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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

By Barbara Cannon   As trainers at BAXTER and Bella, we sometimes get requests for “behaviorist” referrals, or our clients come to us...

By Barbara Cannon   We often discuss the importance of understanding body language here at BAXTER and Bella.  Understanding body language...

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...

by Bailey Coldwell It is the end of a long day, and you just want to relax and watch TV. Perhaps cuddle with your dog. We don’t often...

by Bailey Coldwell We’ve chatted about what the first day should look like with a puppy. Let’s take it a step further and talk about the...

by Bailey Coldwell You’ve been planning to get a puppy for weeks, months, maybe even years now. The day has finally come. You are about...

by Bailey Coldwell As more and more puppy families search for the perfect, reputable breeder, more and more people are flying with the...

by Heidi Atwood Puppy Socialization doesn’t necessarily mean introducing two puppies to each other or introducing a puppy to a person; it...

by Bailey Coldwell If you have worked with me at all here at BAXTER & Bella, you will have heard me say, “Until my puppy understands the...

by Bailey Coldwell I have had multiple dogs in my home for the majority of my life. Maybe you are bringing a new puppy home, adopting an...

by Heidi Atwood Puppies are busy! They have a full schedule of training sessions, meals, walks, potty breaks, and playing - and...

By Barbara Cannon As trainers at Baxter and Bella, we often get questions from new dog parents who have just adopted a puppy six months...

by Bailey Coldwell We recommend using the crate to help keep new puppies safe, your home intact, to help puppies learn contentment, and...

By Barbara Cannon Perhaps you have experienced this: it’s the first week you have your new puppy at home. You take him out to the yard to...

by Bailey Coldwell If you have a puppy and own a private yard for your puppy to potty in, follow the standard potty training tips in our...

by Bailey Coldwell As you are preparing for your new puppy or beginning leash-walking skills with your dog, you may grow confused about...

by Courtney Goblirsch Summer is here, and while it’s great to enjoy the sun, it’s crucial to protect our dogs from the dangers of...