Looking for gifts for new puppy owners this season, or bringing a puppy home yourself? I put together my favorite picks. #puppy #holidaygifts

The 2026 Holiday Gift Guide for New Puppy Families (Trainer-Approved)

Looking for gifts for new puppy owners this season, or bringing a puppy home yourself? As a Fear Free Certified, force-free puppy trainer in Monroe, WA, I put together my favorite picks. Each one supports humane, science-based training and makes those first weeks home a little easier. I'd happily use every item with my own clients. Affiliate disclosure: Some links in this guide are affiliate links.

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Thanksgiving is 3 weeks away. Is your puppy ready? 🦃🐶 Puppy Prep Bingo has 24 small, puppy-friendly ways to get ready for guests, kitchen noise, and a busy day. Made for pups 8 weeks to 6 months. Free printable card here: https://www.readyupgo.biz/puppy-thanksgiving-bingo

Puppy Prep Bingo: Get Your Puppy Ready for Thanksgiving (Free Printable)

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Thanksgiving is coming fast, and if you have a new puppy at home, you might be wondering how they'll handle a house full of people, noise, and food. The good news? You have a few weeks to get ready, and you don't need a perfect puppy to have a good day. You just need a plan and some small, fun practice sessions.

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You're within easy reach of some of the most dog-friendly terrain in the entire country if you're living in Snohomish County, WA. #dogtravel #daytrip

101+ Dog-Friendly Day Trips from Snohomish County

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Living in Snohomish County means you're within easy reach of some of the most dog-friendly terrain in the entire country. PNW dog adventures like alpine trails, vineyard patios, ferry rides to island towns, off-leash beaches with Olympic Mountain views, and a handful of places so genuinely unusual they deserve a road trip of their own- it's all within a few hours of Lynnwood and Monroe.

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Seeking guests! The New Puppy Podcast covers the reality of raising a new pup and the honest experiences of the puppy blues. readypupgo.biz/new-puppy-po...

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I wrote a guide to help you figure out who's worth trusting before you hand over your puppy and your money to anyone. Read more: ReadyPupGo.biz/best-dog-trainer-snohomish-county

How to Find the Best Dog Trainer for First-Time Puppy Parents in Snohomish County

Estimated reading time: 14 minutes You just brought home a puppy, and somewhere between the third accident on the rug and the first night of crying (theirs and possibly yours), you've started Googling "puppy trainer near me." The problem isn't finding options. In Snohomish County, you've got big-box stores, local trainers, online programs, and at least one neighbor who swears by methods that would make a behavior scientist wince.

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ReadyPupGo.biz/dog-friendly... Top dog friendly patios in Lynnwood and near by! #lynnwoodwa #dogs

Top Dog Friendly Cafes in Lynnwood, WA (and Nearby)

Turn patio outings into real-world training wins. 16 dog-friendly restaurants near Lynnwood, WA with tips for puppy parents.

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Your dog doesn't know the "left side rule" exists. And for most walks? That's fine. The goal isn't a perfect heel, it's a loose leash. Pick a side, be consistent, and make it worth their while. Full breakdown on the blog. 👉 https://readypupgo.biz/nobody-told-your-dog-it-had-to-be-the-left-side/

What I Learned at My First Clicker Expo (And Why It Made Me a Better Trainer in Lynnwood) I never expected my first dog training conference to take me back to where I went to college. Clicker Expo 2026 was held in Tarrytown, New York, the same town where I spent my early twenties as a theatre…

What I Learned at My First Clicker Expo (And Why It Made Me a Better Trainer in Lynnwood)

I never expected my first dog training conference to take me back to where I went to college. Clicker Expo 2026 was held in Tarrytown, New York, the same town where I spent my early twenties as a theatre major at Marymount College. Back then, I was studying performance and storytelling. I had no idea that decades later I'd be returning as a dog trainer, sitting in a ballroom with some of the most respected names in humane, science-based dog training.

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A good reward shows in the repetition. If your dog keeps doing it, the reinforcer is working. #forcefreetraining #positivereinforcement #puppytrainingtips #puppytraining #puppyproblems #puppyblues #puppyschool #puppytrainer #puppylove #puppylife #puppyoftheday #puppymom #puppies

Signs it might be time to reach out.... #Puppyhood #puppies #positivereinforcement

Puppies learn better when life feels predictable. Puppy training is about simple structure that helps puppies feel safe and families feel calmer. 👉 buff.ly/FuUPE0r #LynnwoodDogTrainer #PuppySchool #DogTrainerWA #SnohomishCounty #PositiveReinforcement

If puppy life feels harder than you expected, you’re not alone. New Year puppy training is about learning together and realizing that this stage is normal. 👉 buff.ly/FuUPE0r #DogTrainerWA #SnohomishCounty #FearFreeTraining #ForceFreeTraining #PositiveReinforcement

Starting the year with a puppy can feel exciting and overwhelming. You don’t need to do it alone, and support makes all the difference. 👉 buff.ly/FuUPE0r #DogTrainerWA #SnohomishCounty #FearFreeTraining #ForceFreeTraining #PositiveReinforcement

