On September 11, 2001, Tom was based at Barksdale Air Force Base, running a drill securing planes with nuclear missiles. His team’s drill was disrupted during the announcement of the fall of the Twin Towers. They needed to stow the planes back and hide the missiles. Tom’s week-long drill was expedited in reverse. He stayed
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It is normal for a dog to hesitate around something unfamiliar and to need time to understand what you are asking. It’s normal for them to resist something that does not make sense to them yet. For her first time in the pool, Millie doesn’t need to jump in and swim. She only needs to
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Happy Tongue Out Tuesday with love from Rocky and A+ Dog Training!
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Happy Selfie Saturday with love from Bear and A+ Dog Training!
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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, with open sidewalks and plenty of
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Meet Isla, a rescued Australian Cattle Dog + Belgian Malinois Mix with goals to trust guests, trust sharing the attention of her owners, and trust a dog sitter. Welcome to our pack family, Isla!
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Meet Ryder, a Pit Mix with goals of showing no reactivity towards animals and strangers and obeying commands for the first time. Welcome to our pack family, Ryder!
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Happy Tongue Out Tuesday with love from Ruger, Colt, and A+ Dog Training!
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Step outside your normal routine and learn to see yourself, your dog, and your relationship from a new perspective. Tom, with A+ Dog Training, will point out what your energy and body language are communicating before you say a word to your dog. You can love your dog deeply, study the right techniques, and genuinely
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Happy Selfie Saturday with love from Ruger and A+ Dog Training!
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Meet Nova, a rescued Belgian Malinois Mix with goals of being less reactive to people and dogs and learning high-level commands. Welcome to our pack family, Nova!
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Meet Leo, a Dachshund-Chihuahua puppy with goals of obeying basic commands, not jumping, and being confident in public. Welcome to our pack family, Leo!
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Happy Tongue Out Tuesday with love from Olive and A+ Dog Training!
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A+ Dog Training is keeping things cool this weekend. Happy Saturday, everyone, and always swim with a buddy!
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We made it through another hot week! Stay hydrated, keep dogs inside, and have a great weekend! Zoey, Olive, and A+ Dog Training hope you have a great Feel-Good Friday!
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Meet Lola, a Shepherd Lab Mix with goals to stop digging, calm down, and obey commands better. Welcome to our pack family, Lola!
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Meet Karma, a German Shepherd Corgi puppy with goals of not reacting to other dogs and walking at her owner’s pace. Welcome to our pack family, Karma!
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Happy Tongue Out Tuesday with love from Cocoa and A+ Dog Training!
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Loving a dog is not only about giving them more. More toys, more treats, more hugs. It is about understanding what they truly need. Dogs need movement with direction. They need to explore, use their instincts, and experience the world as dogs. Most of all, they need to feel safe with the humans leading them.
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This is what happens when a schoolteacher marries a dog trainer. As you figure out the family’s new routine this school year, incorporate the dogs and kids to help you out! Welcome back to school, everyone! With love from A+ Dog Training.
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