November 20, 2025 • 14 mins
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 become a major part of the industry — and it’s here to stay.
Amy breaks down what has changed, why virtual training works so well, and how handlers can adapt to make the most of remote sessions. She shares tips for keeping puppies engaged, avoiding common pitfalls, using the right tools, and balancing online learning with in-person support.
You’ll also hear how remote training aligns with BAXTER & Bella’s philosophy of relationship-first, stress-free, and practical training — empowering families to raise confident, happy puppies right in their own homes.
Whether you’re new to puppies or exploring virtual training for the first time, this episode gives you the strategies and confidence to make online training effective, fun, and lasting.
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SPEAKER_00 (00:00):
When we created our company, we designed it to be an
online interface where we couldhelp clients around the world
train their dogs from home.
Many people thought we werecrazy, but then COVID hit and
everyone jumped on board.
So today we're talking aboutvirtual and remote puppy
training.
What has changed and what works?
Welcome to the Puppy TrainingPodcast.
(00:21):
I'm Amy Jensen, founder ofBaxter and Fella, the online
puppy school.
Here we are all about helpingyou create the best possible
experience raising a puppy.
From training tips to practicaltricks, all aimed at fostering a
happy, well-behaved dog whotruly feels like part of the
family.
So if you are ready to enjoy thejourney and strengthen the bond
(00:43):
with your dog, let's getstarted.
Hello everybody, welcome back tothe puppy training podcast.
I'm your host, Amy, and today weare diving into a topic that has
grown massively over the lastfew years and continues to
reshape the way families raiseand train their dogs.
We're talking about virtual andremote puppy training.
(01:04):
In recent years, virtualtraining has absolutely exploded
as more families are looking forflexible, more accessible ways
to raise well-behaved dogs.
And you know what?
A lot of really good things havecome out of it.
So today let's talk about whathas changed in the world of
puppy training, why remoteoptions work really well, common
pitfalls and how to avoid them,tools that make online training
(01:25):
smooth and successful, and howto make your virtual sessions
engaging for both you and yourpuppy.
So let's jump in.
Now, what has changed in puppytraining?
Virtual training didn't justbecome more popular, it became
more normalized.
A few years ago, most peopleimagined dog training as I take
my dog into an in-person classin a loud gym with lots of
puppies bouncing around.
And while those classes stillexist and they can be great,
(01:48):
especially for socialization,remote training has opened the
door to something new.
So let's say you're a familythat lives in a rural area or
maybe an underserved area whereyou don't have a lot of access
to trainers, virtually gives youthe option now to access expert
trainers.
Maybe you're a busy householdand you can finally get help
during nap time after work orbetween carpoils.
(02:10):
Imagine being able to train yourpuppy while your kids are
napping, right?
Now puppies learn better infamiliar environments.
So an at-home environment is aless stressful place for your
puppy to be.
And as such, it'll allow fasterprogress.
And maybe the biggest shift ispeople have become active
participants instead ofspectators.
(02:32):
You can get on our program atany time of the day, watch a
class, view a course, you canparticipate in Q ⁇ A's, you can
send emails to us, you can readmaterial, watch material.
You get to decide what you doand when, and we're here to help
you.
Now, when training happens athome, you do the work, which
means your puppy is listening toyou instead of relying on a
(02:55):
trainer's presence, which isnice.
It's good that you can get theresults that you're seeing us
get as well.
Now, remote training has madedog training more flexible, more
individualized, and morefamily-centered than ever
before, which we love.
Now, why virtual training works?
Sometimes it even works better,right?
We've learned that puppies don'tneed a trainer's hands on them.
(03:17):
Like I don't need to be able tocome to your house and touch
your puppy.
They do need a trainer'sguidance and a human that they
trust, which is you.
So it works out really well.
If I can teach you to do what Ido, then your puppy's going to
give you that same response thatthey would give me.
So here's why virtual trainingis highly effective.
Number one, you're practicing inyour puppy's real environment,
(03:38):
as I mentioned earlier.
Whether the issue iscountersurfing, crate time,
jumping, barking, remotesessions let us troubleshoot
exactly where it happens.
