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BAXTER & Bella
3 days ago4 min read
Is This Normal Dog Behavior?
by Heidi Atwood We get this ALL THE TIME! As a lifelong “dog person”, I don’t remember a time without at least one canine companion. I...
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BAXTER & Bella
Dec 113 min read
What Is A Behaviorist?
By Barbara Cannon As trainers at BAXTER and Bella, we sometimes get requests for “behaviorist” referrals, or our clients come to us...
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BAXTER & Bella
Dec 43 min read
Let’s Play! A Word About Dog Play Styles
By Barbara Cannon We often discuss the importance of understanding body language here at BAXTER and Bella. Understanding body language...
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BAXTER & Bella
Nov 275 min read
How To Enjoy The Holidays With Your Dog
by Bailey Coldwell The holidays can be a time of laughter, fun, and seeing loved ones you haven’t seen for a while. The holidays are also...
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BAXTER & Bella
Nov 214 min read
Does Your Dog Bark at the TV?
by Bailey Coldwell It is the end of a long day, and you just want to relax and watch TV. Perhaps cuddle with your dog. We don’t often...
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BAXTER & Bella
Nov 126 min read
The First Few Nights Home with Your New Dog
by Bailey Coldwell We’ve chatted about what the first day should look like with a puppy. Let’s take it a step further and talk about the...
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BAXTER & Bella
Nov 67 min read
The First Few Days Home with Your New Puppy
by Bailey Coldwell You’ve been planning to get a puppy for weeks, months, maybe even years now. The day has finally come. You are about...
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BAXTER & Bella
Oct 226 min read
Airplane Travel When Bringing A New Puppy Home
by Bailey Coldwell As more and more puppy families search for the perfect, reputable breeder, more and more people are flying with the...
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BAXTER & Bella
Oct 105 min read
Socialization: Distance is your best friend!
by Heidi Atwood Puppy Socialization doesn’t necessarily mean introducing two puppies to each other or introducing a puppy to a person; it...
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BAXTER & Bella
Oct 36 min read
Using A Leash Inside Your Home
by Bailey Coldwell If you have worked with me at all here at BAXTER & Bella, you will have heard me say, “Until my puppy understands the...
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BAXTER & Bella
Sep 277 min read
Multi-Dog Households
by Bailey Coldwell I have had multiple dogs in my home for the majority of my life. Maybe you are bringing a new puppy home, adopting an...
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BAXTER & Bella
Sep 183 min read
The Importance of Mental Stimulation
by Heidi Atwood Puppies are busy! They have a full schedule of training sessions, meals, walks, potty breaks, and playing - and...
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BAXTER & Bella
Sep 114 min read
Adopting An Older Dog
By Barbara Cannon As trainers at Baxter and Bella, we often get questions from new dog parents who have just adopted a puppy six months...
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BAXTER & Bella
Sep 47 min read
Let's Talk Crates - How long will my dog need one?
by Bailey Coldwell We recommend using the crate to help keep new puppies safe, your home intact, to help puppies learn contentment, and...
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BAXTER & Bella
Aug 263 min read
My Puppy Eats Poop!
By Barbara Cannon Perhaps you have experienced this: it’s the first week you have your new puppy at home. You take him out to the yard to...
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BAXTER & Bella
Aug 207 min read
Potty Training Before Vaccinations
by Bailey Coldwell If you have a puppy and own a private yard for your puppy to potty in, follow the standard potty training tips in our...
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BAXTER & Bella
Jul 316 min read
Harnesses, Collars, & Other Walking Tools
by Bailey Coldwell As you are preparing for your new puppy or beginning leash-walking skills with your dog, you may grow confused about...
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BAXTER & Bella
Jul 222 min read
Keeping Your Dog Cool: Essential Tips to Prevent Overheating
by Courtney Goblirsch Summer is here, and while it’s great to enjoy the sun, it’s crucial to protect our dogs from the dangers of...
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BAXTER & Bella
Jul 184 min read
Socialization While Waiting for Vaccinations
by Bailey Coldwell Let me preface this by saying that if you have questions about a vaccine schedule for your puppy and what is safe for...
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BAXTER & Bella
Jul 114 min read
New Dogs & Freedom
by Heidi Atwood We get a lot of inquiries about freedom during the first few weeks that puppies are transitioning to their new homes. A...
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BAXTER & Bella
Jun 205 min read
Contentment Training
by Bailey Coldwell ‘Sit’ ‘Down’ ‘Place’ ‘Stay’ These are just a few of the common cues that we recommend your dog learns to do. If you...
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BAXTER & Bella
Jun 133 min read
Puppy Training Setbacks after Vacation
by Heidi Atwood Vacations are great! I recently took a week off and traveled for the first time in many years, and it was wonderful! It...
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BAXTER & Bella
May 296 min read
Puppy Crying…do they want my attention or a potty break?
by Heidi Atwood I want to be with you! I need a potty break! Which one is it? When we bring our puppies home, we want to bond with them,...
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BAXTER & Bella
May 215 min read
Guidelines for In-Person Puppy Classes
by Bailey Coldwell As an online puppy school, we love that we are helping you become the trainer. We often get asked about our thoughts...
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