I am going to try the bell too. Max has finally mastered going outside. I keep him in a playpen for 75% of the day. He sleeps and takes naps in his crate. I take him out for play time about 3 times through out the day. He now whines when he has to go out. The real key that I learned here was the lots of praise and even a little treat. I too used the "Outside" and "Go Potty" phrases and good golly they work. I have only had him for a week but so far he has caught on real quick.
Today I am going to get that bell and rig it up to start teaching him. I hate the fact he has to be in his playpen most of the day but I love the fact he's not messing up the house.
Thanks for the advice on the bell |