So I can see you via video andwatch what your puppy's doing.
And if you can't catch it in themoment, you can send me a video
before we talk and I can watchthem.
And then we can discuss andactually set up a little session
(04:00):
on camera where you'repracticing with your front door.
That's super nice.
Number two, puppies stay calmerand are more focused at home.
There's no overstimulation fromnew people or loud, echoey
rooms, or 10 other puppies thatare running around.
So they tend to learn faster.
Now, that said, it is good totake them to a class in person
(04:20):
so that they can meet newpeople.
They can meet other puppies whoare also learning and be
socialized to some loud, echoeyrooms.
But for the training purposesand practicing purposes, it is
nice doing it in a quieter, morecalm environment.
Number three is you buildindependent skills right away.
Virtual setups help puppieslearn to settle, they can
(04:42):
engage, and they work with fewerdistractions, which pays off in
the long run.
Now, people also become moreconfident.
So this is you.
Instead of watching a trainertrainer demo everything in
class, you are learning how toshape the behavior, mark the
timing, and build skills in realtime.
And again, that nice thing is wecan watch you practice that.
We can watch you actually doingit with your puppy just like we
(05:03):
would if we were in person, andwe can coach you on your timing
as needed.
Number five is consistencyskyrockets.
When training is convenient,families tend to practice more
and progress follows.
Next, let's talk about commonpitfalls and how to avoid them.
Just like with anything else,remote training comes with
challenges.
Here are the top pitfalls andeasy solutions.
(05:25):
Number one, trying to train in achaotic environment.
When everyone is cooking dinneror the kids are playing, it's
too much for your young dog.
Let's choose instead a quiet,contained space with limited
distractions.
I have a room down in mybasement that is pretty quiet.
There's um is puppy-proofed.
It's a great space.
So try to find a space that hasfewer distractions.
Pitfall number two would be nothaving training supplies ready
(05:46):
so that your session is going togo smoother when you're
prepared.
That means have the food rewardsready, a harness or leash
nearby, some toys, and a marker,which we just use a verbal
marker, yes.
So that one should always bewith you.
But I know some people like touse an actual clicker, and
that's great too.
But have all of that gatheredtogether and ready before your
(06:06):
call.
Pitfall number three would begoing too long.
Puppies have short attentionspans.
So sometimes we tend to push,push, push, push, push and make
those training sessions just alittle too long for them.
Keep them short and fun.
Keep them engaging and excitingand guessing.
Um, but don't go over time.
Five minutes at a time isperfect or less.
Three to five minutes.
That's great.
(06:27):
Pitfall number four would beexpecting our dogs to be
perfect.
You guys, they're not robots.
You'll hear me say that a lot.
Dogs are not robots, they areliving, breathing creatures with
their own minds and brains andpersonalities, which we love.
So remember that virtualtraining requires patience.
Any kind of training requirespatience for you and your puppy.
Celebrate the small wins, andprogress will come little by
(06:49):
little.
Now, your dog's never going tobe perfect.
I'm not perfect, you're notperfect.
I don't expect your dog to beperfect, but they can definitely
learn and make progress.
Okay, so next let's talk abouttools that might make your
remote training easier.
Okay, you don't need to be fancywith tech.
Here's what we recommend.
You just need either a phone, atablet of some sort, or a laptop
(07:09):
with a stable camera.
Okay, you don't have to go buy afancy camera, it can just be
your device's camera.
A tripod is super helpful ifyou're going to use a phone you
can, or a prop-up stand,whatever you want to use, but a
tripod I find that you can justattach your phone to, set it up,
and then we can see you and yourroom really well so that your
hands are free.
Another option would be some uhBluetooth earbuds or headphones.
(07:32):
It's just helpful so your dogdoesn't hear my voice as an
extra cue.
Only you are hearing what I'msaying to you.
Uh having a treat pouch for fastrewards, maybe a long line if
we're going to do some recallsessions.
Maybe we even head outside anddo some training out there.
Just take that tripod and phonewith you.
Baby gates or play pens arereally helpful for easy
management.
I'm a big fan of play pens.
