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. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool You...
Nov 13, 2021•14 min•Season 4Ep. 85
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 your therapy dog? What places allow therapy dogs to visit? Organizations offer insurance - your dog will b...
Nov 04, 2021•10 min•Season 4Ep. 84
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... Mouthing... Biting feet when we walk... Potty Training... Support the show Follow us on social media I...
Oct 28, 2021•13 min•Season 4Ep. 83
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 happy to help you! Your membership never expires and you have access to classes, courses, learning module...
Oct 21, 2021•14 min•Season 4Ep. 82
There are three main areas I want to address today on this topic of training mode vs everyday life. First, why training mode? What is it and how does it develop? Second, what do you want your dog to do? What are your goals for your dog? And finally, how can you use what you have taught your dog to make everyday life easier for both of you? Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE wee...
Oct 13, 2021•15 min•Season 4Ep. 81
Today Amy discusses the power of play and how we can use it as a helpful motivator for our dogs. Learn tips and tricks to achieve success with your dog all through play. 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 ....
Oct 06, 2021•9 min•Season 4Ep. 80
Laura Sarvinski joins Amy today to discuss her work as a service dog trainer. Laura is a trainer for Good Dog Service Canines as well as BAXTER & Bella. She shares tips on socialization, training a family dog, her favorite service dog task to train 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 ....
Sep 29, 2021•15 min•Season 4Ep. 79
Bridget Simms from Paws-and-Play.com joins Amy in studio to talk about pet bereavement. She offers tips and things you can do to help in this process as well as how to help your other pets at home with their grief. You can learn more about Bridget and her work at https://paws-and-play.com/. 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 !...
Sep 22, 2021•16 min•Season 4Ep. 78
Something we get asked a lot about with new puppy clients is how do I get this dog to stop biting? Bailey, a trainer here at Baxter & Bella joins Amy on the show today to explain what tethering is as well as how and when to use one. 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 ....
Sep 15, 2021•12 min•Season 4Ep. 77
Today we are tackling stay challenges and how to troubleshoot if you are having trouble teaching your dog to stay. 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 ....
Sep 08, 2021•8 min•Season 4Ep. 76
Today Amy shares tips on how to help your dog when you go back to work. COVID has been interesting for our dogs - many of us have not left home! Now as things start to open back up, how do we help our dogs adjust? Jennifer Gladstone from Employment Background Investigations, Inc. hosted Amy on her podcast and today we are sharing the tips with you. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for...
May 20, 2021•11 min•Season 3Ep. 75
Today I want to teach you two of our favorite training games. I have been playing these a lot this week with nine-week-old Baxter and they are game changers in raising a puppy. ~Amy 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 ....
May 12, 2021•7 min•Season 3Ep. 74
Today I want to touch on the topic of prevention and management and how it fits into our training. To start, I’m going to tell you about my niece. When she was two she LOVED to color. In fact, it was known in our family to put all crayons and markers away when she was coming to visit. Why would we do that? Well, if we didn’t and she happened to find one, she was happy to color on anything in sight - yep! Laptops, couches, walls, you name it. She had no filter when it came to coloring. So a simpl...
May 06, 2021•8 min•Season 3Ep. 73
Do you have a dog who goes crazy when the doorbell rings? Today's podcast is all about helping you create a training plan to change your dog's unruly behavior to a more calm, well-mannered behavior. 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 ....
Apr 29, 2021•10 min•Season 3Ep. 72
Today’s topic is something that comes up a lot as my team and I help a LOT of new dog owners. Let’s say, you’re getting a puppy soon. You are driving several hours away to pick up your puppy which means you’ll have a long drive home with the puppy in the car. What should you bring? How can you help the puppy enjoy the trip? What about potty breaks? I will address these questions on the podcast today. Others of you I know are flying on a plane with your brand new puppy. What should you expect on ...
Apr 21, 2021•10 min•Season 3Ep. 71
Today I want to finish our conversation on the ABC’s of dog training. We’ve applied this model to barking and jumping. Today I want to apply it to puppy biting and mouthing. Hopefully this concept is starting to become second nature to you as you work with your dogs to change behavior. 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...
