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 training journey. #baxterandbellapuppytraining #theonlinepuppyschool
Episodes
266 episodes
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 exactly what to focus on (and what not to stress about) during those critical early d...
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Season 6
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Episode 266
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13:28
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, confidence, biddability, resilience, and independence—and show how each one changes ...
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Season 6
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Episode 265
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14:45
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 new rhythm means.In this episode of the Puppy Training Podcast, we revisit the...
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Season 6
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Episode 264
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12:36
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: giving dogs agency. Choice-based training is transforming how we teach, focusing...
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Season 6
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Episode 263
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10:18
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 around feeding, walks, rest, and cues reduce anxiety, improve emotional regulation, an...
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Season 6
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Episode 262
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8:57
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 why puppies struggle with focus in distracting environments and how to buil...
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Season 6
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Episode 261
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8:46
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 explain why even well-trained dogs can seem distracted, impulsive, or inconsiste...
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Season 6
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Episode 260
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13:29
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 households—without stress, chaos, or unrealistic expectations.
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Season 6
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Episode 259
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11:46
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 exercise absolutely matters.But today, we’re talking about something that’s just as...
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Season 6
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Episode 258
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10:20
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, confident dog.Many puppy parents work hard on cues, but struggle with everyday cha...
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Season 5
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Episode 257
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11:30
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, or stress. In this episode, we break down how to select the best harnesses, collars, a...
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Season 5
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Episode 256
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14:49
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 our homes—not for their perfect behavior, but for the companionship, joy, and co...
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8:20
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 seeking flexible, accessible ways to raise well-behaved dogs, online training has ...
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Season 5
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Episode 254
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14:52
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.In this episode, Amy explores why so many “pandemic puppies” are showing emotio...
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10:53
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 leash and explains how different types of walks — go sniff walks, training wal...
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Season 5
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Episode 252
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10:15
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, Amy explains how to use fear-free handling, desensitization, and cons...
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Season 5
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Episode 251
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9:26
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 staying back from moving vehicles to pausing and looking before crossing the street. Lear...
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Season 5
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Episode 250
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10:51
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 puppy energy into calm, polite behavior. You’ll learn what Sit to Say Please...
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Season 5
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Episode 249
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7:50
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 to do nothing.From understanding what “settling” really means to learning...
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Season 5
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Episode 248
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11:43
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 to turn chaotic nips into gentle, thoughtful play. You’ll learn the core pattern that...
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Season 5
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Episode 247
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14:22
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! Service Canines, we’re helping families shorten the long wait for a service d...
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Season 5
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Episode 246
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8:31
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 that can transform your daily walks. Learn what engagement exercises are, why they matte...
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Season 5
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Episode 245
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10:26
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 reinforcement is and why it worksHow it helps build st...
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Season 5
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Episode 244
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7:39