(07:54):
Just having a little area to putyour puppy if you need to go
grab something or you can't washthem 100% of the time, or maybe
you need to open that up andgate off a section of your room.
Uh, play pens are super helpful.
And then just your verbalmarker, like, yes.
Now, of course, access to astructured curriculum, video
demonstrations, step-by-stepguides, all things we provide
(08:15):
here at Baxter Umbella will behelpful in making your training
successful.
Next, let's talk about balancingin person and remote training,
right?
The truth is you don't have tochoose one or the other.
You can do both.
Remote training works reallywell for teaching foundation
skills.
Okay, all of that basictraining, puppy kindergarten
(08:36):
stuff, we teach you everythingyou need to know.
It's useful for crate training,problem solving, house training,
uh, teaching basic leashmanners.
We start leashwalking insideyour home in a one-room area.
So it's perfect for that kind ofthing.
Puppy biting, jumping, engagingwith other people, any kind of
reactivity prevention.
(08:56):
We have a class on reactivitythat we can coach you on
virtually.
We talk about cooperative care.
So if your dog doesn't like nailtrims or they're nervous at the
vet's office or the groomers andyou need to build some
confidence, we have a four-weekcourse on that.
Um, and then trick training.
We do fun things too.
So if you have kids, we have ajunior training program, we have
a just for fun section wherethey can just learn tricks.
(09:17):
And kids tend to love that.
Now, in-person support ishelpful as well.
And you'll hear us sometimessay, hey, now that your dog
knows all the basics and you'veworked on the intermediate
skills, go find a class in yourarea, right?
This is great for highlyreactive dogs that maybe need to
go out in the environment andwork on seeing other dogs.
(09:38):
Now, we teach you how to do thatcarefully and we structure that
because we're not just going togo right up to another dog
immediately if you have areactive dog, but we walk you
through that process.
And then you do need to go outinto the world and practice.
So signing up for a class inyour area would allow you to be
in the presence of other dogs.
Um, if you have severeaggression cases, that's
something that we don't handleonline.
(09:58):
We can coach you about it, butwe really suggest you get some
in-person help if you have a dogthat is showing um true
aggression.
So if your dog has a bitehistory or there's a case where
they have bitten someone, wewill refer you and we can help
you find a highly qualifiedin-person trainer that lives
close to you.
Uh, specialized sports.
(10:19):
So again, once your dog has thefoundations, go out and get
involved in an agility course ifthat suits your dog, or some
scent courses where they get togo out and track things.
There's so many dog sports outthere that you guys can get
involved with and do together tobuild your bond and have fun
living your life together.
So, all of those are greatreasons to go find some
(10:40):
in-person help.
And again, we can refer you topeople or trainers that we are
aware of in your local areas ifyou reach out to us.
So, most families we findbenefit from a blend.
Start online where puppies learnbest and then add in person
practice as needed, or once thefoundations are strong.
Now, making virtual sessionsengaging for your puppy is not
(11:02):
hard.
A successful online session isless about the screen and it's
really more about you.
So here's how to help your puppystay focused and excited.
We're going to use uh foodrewards in our training.
And we like to use a hierarchyof food food rewards, meaning
their dog food or their kibbleis gonna be kind of at the lower
end of what they're interestedin working for, depending on
your dog's breed.
(11:22):
We work with a lot of doodles,and a lot of doodles, the
kibble's not gonna cut it formost things, right?
But we start there.
Maybe we try like a basicCheerio.
If that doodle's not gonna workfor a piece of kibble, most will
work for a Cheerio.
Even half a Cheerio, right?
And then we build up to highervalue rewards like a piece of
chicken or steak or um a littlebit of peanut butter or some
(11:44):
cheese.
So we're limiting obviously thedairy, but some is fine.
And your dogs love it.
So if I am working on somethingthat's an expensive behavior,
like a recall, or I have guestscoming over and my dog has a
hard time greeting guestsproperly, or uh maybe they see
other people on leash, or notunleash, I guess their dogs on
leash or their reactivityissues.
(12:05):
We might use higher valuerewards to get us through some
of that training.
So have a hierarchy of thingsavailable.