Apr 14, 2021•10 min•Season 3Ep. 70
Today we are using the ABC model to address jumping and next time we will use the same model to talk about puppy biting & mouthing. I’m hoping by giving concrete examples in each of these areas, we will all be better able to apply the concepts in the model on a regular basis to help our dogs choose better behavior. In this episode, learn how to change your dog's jumping behavior, whether they jump on people, the sofa or counter surf. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXT...
Apr 01, 2021•9 min•Season 3Ep. 69
Do any of you have a dog who barks? Do they bark at something outside the window? When they see another dog? To get your attention? Some bark when playing - a happy bark! There are many reasons why a dog may bark. Some barking I’m okay with - happy barking - to a point. While other barking is not something I want to become a habit. As a review for today’s topic - Check out Episode #56 How To Solve Any Dog Training Problem. If you’ve already listened to it, you’ll recognize the ABC’s of dog train...
Mar 24, 2021•11 min•Season 3Ep. 68
Today we are talking about what to do when you go on vacation. Who will look after your dog when they aren’t coming along? I get asked a fair amount about going on vacation and whom to trust with my dogs' care. Here are a few helpful tips for you as I know spring break is right around the corner! 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 resou...
Mar 17, 2021•8 min•Season 3Ep. 67
Hi everyone! This week we are talking about adult dogs. Can they be trained? How do you train them? Is it the same as training a puppy? We'll discuss when your puppy becomes an adult, the differences between training a puppy and an adult dog, and how to change possible unwanted behaviors in your adult dog. 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 ...
Nov 17, 2020•19 min•Season 2Ep. 66
I often get asked about training a puppy in an apartment. Is it different? If so, how? Today, let’s talk all about apartment living with a new dog - how to potty train, crate train and keep your neighbors happy. 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 ....
Nov 03, 2020•11 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Does your puppy ever get something and they don’t want to give it up? They clamp down on the item and may even run from you as you approach? Today we are talking about getting your dog to drop something they find really valuable - willingly from their mouth. 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 ....
Oct 22, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 64
Today we are talking about how to leave your puppy home alone when they are not in a crate or confined space. How do you know when you can trust them? How do you go about this process? 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 ....
Oct 12, 2020•8 min•Season 2Ep. 63
Can an older dog be trained? It is always a good idea to start training a puppy but if you find yourself in the position of needing to train an older dog, do not worry. It is never too late to train a dog. 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 ....
Oct 02, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 62
Today I am answering questions like... My new puppy cries in the crate… My new puppy cries when they can’t see me… What can I do about it? Should I do something about it? Why is it important? How long does it take? Getting a new puppy is super exciting! It can also be somewhat stressful - especially when they bark or whine and we want to help them! Today I want to discuss the importance of helping your puppy learn to be alone - and things you can start doing right away to help them succeed! Want...
Sep 24, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 61
I’m so excited about today’s topic. It’s what I refer to as the Yes & No Loops of puppy training. How many of you feel stuck in a NO loop? Do you feel like you are following your puppy around all day saying no, off, drop it, leave it, no some more, etc….Are you wondering how to get off of the No loop? Today is the day my friends. This one is a game changer. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to...
Sep 18, 2020•11 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Today we are talking about greeting people - getting your puppy to do so calmly and politely - a tall order for some dogs. How can we set our dogs up for success when it comes to greeting people? Whether you have a new puppy who is a fresh slate or an older dog who goes bananas when people approach, today's episode can help! Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly training ti...
Sep 10, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Our topic of the day: STAY! What is a stay (how is different from wait?) Why do I use stay? And, how do I train it? Get your puppy for this episode as you'll want to practice it right along with me. 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 ....
Sep 03, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Today we are talking about brand new puppies and I’m giving you an emergency guide for those first few days home. If you’re getting a new puppy soon - you’ll love this one! 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 ....
Aug 27, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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 @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips ! ...
Jun 29, 2020•11 min•Ep. 56
