Motivational Monday

Motivational Monday

If your dog can calmly and confidently sit at a busy intersection in Turlock, they’ll be ready and confident to explore with your family on summer trips.  Start practicing now! Happy Motivational Monday, with love from Kona and A+ Dog Training!

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Today’s Feel Good Friday Moment

Today’s Feel Good Friday Moment

Today’s Feel Good Friday post goes to Chase the Pitbull training in his front yard.  The neighbor across the street had a litter of puppies to walk.  The little guy in the photo was a straggler who lost his pack.  Since he was lost, he decided to join Chase.  It turned out to be an

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Val Got Adopted!

Val Got Adopted!

Today’s Thrilling Thursday post goes to Miss Val, A+ Dog Training’s April Pack Walk Leader. A+ Dog Training picked up Val for an hour to burn some pent-up energy and socialize around lots of other dogs and people.   When we took her back after the walk, a family was in the process of looking to

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Puppy Chewing

Puppy Chewing

Puppy Chewing is: Developmentally normal A way of communicating (I’m tired/hungry/thirsty. I have to go potty.) A way to explore the world around them Not a behavior that needs to be punished Best addressed with redirection, management, and a proactive routine A behavior that your puppy can grow out of Hard and frustrating If you

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Happy Selfie Saturday!

Happy Selfie Saturday!

On Friday, March 28th, we had the opportunity to speak with students at Medeiros Elementary in Turlock for Career Day.  Our focus was on which subject matters in school can help you become a great professional dog trainer and own your own business. The handout we gave to the students shows chores according to their grade

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How Can We Help?

How Can We Help?

A+ Dog Training Can Help You With: New Puppy New Rescue Dog Life Skills (Stay, Coming When Called, Leash Walking, etc.) Separation Anxiety Reactivity (Barking on Leash or at Home) Fear and Anxiety Interhousehold Dog-to-Dog Issues Aggression Toward Other Dogs or People Nala says to start training now so that you can have a relaxing

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Happy Tongue Out Tuesday!

Happy Tongue Out Tuesday!

If your dog can confidently climb the stairs and walk the bridge on the jungle gym, they’ll be ready and confident to explore with your family on summer trips.  Start practicing now! Happy Tongue Out Tuesday, with love from Milo and A+ Dog Training!

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Happy Selfie Saturday!

Happy Selfie Saturday!

I dropped off business cards and treats for the humans at CR Ranch.   They gave me a tour and boy was I impressed!  This resort has three sizes of pet bedrooms – most have complete privacy, a window, a ceiling fan, and 24-hour music with an individual ventilation system and pet cot.  For the more

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