Just Say NO to E-Collars
By Barbara Cannon Dog training has evolved in the last 20 years as we learn more about how dogs are motivated to learn. We now know that...
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BAXTER & Bella
- Sep 6
- 3 min
Let's Go For A Ride
By Barbara Cannon When most people imagine a life with a new puppy, they can see themselves out together taking trips to the beach, to...
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BAXTER & Bella
- Aug 30
- 3 min
Breakdown on Biting
by Bailey Coldwell Picture this. You have an 8 week old puppy. They are calm and cuddly. Fast forward a few weeks and seemingly...
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BAXTER & Bella
- Aug 14
- 4 min
Fear in our Furry Friends
by Bailey Coldwell We often hear of dogs who bite someone “out of nowhere”. One second they were fine and the next minute they snapped....
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BAXTER & Bella
- Feb 22
- 3 min
Getting Two Puppies at Once - Good Idea or Not?
by Barbara Cannon When you are considering bringing a new puppy home, it may be tempting to think that two puppies will provide...
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BAXTER & Bella
- Feb 6
- 5 min
Boundary Training
by Barbara Cannon Here at Baxter and Bella we often get questions about using electric fences to keep puppies in an unfenced backyard. ...
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BAXTER & Bella
- Jul 6, 2022
- 2 min
Does my dog need shoes?
You may have seen dogs walking around in boots lately and are wondering why! Boots protect your dog’s paws from harsh weather such as...
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BAXTER & Bella
- May 17, 2022
- 1 min
Which Pet Insurance is for me?
Home Media is taking over our blog today to help you decide which Pet Insurance is right for you and your dog. "Maintaining your pet’s...
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BAXTER & Bella
- Apr 25, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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BAXTER & Bella
- Mar 7, 2022
- 5 min
What Do I Need to Do Before My Puppy Comes Home?
WAHOO... there are only three weeks left until I get to pick up my adorable 8-week-old Sheepadoodle Scarlet - it's like canine Christmas...
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BAXTER & Bella
- Jan 19, 2022
- 4 min
Why Online Dog Training?
Hey everyone, welcome to the Puppy training podcast! My goal is to share tips and tricks to help you on your dog training journey. I want...
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BAXTER & Bella
- Jan 11, 2022
- 2 min
What do I want my dog TO do?
Happy New Year! Can you believe it's already 2022? Time flies when you are having fun. I hope you are enjoying your new puppy and also...
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BAXTER & Bella
- Dec 21, 2021
- 2 min
Motivation Matters
We use food in puppy training simply because it is very motivating! In order to teach your puppy how to do som ething we first must have...
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BAXTER & Bella
- Nov 29, 2021
- 2 min
Lengthening Your Dog's Stay
A young puppy has the patience of an active toddler. When you first teach behaviors, keep durations short. What do I mean by that? Work...
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BAXTER & Bella
- Nov 16, 2021
- 2 min
Teaching Patience to Your Puppy
Puppies want things when they want them, not in a few days, hours, minutes or even seconds. Now! This contributes to the nipping,...
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BAXTER & Bella
- Apr 10, 2021
- 7 min
I've decided to get a dog, now what?
First of all, CONGRATULATIONS on your decision - living with a dog is one of the most rewarding and worthwhile experiences we know. That...
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BAXTER & Bella
- Jan 26, 2021
- 2 min
Sensitive Stomach?
Does your puppy have an upset stomach? Try giving him one tablespoon of 100% pure pumpkin puree with his food. Pumpkin is full of fiber...
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BAXTER & Bella
- Nov 16, 2020
- 2 min
A Polite Greeting Game
Puppies are a lot like children. They want things when they want them, not in a few days, hours, minutes or even seconds. Now! This...
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BAXTER & Bella
- Sep 25, 2020
- 2 min
Socialization Jungle Gym
When I train young puppies in my home, my goal is to introduce them to as many new sights, sounds, textures, experiences, surfaces,...
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BAXTER & Bella
- Sep 22, 2020
- 3 min
Will I Need To Use Food Rewards, Including Treats, Forever?
There are many opinions out there on how to best train dogs. The more involved you become in the dog world the more options you hear as...
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- Apr 8, 2020
- 6 min
The Common Phases Of Learning
This is The Puppy Training Podcast Episode # 14: The Common Phases of Learning. This podcast is for those looking to train their own dog,...
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- Mar 25, 2020
- 1 min
Training A Puppy In Today's Situation - Covid 19
Check out our most recent podcast on training your puppy during Covid 19. Thanks to Sunkissed Doodles for the above picture & Kentfield...
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- Mar 21, 2020
- 2 min
COVID-19 Socialization Ideas
Things are a bit different everywhere you look right now and this has changed the way we can socialize our puppies for the time being....
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- Oct 21, 2019
- 1 min
Pet Insurance
An unexpected visit to the vet for emergency surgery will cost you a pretty penny. Companies now offer pet insurance to help cover costs...
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