Not all dogs love other people. They might love their people, but not every person that comes

their way. Does this sound familiar? Today we're talking all about it. Welcome to the puppy

training podcast. I'm Amy Jensen, founder of Baxter and Bella, the online puppy school. Here,

we are all about helping you create the best possible experience

raising a puppy, from training tips to practical tricks, all aimed at fostering a happy, well-behaved

dog who truly feels like part of the family. So if you are ready to enjoy the journey and

strengthen the bond with your dog. Let's get started.

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And then also with it being summer and school is out, remember that we have a junior training

course. So it can be on your own time, on demand. It's recorded and available whenever,

or you can check out our live schedule as it's happening

throughout the summer. But get your kids involved in training. We make it fun, we teach it on a kid

level, and it's going to help your child have a good relationship with your puppy. So check that

out if you haven't already. Okay, today we are talking about dogs who don't necessarily love

people. And when I say people, really I mean strangers,

right? A fairly common question we get asked here at Baxter and Bella is, my dog doesn't like

strangers. What should I do? Now, maybe your dog barks, growls, hides, or refuses to approach

people they don't know. Or maybe they're great out on walks and in public places,

but they seem a little bit territorial or overwhelmed at home. Either way, I want you to know

you are not alone and your dog is not broken. This behavior is pretty common and it's changeable,

especially when we take a kind, patient, and evident-based approach using

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