This is the puppy training podcast. Episode 112, three common mistakes families make when getting a new dog.

This podcast is designed to help you on your journey of becoming best friends through love and

learning as you train your own dog from home. And I'm here to help you every step of the way.

This is the puppy training podcast, and I'm your host, Amy Jensen.

Hello, everybody.

How are you this week?

We are enjoying our last week of summer before school starts at our house next week.

We have two more soccer tournaments, a family barbecue,

some trail walks, and a day at the lake plant. I know that's a lot. I hope you're getting done

what you want to do as well. We've also had several dog play dates, Coda, that cute little

chocolate labradoodle puppy, stayed with us for a few nights, and a few Jeep rides to make sure

Baxter's enjoying his summertime too. He might even join us for a few nights and a few Jeep rides to make sure Baxter's enjoying

his summertime too. He might even join us for a soccer tournament or two. As we head back

into a routine of a new school year, many families are starting their puppy training journey.

I like to revisit the basics for anybody just finding themselves in that situation and for

those who need a good reminder or a

refresher if you will. So this podcast today is really for everyone, but especially if you're getting

a new dog soon. Here at Baxter and Bella, we've helped thousands of families train their own dogs.

We get a lot of emails and do a lot of one-on-one coaching sessions with really cool people. In those experiences,

I have recognized three common mistakes families make when getting a new dog. And today, I thought

we'd take time on the podcast to share those in order to help more people not make those same

mistakes. Right? Sometimes it's just about awareness. If we're aware of it, we can prevent it. So do you have any guesses as to what they are? I'm curious what you would say

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