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Socialization While Waiting for Vaccinations
by Bailey Coldwell Let me preface this by saying that if you have questions about a vaccine schedule for your puppy and what is safe for...

BAXTER & Bella
Jul 18, 20244 min read


New Dogs & Freedom
by Heidi Atwood We get a lot of inquiries about freedom during the first few weeks that puppies are transitioning to their new homes. A...

BAXTER & Bella
Jul 11, 20244 min read


Contentment Training
by Bailey Coldwell ‘Sit’ ‘Down’ ‘Place’ ‘Stay’ These are just a few of the common cues that we recommend your dog learns to do. If you...

BAXTER & Bella
Jun 20, 20245 min read


Puppy Training Setbacks after Vacation
by Heidi Atwood Vacations are great! I recently took a week off and traveled for the first time in many years, and it was wonderful! It...

BAXTER & Bella
Jun 13, 20243 min read


Puppy Crying…do they want my attention or a potty break?
by Heidi Atwood I want to be with you! I need a potty break! Which one is it? When we bring our puppies home, we want to bond with them,...

BAXTER & Bella
May 29, 20246 min read


Guidelines for In-Person Puppy Classes
by Bailey Coldwell As an online puppy school, we love that we are helping you become the trainer. We often get asked about our thoughts...

BAXTER & Bella
May 21, 20245 min read


Balancing Work While Raising A Puppy
by Bailey Coldwell A common question we get asked is how to balance work and raising a puppy. When we bring a young puppy into our lives,...

BAXTER & Bella
May 13, 20245 min read


Rescue Dogs
by Bailey Coldwell We talk a lot about bringing a brand new puppy into homes directly from the breeder, but what about older puppies or...

BAXTER & Bella
Apr 10, 20247 min read


Dog's Personality - Not What You Expected?
by Bailey Coldwell When we pick out a new dog, we have certain expectations of who that dog will become. Sometimes our dogs end up having...

BAXTER & Bella
Apr 1, 20244 min read


Crate Guilt is a Real Thing! (But should it be?)
by Heidi Atwood We want our puppies to be comfortable and happy, and we notice right away that our newly bonded puppies love to be with...

BAXTER & Bella
Mar 13, 20243 min read


Socialization With Other Dogs- Fact or Myth?
By Erin Bock from Delano Doodles The MYTH: My puppy shouldn’t play with other dogs until they are fully vaccinated. The FACT: Puppies...

BAXTER & Bella
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Getting Through the Puppy Blues
By Bailey Coldwell You have prepared for weeks, months, maybe even years for your new dog. Maybe you are a brand new dog owner or maybe...

BAXTER & Bella
Feb 27, 20244 min read


Thoughts on a Dog Door
by Bailey Coldwell On initial thought, dog doors can seem very appealing. There are some aspects of a dog door that you are going to want...

BAXTER & Bella
Feb 12, 20244 min read


Cats & Dogs
by Bailey Coldwell As a dog trainer, I obviously am passionate about dogs. A fun fact about me is that I am just as much of a “cat...

BAXTER & Bella
Dec 12, 20235 min read


Dog Parks - Yes or No?
by Bailey Coldwell We, as dog trainers, receive a lot of questions about dog parks. “Should I bring my dog to a dog park?” “Is it safe to...

BAXTER & Bella
Nov 24, 20233 min read


Building Trust & Giving Space
by Bailey Coldwell We’ve talked about puppy excitement, leading to puppy biting. This is when puppies want our attention, but they don’t...

BAXTER & Bella
Nov 7, 20235 min read


Dog Sports for Active Dogs
By Barbara Cannon Here at Baxter and Bella, we have a wide variety of breeds in our membership. Many of our dogs and puppies are what is...

BAXTER & Bella
Oct 18, 20234 min read


Loving and Caring for Senior Dogs
by Heidi Atwood As much as I love puppies, there is a lot I love about having senior dogs.They can be trusted with all the freedom you...

BAXTER & Bella
Oct 16, 20234 min read


Leash Walking Can Be Enjoyable
by Bailey Coldwell Leash walking can easily be one of the most time consuming parts of dog training. Going for a walk with your dog can...

BAXTER & Bella
Oct 2, 20235 min read


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...

BAXTER & Bella
Sep 18, 20232 min read


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...

BAXTER & Bella
Sep 6, 20233 min read


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...

BAXTER & Bella
Aug 30, 20233 min read


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....

BAXTER & Bella
Aug 14, 20234 min read


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...

BAXTER & Bella
Feb 22, 20233 min read
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