What to expect with new xmass puppy and how to prepare for At-home-Puppy-Training with www.prodogk9.com, Interlaken NJ

🎄 What to Expect With a Brand New 8-Week-Old Puppy (Holiday Edition) 🐶

Bringing home an 8-week-old puppy during the holidays is like adding a little bundle of joy wrapped in fur — adorable, exciting, and just a tiny bit chaotic. While your new puppy may look like the perfect Christmas gift, it helps to know what to expect so you can enjoy the season without feeling overwhelmed.

Here’s a festive, realistic look at life with a brand-new puppy.

🎁 Lots of Sleep (With Surprise Zoomies)

At 8 weeks old, puppies sleep 18–20 hours a day. One minute they’re out cold under the Christmas tree, the next they’re sprinting through the house like they’ve had too much eggnog.

This is completely normal. Puppies have short bursts of energy followed by long naps — don’t worry, the calm moments will come (eventually).

🎄 Accidents Will Happen (Even on the Nice Rug)

Housebreaking has not magically happened yet. Your puppy has a tiny bladder and zero understanding of holiday schedules.

Expect:

• Frequent potty breaks

• Accidents indoors

• Confusion about where “outside” is

Consistency is key — and this is where early guidance makes a huge difference.

🎅 Chewing Is Not Naughty — It’s Natural

Puppies explore the world with their mouths. Shoes, wrapping paper, stockings, ornaments — nothing is safe.

Chewing is:

✔ Normal

✔ Necessary for teething

✖ Not something they grow out of without direction

The goal is teaching what is okay to chew, not just saying “no.”

🎶 Barking, Whining & Crate Learning

Your puppy may cry at night or bark when separated. They’ve just left mom and littermates — everything is new.

This is the perfect time to:

• Introduce the crate properly

• Build confidence

• Prevent separation anxiety before it starts

A calm, structured approach now saves months of stress later.

🎁 Training Starts NOW (Yes, Even at 8 Weeks!)

Training isn’t about strict obedience at this age — it’s about building good habits early.

Your puppy is learning:

• Where to potty

• How to behave around people

• What rules exist in your home

What you allow now becomes a habit later — good or bad.

🎄 The Best Gift You Can Give Your Puppy: Structure

Early training doesn’t mean harsh corrections — it means:

✔ Clear communication

✔ Confidence building

✔ Preventing problem behaviors before they form

This is why professional at-home puppy training is so effective. Training happens where real life happens — your home.

🎅 Need Help? We’ve Got You Covered

At ProDogK9, we specialize in puppy training done right from day one. We help new puppy owners:

• Start housebreaking correctly

• Introduce crate training the right way

• Prevent jumping, biting, and bad habits

• Build calm, confident, well-mannered dogs

All in the comfort of your home.

🎄 Holiday Puppy Training – Limited Availability 🎄

The holidays are the busiest time for new puppies — and the best time to start training.

🎁 Holiday puppy training specials available

🎁 In-home evaluations

🎁 Customized plans for your puppy and family

Spots fill quickly during the Christmas season!