Episode #234 Kids & Puppies: Building a Great Relationship from the Start

The Puppy Training Podcast

Baxter & Bella Puppy Training

Baxter & Bella Online Puppy School, New Puppy Tips, Dog Training, Puppy Training, New Puppy, Business, Society & Culture

4.7 • 637 Ratings

🗓️ 3 July 2025

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Bringing home a new puppy is exciting—especially when kids are involved! But without the right expectations and structure, it can quickly become overwhelming for everyone. In this episode, Amy Jensen walks you through how to set your family up for success when introducing a puppy to your home. Learn why some common kid expectations about puppies aren’t realistic, how routines can help both kids and pups thrive, and which rules every family should follow to keep things safe and fun. We also sh...

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0:00.0	If you have kids and a puppy, this episode is for you.
0:04.0	Today we are talking all about things you can do to make this a successful, fun adventure for you and your family.
0:12.0	Welcome to the Puppy Training Podcast.
0:14.0	I'm Amy Jensen, founder of Baxter and Bella, the online puppy school.
0:19.0	Here we are all about helping you create the best possible experience raising a puppy.
0:23.6	From training tips to practical tricks, all aimed at fostering a happy, well-behaved dog who truly feels like part of a family.
0:31.6	So, if you are ready to enjoy the journey and strengthen the bond with your dog. Let's get started.
0:42.2	Welcome back to the podcast.
0:44.4	This is where I like to help you guys raise well-mannered dogs and build lifelong bonds.
0:49.9	I'm Amy Jensen.
0:50.7	If we haven't met, nice to meet you.
0:52.9	And today's episode is all about kids and puppies. Specifically, how can we set up realistic expectations? That's a big one. Establish helpful routines and teach essential skills that help everyone thrive together. Today, if you're about to bring a new puppy home or already navigating the chaos, this one is for you.
1:11.9	Let's start by talking about expectations, because kids often have big ones when it comes
1:17.3	to puppies.
1:18.3	I know many children imagine that a puppy will be their instant best friend.
1:22.2	They're going to be ready to play and cuddle and follow me around all day like a cartoon
1:26.2	sidekick.
1:27.2	While this is a really sweet dream, it's not very realistic, at least not right away.
1:33.4	I like to call puppies piranhas, right?
1:35.7	They're land sharks, you might hear that one as well.
1:37.8	They've got very sharp teeth.
1:39.5	So this expectation pretty much dwindles quickly.
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