Trader Joe’s just quietly dropped the 2025 Advent Calendar for Dogs, and as someone whose own dog already thinks every cardboard box is meant for him, this feels spiritually correct. According to Trader Joe’s, the fan-favorite dog calendar is officially back and updated based on customer requests. Honestly, it’s the only kind of product feedback that matters. People show up for their pets in ways they do not show up for themselves.

The 2025 version brings back the freeze-dried chicken treats that sold out fast in past years. Each window on the calendar reveals a single-ingredient piece of chicken breast, which means no mystery fillers or holiday-themed surprises that lead to a frantic Google search at midnight. Chicken—just chicken, exactly what most dogs want anyway.

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Trader Joe’s also redesigned the packaging and made it even cuter, which is saying something because the original artwork already felt like a Pinterest board. This year’s box features illustrated dog faces, tiny bones, candy canes, and the kind of soft winter palette that makes you feel like you should be wearing a scarf indoors. It is very much giving the cozy-but-chaotic energy of December dog ownership.

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Advent Calendar for Dogs, $7.99 at Trader Joe’s

The new Advent Calendar includes 24 days of treats, which means your dog gets a tiny celebration every day until Christmas. And if your dog is anything like mine, they will absolutely understand the pattern by day two and start sitting in front of the calendar like it’s their job.

At $7.99, it’s easily one of the most affordable pet Advent calendars on the market. Most comparable versions at other stores run double or triple that, with half the cuteness and none of the Trader Joe’s charm. And because it’s all freeze-dried chicken, even picky dogs have a good chance of liking it. If your dog turns down freeze-dried chicken, I’m not saying they’re judging you, but they might be.

For pet parents who love a holiday tradition, this one is simple, harmless, and extremely adorable. You get to open something every day, your dog gets a reward, and everyone wins. If you want one, I’d recommend grabbing it soon. Trader Joe’s seasonal pet items don’t sit on shelves long, and this is the kind of product that disappears before you even get the chance to text someone, “Should I get two?”

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This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Nov 29, 2025, where it first appeared in the Shopping section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.