The Puppy Training Podcast

By BAXTER & Bella Puppy Training

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 househol

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Number 1: 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” when your puppy gets on the furniture? And what does it mean when your puppy growls while chewing something valuable? In this episode, Amy answers real questions from a new puppy family and breaks down exactly how to handle these common puppy behaviors. You'll learn how to prevent and redirect ankle biting, recognize your puppy's individual potty signals, teach an alternative to getting on furniture, and respond appropriately to growling and potential resource guarding—without punishing communication. Most importantly, we'll talk about the bigger picture: don't just teach your puppy what NOT to do. Teach your puppy what TO do instead. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips! Check out our FREE resources! Join our membership here.
August 27, 202615min
Number 2: 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 that reinforcement is about more than food and how everyday rewards can help your dog keep making good choices. Learn how to use life rewards, toys, sniffing, freedom, and praise to reinforce behaviors your puppy already knows. We’ll talk about using access to the things your dog wants—like going outside, playing, exploring, or getting out of the crate—as meaningful rewards for calm behavior and good choices. You’ll also learn why teaching and maintaining a behavior are different, how to gradually vary rewards without losing reliability, and what to do if your dog doesn’t respond when the treats aren’t there. The goal isn’t to stop rewarding your dog. It’s to help your dog understand that good choices make good things happen, whether or not you’re carrying a treat pouch. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips! Check out our FREE resources! Join our membership here.
September 10, 202613min
Number 3: 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 worse? And what does “reinforcement” actually mean? In this episode of the Puppy Training Podcast, Amy Jensen breaks down the science of how dogs learn in a simple, practical way. We’ll explore reinforcement, punishment, timing, repetition, generalization, and why “he knows it!” may not actually mean what you think it does. This is a foundational episode you’ll want to save and revisit as your puppy grows. When you understand how learning works, you can become a clearer, more effective handler—and make training easier and more successful for both you and your dog. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips! Check out our FREE resources! Join our membership here.
August 13, 202614min
Number 4: 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 "bad" puppy—they're opportunities to teach one of the most important life skills: frustration tolerance. In this episode, Amy explains why learning to cope with delayed gratification helps puppies become calmer, more resilient, and easier to live with. You'll learn practical exercises you can start today to help your puppy stay calm while waiting, handling closed doors, resisting temptations, and managing everyday disappointments. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips! Check out our FREE resources! Join our membership here.
July 30, 202613min
Number 5: 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 it doesn't mean you're failing. In this episode of The Puppy Training Podcast, we'll walk you through a step-by-step troubleshooting guide to help you identify why training may have stalled. You'll learn how to recognize when a medical issue could be affecting behavior, evaluate whether you're using the right reinforcers, determine if your expectations or environment need adjusting, and understand the important differences between a dog trainer and a veterinary behaviorist. Whether you're dealing with leash pulling, barking, fear, reactivity, or simply feeling stuck, this episode will help you evaluate your training plan with confidence and know when it's time to pivot your approach. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn, and with the right strategy, progress is always possible. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips! Check out our FREE resources! Join our membership here.
July 23, 202615min