I use a lot of like diced upcarrots, diced up apples in that
mix as well.
So number two would be keepsessions upbeat and short, like
we talked about.
We want your dog thinking, thisis so fun.
I don't know what's coming next,and I can't wait to see, right?
We want them to enjoy workingwith you.
(12:26):
So we use positive reinforcementbecause that motivates our dogs
to want to keep working with us.
Number three is incorporateplay.
We use a lot of play in ourtraining.
If I can make it a game, we makeit a game.
They're fun to play.
I love it, my dog loves it.
It's way more fun than justdoing a boring drill, right?
So tug, fetch, chase games, hideand go seek, these maintain
(12:47):
energy and engagement.
Number four is to switch betweentraining and movement.
So we follow sit and staytrainings by recall training so
that your dog is sitting still,but then they get to get up and
move around.
And we'll kind of go back andforth between those.
We also do what's called arecess.
So if we've been working for aminute or two, then we give your
(13:08):
dogs a recess and we play agame.
And then we go back to thetraining and then we play a
game.
And then we always, always,always end on a win.
So try to finish with an easybehavior and lots of praise.
Your puppy doesn't need tounderstand the actual Zoom call
or the video call with thetrainer.
They just need to understandyou.
And that's where the magichappens.
At Baxter and Bella, we've beenteaching online long before it
(13:30):
became mainstream, and webelieve deeply in this approach.
It works, you guys.
Our philosophy centers ontraining real people in real
homes.
We empower you to handle yourown dog with confidence.
We focus on relationships, notperfection, and making training
doable, accessible, and fun.
Now, virtual training naturallysupports all of this.
(13:52):
It meets families where theyare, it keeps training
consistent and low stress, andit helps puppies learn in the
environment where they spend 95%of their lives home.
So, remote training isn't abackup plan or a lesser option.
It's one of the most effective,practical, and modern ways to
raise your dog.
Thanks for listening, you guys.
I hope you have a wonderful restof your week.
Reach out to us if you needhelp.
(14:12):
We'd love to help you.
Happy training.
Thanks for tuning in to thePuppy Training Podcast.
I hope today's tips help youfeel more confident and excited
about raising your dog.
Remember, with a little patienceand consistency, you can create
a loving bond and a well-behavedpup who's a joy to have in your
family.
If you found this episodehelpful, be sure to subscribe,
(14:36):
leave a review, and share itwith fellow puppy parents.
For more resources, visit Baxterand Bella online.
Until next time, happy training.
When we created our company, we designed it to be an
online interface where we couldhelp clients around the world
train their dogs from home.
Many people thought we werecrazy, but then COVID hit and
everyone jumped on board.
So today we're talking aboutvirtual and remote puppy
training.
What has changed and what works?
Welcome to the Puppy TrainingPodcast.
(00:21):
I'm Amy Jensen, founder ofBaxter and Fella, the online
puppy school.
Here we are all about helpingyou create the best possible
experience raising a puppy.
From training tips to practicaltricks, all aimed at fostering a
happy, well-behaved dog whotruly feels like part of the
family.
So if you are ready to enjoy thejourney and strengthen the bond
(00:43):
with your dog, let's getstarted.
Hello everybody, welcome back tothe puppy training podcast.
I'm your host, Amy, and today weare diving into a topic that has
grown massively over the lastfew years and continues to
reshape the way families raiseand train their dogs.
We're talking about virtual andremote puppy training.
(01:04):
In recent years, virtualtraining has absolutely exploded
as more families are looking forflexible, more accessible ways
to raise well-behaved dogs.
And you know what?
A lot of really good things havecome out of it.
So today let's talk about whathas changed in the world of
puppy training, why remoteoptions work really well, common
pitfalls and how to avoid them,tools that make online training
(01:25):
smooth and successful, and howto make your virtual sessions
engaging for both you and yourpuppy.
So let's jump in.
Now, what has changed in puppytraining?
Virtual training didn't justbecome more popular, it became
more normalized.
A few years ago, most peopleimagined dog training as I take
my dog into an in-person classin a loud gym with lots of
puppies bouncing around.
