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by Heidi Atwood Picture this: you spend days and weeks training your puppy to focus on you because it’s rewarding. You prevent wandering,...

By Barbara Cannon   Recently, a friend and her dog stayed with me for a few days. We had big plans to go camping, but a day into our...

by Amanda Crosland One of the most common concerns new puppy parents face is crate training. Especially when their dog whines, barks, or...

by Heidi Atwood You may be lucky enough to have an outside area for your puppy to explore and play in, and this can be a wonderful place...

by Courtney Goblirsch We’ve all been there. Your dog is chilling one minute, and then boom, someone starts the vacuum, or a truck rumbles...

by Courtney Goblirsch You know the look. Ears perked, tail stiff, body frozen… and then it happens. Your dog explodes into full-on alert...

by Bailey Coldwell When getting a new dog, we find ways for them to interact with other dogs, receive exercise, and give them something...

by Amy Jensen Does your dog go nuts when restrained by a barrier? Do they get frustrated when they see something they want but cannot get...

by Amy Jensen Bringing home a new puppy is full of joyful moments—playtime, cuddles, and learning together. But what happens when your...

by Courtney Goblirsch Let’s talk about growling. For many dog owners, that low, rumbling sound can feel a little scary. It’s easy to...

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

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...

by Courtney Goblirsch Does this sound familiar? You grab the leash and your pup suddenly bolts across the room. They look at you with...

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,...

by Bailey Coldwell A term that you have likely seen time and time again here at Baxter & Bella is “redirection”. But what exactly does...

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...

Contributed by Jen Silacci, LCSW, a licensed therapist specializing in trauma and nervous system regulation — and a proud BAXTER & Bella...

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?...

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...

by Courtney Goblirsch Potty training a puppy is tough, but potty training in an apartment? That’s a whole different level. Between...

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...

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...

by Courtney Goblirsch Adolescence is a crucial stage in your dog’s development, typically starting around 6 months of age and lasting...

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...