It's the New Year, and if you got a new pup, it's time to start small habits you can stick with. Those early routines really do shape the whole year. 👉 buff.ly/FuUPE0r #DogTrainerWA #SnohomishCounty #PuppyTrainerWA #FearFreeTraining

Let’s talk about something most puppy parents don’t expect… Puppy Blues. What’s been the most unexpected part of puppyhood for you? Read more here: buff.ly/0m4tv5J #puppybues #dogtraining #positivereinforcement

Knowledge replaces force. Dogs learn through reinforcement, not fear. #forcefreetraining #positivereinforcement #puppytrainingtips #puppytraining #puppyproblems #puppyblues #puppyschool #puppytrainer #puppylove #puppylife #puppyoftheday #puppymom #puppies #newpuppy #clickertraining

The first few nights get a lot of attention… but honestly, it’s the daytime moments that shape how your puppy feels about their crate long-term. Read the blog for a calm, week-by-week crate comfort plan: buff.ly/pmHwaEa #FearFreeTraining #PuppyParent #Puppy #PositiveReinforcement

Nighttime potty trips can feel like the longest minutes of your life - especially when you’re half-asleep, your puppy is wide awake, and the yard suddenly feels like a whole new world to explore. Read the blog for a realistic nighttime potty guide: buff.ly/pmHwaEa #Puppy #positivereinforcement

One of the biggest surprises for new puppy parents is just how tiny those little bladders really are. buff.ly/pmHwaEa How often has your puppy needed to go out overnight this week? #puppy #positivereinforcement

Every new puppy parent reaches a moment where they freeze at the sound of whining and think… “Am I supposed to ignore this?” If you’d like gentle, real-world guidance on how to handle nighttime crying, this blog walks you through each scenario: buff.ly/7CPc2Ou #puppy #positivereinforcement

If you’d like real-world guidance on how to handle different types of nighttime crying, the blog walks you through each scenario with clarity and compassion: buff.ly/7CPc2Ou What kind of nighttime cry has been the trickiest to interpret? #dogs #puppies

If you’re craving a clear, realistic walkthrough of the whole first evening, the full blog gives you a step-by-step routine you can use tonight even if you’re already tired: buff.ly/7CPc2Ou What part of your puppy’s evening routine feels the hardest right now? #dogs #positivereinforcement

Read the full blog for a gentle first-week sleep plan: buff.ly/hEDVQ8e Then tell me: where did you set up your puppy’s crate — bedroom, hallway, or another room? #DogTrainerWA #pnwDogs #pnwPuppy #ReadyPupGo #SeattleDogs #SeattlePuppies #SnohomishCounty #SnohomishDogs #SnohomishPuppies #SnohomishWA

Training Tip Tuesday 🐾 Puppy nipping is normal — puppies don’t automatically know that human skin is sensitive. Bite inhibition teaches pressure control by making the outcome clear: some bites keep play going, others don’t. #TrainingTipTuesday #dogs #PositiveReinforcement #FearForceFree

Learning never stops. Every moment with your dog is shaping their behavior. Make it count. #forcefreetraining #positivereinforcement #puppytrainingtips #puppytraining #puppyproblems #puppyschool #puppytrainer #puppylove #puppylife #puppyoftheday #puppymom #puppies #newpuppy

First Night with a puppy? Here's a guide to making it through the night: buff.ly/hEDVQ8e #newpuppy #holidaypuppy #puppy #PuppyTrainerWA #FearFreeTraining #ScienceBasedDogTraining #DogTrainingAdvice #EthicalDogTraining #ForceFreeTraining

If a holiday puppy is already part of your plan this year, take a deep breath! You can read more about each tip (and why they matter) at buff.ly/Ed2VXlY #FearFreeTraining #ScienceBasedDogTraining #DogTrainingAdvice #EthicalDogTraining #ForceFreeTraining #KindDogTraining #PositivePuppyTraining

Overstimulation leads to nipping, zoomies, and barking. A calm-down zone gives your puppy a predictable place to reset. 🐶 #TrainingTipTuesday #DogTrainerWA #pnwDogs #pnwPuppy #ReadyPupGo #SeattleDogs #SeattlePuppies #SnohomishCounty

Rewards pull dogs closer. Punishment pushes them away. Choose connection over control. 🐾 #forcefreetraining #positivereinforcement #puppytrainingtips #puppytraining #puppyproblems #puppyschool #puppytrainer #puppylove #puppylife #puppymom #puppies #newpuppy #clickertraining

For a young puppy, predictable routines aren’t just “nice to have” - they’re the foundation of feeling safe. Dive deeper on the blog: buff.ly/Ed2VXlY #DogTrainerWA #pnwDogs #pnwPuppy #ReadyPupGo #SeattleDogs #SeattlePuppies #SnohomishCounty #SnohomishDogs #SnohomishPuppies #SnohomishWA