The Puppy Training Podcast

The ABC's of behavior as it relates to puppy training explained! Learn how to solve any behavioral problem using antecedents - the things that happen immediately before a behavior and consequences - the things that happen immediately after a behavior. Using the A's and C's can change behavior for the better. Here's how.  Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAX...

Digging is a natural dog behavior. Dogs may do this for several different reasons, whether they have excess energy, they are bored, trying to relieve stress or need to cool down. Should we do something about it? What can we do about it? Let's discuss ideas.  Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to...

Housetraining is a top priority when bringing home a new puppy. Learn how to be successful using our Puppy Potty Training Triangle.  Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips ! Check out our FREE resources ! Join our membership here .

Today I introduce you to our online training program and describe the great features you get as part of our Member's Only area. Whether you are a member wanting to know how to maximize your efforts or someone new to our site, we welcome you and want to help you get started right away!  Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube...

Learn about the puppy zones and how to identify which zone your puppy is in - then use that information to get better training results and less puppy biting. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips ! Check out our FREE resources ! Join our membership here .

The only way your puppy knows to play when they first come to your home is how they played with their littermates. If you've ever watched puppies play you know they pounce on each other, bite paws, tails, ears and maybe even growl or bark. It is important from day one to start teaching your puppy to play with toys. This alone will prevent much of the initial puppy biting and mouthing that can...

Use the training you teach your dog to live everyday life! Is there a behavior you'd love to change in the way your dog goes about their day? Come up with a plan of what you want it to look like, break it down into smaller behaviors and train your dog to do it! The structure creates harmony in our homes when living with our dogs.  Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERan...

Getting a new puppy soon? Here are a few basic things you can start from day one that will make a dramatic difference in your home.  Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips ! Check out our FREE resources ! Join our membership here .

Things are a bit different everywhere you look right now and this has changed the way we can socialize our puppies for the time being. Here are a few ideas to help you through as this passes as well as suggestions on helping puppies ease through transitions. Picture of puppies together Kentfield Kennels - Puppy Jumps In Bed Video Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella...

In thinking about this week’s podcast, I decided to mix it up a bit and throw out a few training challenges for us to accomplish in the coming weeks.  With many people spending more time at home, here are a few basic training challenges we encounter on a daily basis for you and your puppy to complete. Really challenge yourself and your puppy to see what level can my puppy achieve?  I would love to...

I get asked a fair amount of questions about puppies jumping on counters so today let’s help you make a training plan. We'll talk about what counter surfing is, how to prevent it and how to train better behavior. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips ! Chec...

This week I’ve been thinking a lot about loose leash walking. What makes it such a challenge for people? Are there different kinds of walks and really what is it we are wanting our dogs to do? In today's episode we discuss the challenges of teaching your puppy to walk loosely on leash as well as give you several training tips to try. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTE...

Today we are talking about guarding behaviors as it applies to dogs guarding their humans. Dogs may guard anything from their food, toys, chews, people, spaces - really anything they value as theirs and don’t want to lose. There are things we can do with very young puppies to prevent this from occurring as well as training methods we can employ to change a dog who currently guards into one who doe...

Learn realistic expectations of normal puppy behaviors to help set both you and your new puppy up for success as you learn to live together!  Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips ! Check out our FREE resources ! Join our membership here .

Today’s topic is all about helping multiple dogs in your household get along. If you have a dog who guards things from your other dog or maybe a puppy who just won’t give your older dog a break, today I will share a few tips on how this situation can change for the better. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Su...

Are you interested in having your dog take the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen test? Today we are talking about what it is, who can participate and how to prepare for it.  Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips ! Check out our FREE resources ! Join our m...

Sometimes we teach our puppies new behaviors but then never really use them. Today Amy shares four behaviors commonly taught to puppies and ideas of how you can use them in everyday life, helping you see how you can do this with any dog training behavior. If we don't use it we lose it, so set a goal to use the behaviors your dog knows on a daily basis. Support the show Follow us on social med...

I answer the following questions on today's episode: Why do we use food when it comes to dog training? What foods do I use with the dogs I train? What should I do if my puppy is picky and isn’t motivated by their food? What if my puppy gets an upset stomach and has loose stools?  Note: I am not a veterinarian or dietary expert when it comes to dogs so please first and foremost consult your ve...

If you have a puppy, you know about puppy mouthing! Today Amy answers four main questions:  Why do puppies mouth? Is my puppy being aggressive? What can I do about it? Will it last forever? Also, check out the video of a litter of puppies playing as mentioned in today's show here: https://youtu.be/QIdaqNjqOtw If you are interested in getting more puppy training help, join The Online Puppy Sch...

Timing is key in effective dog training. When we say timing we mean the second we mark the behavior we are looking for so our puppy understands exactly what they did to earn a reward. In this episode, Amy teaches you why timing matters, what good timing looks like and how to improve your own timing so your dog learns more quickly. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBell...

Two very important behaviors every puppy should learn are drop it and leave it. What do they mean, when do we use them and how do we start training our puppy to do them? Find out on today's episode.  Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips ! Check out our FRE...

A key in dog training is to quickly transition from luring your puppy to rewarding your puppy. What does that mean? Learn how to effectively use food as a motivator in dog training without getting your puppy hooked on it. We want him to perform even when we don't have food. How do we do that? Have a listen. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnli...

Puppies grow into teenagers quite quickly! You'll notice when your puppy's entered this phase based on his sudden new interests, trying new behaviors and increase in energy. Here are a few tips on surviving - I mean - thriving in adolescence!  Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site...

It's that time of year again when guests arrive, food is out in all its glory and kids may be running around in excitement. This can all be super fun for a new puppy. But how do we help him to behave properly when the excitement and energy levels have gone up in our home? Here are a few tips to help you through the holidays. Enjoy! Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERa...

Do you have a dog who begs at the table? Learn three things you can teach your puppy to do instead during mealtimes as well as meal prep and snack times. Basically when there's food in the kitchen, teach your puppy to do this! Problem solving tips are also discussed. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Sub...