And while those classes stillexist and they can be great,
(01:48):
especially for socialization,remote training has opened the
door to something new.
So let's say you're a familythat lives in a rural area or
maybe an underserved area whereyou don't have a lot of access
to trainers, virtually gives youthe option now to access expert
trainers.
Maybe you're a busy householdand you can finally get help
during nap time after work orbetween carpoils.
(02:10):
Imagine being able to train yourpuppy while your kids are
napping, right?
Now puppies learn better infamiliar environments.
So an at-home environment is aless stressful place for your
puppy to be.
And as such, it'll allow fasterprogress.
And maybe the biggest shift ispeople have become active
participants instead ofspectators.
(02:32):
You can get on our program atany time of the day, watch a
class, view a course, you canparticipate in Q ⁇ A's, you can
send emails to us, you can readmaterial, watch material.
You get to decide what you doand when, and we're here to help
you.
Now, when training happens athome, you do the work, which
means your puppy is listening toyou instead of relying on a
(02:55):
trainer's presence, which isnice.
It's good that you can get theresults that you're seeing us
get as well.
Now, remote training has madedog training more flexible, more
individualized, and morefamily-centered than ever
before, which we love.
Now, why virtual training works?
Sometimes it even works better,right?
We've learned that puppies don'tneed a trainer's hands on them.
(03:17):
Like I don't need to be able tocome to your house and touch
your puppy.
They do need a trainer'sguidance and a human that they
trust, which is you.
So it works out really well.
If I can teach you to do what Ido, then your puppy's going to
give you that same response thatthey would give me.
So here's why virtual trainingis highly effective.
Number one, you're practicing inyour puppy's real environment,
(03:38):
as I mentioned earlier.
Whether the issue iscountersurfing, crate time,
jumping, barking, remotesessions let us troubleshoot
exactly where it happens.
So I can see you via video andwatch what your puppy's doing.
And if you can't catch it in themoment, you can send me a video
before we talk and I can watchthem.
And then we can discuss andactually set up a little session
(04:00):
on camera where you'repracticing with your front door.
That's super nice.
Number two, puppies stay calmerand are more focused at home.
There's no overstimulation fromnew people or loud, echoey
rooms, or 10 other puppies thatare running around.
So they tend to learn faster.
Now, that said, it is good totake them to a class in person
(04:20):
so that they can meet newpeople.
They can meet other puppies whoare also learning and be
socialized to some loud, echoeyrooms.
But for the training purposesand practicing purposes, it is
nice doing it in a quieter, morecalm environment.
Number three is you buildindependent skills right away.
Virtual setups help puppieslearn to settle, they can
(04:42):
engage, and they work with fewerdistractions, which pays off in
the long run.
Now, people also become moreconfident.
So this is you.
Instead of watching a trainertrainer demo everything in
class, you are learning how toshape the behavior, mark the
timing, and build skills in realtime.
And again, that nice thing is wecan watch you practice that.
We can watch you actually doingit with your puppy just like we
(05:03):
would if we were in person, andwe can coach you on your timing
as needed.
Number five is consistencyskyrockets.
When training is convenient,families tend to practice more
and progress follows.
Next, let's talk about commonpitfalls and how to avoid them.
Just like with anything else,remote training comes with
challenges.
Here are the top pitfalls andeasy solutions.
(05:25):
Number one, trying to train in achaotic environment.
When everyone is cooking dinneror the kids are playing, it's
too much for your young dog.
Let's choose instead a quiet,contained space with limited
distractions.
I have a room down in mybasement that is pretty quiet.
There's um is puppy-proofed.
It's a great space.
So try to find a space that hasfewer distractions.
Pitfall number two would be nothaving training supplies ready
(05:46):
so that your session is going togo smoother when you're
prepared.
That means have the food rewardsready, a harness or leash
nearby, some toys, and a marker,which we just use a verbal
marker, yes.
So that one should always bewith you.
But I know some people like touse an actual clicker, and
that's great too.
But have all of that gatheredtogether and ready before your
(06:06):
call.
Pitfall number three would begoing too long.
Puppies have short attentionspans.
