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 Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERan...
Sep 01, 2022•13 min•Season 5Ep. 115
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 ....
Aug 25, 2022•14 min
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 training tips ! Check out our FREE resources ! Join our membership here ....
Aug 18, 2022•15 min•Season 5Ep. 113
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 media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our s...
Aug 11, 2022•12 min•Season 5Ep. 112
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 @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips ! Check out our ...
Aug 04, 2022•14 min•Season 5Ep. 111
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 training tips ! Check out our FREE resources ! Join our membership here ....
Jul 28, 2022•11 min
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 to know? I thought owning a dog was supposed to help me emotionally, but all I feel is stress. I know...
Jul 21, 2022•7 min
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 ....
Jul 07, 2022•10 min•Season 5Ep. 108
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 @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips ! Check out our FREE resources !...
Jun 30, 2022•8 min•Season 5Ep. 107
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 ....
Jun 17, 2022•10 min•Season 5Ep. 106
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 ! Check out our FREE resources ! Join our membership here ....
Jun 09, 2022•12 min•Season 5Ep. 105
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 home for two, and how to train two at the same time. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagra...
Jun 02, 2022•13 min•Season 5Ep. 104
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 preparing for your puppy (or dog.) Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella F...
May 26, 2022•13 min
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 media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to ou...
May 12, 2022•9 min•Season 5Ep. 102
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 ....
May 05, 2022•15 min•Season 5Ep. 101
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 provide the information, but you do the hard work so give yourself a big pat on the back! Today I want to...
Apr 29, 2022•13 min•Season 5Ep. 100
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 call this reactivity. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @...
Apr 25, 2022•9 min•Season 5Ep. 99
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 weekly training tips ! Check out our FREE resources ! Join our membership here ....
Apr 14, 2022•15 min•Season 5Ep. 98
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 FREE resources ! Join our membership here ....
Mar 31, 2022•11 min•Season 5Ep. 97
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 here ....
Mar 24, 2022•13 min•Season 5Ep. 96
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 ....
Mar 17, 2022•11 min•Season 5Ep. 95
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 Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips ! Check out our FREE resources ! Join our membership h...
Mar 10, 2022•11 min•Season 5Ep. 94
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 ....
Mar 03, 2022•13 min•Season 5Ep. 93
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 our site for FREE weekly training tips ! Check out our FREE resources ! Join our membership here ....
Feb 24, 2022•12 min•Season 5Ep. 92
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 FREE weekly training tips ! Check out our FREE resources ! Join our membership here ....
Feb 17, 2022•17 min•Season 5Ep. 91
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 tips ! Check out our FREE resources ! Join our membership here ....
Feb 10, 2022•11 min•Season 5Ep. 90
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 @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips ! Check out our FREE resources ! Join our memb...
Feb 03, 2022•13 min•Season 5Ep. 89
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 resources ! Join our membership here ....
Jan 27, 2022•9 min•Season 5Ep. 88
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 resources ! Join our membership here ....
Jan 20, 2022•15 min•Season 5Ep. 87
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 ! Check out our FREE resources ! Join our membership here ....
Jan 13, 2022•11 min•Season 5Ep. 86
