Right Steps Dog Training

12/25/2025

From our training family to yours, Merry Christmas! 🎅🐶

May your home be filled with joy, warmth, and a very tired, very happy dog by the end of the day.

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas Eve!🎄🎁

Which type of helper is your dog?
A) Gift unwrapping assistant
B) Crumbs inspector
C) Ornament thief
D) The ‘I’m just here for the attention’ guest

12/22/2025

What’s your dog’s favorite winter activity?❄️

A) Watching squirrels from the window
B) Sniffing every inch of snow
C) Stealing gloves
D) Refusing to go outside 😂

12/19/2025

Recipe 2: Apple Peanut Butter Candy Canes 🍎

Ingredients:
1 ½ cups oat flour
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup peanut butter (xylitol-free)
1 egg
1 tsp beet powder (for natural red color)

Instructions:
-Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
-Mix applesauce, peanut butter, and egg.
-Stir in flour to form dough.
-Divide dough in half; add beet powder to one half for red dough.
-Roll small ropes of each color and twist into candy cane shapes.
-Bake 15 minutes until golden.

https://pupmemorial.com/blogs/blog/christmas-dog-treats-homemade-recipes

12/17/2025

Cold-Weather Indoor Enrichment Ideas 🧩🧩

Help dogs stay mentally active when it’s too cold for long walks:
• Snuffle mats
• DIY cardboard box shredding game
• Hide-and-seek with treats
• Food puzzles
• Practicing 5-minute calm sessions

What indoor game keeps your dog the busiest? 🐶

12/15/2025

Last week of fall means winter is knocking ❄️🐾
Here are a few quick tips to keep your pup safe and confident when that first snow hits! Stay warm, stay patient, and keep training fun.

12/12/2025

2-Ingredient Banana Oat Dog Treats🍌

Ingredients:
• 1 ripe banana
• 1 cup oats (any kind)

Instructions:

-Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
-Mash the banana until smooth.
-Mix in the oats until the dough is thick. Add a little more oats if it’s too wet.
-Shape into small balls or discs (cookie cutters optional!).

Bake 15–20 minutes — shorter for soft treats, longer for crunchy ones.

Cool completely before serving.

Let’s face it—your dog is probably the most loyal friend you have. They’re there when you’re happy, sad, and even when you’re binge-watching Netflix in your

12/11/2025

Congratulations to our Beginner graduates—way to go team! 👏 Excited to see you back in January for advanced level classes!

12/10/2025

Winter Safety Tip: Paw Care Edition🐾

Cold sidewalks, salt, and ice can irritate dog paws.
Quick steps to protect them:

• Keep walks shorter during extreme temps
• Wipe paws after every walk
• Trim fur between paw pads to prevent ice balls
• Add a paw balm if your dog’s skin gets dry

Does your dog wear boots? Comment down below! 😂❄️

12/08/2025

December is here! ❄️🐾 Tell us… how does YOUR dog feel about winter?

A) Snow Zoomies
B) The ‘carry me inside’ dramatic walk
C) Snow-eating champion
D) Blanket burrito”

12/04/2025

National Cookie Day, but this batch is for the dogs 🐾🍪

Here’s an easy, dog-friendly treat you can bake to celebrate your pup:

Apple Cinnamon Crunch Cookies 🍎✨

Ingredients:
1 apple, finely grated
2 cups oat flour
½ tsp cinnamon
1 egg
¼ cup water

Directions:
1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Mix all ingredients into a dough.
3.Roll out, cut into small cookies, and bake about 30 minutes until firm and lightly golden.

https://littlepetsrealm.com/homemade-dog-cookie-treats/

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🐾

Today we’re thankful for…
🐶 Wet noses
🐾 Wagging tails
💤 Post-turkey naps with our dogs curled up next to us
🤍 And all the families working hard to help their dogs be their best selves

A few gentle reminders for your pup today:
🚫 Skip the cooked bones, onions, grapes/raisins, and chocolate
🥄 Plain turkey (no skin or heavy seasoning) and a bit of plain pumpkin are usually the safest “special treats”
🦴 Set them up with a stuffed Kong or chew while you eat so they don’t learn to beg at the table

Wishing you and your dogs a calm, cozy, and joyful Thanksgiving.

Tell us in the comments: what are you most thankful for about your dog this year? 🧡