How Do You Discipline An Italian Greyhound?
Use Positive Reinforcement. The absolute best way to train an Italian Greyhound is to use positive reinforcement. IGs are a very intelligent breed and a reward upon performing a desired behavior will go a mile in keeping the dog on the right track related to potty habits, leash training or other behaviors.
Are Italian Greyhounds difficult to train?
As you have probably read, housetraining the Italian Greyhound can be a very difficult task. Not being housetrained is the number one reason Italian Greyhounds are surrendered into our program. It is possible to successfully housetrain an Italian Greyhound and it can be done regardless of the dog's age.
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Do Italian Greyhounds ever calm down?
They are playful well past puppyhood. You will still be waiting for them to “calm down” when they are 2. Mine usually start to mellow a bit between 5 and 8 (YEARS). They are long-lived.
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How do I keep my Italian Greyhound happy?
The right amount of exercise, routine vet visits, and maintaining a healthy diet are all key parts of caring for your Italian Greyhound. While grooming is low maintenance, brushing their teeth and trimming their nails are essential to their care routine as well.
3 Ways to Care for an Italian Greyhound - wikiHow
How do you train an Italian Greyhound?
Take the dog out often and use a command like “Go Potty” or “Hurry Up”. If the dog goes when given the command, praise lavishly and treat. Do not play with the dog or allow the dog to play outdoors until after he does his job. Play can then be used as a reward.
House training your IG | Midwest Italian Greyhound Rescue