The Puppy Training Podcast

As part of The Online Puppy School my trainers and I teach three question and answer sessions a week. These are always included! Check out a sample today. 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 .

This week's topic came from a listener who sent in a question about getting her dog to play more nicely with other dogs. Today we talk about what appropriate play looks like and how to help dogs take turns in play.  Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips ! C...

Today's topic is all about bringing home two puppies or training two puppies at the same time. I’ve done a podcast in the past on helping multiple dogs in your household get along. Today I want to add in a few additional tips if you find yourself in the situation of bringing home two! So this will be a mix of review plus a few bonus tips. I want to discuss the initial meeting, setting up your...

We know when you get a new dog or puppy it feels similar. It is BUSY! There is a fair amount of thinking, planning, stress, excitement, all wrapped up in one that can be a bit overwhelming. So for today’s podcast we are talking  about PREPARING. We coach thousands of families through bringing a new dog into their home and how to best go about it. We have an entire learning module dedicated to prep...

Today we are talking about taking your dog to new places and recall. How do I get my dog to come to me at the park? Or on a trail? Or anywhere NEW? A strong recall can give a dog more opportunities to go places and be with you. If I am confident my dog will come when called, we really do enjoy more activities together. Here are a few tips to get you started. Support the show Follow us on social me...

Bridget Simms joins Amy to discuss Pet First Aid. Check out what she recommends you have in a first aid kit and learn tips to help your dog in need.  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 .

I am excited to share with you things we received from YOU this week. My goal with Baxter & Bella - The Online Puppy School was and still is to better educate families on how to incorporate a dog into their home and life. It has been so fun and rewarding to read your successes you sent in this week. Puppy training takes time, patience and effort - all of which you give to your dog. I may provi...

Does your dog go crazy on a leash? Does your dog ever see something or someone when you are out walking and they go bonkers? Do they lose their mind and try to pull or lunge towards the other person or dog? Do they start to bark or whine at other dogs or people because they are frustrated the leash is preventing them from going to say hi?  That’s what we are talking about on the podcast today. We...

Do you have a teenage dog in your home? It happens sooner than you think. Courtney Goblirsch joins Amy in studio to discuss common adolescent behavior and how to help make it through this phase of your dog's life - maybe even enjoy it!  Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE wee...

Training is important, but starting by building a relationship with your dog is more important. Have you built a good relationship with your dog? Would you like to know how you can? This episode is for you.  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...

Amanda Crosland joins Amy to discuss new puppies and how to help your dog settle in your home. We talk about tips you can use to help your puppy choose calm on their own.  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...

Have you taught your dog any tricks? Would you like to learn how? Today's show is all about tricks and how to get started in trick training. 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 .

What is management and how does it differ from training? Is it necessary? When do we use management with a new puppy and when do we train? Michele Rielly joins Amy in studio to discuss. If you have a new puppy or are getting one soon, you'll want to listen in for sure.  Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella...

Today Amy shares tips for successfully giving your dog a bath. Help them see it as a positive experience. Here's how.  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 we are talking about patience and impulse control when it comes to new puppies. Michele Rielly joins Amy to discuss the difference between the two, how to help our puppies gain more patience and how important it is for us as handlers to have patience too!  Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to...

Are you getting a puppy soon? Molly, a new puppy parent, joins Amy to talk about getting ready for her new puppy and how The Online Puppy School has helped her in the process. Learn tips for getting started, meeting new people and crate training! Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FRE...

Does your dog ever get something you do not want them to have? This is a common occurrence from household to household. Learn how to get that item back by creating a good relationship with your dog BEFORE the emergency happens.  Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly training...

Join Amy and  BAXTER & Bella trainer, Barbara Cannon for a discussion on socialization. Learn what it is, why it matters and how to achieve effective socialization. Learn ways to help a puppy who is fearful of something to change their outlook and live a more balanced life!  Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBe...

Does your dog get SUPER excited when greeting someone new? Is it really hard for them to hold still? Check out this episode for a simple game you can play with your dog to help them in times like these.  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...

Today professional trainer Emily Jolliff joins Amy to discuss Cooperative Care and how to get started in giving your dog a choice when it comes to body handling, grooming and veterinary visits.  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 resource...

I get asked quite often why we started an online dog training site. Today I explain the benefits of online learning and teach you more about what our program looks like. Of course there is an update on Baxter as well.  Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips ! Che...

Today I want to talk about something that over the course of the past few years I’ve coined as parenting styles for dogs. After coaching thousands of puppy parents, things start to become very clear and you find ways to really connect ideas with people. This is one of those ideas. What kind of puppy parent am I? Do I motivate my dog to want to be with me? I think you're going to like this one...

Today we are talking about therapy dogs and address the following: What is a therapy dog?  What is the difference between a therapy dog, emotional support dog and a service dog?  How do you train your dog to be a therapy dog?  When do you start? How long does it take? What things does your dog need to know how to do? Who do you certify with? How old does your dog need to be? Where can you take you...

I want to share with you common training questions we receive along with our training answers to help you on your puppy training journey. Here at BAXTER & Bella we are family and enjoy supporting each other through this adventure. We hope you feel part of our community and may find you have some of these same questions!  Topics include: Biting... Stealing items or running away with things... M...

It has been awhile since I’ve talked about loose leash walking and today I want to revisit it.  Let’s talk about when to start, how to begin and the different types of walks I take my dogs on. Whenever I talk about this there are always a LOT of questions involved. When you are done listening today, if you want more help, please check out our online puppy school. My team of trainers and I are happ...