Having Trouble Training your New Puppy?, Your New Rescue? or Just a Dog that needs a Refresher? - To Let You know when they have to Go!
Why Not Give Poochie Bells a Chance!
RING RING - GOTTA GO!
Teach your dog to communicate with you. Poochie Bells can be a helpful tool. They are a dog training bell system on a ribbon that you hang by your door. Teach them to ring them and you're (and your dog) are good to GO!
PoochieBells have handy guide on their site but I will share their info with you here on my blog page.
1. First you need to INTRODUCE your dog to the bells
Hang PoochieBells inside the house on a doorknob or hook next to the door your
dog exits to go out and leave it there so it is accessible at all times for your
dog to ring
2. ASSOCIATE going out with the Bells - But be CLEAR
Every time
you let your dog out to potty, bring the dog to the bells to sniff, ring them,
and state a command such as “Outside, ring your bells!”, praise
the dog, then take him/her out to potty. We do not recommend playing with or
giving the dog a treat at that time. You want him/her to associate ringing the
bells with potty time only.
3. PRAISE and REPEAT & Be Consistent
Throughout the training, continue your command, be consistent and praise your dog for their
attention and wanted behavior. Consistency is key.
Repeat this training method until your dog begins to ring the bells on their
own. - AND they Will! Make sure to praise your dog on their newly learned behavior to
reinforce the action.
I have sold a lot of them through the years and the feedback has been great but as mentioned above, consistency and praise are essential and you have to associate the bells with going out to do their business - not play or treat time. The bells come on ribbons - you can choose a color to match your décor. If you have a house with a front and back door we often suggest you get two to make it easier for your dog and you.
They also make great gifts for new dog owners - doesn't matter if they are a puppy, a new rescue or an older adopted dog.
