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Anything that reduces that the abomination that is the cravens is ok by me. Being the owner of a brand new puppy I can attest to the fact that dogs can reduce stress level except when potty training or being to a human chew toy. Other than that Eowyn is a blast esp when she falls asleep on my lap.

Anything that reduces that the abomination that is the cravens is ok by me. Being the owner of a brand new puppy I can attest to the fact that dogs can reduce stress level except when potty training or being to a human chew toy. Other than that Eowyn is a blast esp when she falls asleep on my lap.

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Winnie is now 7 months old, and he does pee outside but he still cant be trusted indoors, he consistently pees in two spots in his room, so he still has to be kept in his playpen. He also mainly poops inside, he literally holds his poop to poop inside, and i bring treats with me when i take him to go potty just in case he poops so i can heavily reward him. But idk what to do, my parents talked to me and they said they thought he would be potty trained by now. Our whole living room smells like his pee, and none of us are able to be there on top of him every single moment to ensure he’s not peeing in the house, we have jobs and classes and things to do. What do i do in this situation?? It’s frustrating because it feels like this issue is holding us back from being able to fully enjoy him as our family dog. :( submitted by /u/treasure444 to r/Pomeranians [link] [comments]

I have a seven month old toy poodle that literally will never be potty trained I’m convinced. I know part of it is my fault but I swear sometimes it’s so out of nowhere after he comes inside that it’s literally not my fault. He drinks so much water all the time and all night, he’ll beg for it if I try to take it away. Thank god he has pooping outside down but peeing feels impossible for him to learn. I can’t have a rug down at this point. We’ve never had a no accident day or even a one accident day. I’m so miserable about this. Did anyone else’s small breed take forever to learn to potty outside only? submitted by /u/Neat-Pudding-632 to r/puppy101 [link] [comments]

11 month old small dog (8 lbs), 3 weeks with us, he goes outside whenever we take him but he has accidents in the house periodically and has no “tell” that he needs to go out. Before you tell me to train him using a bell or whatever, I need explicit instructions as to how to do this. He’s currently either tethered to us or in an xpen 100% of the time because he’s not potty trained and eats things off the floor constantly. So how can he learn to ring a bell stationed at the door?? I’ve met one dog in my entire life that was reliably potty trained in any environment and I’m beginning to think it’s not a real thing for most people who just get used to cleaning up pee and poop daily or weekly. He can hold it all night in a crate so I know he has the ability to go longer periods of time, but I don’t even so much care about that - I don’t understand how we ever transition to letting him roam about. submitted by /u/Fancy_Cry_5111 to r/puppy101 [link] [comments]

I just wanted to share that I got my puppy potty trained in just one week. And I’m so proud of myself and my little puppy. It took 5/6 months to get my mothers puppy to be potty trained. So yes I’m really proud and it doesn’t have to be hard! submitted by /u/Large_Half7627 to r/puppy101 [link] [comments]

We’ve had our 4 month old for 3 weeks. She’s getting much better at going when we take her out, and signals when she has to poop. Altho I took her out tonight and she just wanted to play and didn’t poop. Took her inside she immediately messy pooped everywhere and stepped in it. She still pees a lot in the house even after taking her out. We follow the “after every nap, meal, play” rule but she doesn’t get it. We also celebrate and give her a treat when she goes outside. submitted by /u/LogicalRepeat3622 to r/puppy101 [link] [comments]

Puppy is almost 12 weeks old or 3 months and can’t hold it for more than 30 mins. I’m a SAHM so I’m taking her out every hour on the hour, I reward with treats and throw a party everytime she goes potty outside. Yet literally every single chance she gets even if she just was outside ( outside trips are usually 15 mins) she pees somewhere!! It’s driving me absolutely insane!! You’re not supposed to spank them or rub their noses in it but at this point I feel it’s the only way to get the point across. She knows she’s supposed to potty outside because as soon as she follows her brother ( 3yr old pit mix) outside she pees or poops! At this stage shouldn’t I have like a minimum of two hours before she has an accident?! HELP. submitted by /u/Brokenwife87 to r/DogAdvice [link] [comments]

