but they need to know precisely what you want and you should not change the rules on them. Confine the dog when you cannot keep an eye on him. You can use a crate, exercise pen or small room. You should use something dog proof and, if you use an exercise pen or room, put down papers to allow for elimination. Feed your dog at the same time everyday.