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The Puppy Training Podcast
Amy Jensen is a professional puppy trainer, service dog trainer and creator of BAXTER & Bella, the Online Puppy School. She spends her free time training dogs to be calm, well-mannered household members as well as service & therapy dogs. After receiving many requests to train dogs for people, Amy decided to roll out a comprehensive how-to online training program to help you train your own dog. On this podcast, she shares training tips aimed at helping you be successful on your own puppy…
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- The Puppy Training Podcast
Episode #296 Help For Jumping Dogs
Jumping was the #1 theme in our reader mail — jumping on guests, jumping when you walk in the door, jumping at the world on walks. In this episode, Amy…
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Episode #295 Changing Unwanted Habits In Adult Dogs
Living with an adult dog with well-practiced habits? Jumping on guests, counter surfing, doorbell chaos—those behaviors aren't permanent; they're just…
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Episode #294 What CAN I Train My Dog To Do?
First-time puppy mom Lizzy asked a question that stopped Amy in her tracks: "When you say, 'What do you want your puppy to do?' What are my options?" In this…
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Episode #293 Play as a Training Tool
Play is more than a way to burn puppy energy — it can be one of your most effective training tools. In this episode of the Puppy Training Podcast, Amy explains…
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Episode #292 Halloween Survival Plan For Your Dog
Halloween is right around the corner! In this episode of the Puppy Training Podcast, Amy shares a complete Halloween game plan for puppy families — how to…
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Episode #291 How Do You Make Puppy Training Look So Easy?
Have you ever watched a BAXTER & Bella training video and thought, “That looks so easy!”—only to try it with your puppy and wonder why your dog doesn't respond…
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Episode #290 Intentionally Building a Confident Puppy
Confidence doesn't simply happen—it can be intentionally built through small, successful experiences. In this episode, Amy shares a simple way to help your…
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Episode #289 Reinforcement Beyond Treats
How do you keep your puppy learning when you don’t have treats in your pocket? In this episode of BAXTER & Bella’s The Puppy Training Podcast, Amy explains…
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Episode #288 The First Five Minutes Matter
What happens during the first few minutes of an interaction with your puppy can have a big impact on what happens next! In this episode of The Puppy Training…
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Episode #287 Puppy Questions Every New Family Asks: Biting, Potty Signals, Furniture & Growling
What do you do when your puppy attacks your kids' ankles in the morning? How do you recognize when your puppy needs to go potty? Should you always say “off”…
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Episode #286 Teaching Your Puppy to Be Flexible
Dogs thrive on routine—but what happens when that routine changes? In this episode of The Puppy Training Podcast, we talk about why flexibility is such an…
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Episode #285 How Dogs Actually Learn
Why does your puppy listen perfectly in the kitchen but completely forget everything at the park? Why does repeating a cue over and over sometimes make things…
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Episode #284 Helping Your Puppy Handle Frustration
Why does your puppy bark when dinner is taking too long? Whine behind a baby gate? Get frustrated when they can't greet another dog? These aren't signs of a…
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Episode #283 What To Do When Training Isn't Working
Have you been practicing consistently, following the advice, and still feel like your puppy—or even your adult dog—isn't making progress? You're not alone, and…
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Episode #282 Puppy Travel Training – Cars, Hotels & Road Trips
Travel is becoming a normal part of life for many puppies, but successful travel doesn't happen by accident. In this episode, we're talking about how to build…
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Episode #281 Off-Leash Foundations in Real Life
Your puppy's recall may be reliable in the backyard—but what happens when there are squirrels, new smells, other dogs, or an exciting hiking trail? In this…
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Episode #280 The Art of Settling — Teaching Your Puppy to Relax Anywhere
Does your puppy seem to have two speeds—sleeping and full-speed zoomies? If you've ever wondered how to help your puppy relax at home, on a restaurant patio…
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Episode #279 Puppy & Kids — Safe Play Rules That Actually Work
Puppies and kids can be the best of friends—but only when adults provide the guidance and structure both need to succeed. In this updated version of one of our…
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Episode #278 Alone Time Training
Many handlers assume that once a puppy is comfortable in a crate, they've mastered alone-time training. In reality, crate training and independence training…
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Episode #277 Sound Sensitivity & Noise Desensitization
