Doggie Advent Calendar

December is magical for us… but often confusing for our dogs.

More guests. More food. Fewer walks. More excitement.

Your dog still has the same amount of energy and needs the same amount of attention — they just have fewer outlets for it.

That’s when boredom and frustration start to show up and a bored dog will happily create their own “holiday entertainment.” sucas:

chewing, barking, counter-surfing, zoomies, or nonstop pestering.

This Doggie Advent Calendar fixes that by giving you a simple, 25-day enrichment plan for December. Each day includes a quick activity — training, games, nose work, or calm chewing — so your dog’s brain and body get what they need, even when your schedule is packed.

Once you start using this calendar, you’ll have a pup who can:

• settle more easily in the evenings,

• handle holiday excitement with more calm,

• and enjoy the season with you instead of bouncing off the walls.

These small daily activities make everything easier — from family visits to quiet nights at home. A dog who’s had a chance to think, play, and chew is a dog who can actually relax.

This plan helps you get there.

Why dogs struggle more during the holidays (and how this plan helps)

You’re not doing anything wrong — the holidays are just a lot for dogs.

Routines change. Visitors come and go. Walks get skipped. There’s food everywhere. It’s a recipe for overload.

When dogs don’t get enough mental and physical outlets, they look for their own “jobs”: barking at windows, counter surfing, stealing wrapping paper, pestering guests, or bouncing from room to room.

This calendar gives you a little bit of structure every day — without being one more thing on your to-do list.

A few minutes of focused fun can:

• burn off extra energy,

• give your dog clear, easy wins, and

• help them practice calm in real-life situations.

You’ll feel more prepared and supported.

Your dog will feel less overwhelmed and more successful.

Each day brings something new — which is what keeps dogs interested, brains buzzing, and memories being made. Because the holidays shouldn’t just be fun for the humans.

Toys & Play Games — tug with rules, fetch with a twist, and making fun holiday toys
Obedience Brush-Ups — polish manners so they shine when visitors arrive
Nose Work Games — scent-based challenges (like Mistletoe Mission) that burn energy fast
Mental Enrichment Activities — creative problem-solving that tires brains in the best way
Patience & Impulse Control — useful around food, doors, and holiday chaos
Recreational Chews — special treats for well-deserved down time
Tricks & Body Awareness — build confidence and keep learning fun

A little variety goes a long way — and these activities make great holiday memories along the way.

A full-color, printable Doggie Advent Calendar
A step-by-step Activity Guide with simple instructions for each activity
A Mistletoe Mission Handout for a scent game that tires dogs out fast
Video support via QR codes for select activities
Kid-friendly options so everyone can help
Festive dog treat recipes to make the season even more fun
BONUS: Holiday DIY Dog Scholar Training Game
Doggie Tic-Tac-Toe - Holiday Edition — $7 value, included free!

This is a digital download. No physical product will be shipped.

Before I ever trained professionally, my first dogs were my teachers. Those early years shaped the foundation of the work I do today. Since then, I’ve spent more than 15 years building Namastay Training from the ground up and helping families create calmer, more connected relationships with their dogs. My teaching style is practical, clear, and rooted in understanding. I believe training works best when it strengthens the bond between people and their dogs — and that belief sits at the heart of everything I teach.

I know your hair feels like it’s on fire with everything that has to get done.

Holiday to-dos multiply like gremlins after midnight.

But take a breath with me for a second…

When you think back on holidays past, what do you remember? The pile of wrapping paper? The errands you ran? The card your great-aunt mailed with glitter that got everywhere?

Or do you remember: Baking cookies together. Hot cocoa under twinkly lights. Playing silly games and laughing. Those tiny, perfect moments of connection. That’s the stuff that lasts.

Your dog doesn’t understand “busy season.” They just know their world changes — and they want to be part of it with you.

This Advent Calendar gives you one small way to:

• help them succeed instead of struggle,

• share joy instead of stress, and

• create memories instead of managing chaos.

Give it a try. You’ll be amazed at what your dog can do — and how much calmer and happier you both feel when they’re included in the magic.

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