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11/28/2025

How many folks yesterday had to do this? 🤣

Hope everyone's recovering and everyone's dogs made it through the holiday without issues!

"All done! See?"

11/27/2025

Grateful for this amazing community and all the wonderful pups we get to support. Wishing you and your furry family a warm, joyful Thanksgiving! 🧡

11/26/2025

The image of a tiny puppy tucked under the tree is hard to resist…. Soft fur, big eyes, a little red bow!

But before you surprise the family or bring home that long-awaited companion, it’s worth pausing for a moment and asking: Is this the right time… for you and for the puppy?

Holiday puppies are joyful, but they’re also work.

In between wrapping presents, hosting guests, and trying to keep some kind of routine, you’re suddenly navigating potty breaks, crate crying, and tiny shark teeth that seem to find every ankle in the house.

It’s a lot - and puppies learn best when life around them is calm, predictable, and intentionally set up to help them succeed.

That’s exactly what my newest blog dives into:

– The reality behind a “holiday puppy” (the sweet and the stressful)
– Why timing matters more than most families realize
– What to prepare if you’re set on bringing a pup home this season
– How small routines build confidence from day one
– And how early training and support can make those first few weeks feel so much smoother

Whether you’re dreaming about adding a puppy to your family or already planning for one, this guide will help you set the stage for a calmer, happier start… no guilt, no overwhelm, just clear expectations and kind support.

Curious if a holiday puppy is right for your family?

Read the full blog: ReadyPupGo.biz/holiday-puppy

And just for fun:
If you’ve welcomed a puppy during the holidays before… how did it go?
I’d love to hear your story in the comments.

11/25/2025

Training Tip Tuesday: Behavior Tracking = Clarity + Calm 🐾

When you’re in the middle of puppy life, everything can feel random and overwhelming.
But most puppy behaviors follow patterns — and tracking them helps you see what’s really going on.

Try this simple habit:
✏️ Pick ONE behavior (nipping, barking, accidents, pulling, etc.)
✏️ Write down what happened before, during, and after
✏️ Check back in a few days and look for patterns

You’ll start spotting what helps your puppy succeed — and what trips them up.

And best of all?
Tracking shows you the progress you can’t see in the moment.

You’re doing better than you think. 💛

11/24/2025

If you’re hosting this holiday season and raising a puppy, you might already be wondering how you’re supposed to keep the house festive while also keeping things… well, peaceful.

The truth is, puppies don’t know the difference between “big family gathering” and “normal Tuesday.” What they do feel is the extra noise, the new faces, the irresistible food smells, and the sudden shifts to their daily routine.

And that can be a lot for a young puppy to process.

One of the kindest things you can do is set the stage ahead of time. A quiet retreat, prepped guests, early rewards for calm behavior, noticing stress signals, and keeping those mini routines... these tiny adjustments make hosting feel so much easier.

And the best part? Your puppy learns successful patterns before the chaos starts.

If you want more easy strategies to help your puppy feel safe and confident this season, I put all my best tips into one helpful guide.

✨ Read the Holiday Puppy-Proofing blog here: https://readypupgo.biz/Holiday-Puppy-Proofing/

11/22/2025

Throwing a dog into overwhelming situations doesn’t make them “get used to it”. It shuts them down. Building confidence takes patience: short, positive exposures, lots of rewards, and celebrating little wins. Courage grows step by step, not all at once. 🐾💛

11/21/2025

11/21/2025

If your puppy had a holiday wish list, it would probably include one roast turkey, three cookies, a handful of rolls, and unrestricted access to the trash can.

The holidays are an all-you-can-sniff buffet... and for puppies, food boundaries aren’t intuitive yet. When they grab something off the counter or the floor, it’s not misbehaving… it’s curiosity + opportunity.

The good news?
Mealtimes can become calm, predictable moments with just a little setup.

Safe swaps.
Covered garbage.
Clear no-go foods.
A cozy spot for mat training or crate time with a stuffed Kong.

A calm puppy in the kitchen isn’t luck. It’s preparation mixed with patience.

If you’d like a simple, supportive guide to keeping your puppy safe around holiday foods (and making mealtimes much more peaceful), I’ve put everything together for you in my newest blog.

✨ Get the full puppy-safe holiday food guide: https://buff.ly/wWTdNSF

11/19/2025

From your puppy’s point of view, the holidays are when the entire house suddenly transforms overnight. New lights. New smells. New decorations. New routines.

It’s no wonder puppies feel a little overwhelmed.

One of the most loving things you can do is plan the environment in a way that helps your puppy succeed before problems ever start.

Stable setups that won’t wobble…
Decor placed out of reach…
A puppy-safe zone where they can rest…
Awareness of which holiday plants are safe and which to skip…

When we think ahead, puppies learn calmly and confidently without needing scolding or constant supervision.

That gentle, proactive approach is the foundation of my puppy training. And it’s exactly what inspired this full guide to holiday setup, safety, and stress-free celebration.

✨ Explore all the puppy-proofing tips here: https://buff.ly/wWTdNSF

11/18/2025

These Ambassadors are working hard! It's not easy to focus and settle on a mat around other dogs. Great work today!

Ready for your dog to be an Ambassador? Https://www.readypupgo.biz/PDA

11/18/2025

Training Tip Tuesday: Understanding Puppy Stress Signals 🐾

Your puppy has tiny ways of saying, “This is too much for me right now.”
Catching those early signs makes life easier for both of you.

👉 Common stress signals to watch for:
• Lip licking (not food-related)
• Yawning
• Turning away or avoiding
• Sniffing suddenly
• Shaking off
• Freezing or slowing down

When you see these, try pausing, giving more space, or switching to something calmer.

Your puppy isn’t being “stubborn” or “dramatic.” They’re communicating.

Small changes make a big difference. 💛
You’ve got this, puppy parent.