How To Train Your Dog To Ring A Bell To Go Outside or Potty
STEPS 1. First thing first, introduce the bell to your puppy. Let your puppy sniff it in order to about it and get used to the sound of the bell. Paw or nose. Whatever your puppy picks up first. Arouse your puppy's interest by giving treats and show your appreciation when your puppy does a good job.
STEPS 2. Ring the bell to show your puppy how it's done. You need to religiously ask your puppy to "ring the bell" every time you go take her outside. Every time your puppy rings the bell on her own, give her a treat. Reward her a second time after they finish going potty.
STEPS 3. Place the bell on the doorknob or on our stainless steel hooks(you can stick the hooks beside the door). Make sure that the bell is firmly attached so that it won't fall out by a simple tug or pull which might scare you puppy.
STEPS 4: Repeat these steps as needed until your puppy knows to ring the bell to go out. Eventually you puppy will associate ringing the bell with going outside. Do this over a week and you puppy will start ringing the bell to go outside. Let your puppy make it a habit.
Tips 1 - Only time do't ask your puppy to ring the bell is first thing when she wakes up in the morning.Your puppy might ring the bell just to play. If that's the case you need to teach your puppy" leave it". Don't yell at your puppy for ringing the bell. Your puppy will associate fear with ringing the bell if you yell at him.
Tips 2 - Do this before your puppy's breakfast time so she is more motivated by food. You need the patience to continuously train your puppy. Puppys that love outdoors may take the train faster. Consistency also plays a key role during initial days like, not letting your puppy follow you outside without ringing the bell, giving treats when your puppy doesn't complete to ring the bell and go outside.