It’s another Tongue Out Tuesday and Teddy has it made in the shade! A+ Dog Training would like to remind you that as the weather gets warmer, keep in mind that the shade in your backyard moves throughout the day. Now is the time to start figuring out the best spots for your dogs to
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Spring is in full bloom! But our Free Community Pack Walks have been postponed until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted for mass gatherings. The weather is great & we know you are anxious to take your dogs out and socialize them around other dogs again. But we get requests about our Pack Walks daily and are
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Ammo & A+ Dog Training would like to remind you to be aware of foxtails. It’s spring and they are everywhere. Save your dog an expensive vet visit & keep them away from smelling or walking through it. The foxtails burrow into their skin and can stick to their internal organs when inhaled.
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Cookie is looking good & feeling good for today’s #feelgoodfriday post! Do you remember learning about Cookie & her goals? Well, she has completed her private training sessions & just has two five-week classes left. And guess what?! Cookie didn’t fight with the groomer! We are so proud of Cookie & her owners! They get
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GiGi picked Tango up from a doggy daycare. They had so much fun, it was time they took a Selfie Saturday photo!
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Ammo had his yearly checkup yesterday. He usually wants to eat anything we put in his mouth, but he doesn’t like the Bordetella vaccine, so we requested the injections instead. We like to make bets on who would guess Ammo’s weight the closest. The vet techs usually win, followed by Tom, and then GiGi. It
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Today’s Feel Good Friday post goes to Fiesta the rescued Aussie. Fiesta was one of our first clients back in 2012 and was fearful of a lot of things. After training Fiesta for a year, she became more confident and really warmed up to her fur-ever home. Fiesta’s owners own Lighthouse Creates in Turlock. If
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Meet Benji, a rescued Schnauzer Mix that has trouble being harnessed & leashed. The owners would love for Benji to trust them and take him out for a walk. A+ Dog Training is here to help Benji transition into his fur-ever home. Welcome to our pack family, Benji! Tune in at 8:00 P.M. on Facebook
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Meet Koda, a German Shepherd puppy still growing into her ears. Koda is an exclusive A+ Lifetime member. Her owners trained their Vizsla with us way back in 2014 and now we have the honor of training and watching Koda grow up! Welcome to our pack family, Koda! Koda is now fully house-trained and has
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Malinois are known to be active, hardworking dogs. But this pup was pooped after 20 minutes of his first private training session! We always tell our clients that their sessions will last anywhere from ½ an hr. to an hour, depending on how much attention their dog can give. We’ll stay the full hour to
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After his walks with GiGi, Teddy likes to grab his tennis ball and dip it into the coy pond. But if he doesn’t grab it quick enough, I have to watch him try to fish it out. I eventually had to splash the water to propel the ball to the other side where Teddy was
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Teddy is a 7 yr. old Goldendoodle that we trained back in 2016. Teddy’s owner called us again but this time for our Dog Walking Service. Hooray! It’s great to be with you again, Teddy! A+ Dog Training’s Dog Walking Service is currently open to dogs in Turlock, Hughson, and Denair. Please call 209-985-7898 for
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A new baby in your home is an exciting, yet challenging time for everyone, including your dog. As soon as you know you are expecting, start training your dog for the arrival of your new little one. If your dog has several months to learn the new rules & routines, the chances for a peaceful
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School’s out and Dr. Aria is in! Coco plays “Veterinary” with her pack family and makes it to today’s Feel Good Friday post. Coco started with a Calm Canine program back in October 2019 and upgraded to becoming an A+ Lifetime Member because her owners saw all the benefits with working with A+ Dog Training.
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Maggie gets a bath before she goes home. Be on the lookout for her Bath Time Video to be posted on A+ Dog Training’s Facebook Page this evening!
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In case you forgot how your dog trainer looks… The past couple of days Tom has called about 50 clients and people scheduled for consultations. He still has another 50 to go. We’re making an effort to keep in touch during this pandemic via phone! Please don’t hesitate to call Tom if something arises with
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As Maggie explores the world out front, GiGi gives her six feet (to the end of the leash) so that she can figure things out on her own and gain confidence independently. What looks like an empty street to humans is a big world full of smells, birds chirping, bugs flying and the like to
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The weather is warming up and more of you are walking your dogs outdoors because you’re at home more. Keep an eye on curious noses in the freshly planted garden. Compost can be especially dangerous if ingested. This is another reason why Stanislaus & Merced Counties have leash laws and want to keep your dogs
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Beware of Foxtails! Foxtails can go up the nose & migrate to the brain. Embedded foxtails can cause abscesses, pain & death. Foxtail pieces can easily be inhaled & puncture a lung. Foxtails love paws & can easily embed between toes. Remember, they move in one direction. They dig into any part of the body
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Now that you are home more, you can help distract your dog from their unhealthy obsessions. Humans think that dogs chasing after their tail all day is cute and funny, but A+ Dog Training sees too many dogs turn it into an obsession. This German Shepherd has caught her tail one too many times. Now
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