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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 #56 How to Solve Any Dog Training Problem
The ABC's of behavior as it relates to puppy training explained! Learn how to solve any behavioral problem using antecedents - the things that happen…
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Episode #55 Digging
Digging is a natural dog behavior. Dogs may do this for several different reasons, whether they have excess energy, they are bored, trying to relieve stress or…
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Episode #54 The Puppy Potty Training Triangle
Housetraining is a top priority when bringing home a new puppy. Learn how to be successful using our Puppy Potty Training Triangle. Support the show Follow us…
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Episode #53 I Just Became A Member - Now What?
Today I introduce you to our online training program and describe the great features you get as part of our Member's Only area. Whether you are a member…
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Episode #52 The Puppy Biting Zones
Learn about the puppy zones and how to identify which zone your puppy is in - then use that information to get better training results and less puppy biting…
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Episode #51 Bite the Toy, Not Me
The only way your puppy knows to play when they first come to your home is how they played with their littermates. If you've ever watched puppies play you know…
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Episode #50 Structure - Works for Older Dogs Too
Use the training you teach your dog to live everyday life! Is there a behavior you'd love to change in the way your dog goes about their day? Come up with a…
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Episode #49 New Puppy Rules
Getting a new puppy soon? Here are a few basic things you can start from day one that will make a dramatic difference in your home. Support the show Follow us…
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Episode #48 Training A Puppy In Today's Situation
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. Here are a few ideas to…
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Episode #47 A Training Challenge
In thinking about this week’s podcast, I decided to mix it up a bit and throw out a few training challenges for us to accomplish in the coming weeks. With many…
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Episode #46 Counter Surfing
I get asked a fair amount of questions about puppies jumping on counters so today let’s help you make a training plan. We'll talk about what counter surfing…
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Episode #45 Pacing & The Loose Leash Walk
This week I’ve been thinking a lot about loose leash walking. What makes it such a challenge for people? Are there different kinds of walks and really what is…
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Episode #44 Guarding My Human
Today we are talking about guarding behaviors as it applies to dogs guarding their humans. Dogs may guard anything from their food, toys, chews, people, spaces…
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Episode #43 Realistic Expectations
Learn realistic expectations of normal puppy behaviors to help set both you and your new puppy up for success as you learn to live together! Support the show…
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Episode #42 Helping Dogs Get Along
Today’s topic is all about helping multiple dogs in your household get along. If you have a dog who guards things from your other dog or maybe a puppy who just…
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Episode #41 The AKC CGC Test
Are you interested in having your dog take the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen test? Today we are talking about what it is, who can participate and…
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Episode #40 When Am I Ever Going To Use This?
Sometimes we teach our puppies new behaviors but then never really use them. Today Amy shares four behaviors commonly taught to puppies and ideas of how you…
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Episode #39 My Picky Puppy
I answer the following questions on today's episode: Why do we use food when it comes to dog training? What foods do I use with the dogs I train? What should I…
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Episode #38 Ouch! That Hurts!
If you have a puppy, you know about puppy mouthing! Today Amy answers four main questions: Why do puppies mouth? Is my puppy being aggressive? What can I do…
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Episode #37 Timing Matters
Timing is key in effective dog training. When we say timing we mean the second we mark the behavior we are looking for so our puppy understands exactly what…
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Episode #36 Drop It, Leave It or Both?
Two very important behaviors every puppy should learn are drop it and leave it. What do they mean, when do we use them and how do we start training our puppy…
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Episode #35 A Bribe Or A Payment?
A key in dog training is to quickly transition from luring your puppy to rewarding your puppy. What does that mean? Learn how to effectively use food as a…
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Episode #34 Thriving In or Surviving Adolescence?