So sometimes we tend to push,push, push, push, push and make
those training sessions just alittle too long for them.
Keep them short and fun.
Keep them engaging and excitingand guessing.
Um, but don't go over time.
Five minutes at a time isperfect or less.
Three to five minutes.
That's great.
(06:27):
Pitfall number four would beexpecting our dogs to be
perfect.
You guys, they're not robots.
You'll hear me say that a lot.
Dogs are not robots, they areliving, breathing creatures with
their own minds and brains andpersonalities, which we love.
So remember that virtualtraining requires patience.
Any kind of training requirespatience for you and your puppy.
Celebrate the small wins, andprogress will come little by
(06:49):
little.
Now, your dog's never going tobe perfect.
I'm not perfect, you're notperfect.
I don't expect your dog to beperfect, but they can definitely
learn and make progress.
Okay, so next let's talk abouttools that might make your
remote training easier.
Okay, you don't need to be fancywith tech.
Here's what we recommend.
You just need either a phone, atablet of some sort, or a laptop
(07:09):
with a stable camera.
Okay, you don't have to go buy afancy camera, it can just be
your device's camera.
A tripod is super helpful ifyou're going to use a phone you
can, or a prop-up stand,whatever you want to use, but a
tripod I find that you can justattach your phone to, set it up,
and then we can see you and yourroom really well so that your
hands are free.
Another option would be some uhBluetooth earbuds or headphones.
(07:32):
It's just helpful so your dogdoesn't hear my voice as an
extra cue.
Only you are hearing what I'msaying to you.
Uh having a treat pouch for fastrewards, maybe a long line if
we're going to do some recallsessions.
Maybe we even head outside anddo some training out there.
Just take that tripod and phonewith you.
Baby gates or play pens arereally helpful for easy
management.
I'm a big fan of play pens.
(07:54):
Just having a little area to putyour puppy if you need to go
grab something or you can't washthem 100% of the time, or maybe
you need to open that up andgate off a section of your room.
Uh, play pens are super helpful.
And then just your verbalmarker, like, yes.
Now, of course, access to astructured curriculum, video
demonstrations, step-by-stepguides, all things we provide
(08:15):
here at Baxter Umbella will behelpful in making your training
successful.
Next, let's talk about balancingin person and remote training,
right?
The truth is you don't have tochoose one or the other.
You can do both.
Remote training works reallywell for teaching foundation
skills.
Okay, all of that basictraining, puppy kindergarten
(08:36):
stuff, we teach you everythingyou need to know.
It's useful for crate training,problem solving, house training,
uh, teaching basic leashmanners.
We start leashwalking insideyour home in a one-room area.
So it's perfect for that kind ofthing.
Puppy biting, jumping, engagingwith other people, any kind of
reactivity prevention.
(08:56):
We have a class on reactivitythat we can coach you on
virtually.
We talk about cooperative care.
So if your dog doesn't like nailtrims or they're nervous at the
vet's office or the groomers andyou need to build some
confidence, we have a four-weekcourse on that.
Um, and then trick training.
We do fun things too.
So if you have kids, we have ajunior training program, we have
a just for fun section wherethey can just learn tricks.
(09:17):
And kids tend to love that.
Now, in-person support ishelpful as well.
And you'll hear us sometimessay, hey, now that your dog
knows all the basics and you'veworked on the intermediate
skills, go find a class in yourarea, right?
This is great for highlyreactive dogs that maybe need to
go out in the environment andwork on seeing other dogs.
(09:38):
Now, we teach you how to do thatcarefully and we structure that
because we're not just going togo right up to another dog
immediately if you have areactive dog, but we walk you
through that process.
And then you do need to go outinto the world and practice.
So signing up for a class inyour area would allow you to be
in the presence of other dogs.
Um, if you have severeaggression cases, that's
something that we don't handleonline.
(09:58):
We can coach you about it, butwe really suggest you get some
in-person help if you have a dogthat is showing um true
aggression.
So if your dog has a bitehistory or there's a case where
they have bitten someone, wewill refer you and we can help
you find a highly qualifiedin-person trainer that lives
close to you.
Uh, specialized sports.
