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“Actively Ignoring” a Puppy
by Heidi Atwood Puppies love our attention! In fact, most pups would love to be with their favorite people every minute of their day,...

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1 day ago5 min read
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TARGET THIS!
By Barbara Cannon One of the most useful tools for training our dogs and puppies is targeting. Targeting is easy to teach to most dogs...

BAXTER & Bella
Jun 44 min read
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Why Does My Dog Run from the Leash? (And What You Can Do About It)
by Courtney Goblirsch Does this sound familiar? You grab the leash and your pup suddenly bolts across the room. They look at you with...

BAXTER & Bella
May 283 min read
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Helping Your Dog Stay Calm in the Car: Support for Reactivity on the Road
by Courtney Goblirsch Have you ever taken your dog for a drive only to have them bark, lunge, or spin in circles every time a car passes,...

BAXTER & Bella
May 213 min read
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What is Redirection?
by Bailey Coldwell A term that you have likely seen time and time again here at Baxter & Bella is “redirection”. But what exactly does...

BAXTER & Bella
May 144 min read
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Are Retractable Leashes Helpful or Harmful?
by Heidi Atwood Pulling is one of the biggest challenges when teaching our puppies to walk nicely on a leash with us. Even a small dog...

BAXTER & Bella
May 74 min read
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The Energy You Bring is the Lesson They Learn:A therapist’s perspective on bringing self-awareness and presence to the puppy training journey.
Contributed by Jen Silacci, LCSW, a licensed therapist specializing in trauma and nervous system regulation — and a proud BAXTER & Bella...

BAXTER & Bella
Apr 305 min read
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Welcoming a Newborn Baby (and Surviving It)
by Amanda Crosland So, I recently had a baby girl and brought her home to three dogs and a toddler. Sounds like a nightmare, right?...

BAXTER & Bella
Apr 213 min read
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Feel Like Your Dog Is NOT Motivated By Food?
by Bailey Coldwell When bringing home a new puppy, you might have prepared by buying many bags of treats. You feel ready to get your...

BAXTER & Bella
Apr 166 min read
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Potty Training Your Puppy in an Apartment (Yes, It’s Totally Possible!)
by Courtney Goblirsch Potty training a puppy is tough, but potty training in an apartment? That’s a whole different level. Between...

BAXTER & Bella
Apr 92 min read
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Puppy or Velcro Dog? Teaching Independence in a Sticky Situation
by Courtney Goblirsch Does your puppy follow you from room to room? Sit outside the bathroom door like you’ve been gone for hours? Whine...

BAXTER & Bella
Apr 32 min read
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Navigating Dog Training with Multiple Handlers in Your Home
by Bailey Coldwell In many households there tends to be a primary dog handler, along with another person who isn’t as willing or able to...

BAXTER & Bella
Mar 256 min read
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Thriving Through the Teenage Phase: Daily Training & Engagement Activities for Adolescent Dogs
by Courtney Goblirsch Adolescence is a crucial stage in your dog’s development, typically starting around 6 months of age and lasting...

BAXTER & Bella
Mar 122 min read
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Moving Forward With Potty Training Your Dog
Bailey Coldwell You’ve had your puppy for a few weeks or a few months. They are lovely at going potty every time you bring them to their...

BAXTER & Bella
Mar 54 min read
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Challenges We Face as Dog Trainers
by Bailey Coldwell & Heidi Atwood We want you to know that there are parts of dog training and simply living with dogs that can be...

BAXTER & Bella
Feb 266 min read
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On-Leash Greetings
By Barbara Cannon Here at BAXTER and Bella, we put a lot of emphasis on the importance of socializing your puppy. We believe that it’s...

BAXTER & Bella
Feb 193 min read
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What Is A Service Dog?
By Barbara Cannon What is a service dog and what can a service dog do for you? Creative trainers and handlers are finding more and more...

BAXTER & Bella
Feb 124 min read
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Finding A Dog Sitter
by Bailey Coldwell Just like we want parents of kids to have some time to themselves, we also want parents of dogs to have some time to...

BAXTER & Bella
Jan 294 min read
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Inhibited Stress in Dogs
by Bailey Coldwell Being aware of our dog’s body language is important. We want to be able to tell when dogs are uncomfortable or...

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Jan 15 min read
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Counter Surfing
by Bailey Coldwell Surfing is a fun activity for us humans. However, our dogs trying to “surf” on our tables and counters? Not so much....

BAXTER & Bella
Dec 25, 20245 min read
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Is This Normal Dog Behavior?
by Heidi Atwood We get this ALL THE TIME! As a lifelong “dog person”, I don’t remember a time without at least one canine companion. I...

BAXTER & Bella
Dec 18, 20244 min read
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What Is A Behaviorist?
By Barbara Cannon As trainers at BAXTER and Bella, we sometimes get requests for “behaviorist” referrals, or our clients come to us...

BAXTER & Bella
Dec 11, 20243 min read
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Let’s Play! A Word About Dog Play Styles
By Barbara Cannon We often discuss the importance of understanding body language here at BAXTER and Bella. Understanding body language...

BAXTER & Bella
Dec 4, 20243 min read
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How To Enjoy The Holidays With Your Dog
by Bailey Coldwell The holidays can be a time of laughter, fun, and seeing loved ones you haven’t seen for a while. The holidays are also...

BAXTER & Bella
Nov 27, 20245 min read
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