Feel Good Friday

Feel Good Friday

It was Kali’s final training session with A+ Dog Training.  We are confident that we gave her owners enough techniques to equip them to continue training Kali to trust other dogs again.  Teddy joined us for the final session so that Kali can practice being more comfortable around other dogs after her unfortunate incident with

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Home is Where the Heart Is

Home is Where the Heart Is

Olive & Zoey gifted A+ Dog Training a cool sign for our front door!  We love it and can’t wait to show you when you come for a free consultation. Consultations are held at our home in Turlock.  We’d like you to get to know us & see if we’re a good fit for your

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Rocksteady Rocky

Rocksteady Rocky

Meet Rocky, a Bully rescued from Mexico.  A few of Rocky’s goals are to not continuously bark at the door or when people leave, to walk politely on a leash, and to be a well-mannered, socialized, and happy dog.  Welcome to our pack family, Rocky!

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Cool Cooper

Cool Cooper

Meet Cooper, a French Bulldog puppy with goals of learning basic obedience commands, boundaries in the house, & to not run out the door when it’s opened.  Welcome to our pack family, Cooper!

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Marvelous Milo

Marvelous Milo

Meet Milo, a silver Labrador with goals to walk politely on a leash & not grab things off the counter.  Milo is also the usual hyper lab and A+ Dog Training’s Calm Canine program is the perfect fit for her.  Welcome to our pack family, Milo!

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Lovely Lacey

Lovely Lacey

Meet Lacey, a Labrador with goals of becoming the best, well-mannered canine citizen in Oakdale.  And yes, this includes not jumping on the toddler at home.  Welcome to our pack family, Lacey!

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It’s All About Balance

It’s All About Balance

Like some children in a swimming pool that never want to get out, some puppies & dogs don’t know any better and could play for hours.  Dogs need a balance of activity and calm times.  Make sure to give your dog a “quiet time” by providing them with a place away from others and activity

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Pack Walk @ 9 a.m. this Saturday

Pack Walk @ 9 a.m. this Saturday

If your goal is to enjoy walking and socializing your dogs, this is your perfect opportunity…because it’s free!  A+ Dog Training wants to get to know you, your family, and your dog!  Come join us for a walk and meet other dogs and dog owners. Walks last from 45 minutes to one hour with open

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Puppy Social This Saturday

A+ Dog Training’s Puppy Social is Saturday, June 4th @ 2:00 – 3:00 P.M. It will be held at Taylor ER Veterinary Emergency Hospital where non-fully vaccinated puppies are safe to socially play and learn from each other (must have at least two rounds of vaccines). Please call Taylor ER Veterinary for more details and

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Happy Tongue Out Tuesday

Happy Tongue Out Tuesday

Stevie is sporting a beautiful bandana for today’s Tongue Out Tuesday post and she wants to remind everyone about why rules & boundaries are so important. Rules are what a dog is and isn’t allowed to do: Don’t jump on people.  Don’t pull on the walk. Boundaries control where a dog can & can’t go:

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Memorial Monday

Memorial Monday

For those who gave all, WE REMEMBER. We have a profound opportunity to remember their ultimate sacrifice with a moment of silence, a reverent act, or a thoughtful gesture of thanks. We hope you will join A+ Dog Training this year as we remember & honor the fallen. Please visit a veteran organization you trust

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Beautiful Bailey

Beautiful Bailey

Meet Bailey, a Labrador with goals to not bolt out the door or jump on people and things.  Bailey’s owners would also like her to have a solid “Come” outdoors and to not get on the counters at home.  Welcome to our pack family, Bailey!

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Let’s Get Creative in the Heat

Let’s Get Creative in the Heat

As the Valley heats up, it’s time to get creative on how you socialize your dog.  We took Ammo to Baker Family Chiropractic in Modesto.  Their building is cool & comfortable, Ammo gets to say hello to everyone, and GiGi gets an adjustment. With larger dogs, you’ve also got to keep in mind how hot

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Achieve the Results You Want

Achieve the Results You Want

If you are considering if A+ Dog Training is right for you… Remember that YOU GET RESULTS. You get the professional trainer EVERY TIME – not a less experienced, part-time employee. (Tom & Olive hop onto the playground for a picture.  Olive got an A+ for Sit Stay!)

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Built With You in Mind

Built With You in Mind

A+ Dog Training does not have a facility.  Our free, one-hour consultations are at our home office.  We want to invite you into our home before you must invite us into yours. Most private sessions are held in your home, where the dog is most comfortable and where there are less distractions.  This will help

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