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So I adopted a Shiba puppy a couple weeks ago, he’s 4 months old as of a couple days ago and his name is Jiro! He’s a sweet boy and he’s fitting in well and is taking to training really well! He’s pretty much potty trained already expect for the small issue of him peeing and pooping overnight, we take him out right before bed and try not to give him reason to gorge himself on water and food while we sleep, we can’t take his water bowl away at bedtime as some suggest because he’ll go all scorched earth until we give it back to him. To be clear he doesn’t potty inside throughout the day even when we go to work( I come home at noon to take him out and play with him a bit). I’m just curious if any of you have experienced this and how some of you guys may have mitigated these issues. I am in the process of crate training him but he can’t be locked in more than a few minutes without losing his shit lol, but he does sleep in the cage willingly just not if the door is closed. Any help would be much appreciated! Thank you all! submitted by /u/Choice_Bunch_3777 to r/shiba [link] [comments]

I see a bunch of posts from people struggling to potty training, and although I am no expert, I thought I would share all the tips and tricks I have in the hopes that it can help someone get closer to a potty trained pup! My current pup is just over 7 months and I would say he has been fully potty trained since 4-5 months, got him at 9 weeks. Accidents are annoying, and even though I would say everyone should expect a fair amount of them, you surely want to do what you can to get on the other side as fast as possible! Lastly, it’s important to remember all puppies are different, size will matter and some will just pick it up faster than others. Also, if a puppy is sick, it will surely have a negative effect to the potty training … ▪️Things to keep in mind - Your puppy will not have accidents to annoy you - don’t ever get mad or punish for an accident - Your puppy has no idea that potty is for outside only, and even though a puppy most often will not pee etc where they sleep and eat, they have no notion of your house - The more space and freedom you give your puppy, the more likely they will have accidents. Limit their space until they show signs of picking up on the idea - If you want your puppy to go to a specific door when they have to go, make sure you always bring them out from there ▪️When to bring your puppy outside - I see a lot of people sticking very strictly to a schedule - which can be great! But it is more important to understand when your puppy actually has to go - Everytime your puppy has been eating, drinking, sleeping and/or playing/running - bring them out, as these are all factors which gets their bladders running - If you see your puppy sniffing around minding themselves - take them out, as they are most likely trying to look for a suitable place themselves - If you find your puppy having accidents at a certain time or after a certain event, make sure you always take them out! Set them up for success instead of waiting for the accident to occur ▪️When you are taking your puppy out - Most puppies and dogs will find a certain spot to do their business. Bring them directly to this spot on a leash. Bring the leash so you can keep the puppy close to the spot - Be aware of which praise works for your dog, because when they go, let them do in peace, but soon as they finish, you want to throw a party. Each and every time for a long time, wether it’s treats, praise, toys. - Once your puppy has finished it’s business, take them inside again immediately after in a calm way. This is to get the idea of ‘ok, we are only outside to get this done’ into their heads. - If your puppy is too distracted or does not seem to have the need to go potty, don’t stand outside and wait for hours. Go back inside after 5-10 minutes. If you then have a puppy who will go straight inside to do the business - well then you know! Only just bring them in for a minute or 2, go back outside and try again. - Pro tip: Add a verbal cue everytime your puppy pees. Once they are peeing, calmly repeat your cue until they finish - praise. Do this for a month, and then try to bring them outside, saying the cue. Thank me later!! ▪️If your puppy has an accident inside - First off: NEVER get mad. NEVER punish - If you find a pile of pee and didn’t notice it happening, you do nothing and just clean up - But! If you happen to ‘catch’ your puppy in an accident, you can actually use this situation as an extremely important learning for your puppy - but it’s top important you can manage to both act quickly but also be extremely calm - If you find your puppy peeing, pick them up whilst doing their thing (yes, it may cause pee everywhere), and calmly bring them to their spot. Depending on the distance, if they finish the business on their spot, praise!!! If they just look confused, stay in the spot for a minute or so, go back inside - Make sure you always clean up accidents thoroughly with somehting that will remove the smell. If the puppy can smell pee inside, they will mistake these spots for their outside spot ▪️If your puppy has accidents in a certain spot - My best advice for this is to spread their food in this spot for a period of time. They will not toilet in the same spot they eat. This could be on a rug etc. - If it’s in a certain room, make sure they are not allowed in there before they are potty trained submitted by /u/lulastania to r/puppy101 [link] [comments]