Thunderstorms. Fireworks. Vacuums. Traffic. Construction. The world is full of sounds that can frighten a puppy if they aren't introduced carefully and…
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Episode #276 The Teenage Puppy: Surviving Adolescent Regression (6–18 Months)
Your puppy was doing so well… and then suddenly they stopped listening. In this episode, we break down one of the most frustrating — and completely normal —…
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Episode #275 Training the Human: Expectations, Consistency & Why Your Puppy Isn’t the Problem
Why does puppy training sometimes feel inconsistent—even when you’re trying your best? In this episode of The Puppy Training Podcast, Amy Jensen dives into one…
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Episode #274 Mental Enrichment vs. Physical Exercise: What Your Puppy Really Needs
Is your puppy full of endless energy no matter how much exercise they get? You’re not alone—and the solution might surprise you. In this episode of The Puppy…
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Episode #273 Training Around Resources – Preventing Guarding & Building Trust
Resource guarding is one of the most common—and preventable—behavior challenges in dogs. In this episode, we break down how everyday interactions around food…
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Episode #272 When Your Puppy Won't Take Treats
Struggling with a puppy who isn’t motivated by food? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. In this episode, Amy from BAXTER & Bella breaks down why food…
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Episode #271 Speaking Dog: A Clear Guide To Body Language
What do fear and stress actually look like in your puppy? In this education-packed episode, Amy gives you the foundation every puppy parent needs: how to read…
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Episode #270 Doorway & Boundary Skills
Doorway chaos, leash pulling the second you open the door, and dogs that treat every threshold like a starting line—sound familiar? In this episode, we break…
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Episode #269 Leave It & Drop It: Teaching the Skills That Could Save Your Dog’s Life
“Leave it” and “drop it” aren’t just nice tricks—they’re essential safety skills every dog needs. In this episode, we break down how to teach both cues…
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Episode #268 Proofing Behaviors – Why Your Puppy “Forgets” and How to Fix It
Does your puppy seem to “forget” their cues the moment you leave the house? You’re not alone—and your puppy isn’t being stubborn. In this episode, we’re diving…
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Episode #267 Marker Training & Timing: The Secret to Effective Reinforcement
In this episode, we explore the powerful technique of marker training and why timing plays a critical role in your puppy’s success. You’ll learn how to clearly…
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Episode #266 The First Few Days — Bonding, Potty & Crate Basics
Bringing home a new puppy? 🐶 The first few days can feel exciting, overwhelming, and a little exhausting — all at once. In this episode, Amy walks you through…
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Episode #265 Understanding Your Dog’s Personality: Tailoring Training to the Individual
What if the “stubborn” dog at your feet is actually curious, independent, or just overwhelmed? We break down the Big Five puppy personality traits—sociability…
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Episode #264 Puppy Training Basics Revisited: The 3 Mistakes We See Most Often (And How to Avoid Them)
When you bring a new puppy home and real life kicks back in — work schedules, school mornings, extracurriculars — your puppy is trying to figure out what this…
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Episode #263 Agency Turns Chaos Into Cooperation
What if the secret to better training isn’t more control—but more choice? In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful shifts in modern dog training…
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Episode #262 The Power of Predictability — Routines That Build Confidence
Predictability is one of the most overlooked tools in dog training—and one of the most powerful. In this extended episode, we explore how consistent routines…
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Episode #261 The Art of Ignoring — Teaching Puppies to Focus Around Distractions
Does your puppy forget you exist the moment another dog, person, or noise shows up? You’re not alone — and you’re not failing. In this episode, we break down…
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Episode #260 Transitioning from Puppy to Adolescent — What Changes & How to Adapt
You survived puppyhood—so why does training suddenly feel harder? In this episode, we break down the often-overlooked transition from puppy to adolescent and…
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Episode #259 Preparing Puppies for a Multi-Species Household
Adding a puppy to a home with cats, birds, or other animals? This episode dives into how to safely introduce, train, and manage puppies in multi-species…
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Episode #258 Brain Games & Enrichment for Puppies — Mental Training Matters
If you’re raising a puppy right now—or planning to—you’re probably already thinking about walks, playtime, and basic training. And that’s great. Physical…
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Episode #257 Life Skills & Handling for Puppies — Beyond Sit & Stay
