The Puppy Training Podcast

Episode #168 Polite Greetings

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever been bowled over by your dog's overzealous hellos? Fear not, Amy Jensen here, and I've got the training treats and tips you need to tra...

Episode #167 Dogs & Love

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Acknowledging the occasional frustrations that accompany pet ownership, I extend a warm, supportive hand to all dog lovers out there. You're not ...

Episode #166 The Power of Play

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever considered turning a game of fetch into a lesson in training? Or imagined that hide and seek could be the key to a well-mannered dog? Jo...

Episode #165 Turn & Walk Away

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Unlock the secrets to a calmer, happier dog as we explore the art of managing canine reactions to environmental triggers. Your beloved pup can learn t...

Episode #164 Is Your Dog Willing to Wait?

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever marvel at the sight of a well-mannered dog patiently waiting for their owner's cue? It's a skill that doesn't come naturall...

Episode #163 Tips for a Reliable Recall

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how to transform your dog's recall from distracted to precise? Join me, Amy Jensen, as I walk you through the world of recall using...

Episode #162 Enrichment Ideas for Dogs

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt guilty for not giving your four-legged friend the outdoor adventure they crave on those blustery days? Fret no more! I, Amy Jensen, am here ...

Episode #161 Teaching Your Puppy to Settle and Relax

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how to get your energetic pup to switch gears from playtime to peace? Look no further, as we unravel the secrets to teaching your dog th...

Episode #160 Ensuring A Safe & Happy Holiday for Your Puppy

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the secrets to a festive season that's joyful for both you and your four-legged companion! As we unwrap the do's and don'ts of...

Episode #159 Introducing a New Puppy to a Current Dog

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to rock the holiday season with a new puppy addition to your family, but feeling a little overwhelmed about introducing them to your cur...

Episode #158 Puppies Need Sleep

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder how your cute little puppy turns into a calm and well-behaved adult? It all begins with the Z's! Yes, sleep is paramount in your pup’...

Episode #157 Motivation Matters

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to unlock the true potential of your dog training efforts? Join our host Amy Jensen as we uncover the power of motivation in shaping you...

Episode #156 Crate Training A New Dog

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to transform your dog’s behavior and build a loving bond? That's exactly what you'll accomplish as I, Amy Jensen, guide you ...

Episode #155 Why You Need ReadyRESCUE with Dr. Glassman

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What if there was a more accessible, less nerve-wracking approach to caring for your pet's health? Get ready to transform your understanding of p...

Episode #154 Housetraining Tips and Tricks

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wished you could get your new puppy or older dog house trained quickly and effectively? Well, guess what? You can! I'm Amy Jensen, your cani...

Episode #153 Stop Chewing My Furniture & Rugs

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is your dog a nibbling nightmare, gnawing on everything from shoes to furniture? Fear not! We're here to guide you through the process of underst...

Episode #152 Helping Your Puppy Overcome Fears

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Think about the last time your dog cowered under the bed during a thunderstorm, or how they tremble at the sight of your vacuum cleaner. Can you imagi...

Episode #151 How do I get my puppy to stop biting?

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of puppy biting and help you understand why it's a normal part of their development. Discover the key...

Episode #150 Understanding Why Dogs Lick

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered why your dog can't seem to stop licking? Whether it's your face, their paws, or your furniture, dogs have an undeniable affini...

Episode #149 What Do Dogs Remember?

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if your dog remembers your face or that time you played fetch in the park? On today's podcast, we talk about how our dogs&...

Episode #148 Helping Dogs Overcome Car Anxiety

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine transforming your dog's car anxiety into a joyous ride. That's the promise we are making to you in this episode of the Puppy Trainin...

Episode #147 Unleashing the Power of Food Scatters in Dog Training

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to ignite a new spark in your dog training sessions? Brace yourself for an exciting revelation about food scatters, a simple yet potent positive...

Episode #146 Setting Goals with Your Dog via The AKC Family Dog Program - Michele Rielly

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to transform your furry friend into a Canine Good Citizen? This episode, with the guidance of Michele Riley from Baxter Bella, deciphers the Ame...

Episode #145 Understanding Puppy Growling

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Has your pup been growling when you pick them up? Well, fear not, it's a typical canine behaviour and we're here to guide you through it. Un...

Episode #144 Exploration Stations: A DIY Puppy Socialization Project

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to unleash your creativity and build a jungle gym for your puppy that promotes positive socialization? Join us as we walk you through a simple, ...

