It sounds like you have a handle on things. As for the bell, I tried with Sydney, but she too kept wanting to play with it. lol
If you dog needs to go potty and you know it's about time and she doesn't go, you are doing the correct thing by coming inside without praise or treat. No words at all. If you have a crate, you can put her inside the crate, wait fifteen minutes, and go outside again repeating, "go potty."
Again, it sounds like you are off to a great start. |