In this episode of the Puppy Training Podcast, we go beyond basic behaviors like sit and stay to focus on the life skills that truly shape a well-behaved…
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Episode #256 Puppy Training Equipment - Everything You Need to Know
Choosing the right equipment for your puppy can make all the difference between smooth, confidence-building training and a daily struggle with slips, stalls…
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Episode #255 A Thanksgiving Pause — Gratitude for Our Dogs, Exactly as They Are
In this special Thanksgiving episode of the BAXTER & Bella Puppy Training Podcast, we discuss the need to slow down, breathe, and appreciate the dogs who share…
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Episode #254 Remote Puppy Training, Real Results
In this episode of the BAXTER & Bella Puppy Training Podcast, we dive into the rapidly growing world of virtual and remote puppy training. With more families…
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Episode #253 Anxiety, Fear & “Pandemic Puppies” — Providing Emotional Support
Did your dog grow up during lockdown? You’re not alone — and you’re not imagining it if your once-happy puppy now struggles with anxiety, fear, or reactivity…
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Episode #252 Leash Skills 2.0 — Beyond Pulling
You’ve taught your dog not to pull — now it’s time to understand why leash manners matter. In this episode, Amy breaks down the emotional side of walking on…
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Episode #251 Cooperative Care — Training for Grooming, Vet Visits, and Touch
What if your dog willingly offered their paw for a nail trim or stayed calm during a vet exam? It’s possible — with Cooperative Care Training. In this episode…
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Episode #250 Road Safety for Dogs: Teaching Awareness Around Moving Vehicles
Keeping your dog safe near traffic is one of the most important skills you can teach. In this episode, we dive into car and road awareness training — from…
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Episode #249 Sit to Say Please — Building Manners from the Start
Does your puppy love to bark, bite, or jump for attention? In this episode, Amy explains how teaching your puppy to “Sit to Say Please” can turn all that wild…
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Episode #248 The Art of Teaching Your Dog to Do Nothing
In this episode of the Puppy Training Podcast, Amy from BAXTER & Bella explores one of the most underrated—but life-changing—skills you can teach your dog: how…
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Episode #247 How Do I Stop My Puppy From Biting?
Those little shark teeth aren’t a character flaw—they’re a language. We unpack what puppy biting really means, why it’s a normal stage of development, and how…
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Episode #246 Service Dogs at Home: BAXTER & Bella + Good Dog! Service Canines
In this episode of the Puppy Training Podcast, we’re diving into the exciting opportunity of training your own service dog from home. Together with Good Dog!…
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Episode #245 One Minute to a Better Walk
Is your dog dragging you out the door the second you clip on the leash? In this episode of The Puppy Training Podcast, Amy shares a simple one-minute habit…
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Episode #244 Why You Don’t Always Need to Reward Every Time – The Power of Intermittent Reinforcement
In this episode, Amy from BAXTER & Bella explains one of the most powerful concepts in dog training—intermittent reinforcement. You’ll learn: What intermittent…
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Episode #243 Off Leash Recalls & Checking In
Are teenage dogs really that bad? How do I teach my puppy to respond off-leash to my recall? What about checking in? Get those questions and more answered…
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Episode #242 Introducing a Puppy to Other Pets
Bringing home a new puppy when you already have pets? Amy walks you through safe, step-by-step strategies to help your puppy meet other dogs, cats, or…
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Episode #241 Why Your Puppy Gets the Zoomies (And What to Do About It)
Ever wonder why your puppy suddenly takes off running like a maniac? Welcome to the world of zoomies! Learn what causes these bursts of energy, when they’re…
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Episode #240 Helping Your New Puppy Sleep Through the Night
Sleepless nights with your new puppy? You’re not alone! In this episode, Amy shares a simple bedtime routine, tips for crate comfort, and how to handle whining…
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Episode #239 Why “No” Isn’t Training: Teaching Alternative Behaviors That Stick
Saying “No!” might stop your dog in the moment—but it doesn’t teach them what to do instead. In this episode, we dive into why “No” isn’t actually training and…
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Episode #238 Training Your Own Dog as a Retired Veteran
In this powerful episode, Amy Jensen speaks directly to retired veterans who are considering training their own dog — whether for companionship, emotional…
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Episode #237 Safe Socialization & Stress-Free Vet Visits for Puppies
Bringing your new puppy to the vet before they’re fully vaccinated can feel a little overwhelming — how do you protect their physical health and still…