Episode #143 Recall Mastery: Strengthening Your Connection with Your Pup

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how to build a strong relationship with your puppy and perfect off-leash recalls? In this episode, I share my experience with a client&a...

Episode #142 Hiking with Your Dog

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you love to hike? Do you want to bring your dog with you? Baxter and I really enjoy this activity. We have put together a few hiking tips for you t...

Episode #141 Babies & Dogs

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today let’s talk about babies and dogs. Super important topic. Bailey, a trainer here at B&B put together a Babies and Dogs class for you! She h...

Episode #140 A Conversation on Barking with B&B Trainers

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Amy and team for a conversation on barking! Learn tips and tricks to change your dog's barking behavior and keep the peace in and out of the...

Episode #139 Furesque with Ben & Kaitlin

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Ben and Kaitlin - owners of Furesque. They are on the podcast today to share their success story with their dog Bailey and using our BAXTER &...

Episode #138 The First Week Together

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to answer a question that recently came to my inbox. This client writes, “Hello! We’re on our way to pick up our puppy! One question...

Episode #137 Advanced Training & the "Go In" Behavior

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We talk a lot about puppies on this podcast or new dogs starting out with their training. Today let’s talk about advanced behaviors a little bit. Ma...

Episode #136 The Interactive Dog Toy with Erick from PupPod

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the most advanced interactive dog toy ever created. It's called the PupPod and creator Erick joins Amy on the podcast today to explai...

Episode #135 Making Drop It Fun For Your Dog

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Need help with drop it? Try switching the point of your focus. It is amazing how this helps your dog willingly let go of things you want back. Suppor...

Episode #134 Shelter & Rescue Dogs with Jonathan from Mutt Dog

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

About the Mutt Dog : The Mutt Dog is a lifestyle brand, but at our core, we are dog lovers. The Mutt Dog community was created to help get more dogs r...

Episode #133 Life Rewards

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will you have to carry food around with you for the life of your dog? Today we discuss  life rewards, what they are, why we use them and how they hel...

Episode #132 Our Intermediate Training Program & Bonus Leash Walking Tips

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

BAXTER & Bella's Online Puppy School includes lessons on how to prepare for your puppy, the first week together, Basic, Intermediate and Adva...

Episode #131 Navigating Adolescence with Sabrina from World of Woof

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sabrina joins Amy on the podcast to discuss adolescence, the science behind it, how to navigate it and build a relationship you enjoy with your dog. ...

Episode #130 Dancing With Dig

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Juliette, a BAXTER & Bella client, joins Amy on the podcast today to talk about her dog Dig and her training journey of teaching him to dance! You...

Episode #129 Puppy Kindergarten & Sit to Say Please

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know we teach classes and courses all from the comfort of your living room! As a member of The Online Puppy School, you get unlimited access t...

Episode #128 Puppies & Patterns

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today let's talk about patterns. How do we teach a puppy good behaviors and help them practice patterns to form good habits? Support the showFol...

Episode #127 Grooming Tips with Julia from Pupwell

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Julia Blackwell, founder of Pupwell, joins Amy to offer a few grooming tips as well as let you know about the grooming kits and education she has avai...

Episode #126 Fearful Behavior with Barbara Cannon

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Baxter & Bella trainer, Barbara Cannon, joins Amy to discuss fearful behavior in dogs. Learn how to recognize it, how to handle it and help your d...

Episode #125 Losing the Lure

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to go over the basics of teaching a dog a new behavior and discuss the art of luring. What is it? How is it useful? What do we mean when ...

Episode #124 Mental Enrichment with Jessica from Dogs Made Simple

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Sims, the creator of Dogs Made Simple joins Amy in studio to talk about mental enrichment with our dogs. Support the showFollow us on social ...

Episode #123 A Robot or a Dog?

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast we discuss the topic of dogs being dogs, not robots. They are living breathing creatures with brains and good ones! They communic...

Episode #122 Experience our Group Q&A

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast you get a glimpse of what our Group Q&A sessions are like. We host these three times a week - Tuesday evenings, Thursday afte...

Episode #121 Station Work

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Station work, or as you may have heard it called, mat work, go to bed or place, is basically asking your dog to park themselves in a designated area a...

Episode #120 Effective Discipline

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to discipline, people often think, " What can I do so my dog learns they shouldn’t do that again?" We get asked every so oft...