we got our german shepherd / husky / etc. mix when she was just 12 weeks and now she’s over 9 months! i wanted to share some or the training and tips that actually worked for us—and we’re still seeing the benefits today! i’m not a trainer. this is all advice i learned from a trainer, reddit communities, youtube, etc. and tried ourselves. Crate training: - sleep next to the crate the first few nights with the door open. let them cuddle you and come and go. when they pass out, move them back into the crate. keep a calm environment and be very affectionate. take them out when they ask. - feed every meal in their crate! treats included. - get a snuggle puppy!! this worked wonders especially since our puppy had a litter she was with when we adopted her. it helps simulate a heartbeat to soothe them to sleep. just be cautious if your dog can chew through stuffed toys at this point. - learn when they’re overly tired and use the crate to help regulate them with naps. - use a crate cover if your dog is hyper vigilant and overstimulated Training: - use “yes” and treats/praise to mark when they do something right - start really basic and work on something again and again before moving to the next - use “high value treats” like hot dogs, steak, chicken, etc. to get the best responses - use treats as a lure to guide them where you want them to be - Commands: place, leave it, drop it, gentle, sit, down, settle, wait/stay How we trained commands: - Eye contact: hold a treat in your hand and close your fist. sit in a chair with your first low to the ground. let your puppy sniff, lick, etc. and ignore it. once they look up at you, say “yes” and give the treat. this is huge fundamental to teach them to check in with you! - Leave it: place a treat under your shoe and say “leave it”. let them sniff, paw, etc. once they look up at you, hand them a treat (not the one under the shoe). once they get good at this, you can try it with the treat uncovered. - Drop it: take two similar value toys. wave one in their face until they grab it and play. then, stop engaging with that toy and start waving the other toy. say “drop it” and when they switch to the other toy mark with “yes”. - Sit: use a treat at their nose and walk toward them while lifting the treat. they should naturally move back and sit. mark it and reward. - Down: use a treat from the sir position and guide them down. mark it and reward. if this is hard, try putting your legs over them with your knees up and slowly lowering your legs to encourage them to go down. - Place: use a mat and guide them using a treat to the position. mark it and reward when all four paws are on the mat. - Wait/Stay: once they’re on a mat with the “place” command, tell them to “sit” and “wait/stay”. walk away from them and then come back and reward and mark it. - Come: once they’re good with “sit” and “wait/stay” you can walk away and call them by their name and say “come”. - Release: we use “okay” to let our dog know she can release the command. this is especially helpful for “wait/stay”. - Gentle: whenever giving treats, try and hold it in a way that they can’t grab your fingers or bite on accident. praise it when they do well. Potty training: - crate training was the most effective for us with this. if she asked to go outside and didn’t go, we would put her in to her crate until she asked again. once she did go, we would bring her inside and play. - when they go, say “good potty”! and praise a lot every time. - if they go in the house, immediately take them outside even if they don’t have to go anymore to reinforce that behavior. then crate them for a bit. Overall boundaries: - keep their world small!! use standing gates to create their little area and use gates to slowlyyyy widen what they can have access to. monitor them always when they’re out of their crate to ensure their safety. - we waited until our dog was 8 months to allow her access to every part of our house. now, she knows that it’s a privilege and we trust her. Chewing: - make sure your dog has access to plenty of toys (make sure it’s a variety of textures) - when they go to chew on something, immediately say “drop it” or “leave it” and replace it with a toy that’s a similar texture. e.g. if they’re chewing on a blanket give them a plush toy and if it’s something harder give them a nylabone. Handling: - start this young! - pick them up and say “hold” and hold them for a brief moment before releasing and then praising. - touch their ears, mouth, paws, tail, etc. like you’re examining them and say “good paw” etc. for each thing you touch. - approach teeth brushing, hair brushing, nail clipping, etc. slowlyyy. it starts with handling them and rewarding with praise and treats. them slowly introduce grooming objects and praise them when they interact. - do not force your dog to do something. even if you clip one nail, it’s better to go slow and build trust. Biting: - similar to chewing, have a toy on hand to replace and move away. - don’t have a big reaction. instead, remove yourself and take away engagement for a moment. Jumping: - even if it’s cute don’t engage! - when you see them start to jump, simply turn your body and walk away. - come back and praise them when they stop. Other dogs: - if you have other dogs in the house, let them play but always monitor. - learn the signs of distress in dogs (whale eye, etc) and the signs of enjoying play (sneezing) - let your older dog correct verbally but step in if they are distressed Socializing: - this one is hard, but try to only let people pet your dog when your dog is calm and sitting. otherwise, you’ll reinforce jumping, etc. to get attention. - take them places! and reward them for just watching the world go by. - play sounds on youtube like sirens, etc. to desensitize that’s most of what i remember right now! and the biggest thing, remember to enjoy every moment. take pics even when you’re exhausted. you’ll be grateful you did. ❤️ the puppy blues are real, so don’t be hard on yourself. bonds take time and love will grow. trust yourself and trust your pup. they’re trying their best! submitted by /u/spicytweet0 to r/puppy101 [link] [comments]

