The Dog Trainers Pup Potty Training Method
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012The hardest part of puppydog potty coaching is working out when precisely your little puppy has to go. Some pups may sniff around while some others may whine or bark at you - but how does one truly know what they desire? The perfect solution is to cross the gap between human and dog communication and use potty coaching bells.
Potty training bells hang on your required exit door, and it’s easier than you think to train your dog to ring them. The type of dog training bells I would recommend are called TinkleBellz. What makes them better than other brands is the proven fact that they Velcro safely onto your doorknob and cannot be pulled off, while everybody else’s puppy training bells just hang over the knob and are simply pulled off by your dog.
The training method is easy. Start first thing in the morning when you know your puppy really has to make. Take him to the door where you've hung your potty training bells, and swat his paw at them or touch his nose to them. When he hears the jingle, say a command phrase such as: “Good boy, ring the bells - let’s go potty”! Then, right away take him outside to make. Only after he's gone potty do you then reward him with a treat. Do not give him a treat merely for ringing the bells! You want him to associate the activity of “making” with the treat - not just the ringing of the bells themselves. If you take him outside and he isn't making, then he doesn't receive a treat. Another thing that's useful is to always take your baby dog out on a leash. This way you can control him and avoid potty coaching time turning into play time.
The keys to using the dog training bell are repetition, consistency and praise. You need to always say the same command phrase - and be sure everybody in your house uses that very same command phrase. If he doesn't start ringing the bells himself right away, do not be concerned, he will be soon! Regularly take him to the bells throughout the day, state your command phrase and then help him ring the bells. Liberally praise him (with words only) for ringing the bell - even when you help him. Soon enough, he will make the link and will start ringing the potty coaching bell on his own.
This potty training method is best because it gives your dog an easy way to communicate his wishes to you. No more whining or scratching at the door! By toilet training your dog using housebreaking bells, you will know precisely what your dog wants and he’ll be very pleased to be accepted by his master.
Potty training your puppy using the housebreaking bells strategy has been advised by trainers, veterinarians and animal owners for many years - and it’s for the simple reason; it works!
If you want to learn more about housebreaking your puppy using Dog Training Bells, why not go by Gyanna Ccektoni’s website.
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