Things You'll Need:
- Small bell
- String
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Step 1
Attach a small bell to a string and secure it to the door you want your dog to use. Make sure it is not too long, but long enough that your dog can easily make it ring with their nose.
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Step 2
Watch your dog. Anytime he looks he might need to go outdoors, or after he eats, or wakes up, take him over to the door and gently ring the bell. Then open the door and let your dog out. Once he has done his business outside, be sure to give him plenty of positive praise to let him know he did right.
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Step 3
Once your dog is used to the bell ringing each time the door opens so he can go outside and go potty, make your dog ring the bell himself. When he needs to go out (at this point he should be going to the door), show him how to gently bump the bell to make it ring. Once he has successfully rung the bell, open the door and let him take care of business.
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Step 4
Before too long, the dog will make the connection and begin ringing the bell on his own when he needs to go out. You can relax no longer having to watch his every move to avoid an accident in the house and your dog will feel great about himself that he has learned to do something that makes his owner so happy.
Comments
atlantagolfshop said
on 3/20/2009 What a great technique! This is fantastic. Will work on this with my pups!
cherold598 said
on 3/17/2009 Thanks for the advice about how to train a dog to potty with a training bell.