I had a bad experience with the trainer. I’m considering calling the store manager and getting a refund and not showing up for the next 5 lessons. Basically I was referred to her for training by my coworker from my dog groomers job who has 2 pitbulls, so I thought to myself my puppy would be in good hands- free of the high bully breed discrimination that’s heavy in our town… but that wasn’t exactly the case. I had many owners in the class look at her and pull away their golden doodles, dachsunds, golden retrievers, aussies, Great Dane, etc. Some of these dogs were bigger and older than her mind you. The trainer seemed very scattered in her direction, giving each of the dogs a toy so she could distract them and talk to all the owners about things like peanut butter in Kong toys, potty training and crate training. While that was going on some dogs were trying to steal other dogs toys, some showing aggressive resource guarding signs, and people treating their dogs left and right. One dog ( a dachsund) got attacked by a golden retriever puppy because the trainer allowed the owners to let it off leash since she was “shy and needed to meet other dogs.” Once it got attacked the owner of the dachsund got very upset and almost left and the trainer laughed it off and checked the dog and said it was fine, and the aggressor was just trying to play. I think the opposite, as it was showing teeth growling and lunging crazily plus it was 7 months old which is definitely not too early to show aggression. I was thinking to myself “thank god it wasn’t my dog who attacked, she’s the only bully in this whole group” and I was aware how bad it could’ve looked. I’ve had my puppy socialized heavily outside of this, from the dog beach, to my friend’s dogs, to the vet and walks in public places, to even letting her observe and socialize with other clients at my groomer’s job. I admit she can get a little over excited as any puppy can, and I’ve been working on correcting her with that. I watch plenty of dog training videos on how to do this. She overwhelms my older dog a lot and I moderate their playing every time. But today at the lesson, I guess she became a little too much for this jack russel mix and it growled and lunged at her. My puppy growled/lunged back as I’ve never seen her do before. Then the golden retriever puppy I mentioned earlier came over pulling and lunging too. The golden retriever owner apologized as she was still embarassed from the previous altercation with the dachsund, and the trainers response was “It’s okay I’m not worried about him”. Then she turned around to point at my dog , and goes “her 👆I’m a little concerned about”. And everyone just stared and I felt like I wanted to cry. For the rest of the lesson I held my puppy’s attention well with the next few commands, and I would say better than some of the other owners did. She was focused and behaved and followed every command. At the end of the class, the trainer said to let every dog off leash to play. I did not at first because I felt if she’s so concerned about MY dog like she told the class I shouldn’t. But she yelled at me saying “I said let her off leash”. And everyone kind of stared nervously as I did. But she was fine, playing normally like the rest of them. Once again, that troublesome golden retriever came by to play and growled at her .. my puppy growled back. I pulled her away in case. All the owners started grabbing their dogs away from my dog and one even went up to me and asked “what is her breed?” I replied “staffy” and she goes “what is staffy” and i explained “staffordshire bull terrier” and she just made a fake smile. Let’s just say I came to the lesson very excited and hopeful, to feeling very outcasted and afraid of what’s to come. Can anyone offer any advice? Should I train her somewhere else for group classes? 1 on 1 instead? Should I file a complaint with the store and ask for a refund? Should I just socialize her more as much as I can (even though I feel like I have) and just try to push through the next 5 weeks? I’m also afraid she’ll get bigger and scarier to people and her personality can get affected by their energy. I’m lost. submitted by /u/bentleyswift3 to r/pitbulls [link] [comments]

Hey y’all, so my Dachsund is 4 months old , we took away puppy pads last week and now crate training however sometimes he still has small accidents. I met a lady that has a Dachsund and she told me dachshunds never really get potty trained. Is this true ? Is there no hope ? :( will he always have to be in the kennel ? :( Any tips or advice My dogs name is hades (: submitted by /u/Sad-Abbreviations343 to r/Dachshund [link] [comments]

I have a 9 month rescue I’m trying to potty train. I live in a townhome and I don’t have a yard. I’d like her to go at the dirt area in front of my house instead of other areas near my neighbors. She went once on the second day I had her but hasn’t gone since. She would only go at other random areas when I walk her but refuses to go at the area I want her to. I’m thinking of trying some spray in front of my house. Will this work in this situation? submitted by /u/aspec818 to r/puppy101 [link] [comments]

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Plus there are a lot of them. It's a win win for every one involved. Edit: So as a few people pointed out, adult dogs are not perfect and can come with some quirks. Make sure you do your research and are fully prepared to take on the responsibility of a pet whether it's a puppy or an adult. Also, check with the shelter staff about obedience training. They often know good schools or sometimes even do it in house. Please adopt responsibly. Edit 2: Wow RIP my inbox. Thank you kindly for the golds and even a silver! Im glad this LPT has reached so many people because that means so many people are more aware about the joy of adopting adult dogs from shelters, and it's also been great reading the comments about how people have adopted adult dogs and are so loving in their families. Edit 3: Don't forget about cats! Edit last: Man I've loved seeing all the sweet stories of adoption in all the comments. And I've learned a lot from the not so sweet stories as well, they are a great balance to the rose tinted glasses as it were. Spread the love reddit! 🥰 submitted by /u/levelonesc to r/LifeProTips [link] [comments]

