We have to put our 3(Bs) on leash when they go out to the back yard. It's different. Anyway when we get ready to hook them up, the youngest and smallest (Brutus) has to make a pass through the house prior to. We live in a small 3 bedroom (all on one side of the house) with hall down the middle. Anyway he always has to make that pass before he goes out. If it's raining, he will not go out the back (he puts the skids on) so DH takes him on leash to the side. when Mike gets home from work (he packs his own lunch) they go nuts because they just know he has a "goodie" from his leftovers. They don't quiet down til he says "That's it" and closes his bucket. Anytime I go to the cabinet near the sink they think they're going to get a treat. When Bianca wants to go outside, she makes a sound like she's saying "Rattle rattle rattle" If I say you want to go outside she heads for the door. Bridget pretty much just follows suit. Not of our dogs sleep in our bed or bedroom. They have their kennels. That is also how we potty trained. Best way to do it.