How to Love Your Dog

How to Love Your Dog

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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Welcome Back to School

Welcome Back to School

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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Happy Holidays! Guests Are Welcome!

Happy Holidays!  Guests Are Welcome!

Imagine having guests come through your front door.  Your dog holds back, waits, and settles into the room. You’re present for your guests instead of apologizing for your dog. Set up a consultation with A+ Dog Training to get started on working with your dog and preparing for the holidays.  The season of visitors will

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Respectful Rudy

Respectful Rudy

Meet Rudy, a rescued Cocker Spaniel with goals to leave the house guests alone, accept being petted by humans, and not pull towards other dogs while walking on a leash.  Welcome to our pack family, Rudy!

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Happy Tongue Out Tuesday!

Happy Tongue Out Tuesday!

Bear is about 8 months old, and everything is new to him. A 30-minute walk around the block can be quite eventful! The first street had a family piling into a van for a trip.  Bear had to work on Sit Stay until all the kids crossed the sidewalk and jumped into the van.  The

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Motivational Monday

Motivational Monday

The moment another dog appears on the sidewalk, your entire body tenses. Your dog lunges, barks, or freezes, and the walk that was supposed to be enjoyable turns into damage control.  Sound familiar? A+ Dog Training can help you!  Sign up for a free consultation.

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We Understand Your Hardship

We Understand Your Hardship

You plan your life around your dog instead of enjoying life WITH your dog. The relationship feels like work, and you know it isn’t supposed to feel this hard.  You see other people out with their dogs, relaxed and connected, and you want that with your dog, and more. A+ Dog Training understands, and we’d

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Dogs Deserve More Than an Obedience Class

Dogs Deserve More Than an Obedience Class

Dog owners often inquire about their dog needing a basic obedience class to stop barking, lunging, or pulling toward other dogs.  But some dogs are overwhelmed and stressed when placed in a group setting with 14 other dogs. A+ Dog Training customizes your private training sessions to slowly ease your dog into obeying your commands

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Motivational Monday: Potty on Command

Motivational Monday:  Potty on Command

Today’s Motivational Monday post is about dogs learning to go potty at the potty station and not in the neighbor’s yard.  Training your dog to potty on command relieves so much stress and embarrassment while taking your dog out on trips.  If you train your dog to potty before going into the store, you won’t

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