Episode #119 Introducing A New Puppy to Household Pets with Amanda Crosland

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you bringing home a new puppy soon but are worried about them meeting your cat, rabbit, bird or guinea pig? This is something worth thinking about...

Episode #118 Back to Basics - Housetraining, Manners & Routine

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the kids go back to school, it is time to go back to basics with dog training! Today we discuss house training, manners and creating a routine.Supp...

Episode #117 Frisbee & Agility with Laura Sarvinski

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you interested in participating in sports with your dog? Frisbee and agility are two great activities to look into. Laura Sarvinski joins Amy in s...

Episode #116 Body Sensitivity with Michele Rielly

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michele Rielly joins Amy in studio to talk about dogs and body sensitivity. Do you notice your dog shying away from being touched, groomed or picked u...

Episode #115 New Puppy Meets Resident Dog with Bailey Atwood

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you thinking of adding a puppy to your family and already have a dog? What breed should you get? Does sex matter? When should you add a new dog to...

Episode #114 Swimming, Kayaking & Paddle Boarding with Your Dog - Courtney Goblirsch

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do have an interest in teaching your dog to swim, kayak or paddle board with you? Today's episode is all about water sports and how to help your ...

Episode #113 Crate Contentment with Heidi Atwood

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Heidi Atwood joins Amy on the podcast today to talk about crate contentment. She offers advice on why we use crates and how to help your puppy love th...

Episode #112 Three Common Mistakes People Make When Getting a Dog

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are identifying three common mistakes we see new puppy families make when they bring their dog home. Hopefully this will help you as you get ...

Episode #111 Good BBQ Behavior

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

BBQ’s are fun and we want our dogs to be part of them. Teach your dog to go to their mat for food and you’ll prevent begging from guests and count...

Episode #110 Planning a Dog-Friendly Vacation

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are getting ready to head to Park City in a few weeks and Baxter is coming with us! So today I want to share with you how I get Baxter ready to go ...

Episode #109 The Puppy Blues

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This past week, someone asked me about the puppy blues. They recently brought home a new puppy and are feeling overwhelmed, tired and concerned if the...

Episode #108 Teaching Your Dog to Swim

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about teaching your dog to swim, how to help your dog like the water, things to keep in mind when it comes to your dog and swimmi...

Episode #107 Shelters, Humane Societies and Rescues

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Considering our upcoming summer days, and thinking about things we can do to help make a difference for good, today I want to talk about shelters, res...

Episode #106 A Sample Q&A Session

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As part of The Online Puppy School my trainers and I teach three question and answer sessions a week. These are always included! Check out a sample to...

Episode #105 Teaching Your Dog to Play Nicely With Others

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's topic came from a listener who sent in a question about getting her dog to play more nicely with other dogs. Today we talk about what...

Episode #104 Bringing Home Two Dogs at Once

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's topic is all about bringing home two puppies or training two puppies at the same time. I’ve done a podcast in the past on helping multi...

Episode #103 Preparing For Your New Dog

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We know when you get a new dog or puppy it feels similar. It is BUSY! There is a fair amount of thinking, planning, stress, excitement, all wrapped up...

Episode #102 Improving the Recall

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about taking your dog to new places and recall. How do I get my dog to come to me at the park? Or on a trail? Or anywhere NEW? A ...

Episode #101 Pet First Aid with Bridget Simms

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bridget Simms joins Amy to discuss Pet First Aid. Check out what she recommends you have in a first aid kit and learn tips to help your dog in need. ...

Episode #100 Your Success Stories

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am excited to share with you things we received from YOU this week. My goal with Baxter & Bella - The Online Puppy School was and still is to be...

Episode #99 Leash Reactivity

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

Episode #98 Adolescence & Boredom Prevention with Courtney Goblirsch

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a teenage dog in your home? It happens sooner than you think. Courtney Goblirsch joins Amy in studio to discuss common adolescent behavior...

Episode #97 Building A Relationship With Your Dog

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Training is important, but starting by building a relationship with your dog is more important. Have you built a good relationship with your dog? Woul...

Episode #96 Settling & Calm with Amanda Crosland

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda Crosland joins Amy to discuss new puppies and how to help your dog settle in your home. We talk about tips you can use to help your puppy choos...

Episode #95 Teaching Your Dog Tricks

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you taught your dog any tricks? Would you like to learn how? Today's show is all about tricks and how to get started in trick training.Suppo...