Puppies grow into teenagers quite quickly! You'll notice when your puppy's entered this phase based on his sudden new interests, trying new behaviors and…
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Episode #33 Thanksgiving Tips
It's that time of year again when guests arrive, food is out in all its glory and kids may be running around in excitement. This can all be super fun for a new…
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Episode #32 Table Manners
Do you have a dog who begs at the table? Learn three things you can teach your puppy to do instead during mealtimes as well as meal prep and snack times…
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Episode #31 Greeting Guests
Does your puppy jump on people to say hello? Do they simply get WAY too excited when a person approaches? Here are three simple strategies you can teach your…
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Episode #30 The Anxious Puppy
Today we are talking about the puppy who feels anxious around sounds. Thunder, fireworks, sirens or even every day household sounds can cause a puppy to feel…
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Episode #29 The Toddler Stage
When was the last time you were around a toddler? This past weekend I spent time with my niece who is almost two and realized toddlers and puppies have a whole…
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Episode #28 My Puppy Needs Patience
Does your puppy jump to say hi? Paw at you for food in your hand? Push you with his nose to get what he wants or bark at you to say, "I want that right now!"…
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Episode #27 Reactive Rover
Does your puppy bark and or lunge at other dogs or people when walking down the street? Are you embarrassed by your dog's behavior and wish you could hide?…
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Episode #26 Multiple Dog Households
Are you adding a new puppy to your family and already have a dog? Curious about how to first introduce them and what your new living situation will look like?…
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Episode #25 Jumping
Does your dog jump? On you? On guests? On your counters? Listen to this episode and learn how to change this behavior into something you prefer. I give you all…
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Episode #24 The First Few Days
Are you about to bring home a brand new puppy? So exciting! In this podcast Amy talks about what to spend those first few days doing with your new dog. From…
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Episode #23 Boredom Busters
Need a new activity to keep your puppy busy? Here's a few ideas! Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook…
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Episode #22 "I Miss You Already!"
There's something called Separation Anxiety in the dog world and today's episode talks about how you can help prevent this from developing in your puppy…
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Episode #21 To Bark or Not to Bark
Dogs bark as a way of communicating and expressing themselves. Why is it we are always trying to stop it and is that ok? Amy talks about several different…
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Episode #20 A Day in the Life of Boots
What is it like to be a service dog in training? Is it really all that different from a normal puppy's day? Not in then beginning. We are doing a lot of the…
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Episode #19 Resource Guarding
Today we're going to talk about resource guarding. What is it and why do we want to talk about it? Basically, resource guarding is your puppy’s effort to…
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Episode #18 What is a Service Dog?
What is the difference between a service dog, therapy dog, emotional support dog and a companion animal? Amy describes each one in detail and answers common…
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Episode #17 Getting Ready
Is your new puppy coming home soon? Here's what you'll need, how to get your home ready, what to talk about as a family before he arrives and other helpful…
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Episode #16 What Do I Want My Dog To Do?
Oftentimes in dog training we focus on what we don't want our dog to do. Try turning it around and think, "What do I want my dog to do?" You'll find training…
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Episode #15 Build a Bond
The first few days home with your new puppy are so much fun! Take time to build a strong relationship with him. Teach him you are someone he can trust and good…
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Episode #14 The Common Phases of Learning
Whenever we start something new we often experience similar phases of learning. Amy describes the seven phases you are likely to go through when bringing a new…
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Episode #13 Crates
Why use a crate? What size should you buy? Which kind is best? How do I get my puppy to like being in his crate? What about nighttime? Amy answers all these…
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Episode #12 Puppies & Kids
Do you have kids in your home and a brand new puppy? Amy outlines several rules and guidelines that are helpful to know, making life much more enjoyable for…
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Episode #11 The Puppy Problem
Amy teaches about what she considers "The Puppy Problem." Basically this is the critical lapse in puppy training during some of the most important learning…
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Episode #10 Loose Leash Walking
Loose leash walking is a great skill to teach any dog and even young puppies can begin learning it! Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram…
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Episode #9 How & When to Reward My Puppy
When teaching your puppy a new behavior, it is important to reward them every single time they do it correctly. But when do we change that? Should we change…
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Episode #8 What Is My Dog Telling Me?
Amy talks about calming signals in dogs and how to have a better relationship with your dog by learning to "speak" their language simply by watching what they…
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Episode #7 "Did you know...?"
Did you know every puppy has hunting instincts hardwired into them? It's part of who they are. In this episode, learn what you can do to help your puppy have…
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Episode #6 Your Brand New Puppy
Amy answers brand new puppy questions such as: biting, housetraining, kids and puppies, dog behavior and socialization. If you have a new puppy or are getting…
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Episode #5 Puppy Biting
Why do puppies bite and what can we do about it? Amy teaches that puppy biting is actually a normal puppy behavior. Have you ever watched two puppies play?…
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Episode #4 Reactivity
Do you have a dog who pulls or barks on leash? Learn two ways to help change your walks from embarrassing to enjoyable. Stop leash reactivity for good with…
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Episode #3 Effective Socialization
There is a critical socialization period for all puppies from 3 to 16 weeks old. Once this window closes, the effects are permanent for the life of your dog…
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Episode #2 Business Q&A and the Wait Cue
Amy answers questions about her business, what it is and how she fits in the dog training world as well as teaches you how to train your dog to wait - one of…
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Episode #1 Free Q&A
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