The Puppy Training Podcast

Sabrina joins Amy on the podcast to discuss adolescence, the science behind it, how to navigate it and build a relationship you enjoy with your dog.  https://www.worldofwoof.org/ 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 mem...

Juliette, a BAXTER & Bella client, joins Amy on the podcast today to talk about her dog Dig and her training journey of teaching him to dance! You may follow Juliette and Dig on Instagram @dancingwithdig.  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 ou...

Did you know we teach classes and courses all from the comfort of your living room! As a member of The Online Puppy School, you get unlimited access to everything we offer. Check out our classes and courses, available live or on demand.  As a bonus today, listen to how we teach sit to say please. It is a polite way for your puppy to ask for something they want. This can be taught to any dog at any...

Today let's talk about patterns. How do we teach a puppy good behaviors and help them practice patterns to form good habits?  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 .

Julia Blackwell, founder of Pupwell, joins Amy to offer a few grooming tips as well as let you know about the grooming kits and education she has available.  To learn more, visit www.thepupwell.com  Use this link for 10% off: https://www.thepupwell.com/Baxterandbella Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscrib...

Baxter & Bella trainer, Barbara Cannon, joins Amy to discuss fearful behavior in dogs. Learn how to recognize it, how to handle it and help your dog move past 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 her...

Today I want to go over the basics of teaching a dog a new behavior and discuss the art of luring. What is it? How is it useful? What do we mean when we say lose the lure and why is that important?  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 reso...

Jessica Sims, the creator of Dogs Made Simple joins Amy in studio to talk about mental enrichment with our dogs.  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 on the podcast we discuss the topic of dogs being dogs, not robots. They are living breathing creatures with brains and good ones! They communicate their wants and needs in the best way they know how.  We don’t simply push a button to see happiness or press off when we want them to be still on a mat. Listen to the end for a fun game idea as well!  Support the show Follow us on social media I...

Today on the podcast you get a glimpse of what our Group Q&A sessions are like. We host these three times a week - Tuesday evenings, Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings Mountain Time. These are included in your lifetime membership to our online puppy school! Today we are highlighting the topics of a puppy who jumps on people, teaching a sit stay and housetraining. Let's listen in. S...

Station work, or as you may have heard it called, mat work, go to bed or place, is basically asking your dog to park themselves in a designated area and remain there until released. Learn more about what this is, why we teach it and how in today's episode. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to o...

When it comes to discipline, people often think, " What can I do so my dog learns they shouldn’t do that again?" We get asked every so often how we use punishment to teach a dog not to do something. That question and more is discussed in this episode. Check it out! Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella...

Are you bringing home a new puppy soon but are worried about them meeting your cat, rabbit, bird or guinea pig? This is something worth thinking about before it happens. What will the initial meeting look like and how can we set these animals up for success? Amanda Crosland joins Amy on the podcast today to share a few tips. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Face...

As the kids go back to school, it is time to go back to basics with dog training! Today we discuss house training, manners and creating a routine. 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 .

Are you interested in participating in sports with your dog? Frisbee and agility are two great activities to look into. Laura Sarvinski joins Amy in studio today to discuss the two sports and offer tips on how to get started.  Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly training ti...

Michele Rielly joins Amy in studio to talk about dogs and body sensitivity. Do you notice your dog shying away from being touched, groomed or picked up? Today's episode talks about how to help your dog be less body sensitive and how to incorporate more cooperation in their care.  Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTE...

Are you thinking of adding a puppy to your family and already have a dog? What breed should you get? Does sex matter? When should you add a new dog to the family and how do you go about it? What can you do to prepare your resident dog for the puppy who is coming home? These are all questions we get at Baxter & Bella. Today we discuss them on the podcast. Thanks for tuning in. Support the show...

Do have an interest in teaching your dog to swim, kayak or paddle board with you? Today's episode is all about water sports and how to help your dog like them.  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...

Heidi Atwood joins Amy on the podcast today to talk about crate contentment. She offers advice on why we use crates and how to help your puppy love theirs! If you have a new dog joining your family soon, you will want to know these tips.  Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly...

Today we are identifying three common mistakes we see new puppy families make when they bring their dog home. Hopefully this will help you as you get started, to avoid the same pitfalls! If you already have a dog, take inventory on these three things. How are you doing? Do you need to make any changes that will help your training journey go more smoothly?  Support the show Follow us on social medi...

BBQ’s are fun and we want our dogs to be part of them. Teach your dog to go to their mat for food and you’ll prevent begging from guests and counter surfing to try and steal the burger from the grill. You can teach this same behavior when your guests arrive and ring the doorbell! Tune in for training tips. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePupp...

We are getting ready to head to Park City in a few weeks and Baxter is coming with us! So today I want to share with you how I get Baxter ready to go on a vacation. Hopefully these tips will help you prepare your next dog-friendly trip. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly t...

This past week, someone asked me about the puppy blues. They recently brought home a new puppy and are feeling overwhelmed, tired and concerned if they made the right choice to bring a dog into their life. They had the “What have I done?” feeling happening and wanted to know what to do next? Do these blues go away? If so, how long does it take? How can I change this and get back to the me I used t...

Today we are talking about teaching your dog to swim, how to help your dog like the water, things to keep in mind when it comes to your dog and swimming and more.  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 .

Considering our upcoming summer days, and thinking about things we can do to help make a difference for good, today I want to talk about shelters, rescues and humane societies. What’s the difference or are they the same and how can you get involved, even if you didn’t get your dog from one? Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube...