Can I use treats to help with my Poochie-Bells training?
We recommend that you try training without treats first. You want your Doodle to understand the reward of ringing is your attention and the ability to let you know effectively that he needs out. If, though, you find your dog hesitant or nervous to ring the bells due to the sound, you can smear a little peanut butter or cream cheese (just a dab) on the bells to let him know the bells are his friend and not to be afraid (be aware of food allergies first). Giving your Doodle a food treat may speed up your initial training, however, your dog may learn to ring every time he would like a treat and not just when he needs out, so we recommend bell training without food treats.