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So again, once your dog has thefoundations, go out and get
involved in an agility course ifthat suits your dog, or some
scent courses where they get togo out and track things.
There's so many dog sports outthere that you guys can get
involved with and do together tobuild your bond and have fun
living your life together.
So, all of those are greatreasons to go find some
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in-person help.
And again, we can refer you topeople or trainers that we are
aware of in your local areas ifyou reach out to us.
So, most families we findbenefit from a blend.
Start online where puppies learnbest and then add in person
practice as needed, or once thefoundations are strong.
Now, making virtual sessionsengaging for your puppy is not
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hard.
A successful online session isless about the screen and it's
really more about you.
So here's how to help your puppystay focused and excited.
We're going to use uh foodrewards in our training.
And we like to use a hierarchyof food food rewards, meaning
their dog food or their kibbleis gonna be kind of at the lower
end of what they're interestedin working for, depending on
your dog's breed.
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We work with a lot of doodles,and a lot of doodles, the
kibble's not gonna cut it formost things, right?
But we start there.
Maybe we try like a basicCheerio.
If that doodle's not gonna workfor a piece of kibble, most will
work for a Cheerio.
Even half a Cheerio, right?
And then we build up to highervalue rewards like a piece of
chicken or steak or um a littlebit of peanut butter or some
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cheese.
So we're limiting obviously thedairy, but some is fine.
And your dogs love it.
So if I am working on somethingthat's an expensive behavior,
like a recall, or I have guestscoming over and my dog has a
hard time greeting guestsproperly, or uh maybe they see
other people on leash, or notunleash, I guess their dogs on
leash or their reactivityissues.
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We might use higher valuerewards to get us through some
of that training.
So have a hierarchy of thingsavailable.
I use a lot of like diced upcarrots, diced up apples in that
mix as well.
So number two would be keepsessions upbeat and short, like
we talked about.
We want your dog thinking, thisis so fun.
I don't know what's coming next,and I can't wait to see, right?
We want them to enjoy workingwith you.
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So we use positive reinforcementbecause that motivates our dogs
to want to keep working with us.
Number three is incorporateplay.
We use a lot of play in ourtraining.
If I can make it a game, we makeit a game.
They're fun to play.
I love it, my dog loves it.
It's way more fun than justdoing a boring drill, right?
So tug, fetch, chase games, hideand go seek, these maintain
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energy and engagement.
Number four is to switch betweentraining and movement.
So we follow sit and staytrainings by recall training so
that your dog is sitting still,but then they get to get up and
move around.
And we'll kind of go back andforth between those.
We also do what's called arecess.
So if we've been working for aminute or two, then we give your
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dogs a recess and we play agame.
And then we go back to thetraining and then we play a
game.
And then we always, always,always end on a win.
So try to finish with an easybehavior and lots of praise.
Your puppy doesn't need tounderstand the actual Zoom call
or the video call with thetrainer.
They just need to understandyou.
And that's where the magichappens.
At Baxter and Bella, we've beenteaching online long before it
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became mainstream, and webelieve deeply in this approach.
It works, you guys.
Our philosophy centers ontraining real people in real
homes.
We empower you to handle yourown dog with confidence.
We focus on relationships, notperfection, and making training
doable, accessible, and fun.
Now, virtual training naturallysupports all of this.
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It meets families where theyare, it keeps training
consistent and low stress, andit helps puppies learn in the
environment where they spend 95%of their lives home.
So, remote training isn't abackup plan or a lesser option.
It's one of the most effective,practical, and modern ways to
raise your dog.
Thanks for listening, you guys.
I hope you have a wonderful restof your week.
Reach out to us if you needhelp.
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We'd love to help you.
Happy training.
Thanks for tuning in to thePuppy Training Podcast.
I hope today's tips help youfeel more confident and excited
about raising your dog.
Remember, with a little patienceand consistency, you can create
a loving bond and a well-behavedpup who's a joy to have in your
family.
If you found this episodehelpful, be sure to subscribe,
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leave a review, and share itwith fellow puppy parents.
For more resources, visit Baxterand Bella online.
Until next time, happy training.
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