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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


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...

BAXTER & Bella
Jan 26, 20212 min read


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...

BAXTER & Bella
Nov 16, 20202 min read


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,...

BAXTER & Bella
Sep 25, 20202 min read


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...

BAXTER & Bella
Sep 22, 20203 min read


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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Apr 8, 20206 min read


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 25, 20201 min read


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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Mar 21, 20202 min read


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 for pet medical bills. This can be a good thing and provides you peace of mind in case something happens to your pet. To find the best option for you, visit https://www.consumersadvocate.org/pet-insurance .
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Oct 21, 20191 min read


Training Pupdate #11
Boots is growing up! He's five months old and over 20 pounds. He lost all of his baby teeth this month and now has a full set of adult...
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Oct 17, 20191 min read


Training Pupdate #10
The weather in Utah sure is cooling off. We went from 90's to 50's pretty much overnight. This past week has dumped buckets of rain and...
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Sep 30, 20192 min read


Training Pupdate #9
Boots is 20 weeks! Wow how time flies. He has all of his immunizations and is officially able to walk around the world on his own. Good...
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Sep 23, 20193 min read


Training Pupdate #8
We had some good successes this week in training - we also had some frustrations which is to be expected with all puppies. Boots is...
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Sep 17, 20193 min read


Training Pupdate #7
School is now back in full session, fall is definitely in the air and this past week with Boots was a great one - we absolutely LOVE HIM...
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Sep 13, 20193 min read


Training Pupdate #5
The kiddos are back in school which means several things. Our house is pretty quiet, there are fewer dishes to do, the doors open and...
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Sep 5, 20192 min read


Training Pupdate #6
How was your holiday weekend? My family and I backpacked into White Pine Lake with friends of ours and thoroughly LOVED the experience....
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Sep 5, 20193 min read


Training Pupdate #4
School starts this week in my area! Where did the summer go? We've had a good time, I know that. There are so many things I love about...
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Aug 19, 20194 min read


Training Pupdate #3
WOW - what a week it has been! I don't know about you, but for us it was another super busy week as we rushed to successfully complete...
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Aug 13, 20193 min read


Training Pupdate #2
This past week with Boots has been a good one - he rang his Bells to go outside in order to GO POTTY, he gained some weight and now...
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Aug 6, 20193 min read


Training Pupdate #1
Approximately 2 weeks ago we invited "Boots," our newest service dog in training, into our home to begin his 18 month educational journey...
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Jul 31, 20193 min read


Build a Bond
By Amy Each time a new puppy comes to our home for training I am reminded of the importance of building a bond with them, not just on the...
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Oct 18, 20181 min read


Budget-Friendly Ways to Get Your Home Ready for a Dog
Bringing home a new furry family member is an exciting and heartwarming time. Nothing is quite as joyful as walking into the house to be...
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Oct 10, 20183 min read


Comfort vs. Coddling - What should I do when my puppy seems anxious?
My teenage puppy seems rather on edge lately, sometimes anxious, sometimes full of energy, sometimes fearful. What should we do when our...
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Feb 7, 20184 min read


My Crazy Teenage Puppy
Chili is an Australian Labradoodle in training to be a service dog. He's pretty much the most adorable thing out there. Things were going...
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Feb 1, 20181 min read
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