HOUSEBREAKING
Housebreaking Is About More Than Potty Training
At SMART DOGS, we don’t just teach your puppy where to go-we teach them how to live successfully in your home.
did you know?
Most housebreaking problems aren’t bathroom problems-they’re management problems. With the right routine, supervision, and structure, many common puppy problems can be prevented before they ever become habits.
HOUSEBREAKING IS ABOUT
MORE THAN POTTY TRAINING
When most people think of housebreaking, they think about teaching a puppy where to pee and poop. At SMART DOGS, we believe housebreaking is much more than that.
True housebreaking means teaching your puppy how to live successfully in your home.
It’s about establishing good habits from day one, creating structure and routine, preventing unwanted behaviors, and helping your puppy understand what’s expected. A properly housebroken puppy doesn’t just eliminate outside—it learns to relax in the house, respect boundaries, avoid destructive behaviors, and become a welcome member of the family.
Many of the behavioral problems owners struggle with later—chewing, jumping, stealing food, excessive barking, accidents in the house, and destructive behavior—often begin because puppies are given too much freedom before they’ve learned self-control and household rules.
At SMART DOGS, we’ll show you how to avoid those mistakes before they become habits.
Our Housebreaking Program Covers:
- Potty training and accident prevention
- Crate training and proper confinement
- Developing a consistent daily routine
- Preventing chewing and destructive behavior
- Managing your puppy’s freedom appropriately
- Building calm behavior inside the home
- Preventing jumping, counter surfing, and stealing food
- Creating good household manners
- Understanding your puppy’s natural behavior and communication
- Teaching owners how to prevent problems—not just correct them
PREVENTION IS ALWAYS EASIER THAN CORRECTION
One of the biggest mistakes new puppy owners make is allowing too much freedom too soon.
Freedom should always be earned through good behavior.
We’ll teach you how to supervise, manage, and guide your puppy so they develop the right habits from the beginning.
The more unwanted behaviors your puppy rehearses, the more difficult they become to change.
Our goal is to prevent those behaviors before they ever become a problem.
PUPPY FOUNDATIONS CONSULTATION
Need help getting started?
We offer personalized housebreaking consultations designed to answer your questions, evaluate your puppy’s current routine, and provide a step-by-step plan tailored to your home and lifestyle.
*PHONE OR FACETIME CONSULTATION
$100
Perfect for new puppy owners anywhere in the country. During this consultation we’ll review your puppy’s routine, discuss common mistakes, answer your questions, and provide practical solutions you can begin using immediately.
*IN-HOME HOUSEBREAKING CONSULTATION
$250
Perfect for new puppy owners anywhere in the country. During this consultation we’ll review your puppy’s routine, discuss common mistakes, answer your questions, and provide practical solutions you can begin using immediately.
Whether you're bringing home your first puppy or simply need help getting back on track, we're here to help.
READY TO BUILD THE FOUNDATION FOR A LIFETIME OF SUCCESS?
Let's create a plan that works for you and your puppy.
OUR goal
Our goal isn’t simply to help your puppy stay accident-free.
Our goal is to help you raise a confident, respectful companion that understands how to live successfully in your home.
Because the habits your puppy develops today will shape the dog you enjoy for years to come.
We look forward to helping you build that foundation.
- JEFF TODD
Founder & Training Director
Smart Dogs Dog Training