The Puppy Training Podcast

Does your puppy jump on people to say hello? Do they simply get WAY too excited when a person approaches? Here are three simple strategies you can teach your puppy today to prevent the jumping and train an alternate behavior. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tip...

Today we are talking about the puppy who feels anxious around sounds. Thunder, fireworks, sirens or even every day household sounds can cause a puppy to feel anxious or fearful. Using the example of a vacuum cleaner, learn how to properly introduce your new puppy to a new sound and help him create positive associations to things he might otherwise show signs of fear. Instead, help build feelings o...

When was the last time you were around a toddler? This past weekend I spent time with my niece who is almost two and realized toddlers and puppies have a whole lot in common. Join me for a few minutes of enlightenment on just how similar these two groups are and get a better understanding of why your puppy does what he does in this stage of life. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagra...

Does your puppy jump to say hi? Paw at you for food in your hand? Push you with his nose to get what he wants or bark at you to say, "I want that right now!" Puppies naturally see things they want and rush up to them to get things as fast as they can. Patience is something we must teach puppies if we want them behave more appropriately in our homes. Here are some ideas you can incorporat...

Does your puppy bark and or lunge at other dogs or people when walking down the street? Are you embarrassed by your dog's behavior and wish you could hide? This is actually a fairly common issue with adolescent dogs but something that can be changed and has a high rate of success! In this episode Amy describes a simple training plan you can start today with your puppy to get him walking down...

Are you adding a new puppy to your family and already have a dog? Curious about how to first introduce them and what your new living situation will look like? In this episode Amy talks about how to introduce the new puppy to another dog, manage their daily activities and best practices for training. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool...

Does your dog jump? On you? On guests? On your counters? Listen to this episode and learn how to change this behavior into something you prefer. I give you all the details. For help with more dog training issues, visit www.baxterandbella.com/learn-more and join my online puppy school today! I'd love to coach you through your puppy training process. Support the show Follow us on social media I...

Are you about to bring home a brand new puppy? So exciting! In this podcast Amy talks about what to spend those first few days doing with your new dog. From bonding to potty training, crate training to manners, learn how to get off to the best start possible. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our...

Need a new activity to keep your puppy busy? Here's a few ideas! 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 .

There's something called Separation Anxiety in the dog world and today's episode talks about how you can help prevent this from developing in your puppy.  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 .

Dogs bark as a way of communicating and expressing themselves. Why is it we are always trying to stop it and is that ok? Amy talks about several different types of barking, how each sounds and what if anything we can do about it. www.baxterandbella.com/learn-more Follow Boots, our service dog in training on instagram @sdit_boots.  Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBell...

What is it like to be a service dog in training? Is it really all that different from a normal puppy's day? Not in then beginning. We are doing a lot of the same things you are doing. Boots is a puppy just like any other puppy and we spend a lot of time working on biting, mouthing, housetraining, crate training, leash walking, recalls and more! Listen to what our day is like and I think you&a...

Today we're going to talk about resource guarding.  What is it and why do we want to talk about it?  Basically, resource guarding is your puppy’s effort to protect the things that are most important to him - anything they feel like is theirs, and they need to protect it. Resource Guarding can be a dangerous thing. We need to be aware of this behavior and train our dog to be excited when we ar...

What is the difference between a service dog, therapy dog, emotional support dog and a companion animal? Amy describes each one in detail and answers common questions about where each is allowed when it comes to public places. Are you looking for help training your dog? Become a member of Baxter & Bella's Online Puppy School today. Use the code at the end of this episode to save on a life...

Is your new puppy coming home soon? Here's what you'll need, how to get your home ready, what to talk about as a family before he arrives and other helpful tips! 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...

Oftentimes in dog training we focus on what we don't want our dog to do. Try turning it around and think, "What do I want my dog to do?" You'll find training becomes easier and you'll see results much faster! Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly trai...

The first few days home with your new puppy are so much fun! Take time to build a strong relationship with him. Teach him you are someone he can trust and good things happen when you are around. Here's some tips to get you started. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly t...

Whenever we start something new we often experience similar phases of learning. Amy describes the seven phases you are likely to go through when bringing a new puppy home in hopes of helping you keep on keeping on when the going gets tough. We promise it is all worth it! Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subs...

Why use a crate? What size should you buy? Which kind is best? How do I get my puppy to like being in his crate? What about nighttime? Amy answers all these question and more. Learn the benefits of crate training and which one to use with your puppy. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for...

Do you have kids in your home and a brand new puppy? Amy outlines several rules and guidelines that are helpful to know, making life much more enjoyable for you, your kids and your puppy. Want to learn more about Baxter & Bella's online puppy school? Check it out at www.baxterandbella.com/learn-more. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlineP...

Amy teaches about what she considers "The Puppy Problem." Basically this is the critical lapse in puppy training during some of the most important learning phases in a dog's life. This occurs when a new pet owner transitions the puppy out of the breeder's home into their own, initially not knowing what to do, not understanding why it's important and deciding to wait and se...

Loose leash walking is a great skill to teach any dog and even young puppies can begin learning 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 membership here .

When teaching your puppy a new behavior, it is important to reward them every single time they do it correctly. But when do we change that? Should we change that and why or why not? In this episode, Amy teaches you how and when to reward your puppy for the best training outcome. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBe...

Amy talks about calming signals in dogs and how to have a better relationship with your dog by learning to "speak" their language simply by watching what they do. Dogs movements are very purposeful. Knowing what to look for is valuable in assessing what your dog is feeling and thinking. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool Yo...

Did you know every puppy has hunting instincts hardwired into them? It's part of who they are. In this episode, learn what you can do to help your puppy have better behavior simply by incorporating these instincts into everyday life. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly...