Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

YNP #072: Should You Use a Potty Bell?

Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

Show Notes

Something I get asked often is how I feel about using a potty bell.

Stay can be a useful command (“Stay” so I can take your picture). It can be used for safety (“Stay” while I clean up this glass that just broke). I also use it all the time to focus an overstimulated dog.

With just a few adjustments you can build a foundation to a stronger and longer Stay.

In this episode I talk about:

How to set your dog up for success.

What’s wrong with the Stay-Come exercise.

How to reset them when they break.

Stay is a one syllable word.

What makes Stay different from other cues.

Press play and enjoy!

Other resources mentioned and related to this episode:

YNP #012: The Most Important Part of Your Dog’s Obedience Training

Playtime Paws Academy: A brand new program for dog and humans in any s

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