I recently joined Reddit for the animal lovers' community and have seen a couple posts on here about house breaking puppies. Considering my experience with dogs is two fold (I'm a veterinary assistant and professional dog trainer), I figured I'd come to the rescue for many of you. Housebreaking can be one of the most aggravating parts of raising a puppy, and it can be hard to remember that they don't learn the way we do, so we have to get inside their heads. Dogs are, inherently, reward seeking animals. Everything they do in life is because it brings reward. Bark at the mailman until he leaves? Chew your furniture? Relieving themselves anywhere? All of these provide some sort of satisfaction, or reward, to the dog that is doing it and so we must teach them there is a more rewarding way to do it. So what are the best tips and tricks for getting a puppy to consistently go potty outside? There are several, and keep in mind that they rely on YOU to provide consistency for them to grasp the concept of what you want them to do. 1) Proactively take them out: the general rule is that however many months old your puppy is is how long they can hold it. Does that mean every 4 month old puppy can hold their bladder or bowels for 4 hours? No, but that time span of one hour per month of age should be your goal. -Times to take them out: after eating, drinking, sleeping, and in the middle of play. The physiology of dogs means that 15-60 minutes after they eat, drink, or immediately after waking they gotta go! Additionally, puppies tend to be very distracted during playtime, so interrupting play about every 10-20 minutes to take them out is a good idea to set them up for success in not having accidents in the house. The same idea applies to going potty in the middle of the night for small/toy breeds and very young puppies; if they sleep all night, they may wake up and not be able to make it to the door before they just HAVE to go, so taking them out in the middle of the night will help set them up for success. -If your puppy is not indicating to you in an obvious manner, try bell training them. Bell training uses a bell hung from or by the door the puppy consistently uses to go outside; use a small amount of something tasty and dog safe (such as peanut butter or tuna juice) on the bell so the dog will use it's muzzle/tongue to ring it every time you take them out. This will gradually create an association with ringing the bell and wanting/needing to go outside; consider that a bell is easier to hear than a softly whining puppy. ;) 2) Scheduled feeding: Feeding your puppy measured amounts on a schedule creates a schedule for potty times. Generally speaking, puppies 3-5 months of age should eat at least 3 times daily (4 for small breeds) to accommodate small tummies and required nutritional intake for growth, while puppies 6-adulthood should eat twice daily. This allows you to structure/anticipate your puppy's potty needs, monitor their appetite, and better regulate their caloric intake to set them up for a healthy body condition life-long. 3) Consistently treat immediately after peeing/pooping: We all know it sucks to housebreak puppies in winter when you live in cold climates, but when you reward a dog for anything they think it's for the last thing they did. This means that if you wait until your puppy comes inside to reward them, they think they're getting treats and praise for coming inside rather than pottying outside. Instead, gear up and go outside with them with treats in your pocket; when they finish doing even just one part of their business make it the greatest thing in the world: confetti, fireworks, treats, praise, the whole nine yards. The more they associate praise and treats with going outside, the fewer accidents you'll have on your hands. 4)Do NOT punish them for accidents in the home: Punishment weakens the bond between you and your dog, which is detrimental to training. They won't understand why you're upset that they had to relieve themselves, and it won't teach them not to go somewhere. In fact, you're more likely to create a dog that potties in areas where it's hard to find for fear of being punished. Instead, if you catch them in the act, simply clap your hands and/or say, "AH! AH! AH!" in a deep/loud voice (without actually yelling) to startle them into stopping and hurry them outside, then give treats and praise when they finish their business. 5) Constant supervision: Puppies do not inherently know how to, "behave," as we want them to, this constant supervision is a must, especially during potty training. Tethering is a great technique for this; simply put your puppy's harness and leash on, then attach the leash to your belt loop or waist, NOT a piece of furniture. The point of tethering is for you to be able to monitor your puppy and feel if they start tugging towards the door and to keep them out of trouble in general. 6) Crate training is your friend: I know many people are against crate training, however if it's used correctly, it's a wonderful tool for potty training as well as giving your pet a secure place to go when they feel they need a safe space as well as to keep your pet safe from potential dangers in the home when they cannot be supervised. The crate should be large enough for your puppy to stand up, turn around, and lay down comfortably and that's it. A crate that is too large will create an environment where they can potty in one corner and sleep in another; additionally, putting their food and water in the crate will also discourage eliminating in the crate (you don't want to shit where you eat and sleep, right?) 7) A warning about potty pads: Using potty pads sf very common these days, as newspaper used to be. Be careful with using potty pads, as they may create confusion for some dogs. Generally speaking, unless you want your dog to potty in your house on a pad its entire life, it's best to just not use them at all. Many potty pads these days are scented, but what consumers don't realize is that the scent STIMULATES the puppy to go potty, rather than just providing a convenient place when they need to go. Additionally, potty pads should NEVER be left in crates with puppies, or with unsupervised puppies in general. The reason for this is because the gel/filling in the pads expands with moisture, which can create a life-threatening situation when consumed (which many puppies are happy to do). 8) When in doubt, contact a trainer and/or enroll in puppy class: Puppy class, even if you've home trained your dogs all your life, provides valuable socialization for you and your puppy, as well as teaching them to learn in distracting environments. Your puppy/obedience classes should be guaranteed - any trainer worth their salt will guarantee their work - and your trainer should have knowledge of appropriate chews, toys, and training techniques. Never use a trainer that resorts to punishment/shock collars/choke collars/prong collars right away; these sorts of tools should always be treated as last resorts, and - ideally - your dog should be trained in a way that you will never have to use them. Update: It has come to my attention that I failed to mention that housebreaking and other behavioral modifications/skills do not take immediately. Any training you undertake with your puppy/dog will take, at minimum, several weeks for them to grasp and may take many months for them to fully be reliable in these behaviors, including potty training. Your dog must have the understanding and maturity in that it's expected to potty outside before supervision can be lessened - if you've had your pup since 10-12 weeks of age, this may be as early as the 6 month mark, however many dogs are not considered fully potty trained until 8-12 months of age. For puppies or adult dogs that were adopted later than 10-12 weeks of age, this may until age 18 months or longer, especially with adult dogs. The most important thing is your consistency and supervision, without which your dog or puppy is set up for failure. Set them up for success and enjoy the strong bond you form because of it! For more information regarding general puppy knowledge, feel free to message me or see my other/upcoming posts. :) submitted by /u/LuvAPup to r/Dogtraining [link] [comments]

I've done this with each of my dogs and it has worked wonderfully. It gives them a chance to audibly ask to go outside even when I'm not near the door. This in turn prevents scratching at the door (which can cause damage) and helps prevent accidents earlier on in life when potty training. Edit: Had requests about how to train this. Here's how: It's all about the treats and praise! What I do is I start by ringing the bell and giving a treat. I do this for a while until I notice the dog has associated the sound with receiving a treat (they'll lick lips or run over to the bell or something similar once they get it). Then I'll ring the bell but make them go outside to get the treat (training them that bell rings, then you go outside, then you get a treat). Then I'll take their paw or snout and physically make them touch the bell. Then we go outside and they get a treat. Eventually they'll connect the dots. Bell = outside. Treats can be withdrawn as outside is a reward in and of itself (running in the yard, peeing, chasing a squirrel, etc). It hasn't taken me long - just a couple days with even a few month old puppy. They learn fast! submitted by /u/Nateorade to r/LifeProTips [link] [comments]

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