Christmas Calendar for Dog
The Train’N’Treat 24-Day Christmas Calendar – Fun, Focus and Connection with Your Dog
Christmas is all about togetherness — and that includes our dogs!
The Train’N’Treat Christmas Calendar gives you and your dog 24 joyful, easy-to-do activities that strengthen your bond, build everyday skills and bring more fun into training.
Each day unlocks a new “door” — a new game or exercise that gradually gets more challenging.
You’ll need only your Train’N’Treat treat dispenser and your dog’s favorite treats.
Structure of the Calendar
Days 1–6: Getting started – fun, play and positive focus
Days 7–12: Scent work and treat searches
Days 13–18: Recall in different environments
Days 19–24: Calmness, focus and connection
Train’N’Treat Christmas Calendar 2025
Day 1 – Christmas Kickoff: First Treat!
Let your dog explore the device. Reward as soon as they look at it or approach.
Goal: build curiosity and positive association.
Day 2 – The Power of Eye Contact
Sit on the floor. When your dog looks at you — press the button, treat flies!
Goal: strengthen focus and connection.
Day 3 – Sit and Stay for Success
Ask for a sit, wait one second before rewarding.
Goal: build patience and self-control.
Day 4 – Indoor Treat Hunt
Hide the device in another room and let your dog find it.
Goal: problem solving and nose use.
Day 5 – Outdoor Treat Hunt (easy)
Place the device outside in plain sight and let your dog find it.
Goal: transition to a new environment.
Day 6 – Follow the Leader
Walk slowly around your home. Reward when your dog stays by your side.
Goal: improve engagement and movement focus.
Day 7 – Scent Game: Find the Toy
Hide your dog’s favorite toy near the device. When they find it — treat!
Goal: link scent detection to reward.
Day 8 – Under the Furniture
Partially hide the device under a sofa or table.
Goal: courage and problem-solving.
Day 9 – Scent Discrimination
Hide three small containers — only one with a treat.
Goal: concentration and precision.
Day 10 – Outdoor Scent Challenge
Hide the device behind a bush or rock.
Goal: focus under distractions.
Day 11 – Recall at Home
Call your dog from one room to another and reward through the device.
Goal: quick response and happy recall.
Day 12 – Recall from Yard to Indoors
Call your dog inside — treat dispenses when they arrive.
Goal: reinforce everyday recall.
Day 13 – Forest Recall (short distance)
Call your dog in a natural setting and reward instantly.
Goal: strengthen recall in nature.
Day 14 – Recall with Distraction
Practice calling your dog past another person or dog.
Goal: self-control under excitement.
Day 15 – Long-Distance Recall
Call your dog from far away and reward via Train’N’Treat.
Goal: build reliability and motivation.
Day 16 – Calm at Home
Ask your dog to settle on their bed, reward when relaxed.
Goal: peaceful calmness.
Day 17 – Calm in a New Place
Practice at a friend’s house or café — reward relaxed behavior.
Goal: emotional control in new environments.
Day 18 – Outdoor Eye Contact
Reward when your dog holds eye contact despite distractions.
Goal: steady connection anywhere.
Day 19 – Christmas Selfie!
Use Train’N’Treat as a reward for staying still during a photo.
Goal: fun cooperation and patience.
Day 20 – Freestyle Trick
Let your dog invent a move (stretch, spin, paw) — reward creativity.
Goal: confidence and expression.
Day 21 – Playtime Joy
Mix play and reward for the ultimate bonding session.
Goal: strengthen your relationship.
Day 22 – Calm with Holiday Guests
Ask your dog to stay on their mat, reward calmness.
Goal: polite behavior during social times.
Day 23 – Focus by the Christmas Tree
Practice calm eye contact near decorations or lights.
Goal: focus in festive chaos.
Day 24 – Christmas Eve Master Challenge!
Pick your dog’s favorite task from the month and do it joyfully.
Goal: celebrate learning, trust and fun!
Tips for Success
- Vary environments: home, yard, park, visiting friends
- Keep sessions short, positive and playful – Christmas is about joy, not perfection
In Summary
The Train’N’Treat Christmas Calendar turns December into a month of joy, growth and connection. A small daily exercise builds trust, focus and happiness one treat at a time.
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