The perks of being professional dog trainers is that people trust you & allow you to manage a dog (any dog) in a crowd. We sat in the very back with Matisse & worked on Stay for an hour without distracting anyone. She did such a great job!
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Happy Selfie Saturday with love from Matisse the rescued pit bull!
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It’s a Feel Good Friday type of day and it looks as though Matisse & Ammo are conspiring to request the day off.
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We love working on Stay with a dog because it gives us a reason to dine out! Matisse did an awesome job staying by Tom’s feet at Lulu’s Ice Cream Parlor on Canal Rd. in Turlock. Of course, she did have an already productive morning so working on Stay by lunchtime just got easier. Impress
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Tom had a private training session with Emi so I took this opportunity to work with Matisse in a new location. At the end, they were both tired from their separate sessions & briefly got to look & say hello to each other. You can follow Emi the Shih Tzu on Instagram @all_about_emi
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Tomorrow is forecasted to be in the triple digits. Make sure to set your alarm and mark it in your calendar to walk the dog tomorrow morning. You’ll feel better after the walk, your dog will be tired and calmer around the house, and it’s always a great way to clear your head and start
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Tom & Matisse got to join our Dog Walking client Teddy this morning. Both dogs think that whenever they see another dog, they get to jump on each other and play. This walk was to communicate to them that not every dog is a playmate. Socializing can be doing a constructive activity (like walking or
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Matty’s owner said that she is very needy while riding in her sport’s car. I sat in the back of our Charger as Tom drove us to various training locations. I tried to simulate a two-seater car with me as the driver to see what Matisse would do. Really all Matisse needs is the proper
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Chocco is now attending an Elementary class with his owners. Before class started, Tom saw Chocco coming from across the park. I couldn’t believe it was Chocco. He’s grown so much since we had board & trained him! He is definitely maturing into becoming a big dog and his handlers are doing so well with
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Meet Remi, a German Shepherd puppy that was born a month before COVID-19 hit. Remi will need a little more work on socializing around other people and A+ Dog Training’s most popular Calm Canine program will help her reach her goal. Welcome to our pack family, Remi! Many inquire about dog obedience classes. Our group
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Meet Tonka the Great Dane puppy. Tonka is our newest, exclusive A+ Lifetime member. His goals are to recognize body awareness and manners in the home. At 1 ½ years, he’s already taller than the kitchen island. Welcome to our pack family, Tonka! Ready to build a cooperative relationship with your dog? Call A+ Dog
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Meet Reagan, a Labrador on A+ Dog Training’s exclusive A+ Lifetime Membership. Reagan’s initial goals are to heel on a walk and greeting with manners. Reagan’s owner is a USMC veteran and donated an additional $100 to MWDTSA! Give this post a LIKE & SHARE to show our appreciation for service and continued generosity to
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Meet Clover, a German Shepherd Mix puppy ready to start her life right with A+ Dog Training. We’ve worked with Clover’s owner in the past with another dog and are excited to train Clover now! Welcome to our pack family, Clover! Are you excited & want nothing but the best for your new puppy? Not
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Today’s Tongue Out Tuesday goes to little Clover. She’s maturing nicely and is becoming quite the character. Come back tomorrow to learn more about Clover! She’s the goodest girl! Let us know how your dog’s behavior is impacting your family right now. Give us a call at 209-985-7898.
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Meet Ruger, a Goldendoodle that’s a part of A+ Dog Training’s Dog Walking Service. Ruger’s brother Colt is an exclusive A+ Lifetime Member. Now, GiGi has the pleasure of walking the two doodles for twice the fun! Welcome to our pack family, Ruger! Needing a professional to walk your dog while you’re at work or
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Today’s Feel Good Friday post goes to Wrigley & Enzo after about 20 minutes on their first day with A+ Dog Training! A+ Dog Training schedules the first 2 training sessions for 30 minutes with your dog because we know how much it could be for them. However, Tom stays an extra 30 minutes
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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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Meet Persephone, a Chihuahua Mini Doberman Pinscher on A+ Dog Training’s most popular Calm Canine program. Persephone developed bad habits that have gotten worse: biting, barking, not allowing anyone to touch her. A+ Dog Training will help her owners build a cooperative relationship with her which will eliminate all those unwanted behaviors. Welcome to our
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Meet Ollie, a Husky Mix with goals to stop biting the leash while on a walk and getting used to his owners petting him everywhere. Ollie will also learn house rules & boundaries as he prepares for his pack family to move into a bigger house. Welcome to our pack family, Ollie! Are you planning
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Meet Lola Honey Bun, a Standard Poodle with goals of helping her owner once she fully matures. Lola was a referral from Stephanie Smith with Coyote Den Grooming in Denair. Thank you for the referral, Stephanie, and welcome to our pack family, Lola Honey Bun! A+ Dog Training’s systems & techniques are designed for a
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