You want him to give those bells a zealous punch with his nose or paw, and not go scurrying under the bed after. The steps to train your puppy to use a bell are simple and straightforward. Practice until the puppy masters step 2.
Hang Or Affix The Bell To The Inside Of Your Door At A Height Your Dog Can Easily Reach.
Then repeat step 3 until your dog is ringing the bell on the door. Always, always verbally praise your puppy, but follow up with a treat. Some dogs won’t need much time at all, as they’ve already mastered the art of touching the bell!
The Key Is To Not Make Your Pup Afraid Of The Bell.
Put the doggy bell next to the door. Decide what bell command you want to use to get him/her used to ring the bell at the door. Adjust the strap so the bottom bells are above the floor and easy for your pup to reach.
Many Accidents Occur When Owners Don't Realize That Their Puppy Was Trying To Tell Them It Was Time To Go Outside.
Once the puppy has mastered touching the bell on command, hang the bell on the door and ask your puppy to touch it, using the command you’ve chosen. Begin the bell training by hanging the bell at the exit door. Of course, you should be ready to shower your dog with lots of praise and.
Your Dog Is Now Bell Trained!
In step 3, your puppy will begin to connect ringing the bell with going outside to go potty. Puppyhood is a great time to introduce bell training, especially since it can be done side by side with potty training itself. We tend to use “ring the bell.”.
