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Originally Posted by KJLive  Thank you. We are using "go outside" and then "go potty" when we are out. This is followed by a "clicker" and a treat. He considered using the bell, but we have 3 cats as well. I am concerned that the cats will view the bell on the door as a toy and I may give Sophie mixed signals. Again, I really appreciate all the advice everyone is willing to share on this forum. I am sure I will have many questions. Lastly, how old is your Yorkie? So folks have told me this could take a year. (Today it is snowing in central PA. Taking her out will be interesting!) |
Just to clarify on the bell. I use one of those "hotel bells" - you know, when you go to a hotel and you ring the bell for someone to come out? (like on the movie Psycho!).
It is placed on the floor by the back door, out of the walkway. When they need to go out they just go there and step on it. when I was training them I would say, "Outside" and then I would pick one up and put THEIR paw on the bell to ring it. After a while they started ringing it themselves.
Aren't they just littel smart stinkers? (rhetorical)