Let’s be real for a minute—holidays are stressful enough. You’ve got family visiting, your house is barely holding it together, and everyone expects you to cook something that doesn’t come out of a microwave.
Now add a new puppy into that mix. Or even an older dog with bad habits. Suddenly, the biggest surprise under the Christmas tree isn’t a gift... it’s a warm puddle on your area rug.
If you live in Bothell, you already know the winter months come with cold rain, muddy paws, and holiday chaos. It’s the perfect storm for house training to fall apart—or never even start.
That’s why we’re here. Got Sit Dog Training works with pet parents all over Bothell to help get their dogs house-trained, even during the busiest time of year. You don’t have to choose between celebrating and sanity. You can have both. And your carpets? They’ll thank you.
Picture this:
It’s Christmas morning. The tree is lit, the kids are yelling, and your aunt just showed up with her little yappy dog who’s already marking your couch like it’s a Yelp review.
Meanwhile, your puppy just dropped a little “present” in the corner, and nobody noticed for three hours because Grandma tripped over the cat and chaos took over.
That’s what we’re dealing with.
House training isn’t just about teaching your dog to go outside. It’s about routine. And if there’s one thing the holidays destroy, it’s your routine.
Between parties, road trips, visitors, and days that blur together like a holiday cookie coma, your poor dog is just trying to figure out when and where they’re allowed to pee. And honestly? So are you.
A lot of well-meaning dog owners in Bothell make these mistakes when house training gets tough:
Skipping regular potty breaks because “we’re busy cooking”
Letting guests give the dog treats without thinking about their sensitive puppy stomach
Assuming the dog knows better already (spoiler: they don’t)
Leaving them alone too long because everyone’s out running holiday errands
Punishing after the fact, which only teaches the dog to hide next time
Look, we get it. Nobody’s perfect. But with a little structure, a little patience, and the right training method, you can turn things around—even in December.
Here’s what it really takes to house train your dog:
Consistency – Like, Olympic-level consistency.
Positive reinforcement – Not guilt. Not yelling. Treats, praise, timing.
Supervision – If you wouldn’t leave a toddler alone with a Sharpie, don’t leave a puppy with a full bladder and no supervision.
Clear communication – Your dog doesn’t understand “Well, you should have known better.”
A good crate routine – Not as punishment, but as a structure for safe success.
At Got Sit, we train you and your dog together, right at home in Bothell—because that’s where the accidents are happening. We create a personalized potty schedule based on your dog’s age, breed, history, and your daily life. No cookie-cutter nonsense.
If you’re in Bothell, you know the weather doesn’t exactly scream “Let’s go potty outside.” It’s cold. It’s wet. It’s the kind of rain that feels personal.
So what happens?
Your dog doesn’t want to go out
You don’t want to go out
Accidents happen
Everyone loses
We’ve trained dogs in every kind of Bothell weather. Rain, sleet, snow, even that weird fog that rolls in like it’s part of a murder mystery.
We’ll help you create a plan that works even when the weather doesn’t. We’ll also show you how to recognize the early signs that your dog needs to go—before they “go.”
Here’s something a lot of people in our training sessions learn real quick: crate training is your best friend.
Used correctly, a crate is not a punishment—it’s a structure. A place where your dog feels safe and learns to hold it until they’re taken outside.
We’re not saying you have to keep your dog locked up like they’re doing hard time. We’re saying the crate gives them boundaries, and boundaries create calm. Especially when your home is full of distractions like guests, food, noise, and flashing lights.
Our trainers will walk you through:
The right size crate for your dog
How long is too long to leave them in
How to transition them out of it
How to make it a positive space, not a jail cell
We’ve worked with families all over Bothell—folks in North Creek, Canyon Park, Thrashers Corner, you name it. One client told us her puppy had turned their home office into a biohazard zone. Now? That same pup waits patiently by the door like a little gentleman in a bow tie.
Another client had a senior rescue who had never been house trained. After a few sessions, the accidents stopped, and the rug stayed where it belonged—on the floor, not in the garbage.
Whether your dog is young, old, shy, stubborn, or somewhere in between, it’s not too late to create good habits.
We’re not a pet store, and we’re not a one-size-fits-all video course. We’re real trainers with real experience, right here in the Seattle area, and we care about your dog like they’re our own.
When you work with us, you get:
One-on-one support in your home
A tailored house training schedule
Guidance for the whole family—yes, even the kids
Tools to prevent setbacks during the holidays and beyond
Peace of mind
This isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about lasting success.
If you’re about to put up your Christmas tree, light the candles, or host the New Year’s Eve party—now is the time to train. Don’t wait until your dog decides the living room is their personal bathroom in front of your guests.
Call Got Sit Dog Training at (425) 405-5748 to schedule your first house training session in Bothell.
Let’s make this the first holiday where you’re not on your hands and knees cleaning up surprise puddles. Give your dog the structure they need—and give yourself a break.
Because trust us—everyone’s happier when the house smells like pie, not pee.
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