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littlemissmartypants

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10. We have treat, potty (which gets cheese) and water in case she's got an empty bowl...
Wed Apr 1, 2026, 10:20 PM
Apr 1

Treat is by far her go-to button. But she's getting a tiny pouch of food for that now, too.

She only gets "treats" when she does "work," which she knows in sign language now. Work is when she hits the correct button associated with the associated action/objects: water, food/treats, and potty.

She will also wait for me to hit the potty button inside if she's going on the potty pad. Which is hilarious. She will go after I press the potty button. Then she gets Gouda after she potties.

I have got to start a system for her to differentiate between outside potty and potty pad. That's going to be an additional button and the sign language for outside. But I haven't started yet on that one.

So, it's hand signs combined with voice commands.
Thanks so much for asking.
Any ideas?

Love you! ❤️



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I didn't & never will. SheltieLover Apr 1 #1
She said, "Thank you, SL." ❤️ littlemissmartypants Apr 1 #3
😃 SheltieLover Apr 1 #7
I'm trying to teach her how to talk. I'm not sure what words she knows yet... littlemissmartypants Apr 1 #8
Which system are you using? SheltieLover Apr 1 #9
We have treat, potty (which gets cheese) and water in case she's got an empty bowl... littlemissmartypants Apr 1 #10
Is there an outside button? SheltieLover Apr 1 #11
I had to check on the box... littlemissmartypants Apr 1 #12
Can you get an add on to the system? SheltieLover Apr 1 #13
Take her outside & haul the training toy out & press potty? SheltieLover Apr 1 #14
There's an idea! Thanks! 🤓❤️ littlemissmartypants Apr 1 #15
Yw! SheltieLover Apr 1 #16
No context. True Dough Apr 1 #2
If it dresses like an orange... then yeah, I guess. 😀🤓 littlemissmartypants Apr 1 #5
We were just waiting for "Chicago Fire" to come on. boonecreek Apr 1 #4
Hahaha! Now I want ice cream! 🍨 littlemissmartypants Apr 1 #6
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