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izzy816 · 08-04-2008, 04:26 PM

I finally got Izzy to go potty outside and he also will let me know when he has to go. When he has to go he will walk to the door and put his nose on his leash (which is hanging by the door), then I take him out. Sounds great right? Well, the problem is, if I am not in the room I dont know if he needs to go out. He will go through the motions and will just stand there until I come out to see what he is doing. How do I get him to bark or make some noise so that I know he has to pee? He will bark at anything else but will not make a peep...he will just stand there and wait until I see him...lol. And will have this look like "hey man...i gotta go, whats up?" Its cute but sometimes not so because he's had a couple of accidents.

bchgirl · 08-04-2008, 04:54 PM

Eventually mine would run to ME and back to the door...

Some suggest hanging bells and teaching to use those...

T Doll · 08-04-2008, 04:55 PM

Since he's alrighty smart enough to go to the door and tap the leash when he has to go, you should get him one of those potty bells that hang on the door handle. Instead of tapping his leash, he can tap on the bells to let you know he has to do his business.

izzy816 · 08-04-2008, 05:00 PM

okay, i will try it again. i used the bells but it didnt work...i bought 2 small bells and tied them to a string.ive seen the poochie bells at the store, maybe those will work better. and also like you said since he's used to going to the door.

thanks!

Karrie · 08-04-2008, 05:07 PM

We taught Bailey to tap a service bell - its louder than the hanging bells.

During training - just take his paw and tap the bell - eventually, he will tap it himself.

Good luck!

08-04-2008, 04:26 PM	#1
izzy816 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 922	Pottying Outside I finally got Izzy to go potty outside and he also will let me know when he has to go. When he has to go he will walk to the door and put his nose on his leash (which is hanging by the door), then I take him out. Sounds great right? Well, the problem is, if I am not in the room I dont know if he needs to go out. He will go through the motions and will just stand there until I come out to see what he is doing. How do I get him to bark or make some noise so that I know he has to pee? He will bark at anything else but will not make a peep...he will just stand there and wait until I see him...lol. And will have this look like "hey man...i gotta go, whats up?" Its cute but sometimes not so because he's had a couple of accidents. __________________ Peace and Love, Karla and Izzy! Check out Izzy on Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/433985 Last edited by izzy816; 08-04-2008 at 04:28 PM.

08-04-2008, 04:54 PM	#2
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	Eventually mine would run to ME and back to the door... Some suggest hanging bells and teaching to use those... __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

08-04-2008, 04:55 PM	#3
T Doll Mocha's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 888	Since he's alrighty smart enough to go to the door and tap the leash when he has to go, you should get him one of those potty bells that hang on the door handle. Instead of tapping his leash, he can tap on the bells to let you know he has to do his business. __________________ ..::* Mommy loves her little Mocha Latté *::..

08-04-2008, 05:00 PM	#4
izzy816 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 922	okay, i will try it again. i used the bells but it didnt work...i bought 2 small bells and tied them to a string.ive seen the poochie bells at the store, maybe those will work better. and also like you said since he's used to going to the door. thanks! __________________ Peace and Love, Karla and Izzy! Check out Izzy on Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/433985

08-04-2008, 05:07 PM	#5
Karrie Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 903	We taught Bailey to tap a service bell - its louder than the hanging bells. During training - just take his paw and tap the bell - eventually, he will tap it himself. Good luck! __________________ This is Bailey's world and we just live in it!