Signal With Words
Just like an average person, communication is the essential key to conveying what both of you want. In the case of your dogs, it is vital that you communicate properly what you want you dog to do and vice versa – he should also know how to ask you properly what he needs.
It seems like this is such a tall order but it really isn’t. Training your dog to conveying what he wants is quite easy, especially if you do these following tips.
When you want your dog to tell you that he wants to go outside, you can attach a bell at around the door knob, and give out a cue signal to accompany this sound. A cue signal may just be a few words such as the name of the dog, “hey”, “hello”, “what’s up” or any other simple words. When you say these cue words, make sure that this is accompanied by the ringing of the bell – to make your dog associate the ringing of the bell with the words you have just uttered. Remember to always say to this to your dog, especially when you want your dog to go to the bathroom.
After a week has passed and you want your dog to go to the bathroom by himself, say your cue words but don’t ring the bell anymore. This is the time when you want your dog to push the door by himself – a signal that he wants to go out. When he does so, give him a reward or a treat. When he doesn’t, continue on ringing the bell for him.
Just remember to continue on saying these cue words and ringing the bell until your dog finally knows what to do.