Couch & House Rules

Couch & House Rules

All households’ rules and boundaries are different.  This is why A+ Dog Training fully customizes our training sessions to fit your dog’s and your family’s needs. Some families don’t mind their dog sitting on the couch whenever they want.  Some families don’t want their dogs on any human furniture at all.  And sometimes the family

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7 Things We Can Stop Your Dog from Doing

7 Things We Can Stop Your Dog from Doing

Seven Things We Can Stop Your Dog from Doing: Picking Up Inappropriate Objects (e.g. the dish towel or apple pie on the counter) Darting Out the Door Jumping On People Dragging You While on a Walk Inappropriate & Prolonged Barking Protecting or Growling Over their Food/Toys Barking or Lunging at Other Dogs Sign up for

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Motivational Monday

Motivational Monday

Today’s Motivational Monday post is to encourage you to get creative and have fun when obedience training your dog.  When working on Stay, train for duration and/or distance away from you.  Have them stay in various places.  See how creative you can be with your dog! Stay is a command that can save your dog’s

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Motivational Monday

Motivational Monday

A dog door is ideal for owners with busy schedules.  Once potty-trained, A+ Dog Training can help you guide your dog to the next step toward greater independence while you’re away at work. Today’s Motivational Monday post focuses on trusting your pup with more of the house when they’re ready.  Happy Motivational Monday with love

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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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Keep Going!

Keep Going!

“Editing a goal is not quitting, it’s adapting.” If you set a New Year’s Resolution to get to the gym five days a week and you’re missing the mark, that is okay!  Edit your goal and stay active.  A great physical activity we recommend is walking your dogs!   Whether it’s a 20-minute stroll around your

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Motivational Monday

Motivational Monday

Dog chewing is a natural, healthy behavior that provides stress relief, mental stimulation, and dental health benefits.  If a dog chews on forbidden items, use the Leave It command (or Drop It if it is already in their mouth), remove the item, and immediately replace it with their toy.  When replacing it with a more

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