Two Ways to Train Your Puppy ❤️
Option 1: Hire us to train your puppy in our home before pickup. Option 2: Train at home yourself with the Baxter & Bella online puppy school — and use code CLND for 25% off a lifetime membership.
Hire Us — In-Home Training
We train your puppy one-on-one in our family home before they ever come home with you. Pick the package that fits your family.
1-Week Training Package
A strong first week of structured training, building on the ENS, ESI, sound desensitization, crate, and potty groundwork your puppy already has behind it.
- Daily one-on-one training
- Potty routine & “Go Potty”
- Crate training & settling
- Intro to sit, come & leash
- Socialization & handling
- Go-home handover
3-Week Training Package
Builds a stronger foundation in obedience, manners, confidence, and everyday puppy behavior before your puppy comes home.
- Everything in the 1-Week Package
- Sit, down, stay & come
- Crate training & loose-leash walking
- Leave it, wait & impulse control
- Socialization & household manners
- Weekly updates + graduation video
- Family handover session
5-Week Training Package
Our most advanced option for families wanting extra support, stronger reliability, and more confidence before go-home day.
- Everything in the 3-Week Package
- Strengthened recall & leash skills
- Place training & boundaries
- Duration, distractions & reliability
- Expanded socialization & confidence
- Customized family goals
- Weekly video/photo updates
- Written guide + in-depth handover
Baxter & Bella — Online Puppy School
Prefer to train your puppy yourself? We've partnered with one of the best online puppy schools in the world so you have expert guidance every step of the way — at home, on your schedule.
Save 25% with code CLND
Our families get an instant 25% off a Baxter & Bella lifetime membership. One price, no recurring fees, support for the life of your dog.
Learn More at Baxter & BellaWhat's Included
- Step-by-step puppy curriculum from 8 weeks through adulthood
- Unlimited professional training support — for the life of your dog
- Live classes, courses & events with certified trainers
- Master practice checklist and curriculum roadmap
- Common-language cards so the whole family trains consistently
- Help with biting, potty training, crate training, leash manners & more
- Adolescent and adult dog programs (not just puppies)
- Support for family pets, ESA, therapy & service dog foundations
Why Our Families Love It
- Family-friendly — designed so kids and adults can train together
- Created by Amy Jensen, a certified professional dog trainer
- Train at your own pace, on your own schedule, from anywhere
- Lifetime membership — one price, no recurring fees
- Pairs perfectly with the foundation we build before pickup
Their school teaches your dog how to act and coaches you on how to train — whether your puppy is brand new, going through adolescence, or an adult still working on manners.
Try Their Free Resources First
Not sure yet? Baxter & Bella offers a ton of free content so you can get a feel for their teaching style before you ever pay a cent.
The Puppy Training Podcast
Practical tips on biting, schedules, manners, and more from certified trainer Amy Jensen.
Listen FreeYouTube Channel
Free training videos including "Your New Puppy's First Day: Essential Guide to a Smooth Transition."
Watch on YouTubeQuestions? Reach Baxter & Bella's partner team at PARTNERS@baxterandbella.com or 435-787-9000.
More About Our In-Home Training
Everything you need to know about how Option 1 works and why families love it.
Our Training Approach
All training happens right here in our family home — the same loving space where your puppy was born and raised. Each puppy receives dedicated one-on-one attention using positive reinforcement only.
- One-on-one attention in our family home — not a kennel
- Positive reinforcement techniques only
- Better manners and easier transition to your home
- Reinforced potty and crate training
- Basic obedience: sit, stay, come, leash manners
- Continued socialization and confidence-building
Why Families Choose Our Training
- Puppies are trained in a real home setting — not a facility
- Builds on our Early Neurological Stimulation and socialization program
- Makes the transition to your family much smoother
- Customized to your family's lifestyle and goals
- Lifetime breeder support continues after training
How It Works
Choose a Package
Select your preferred training package when you submit your Puppy Application — or let us know anytime before pick-up.
Share Your Goals
We'll discuss your specific training goals and any areas you'd like us to focus on during the application process.
Training Begins
Your puppy trains right here in our home in Erda, Utah, receiving daily one-on-one sessions with plenty of love and enrichment.
Handover Day
At the end of the program, we provide a detailed handover with instructions, tips, and everything you need to continue training at home.
Ready to give your puppy a head start? ❤️
Add training when you submit your Puppy Application. We'll work with you to choose the perfect package and customize goals for your family.
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