Bell training was the best thing I did. I was able to get Chloe to understand that outside was for going the bathroom, but she won't bark for me, she would sit near the door, so unless I was in the same room, I didn't know when she wanted to go. The only problem I have now, is that if she wants more attention or wants to go out to play, she runs right over to the door, looks at me, and swats the bells. I know sometimes she doesn't have to go, because we were just out, but I figure if I don't bring her, she'll stop ringing the bells. Small price to pay for a trained dog. I suggest making an extra set of bells, with a large loop that can fit over any door. I bring the extra set with me when I take her to other houses, and when we get there I show them to her on the door, and she uses them! Good luck! |