HAWS Main Shelter - 701 Northview Road, Waukesha
Saturday, July 19 | 8:30-9:30AM

Housebreaking doesn't have to be frustrating—for you or your dog. This seminar is designed to guide pet parents through the housebreaking journey with clarity and confidence. Learn proven techniques to build a strong foundation of routine, consistency, and trust, while avoiding common pitfalls that can slow progress. Perfect for new dog owners or anyone looking to reinforce good habits at home.
Seminar Highlights:
- Building a Routine That Works: Learn how to set up a consistent feeding, potty, and crate schedule tailored to your dog’s age and lifestyle.
- Troubleshooting Setbacks: Get tips on addressing accidents, regression, and confusion without punishment.
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies: Discover how to use rewards and praise effectively to motivate lasting, reliable house habits.
HAWS Behavior Department Policies
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For the safety of all dogs, I agree and verify that my dog(s) are current (or titered) on all of the following vaccinations: rabies, distemper/parvovirus, and Bordetella (or I have signed the Bordetella waiver).
I give permission to HAWS to use photographs, motion pictures, or videotapes of myself and my dog(s) in publicizing and promoting HAWS’ work.
I consent to the my participation in programs at the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County, Inc., "HAWS," and all of its activities and programs. The undersigned, for herself or himself, does hereby absolutely and unconditionally release, indemnify, hold harmless and forever discharge HAWS, its employees, successors, assigns, and agents and each of them, from and against any and all claims, demands, obligations, and liabilities of every nature and kind whatsoever including, without limitation, negligence, occurring during, directly or indirectly resulting from or arising out of my participation in such programs. As to matters covered hereby, the CONSENT AND RELEASE shall extinguish all claims, demands, and rights which the undersigned has or may ever have against the parties released hereby, or any of them, for any injuries, costs or damages occurring during, directly or indirectly resulting from or arising out of the participation in such programs whether such injuries, costs or damages are known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, ascertainable or unascertainable.