Serious Sirius Black

Serious Sirius Black

Meet Sirius Black.  He is 50% Belgian Malinois, 50% Labrador Retriever, seven months old, and already 90 pounds!  A few of Sirius’s goals are to master basic commands, have polite manners, and get a job.  Welcome to our pack family, Sirius Black!

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Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth

Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth

Simply brushing your dog’s teeth daily can help prevent $1,000 veterinary bills.  Start early by getting your puppy used to a toothbrush.  Always use dog toothpaste.  It’s never too late to start now. If you need help with your dog accepting their teeth getting brushed, or using their teeth on unwanted objects, give A+ Dog

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Sign Up With A+ Dog Training

Sign Up With A+ Dog Training

You’ve taken your dog to an obedience school.  Your dog can master all commands and focus on you – but only when you have a treat.  Here are a few questions we’re asked during a consultation: How do I get my dog to pay attention to me at the park? How long must I keep

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No Group Class Necessary

No Group Class Necessary

In a group obedience class, dog owners are taught how to train their dog to Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Leave It, and walk with a loose leash. A+ Dog Training eases dogs into social situations so that their success in being well-mannered around other dogs is higher. We focus on individualized, private training sessions primarily

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Dashing Dash

Dashing Dash

Meet Dash, a Dachshund with goals to master a solid Come, Stay, and walk politely on a leash.  Dash will also learn to potty in a designated spot in the backyard.  Welcome to our pack family, Dash!

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FREE COMMUNITY PACK WALK TOMORROW

FREE COMMUNITY PACK WALK TOMORROW

If you want to enjoy walking and socializing with your dogs, this is the perfect opportunity – it’s free!  A+ Dog Training wants to get to know you, your family, and your dog!  Join us for a walk and meet other dogs and their owners. Walks last 45-60 minutes, and there are open sidewalks and

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Happy Thirsty Thursday!

Happy Thirsty Thursday!

Another way to teach your dog impulse control is to have them Sit, Stay, then give a release command (e.g., OK) before they take a drink out of a public water bowl and before getting petted. Teaching a dog impulse control is difficult because it requires overriding their natural, instinctual desire to immediately pursue rewards. 

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