
Potty training can leave you feeling frustrated, exhausted, and really irritated with your dog.
Your dog may:
• potty inside right after going outside
• have accidents in kennels or overnight
• suddenly regress after doing well
• mark inside the house
• get distracted outside and never go potty
Potty training problems can become really discouraging.
You may be constantly cleaning up accidents, watching your dog every second, or wondering why nothing seems to work.
Maybe your dog does great for a few days…
then suddenly has accidents again.
Maybe they get distracted outside and forget to potty.
Maybe they potty in the kennel, overnight, or right after coming back inside.
And after a while, it can start feeling exhausting trying to constantly prevent the next accident.
I really understand how frustrating that can feel.
But one of the biggest things I want you to understand is this:
Does your dog have you trained that the only time they will go potty outside is if you take them for a walk?
Do you stand outside with them the whole time saying "go potty"
Potty training issues are not “disobedience.”
Many dogs are overstimulated, distracted, anxious, under-structured, under-supervised, or simply have never fully learned how to calmly slow down and focus outside.
A lot of dogs go outside already too wound up.
Everything becomes more interesting than actually going potty:
• smells
• sounds
• movement
• excitement
• people
• dogs
• stress
• distractions
And many owners accidentally rush potty breaks instead of slowing them down. Many owners give them too much freedom before the dog goes potty.
Potty training is also heavily connected to:
• structure
• routines
• supervision
• decompression
• kennel habits
• adrenaline levels
• timing
• consistency
• calm leadership
That is why inside The CALM DOG Connection, I teach you how to:
• create proper potty routines
• use structure and supervision correctly
• lower overstimulation
• create calmer potty breaks
• build kennel and Place of Safety habits
• recognize stress and distraction levels
• stop rehearsing accident patterns
• help your dog mentally settle
• create more consistency throughout the day
I have worked with many rescue dogs, puppies, and client dogs struggling with potty training, kennel accidents, overstimulation, anxiety, and dogs that simply could not settle enough to stay consistent.
And I want you to know—
this really can get better with The CALM DOG Connection.
Jodi 🐾

Whether your dog is new… or you’ve been struggling for a while…
they’re not trying to be difficult — they’re trying to tell you what they need and behavior is how they ask for help.
Helping dogs feel safe, calm, and understood
so behavior can change naturally.
The CALM DOG Connection
is where all dogs begin:
All ages
All breeds
& All behaviors
The CALM DOG Connection is for
all dogs
all puppies
all breeds
all ages
and all behaviors.
It is for all people who love them and want to help them...
Owners
Adopters
Fosters
Volunteers
Shelter teams
Rescue organizations
Groomers
Veterinarians
Vet techs
Pet store owners
Dog walkers
Pet sitters
Doggie daycare staff
Trainers
Breeders trying to set puppies up right
Families trying their best but feeling overwhelmed
Because the more people who understand dogs—
the more dogs will get to stay in their FurEver Homes.
The CALM DOG Connection is not traditional dog training.
This is not about commands, correction, or forcing obedience.
It's about connecting with your dog, NOT correcting your dog.
It is about helping your dog feel safe so calm behavior can happen naturally.
It's about building trust and becoming the calm, confident leader your dog needs.
It is about understanding behavior instead of just trying to stop it.
This is about bonding with your dog through eye contact, calm energy, subtle words, body language, positive rewards, trust, structure, and leadership.
In your real life.
In your daily routine.
In the small moments.
Not at a facility.
Not during one lesson per week.
This happens:
in your house
on your walks
at your doorways
during potty breaks
while greeting people
and while exploring the world.
The CALM DOG Connection helps you bond and create calm where it matters most
— inside your routines, and your relationship with your dog.
The CALM DOG Connection is not about taking time out of your day.
It is about changing the way you interact with your dog throughout the day—
how you guide them
how you create calm
how you respond to their stress
how you build trust
how you help them feel safe
Real transformation does not happen in a 30-minute training session.
It happens all day, every day.
Most people try more exercise, more treats, more commands, more correction, and more stimulation— and it still is not working.
Why?
Because commands do not work when a dog is overwhelmed.
If your dog’s nervousness or excitement is above a 5 on a scale of 1–10, they can barely hear you—much less obey you.
Most training focuses on obedience, correction, and control.
But if your dog is living in stress, overstimulation, and under-fulfillment—
those methods do not solve the real problem.
You are not just fixing behavior—
you are changing the relationship.
I am going to teach you my full step-by-step method that I use to rehabilitate all dogs.
The FurEver Four:
A simple daily routine that creates structure, safety, potty training, and calm for your dog.
The 7 Principles of Safety: The foundation that helps your dog feel safe, secure, and trust you as their leader.
The Adrenaline Scale:
How to read your dog’s stress level, understand their threshold, and prevent behaviors before they happen.
Calm Leadership:
Calm, clear, confident leadership through eye contact, safe exposure, and connection—instead of force or correction.
Not just a better-behaved dog—
it is a peaceful home, enjoyable walks, less stress, and a deeper bond with your dog.

Most families start here.
I’m a dog trainer—
but believe it or not,
I don't train your dog.
(Your dog already knows how to be a dog)
I am here to train you.
That is why my motto is
Training Humans to Speak Dog
I can teach you step by step how I rehabilitate some of the most difficult dogs either through one-on-one private lessons…or I can teach you through the course I created called The CALM DOG Connection
Inside the online course you'll get the full 20 lessons for all dogs, all puppies, and all behaviors— for less than the cost of one private lesson.
Your whole family can participate in learning in your home, at your own pace, and come back to the lessons anytime.
And if you ever need extra support,
I’m still here for private help.
Unless your situation feels
urgent or dangerous, this is where I recommend starting.
See Full Course Details below

Sometimes you just need someone to walk through it with you—and I’m here to help.
Private lessons are best when things feel urgent, overwhelming, unsafe, or too big to figure out alone.
Aggression, severe separation anxiety, major reactivity, rescue transitions, dog fights, biting, kids and dogs safety, or behaviors that feel scary and stressful at home.
The CALM DOG Connection online course will cover most of what families need—
but sometimes one or two private lessons can help you move forward faster and with more confidence.
We work together one-on-one so I can help with your specific dog, your home, your routines, and the real-life situations happening every day.
Both local and virtual
private lessons are available.
Local training is available in the Fort Collins, CO area, in your home or at FurEver Home Dog Training Ranch.
Virtual training is available anywhere through Facetime or Zoom.
For less than the cost of one private lesson,
you’ll receive the full 20-lesson
CALM DOG Connection system.
One Time Payment
$247
I know separation anxiety can make life feel overwhelming for both of you.
You may feel exhausted, emotionally drained, trapped inside your own home, or scared that things are getting worse instead of better.
And your dog may be living in constant stress, panic, confusion, and emotional dependence without understanding how to calm themselves when you are gone.
But I want you to know something important—
there is hope.
I have helped many rescue dogs and client dogs struggling with separation anxiety, panic behaviors, fear, overattachment, and emotional overwhelm.
And I truly believe most dogs are not trying to be difficult—
they are struggling because they do not yet feel emotionally safe.
That is why I created The CALM DOG Connection.
To help you understand what your dog is feeling, create more calm and emotional safety, and finally help both of you breathe again.
You and your dog do not have to go through this alone.
Jodi 🐾
For less than the cost of one private lesson with Jodi,
you’ll receive the full 20-lesson
CALM DOG Connection system
This bonus shows you how to create true calm, confidence, and emotional safety through proper crate training, structure, and Place of Safety foundations—so calm can happen faster and your dog can finally relax.
FurEver Home Dog Training - The Calm Dog Connection
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