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Why Train Your Dog to Ring a Bell to go Outside 

Training your dog to ring a bell when they need to go outside is one of the best ways to help them master potty training. Knowing when your pup needs to go can be a challenging aspect of potty training, and can lead to accidents when you miss your dog's signals.

Bell training your furry friend is a wonderful way to always be a step ahead of the game. Giving your dog their own personal alert system can help them avoid accidents in your home, implement structure in their potty routine, and even offer a fun tick for them to master.

Teaching them to ring a bell when they need to go outside is a wonderful way to ensure their success in potty training. This trick is one that they will not need to perform on command, but rather just when they need it. While this helps your pup gain control of their bathroom routine, you benefit in the end!

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What You Will Need for the Training  

Now that you’ve decided to bell train your dog, it’s time to gather a few supplies. There are a few materials needed to achieve bell training success, and help your dog enjoy every step of the process. The supplies needed include:

• A bell that your dog can easily access. This means hanging it from the door knob or any other level they can easily reach.
• Training treats that can be rewarded throughout the process
• Time needed to successfully train your pup. The process shouldn’t be too lengthy, but every pup will differ in what they need.