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12/05/2025

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Practicing their sit stays, loose leash walking and leave it cue.

12/04/2025

One of the simplest ways to make life with your puppy easier, especially in those early weeks, is to understand what happens before your puppy does something.

In training language, we call those moments “antecedents”…
But really, it just means the things in the environment that help your puppy predict what’s about to happen.

Your movement.
Your routine.
The sounds in your home.
Where the leash is hanging.
What the room feels like.

All of it shapes how your puppy responds.

When your puppy seems “wild,” “distracted,” or “suddenly naughty,” it’s almost always connected to the setup.

Maybe they skipped a nap.
Maybe the house is louder than usual.
Maybe the environment is just too tempting for a puppy's brain to handle.

The best part?
You can control so many of these moments.

By adjusting the environment, simplifying the routine, or adding a clear cue, you’re giving your puppy a roadmap for success.

Most of the time, changing the setup is the solution.

Which part of your puppy’s routine feels the hardest to keep consistent right now?

I’m happy to help you troubleshoot in the comments.

12/03/2025

When your puppy barks, nips, zooms around the living room, or grabs your sleeve like it’s the world’s best tug toy… it’s not “misbehavior.”

It’s communication.

One of the biggest mindset shifts new puppy parents can make is remembering this simple truth:
Behavior is information.

Your puppy isn’t trying to be stubborn or dramatic - they’re telling you something about how they’re feeling or what they need.

Biting?
They might be overtired or overstimulated.

Barking?
Maybe they’re unsure, excited, or looking for connection.

Zoomies?
A burst of stress or joy that needs a safe outlet.

When we listen first and teach second, everything gets easier.

Instead of reacting with frustration, we can look at the why behind the behavior and guide them toward choices that work better for life in a human home.

In my newest blog, I break down this idea in a simple, supportive way - so you can feel more confident understanding your puppy, especially during the busy holiday season.

And I’d love to know:
What puppy behavior surprised you the most when you first brought them home?
Share below!

12/02/2025

Training Tip Tuesday: Teach Your Success Marker! 🐾

Want training to feel smoother right away?
Teach your puppy a marker word like “YES!”

A marker tells your puppy the exact moment they got it right — which means less confusion and much faster learning.

All you need:
✔ 10–15 tiny treats
✔ A word like “YES!” or a clicker
✔ 30 seconds of quiet practice
✔ Your puppy!

Say “YES!” → treat. Repeat 10–15 times.
That’s it — your marker is charged.

Try it today with simple behaviors: sit, eye contact, hand target.
Your puppy will understand you so much more clearly.

12/01/2025

Dogs, like people, do better when they feel in control. Offering choices, such as whether to approach, take a treat, or try a new activity, creates willingness instead of resistance. Cooperation grows when dogs feel safe and heard. 🐾💛

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