Puppy Potty Training - Using A Dog Training Bell To Prevent A Pet Accident
What is the best way to train a new puppy (or and old dog for that matter)? Well, all Dog Trainers have their own ideas of the methods that work best for avoiding a puppy accident. However, few would disagree that using a dog training bell is one of the best methods. Finally, what was once a nightmare that could drag on and on (and I can attest to this), has become a much more satisfying challenge. I can also attest to the fact that utilizing a dog training bell has resulted in much more pleasurable and satisfying experiences for my clients and me.
Eight years ago, when we brought home Painter, a Black Lab Mix, as a puppy (so named for "stepping in" and "helping" to paint our new house), we were not aware of the best way to stop him from having a puppy accident and we did not know how valuable a dog training bell would be. The result, at least one puppy accident almost every day of the week.
Well, since training Painter all those years ago, we, like many other dog trainers, have brought the use of the dog training bell into our regular training program and, in return, each puppy accident has become few and far between.
How do we use a dog training bell to avoid a puppy accident? Well, it just so happens that I have a recent experience to share with you.
Last year, Nala, a 12-week Golden Retriever became a permanent member of our family and, every single waking (and sleeping) moment of our lives. Having successfully used dog training bells with clients, I knew that potty training our new puppy, training her to avoid having a puppy accident, by ringing a dog training bell when she needed to relieve herself, was the most simple and best way to do the job.
I simply attached the dog training bell to the knob so it would hang down the door in front of Nala's nose. New to the house, and as a very young puppy, I would take Nala outside about once each hour to avoid a puppy accident and, to train her where the appropriate place was to relieve herself, I would soberly say "focus" (any word works as long as it is used consistently) while NOT playing with her. We would then go in the house after a few minutes.
By opening the door to go outside, the dog training bell would ring (I would also show Nala the bell and say "outside" at the same time as I rang it). If she did not go potty after a few minutes, we would go back in the house in a "matter-of-fact" manner and try again the next hour.
When Nala would have the occasional puppy accident, we would immediately state the word "outside" (again, any word will work), go to the door, show Nala the dog training bell, and go outside to the appropriate "potty" area. This would help her to learn the process because dogs learn through repetition.
When Nala did appropriately relieve herself as trained, she would be rewarded with lots of love and a treat of nutritious popcorn. Popcorn is the only treat that our pets get because it is 100% natural, contains no unhealthy fats or fillers, is high in fiber, and simply because our pets love love it!
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