How do I get my dog to tell me he has to pee?

Before diving into training your dog, know that they may already be telling you that they need to go out. Keep an eye out for the following signs: Sniffing and circling the area, Whining, Pacing or fidgeting. Developing a routine for your dog’s potty breaks will help alleviate the uncertainty. Creating a pattern for feeding and going outside will help them get into a routine. Reward them for going outside with affirmations and treats immediately when they’re finished to condition the act. Training your dog to ask to go out involves adding an extra stimulus into their housetraining routine. The most common technique trains your dog to ring a bell when they need to go out. You may prefer teaching your dog to ring a bell when housetraining, rather than to bark or stand quietly at the door. This technique trains your dog to pair ringing a bell with their need to relieve themselves. With enough repetition, your dog will learn that ringing the bell means going out to potty. This requires a lot of repetition, patience, and participation from everyone in your household.

When I started training him I made a mistake of leaving the backyard door always open so he could go whenever he wanted to. When the door is open he knows that he has to go outside and he always does but when the door is closed he just relieves himself in the house without showing any signs. So what I want to achieve is him to start barking at the door when he wants to go outside. We have tried the bell method but I've noticed that the bells aren't loud enough for me to hear if I'm in another room other than where the door is. Make sure you check out our WIKI for recommended resources and articles about common problems.