Thoughtful Thor

Thoughtful Thor

Meet Thor, a Red Labrador Retriever that is perfect for A+ Dog Training’s Calm Canine program.  Thor will learn how to be calmer & have good manners around younger children.  We will guide Thor on how to relax and use his excited energy in a more productive manner.  As Thor matures, he will be able

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Dashing Dakotah

Dashing Dakotah

Meet Dakotah, a German Shepherd with goals to curb her desires to dig in prohibited areas & non-stop barking issues.  Dakotah also will master walking politely on a leash and basic obedience commands.  She is one of our newest exclusive A+ Lifetime Members!  Her most recent private training session was held at her home during

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Marvelous Mack

Marvelous Mack

Meet Mack, a Standard Poodle that will master Come when called, walk politely on a leash, & mind his manners with the alpacas at the farm.  With A+ Dog Training’s Calm Canine program, Mack will mind his manners when company comes to the house as well.  Welcome to our pack family, Mack!

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Graceful Gracie

Graceful Gracie

Meet Gracie, a Mixed Hound on A+ Dog Training’s most popular Calm Canine program.  Gracie has a habit of bolting out the door & A+ Dog Training is here to help.  We’ll also help her to be calm around bikes, other dogs, and cars.  Welcome to our pack family, Gracie!

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Happy Spring!

Happy Spring!

It’s Spring!  Time to figure out a schedule of when to take your dog out for a walk every day.  Think TIME first over distance.  Let’s say you want to walk for 15 min.  If your dog is too hyper, just take that time to spend on a leash in the front yard right next

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Spectacular Shadow

Spectacular Shadow

Meet Shadow, a German Shepherd from Merced, California.  A few of Shadow’s goals are to be calm when people come into the house and to walk politely on a leash.  A+ Dog Training’s Calm Canine is the perfect program for him.  Welcome to our pack family, Shadow!

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Obedience Classes Begin April 28, 2021

Obedience Classes Begin April 28, 2021

Group obedience classes have definitely been highly requested since COVID-19 hit, and with good reason.   Dogs are having less playdates and not dining out with their owners anymore.  Dog lovers are looking for group obedience classes for the socialization aspect.  From a trainer’s standpoint, dogs usually have a few behavioral issues that they’ve got to

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Humans Get Treats Too

Humans Get Treats Too

We are excited to share a gem in downtown Turlock!  We hand-delivered Lisa’s Cookie Jar cookies to clients to show our appreciation for their referrals and they were a big hit.  So, let’s keep small businesses strong during the pandemic.  Shop small and share the businesses with everyone we know!

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Happy Feel Good Friday!

Happy Feel Good Friday!

Snuggie, Sulley, & Baily are all on A+ Dog Training’s Calm Canine program.  It looks like they each deserve an A+ after their private training session! Today’s Feel Good Friday post goes to this pack family as they remind us humans to relax & enjoy the weekend!

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Marvelous Milo

Marvelous Milo

Meet Milo, a mutt baby with anxiety in new environments & with new people.  With A+ Dog Training’s Calm Canine program, Milo will learn the techniques to overcome his anxiety in new situations and when left alone at the house.  Walking Milo will become a more enjoyable, calm experience & he will learn to live

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Kind Kono

Kind Kono

Meet Kono, an American Eskimo puppy on A+ Dog Training’s most popular Calm Canine program.  Kono’s older sister, Ziva, is also on a program with us and we enjoy working with them together!  The Calm Canine is perfect for Kono because her goal is to be calm in public places & walk calmly on a

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Happy Tongue Out Tuesday!

Happy Tongue Out Tuesday!

Today’s Tongue Out Tuesday post goes to Ziva, an American Eskimo on A+ Dog Training’s most popular Calm Canine program.  Ziva’s younger sister, Kono, is also on a program with us and we can’t wait to work with both!  The Calm Canine is perfect for Ziva because her goal is to be calm in public

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Beautiful Bennie

Beautiful Bennie

Meet Bennie, a Golden Retriever with goals to walk politely on a leash in public & greet people calmly.  Bennie will also learn how to play Fetch and master coming back to his owners when called.  Welcome to our pack family, Bennie!

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Sierra Understands Distant Learning

Sierra Understands Distant Learning

We love when clients text us with how their “new normal” life is improving with their dog.  Before A+ Dog Training, Sierra didn’t understand that the kids were home but distant learning.  She would bark & distract them while they were “at school”.  Now, Sierra lays in her bed during “school hours” and minds her

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