Episode #94 Management vs Training

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is management and how does it differ from training? Is it necessary? When do we use management with a new puppy and when do we train? Michele Rie...

Episode #93 Give That Dog A Bath

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Amy shares tips for successfully giving your dog a bath. Help them see it as a positive experience. Here's how. Support the showFollow us ...

Episode #92 Patience in Puppies

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about patience and impulse control when it comes to new puppies. Michele Rielly joins Amy to discuss the difference between the t...

Episode #91 New Puppy Parents

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you getting a puppy soon? Molly, a new puppy parent, joins Amy to talk about getting ready for her new puppy and how The Online Puppy School has h...

Episode #90 Stolen Items - How to get them back

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Does your dog ever get something you do not want them to have? This is a common occurrence from household to household. Learn how to get that item bac...

Episode #89 Socialization Tips

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Amy and  BAXTER & Bella trainer, Barbara Cannon for a discussion on socialization. Learn what it is, why it matters and how to achieve effec...

Episode #88 Excitable Greetings

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Does your dog get SUPER excited when greeting someone new? Is it really hard for them to hold still? Check out this episode for a simple game you can ...

Episode #87 Cooperative Care with Emily Jolliff

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today professional trainer Emily Jolliff joins Amy to discuss Cooperative Care and how to get started in giving your dog a choice when it comes to bod...

Episode #86 Why Online Dog Training?

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I get asked quite often why we started an online dog training site. Today I explain the benefits of online learning and teach you more about what our ...

Episode #85 Puppy Parenting - How to Be Successful

13 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to talk about something that over the course of the past few years I’ve coined as parenting styles for dogs. After coaching thousands o...

Episode #84 Therapy Work

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about therapy dogs and address the following:What is a therapy dog? What is the difference between a therapy dog, emotional supp...

Episode #83 Common Q&As - Biting, Stealing, Mouthing & More!

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I want to share with you common training questions we receive along with our training answers to help you on your puppy training journey. Here at BAXT...

Episode #82 Three Types of Leash Walking

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It has been awhile since I’ve talked about loose leash walking and today I want to revisit it. Let’s talk about when to start, how to begin and t...

Episode #81 Training Mode vs Everyday Life

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are three main areas I want to address today on this topic of training mode vs everyday life.First, why training mode? What is it and how does i...

Episode #80 The Power of Play

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today Amy discusses the power of play and how we can use it as a helpful motivator for our dogs. Learn tips and tricks to achieve success with your do...

Episode #79 Service Dogs with Laura Sarvinski

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Sarvinski joins Amy today to discuss her work as a service dog trainer. Laura is a trainer for Good Dog Service Canines as well as BAXTER & ...

Episode #78 Pet Bereavement

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bridget Simms from Paws-and-Play.com joins Amy in studio to talk about pet bereavement. She offers tips and things you can do to help in this process ...

Episode #77 Tethering with Bailey Atwood

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Something we get asked a lot about with new puppy clients is how do I get this dog to stop biting? Bailey, a trainer here at Baxter & Bella joins ...

Episode #76 Troubleshooting the Stay

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are tackling stay challenges and how to troubleshoot if you are having trouble teaching your dog to stay.Support the showFollow us on social ...

Episode #75 How to Help Your Dog When You Go Back to Work

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today Amy shares tips on how to help your dog when you go back to work. COVID has been interesting for our dogs - many of us have not left home! Now a...

Episode #74 Our Favorite Training Games

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to teach you two of our favorite training games. I have been playing these a lot this week with nine-week-old Baxter and they are game ch...

Episode #73 Manage, Prevent and Train

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to touch on the topic of prevention and management and how it fits into our training. To start, I’m going to tell you about my niece. W...

Episode #72 The Doorbell

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a dog who goes crazy when the doorbell rings? Today's podcast is all about helping you create a training plan to change your dog&apos...

Episode #71 Car & Air Travel Tips for Dogs

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s topic is something that comes up a lot as my team and I help a LOT of new dog owners.Let’s say, you’re getting a puppy soon. You are dri...

Episode #70 Puppy Biting & The Dog Training Model

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to finish our conversation on the ABC’s of dog training. We’ve applied this model to barking and jumping. Today I want to apply it to...

Episode #69 Jumping & The Dog Training Model

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are using the ABC model to address jumping and next time we will use the same model to talk about puppy biting & mouthing. I’m hoping b...