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Katie's Mom · 03-29-2005, 08:40 PM

Thanks to all that replied to my post. Katie is now in a large, soft crate beside the bed and being my sweet girl during the day. For now this is how I'm dealing with the "cuddling with Dad" in our bed issue. I'm sure I'll learn to deal with it,and get over it.To answer how I trained Katie to ring a bell to go outside, this is what I did: I tied 5-6 small bells on a long ribbon and attached it to the upper side of the exit door frame. Everytime I took her out I took her little paws, rang the bell, said potty, and opened the door. I did this EVERY time I took her out. With time and patience she got the message. My daughter has a Bichon and I did the same to her. She learned very quickly. These little loves are so smart. Now, when I can't see her sitting by the door to go out I can hear her ring the bell. RESULT: fewer accidents.

03-29-2005, 08:40 PM	#13
Katie's Mom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2	Sleeping With Dad Thanks to all that replied to my post. Katie is now in a large, soft crate beside the bed and being my sweet girl during the day. For now this is how I'm dealing with the "cuddling with Dad" in our bed issue. I'm sure I'll learn to deal with it,and get over it.To answer how I trained Katie to ring a bell to go outside, this is what I did: I tied 5-6 small bells on a long ribbon and attached it to the upper side of the exit door frame. Everytime I took her out I took her little paws, rang the bell, said potty, and opened the door. I did this EVERY time I took her out. With time and patience she got the message. My daughter has a Bichon and I did the same to her. She learned very quickly. These little loves are so smart. Now, when I can't see her sitting by the door to go out I can hear her ring the bell. RESULT: fewer accidents.