It's easy when we get a puppy to focus only on the basics like sit, down, stay, or come,

but we don't want to forget other important behaviors like being able to go to the vet's office

for a visit or riding in the car or being calm at home. So today let's talk about some of those

other things that sometimes get overlooked when it comes to training a new dog.

Welcome to the puppy training podcast. 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.

Hello and welcome back to the puppy training podcast. My name is Amy Jensen. I'm owner of Baxter

and Bella and I'm so happy you're here. If you're listening today, chances are you are doing your

very best to raise a happy, well-behaved puppy and that already puts you ahead of the game. So good job.

Now today's episode is one I'm especially

passionate about because it talks about something that often gets overlooked in puppy training.

We're talking about life skills and handling, the skills that go far beyond just the basics of

sit, stay, come, which are, again, all things we want our dogs to do, but let's not overlook

these other things as well. Because here's the truth. A puppy who knows how to sit on cue,

but panics in the car or hates getting their nails trimmed, isn't fully prepared for real life.

So today let's talk about how to raise a good citizen puppy, one who can handle everyday experiences

with confidence and calm.

Most puppy handlers start training with cues, and that makes sense. Sit and stay feel

measurable. They feel like progress. But the challenge families struggle with most often

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