Prepare for a Dog Emergency

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This is a reminder to replenish your Pet Emergency Kit. We replace our dog’s three days worth of food, water, and medicine whenever he gets a new bag in the kitchen.  Whenever his vaccines or license is renewed, we ask our veterinarian for two extra copies of his updated record (one for the travel crate

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Leave Your Dog at Home

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Although today was a cooler day with a slight breeze throughout Modesto and Turlock, I still left my dog at home.  Even though I can take him to most of my errands and not leave him in the car, the thought of hot asphalt or sidewalks come to mind – not to mention how much

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June’s Pack Walk was a Success

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There were 22 dogs that attended June’s Pack Walk.  It was our first hot pack walk of the season.  We took a shorter route, lasting 1.57 miles in 44 minutes.  There was a fun run (5k & 10k) event that was going on and Tom was helping owners train their dogs to be walking near

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Pack Walk is on Today!!!!!!!!!

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The Free Pack Walk is on today at 9am-10am.  We will meet at the corner of Crowell and Monte Vista.  The weather should be between 79-84 degrees during the hour walk.  Make sure to bring comfortable clothes since it will still be warm out.  Please no retractable leashes and bring poop bags for your dog.

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Put a Lid on It!

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No matter how much training your dog works on, a dog is an animal with a high sense of smell.  Remember to close the lid on your garbage cans to prevent unwanted trips to the vet.  This was Saran Wrap found in the stomach of one of our client’s dogs.

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GiGi’s Last Day

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GiGi’s last day as a public school teacher was today.  She gets the summer off and then officially begins working alongside Tom, full-time with A+ Dog Training. As A+ Dog Training grows, we would like to thank all of our clients that have referred us to others time and time again.  We love finding out

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Another Fun Dog Walk

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Westside Animals for Adoption had their Patterson Pack Walk this past Saturday.  A+ Dog Training joined in on the fun as a family.  We walked 1.4 miles around the neighborhoods of Patterson in 50 minutes.  Their walks are held every last Saturday of the month at 9:00 A.M.  See their website for more details.  This

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Happy Memorial Day

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We hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Memorial Weekend.  A+ Dog Training took some time off to hang out at Columbia State Park.  The fox tails are out, but we steered clear.  Temperatures were a bit cooler in Sonora.  Expect high temperatures all week so if you’re not taking your dog with you into

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Patterson is Holding a Pack Walk

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A+ Dog Training encourages all dog owners to join Westside Animals for Adoption and its  members for a dog walk in downtown Patterson.   A+ Dog Training attends as a family to help gear our dog ready for summer trips out of town.  The more you socialize your dog around other dogs and people, the easier it

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Social Club Hour!!!!!

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Spring is starting to turn to summertime.  You know what that means, weather is getting hotter!!!  It is time for the A+ Dog Training Pool Socials.  We would like to do 3 pool socials this summer.  Let us know if you would like to host a pool social at your house.  We will give you

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Classes Continue at A+ Dog Training

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Yesterday was Elementary’s graduation day.  Today is Junior High’s third class due to rain outs.  It almost looked like it was going to rain today in Modesto and Turlock but class resumed. Toby would like to remind all dog lovers to sign up your dog for A+ Dog Training’s next classes.  See our calendar of

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Home Training Outside of Home

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Kai is having fun window shopping for appliances at Home Depot.  The Home Depot in Modesto and Turlock are dog friendly and a great place for you to train your dog.  A+ Dog Training has programs available that include an “Out on the Town” training where we can show you all the fun things you

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Dog is Sassy at the Camera

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Sassy and Tom haven’t trained together in quite a while but she went right up to him and welcomed him like an old friend!  Stop by and visit Sassy and her family at Geiger’s Fine Jewelry in downtown Turlock. If you’ve been wanting to bring your dog with you to work but there’s just a

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Dog Drool to Keep Cool

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The weather forecast calls for triple digits by Wednesday in Modesto.  A+ Dog Training is adjusting their schedules to have dog walking services earlier in the morning, indoor personal training during the hottest hours, and taking plenty of breaks during evening classes.

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May’s Pack Walk & Puppy Social Canceled

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Due to the loss of GiGi’s Uncle Andy,  A+ Dog Training will be out of town and May’s Pack Walk and Puppy Social this Saturday is CANCELED. We still encourage you to take that time and socialize your dog around Turlock.  The Friends of Turlock Animal Shelter is usually in front of Pet Extreme with

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