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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...

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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


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. ...

BAXTER & Bella
Feb 6, 20235 min read


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...

BAXTER & Bella
Jul 6, 20222 min read


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...

BAXTER & Bella
Apr 25, 20224 min read


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...

BAXTER & Bella
Mar 7, 20225 min read


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...

BAXTER & Bella
Jan 19, 20224 min read


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...

BAXTER & Bella
Jan 11, 20222 min read


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...

BAXTER & Bella
Dec 21, 20212 min read


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...

BAXTER & Bella
Nov 29, 20212 min read


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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Nov 16, 20212 min read


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...

BAXTER & Bella
Apr 10, 20216 min read
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