We can’t tell you how worry-free your life will be if you start early and teach your dog to potty on command! This has saved us from embarrassing accidents inside pet-friendly stores. It has helped us walk a 5k race and Doggy Dash with faster times. And we don’t have to worry that our dog
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It’s a happy Tongue Out Tuesday for Lobo as he hangs out on his hammock with his toys while on “recess” with A+ Dog Training.
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Chocco finds a comfy spot to people watch at Lowe’s. If you’d like to bring your dog to pet friendly places but don’t know how to get started on training them, give A+ Dog Training a call at 209-985-7898. We can help!
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It’s always a Feel Good Friday at Baker Family Chiropractic Center in Modesto, CA. Chocco joins us at my chiropractor for some socialization & to explore a new environment. He was very excited to meet Dr. Herline & the rest of the team. If your dream is to take your dog with you to pet
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GiGi walked Chocco up and down the street for 37 minutes. He is a young pup that is still exploring the outdoors. GiGi worked on having Chocco focus on her instead of the ground, not to walk ahead and pull on the leash, and she throws in some obedience (e.g. Sit, Stay, Ok). Although they
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Chocco didn’t get a lot of work done in the office today. How was your Monday? Are you trying to figure out how to work from home with your wild puppy? A+ Dog Training can help! Call 209-985-7898.
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The best way to introduce two dogs is by walking. Dogs love walking in a pack. Chocco the puppy learns to leave Ammo, the senior dog, alone while on a walk. This will translate easier when they are in the house together and Ammo doesn’t want to play with Chocco. A+ Dog Training’s goal is
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Keeping a “magic leash” on Chocco until he learns his boundaries is a great technique with all puppies. We have lots of these magical leashes so make sure to ask Tom for a couple if you need them. This puppy has almost chewed through two in 8 days. It only takes a second to realize
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Teddy is a 7 yr. old Goldendoodle that we trained back in 2016. Teddy’s owner called us again but this time for our Dog Walking Service. Hooray! It’s great to be with you again, Teddy! A+ Dog Training’s Dog Walking Service is currently open to dogs in Turlock, Hughson, and Denair. Please call 209-985-7898 for
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Meet Matisse, a Pitbull Mix rescued into a loving home. Matisse sometimes shows too much anxiety and excitement. A+ Dog Training’s Calm Canine program is just the help this rescue needs. Welcome to our pack family, Matisse! Do you have a rescue dog that is uncertain of his new home? A+ Dog Training can show
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Life’s a beach. Happy Tongue Out Tuesday with love from Whiskey!
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Meet Chocco, a Rottweiler Pyrenees Mix on A+ Dog Training’s Calm Canine program. We’ve worked with Chocco’s family before and now we’re back to help Chocco get comfortable with his crate, leash, and basic obedience. Chocco’s Board & Train journey will be posted soon. Welcome to our pack family, Chocco!
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Meet Max & Molly. They might look like Labradors, but they are both Akbash, a breed native to Turkey. Max & Molly will learn how to stay within their boundaries (e.g. yard, garage), walk better on a leash, and continue to master commands. Welcome to our pack family, Max & Molly! Do you have dogs
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Meet Tucker, a Lhasa Apso Poodle Mix on A+ Dog Training’s Calm Canine Program. A few of Tucker’s goals are to achieve housebreaking and have better manners (not jumping) on guests that come to the house. Tucker tends to whine, bark, and pull towards other dogs and we’re here to guide his family on walks.
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Meet Lobo, a Husky that is an exclusive A+ Lifetime Member. A+ Dog Training will help Lobo understand how to walk better on a leash without pulling, obey commands better, & learn to have manners and be calmer. Eventually, Lobo will be able to travel and go camping with his family. Welcome to our pack
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Thor’s owner is a senior that lives alone out in the country. Thor is almost too good of a dog that protects his owner and property because now the family can’t come over to visit and check on Thor’s owner. Tom’s first private session was mainly spent talking to Thor’s owner while Thor barked at
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Meet Tucker, a Queensland Border Collie on A+ Dog Training’s most popular Calm Canine program. A few of Tucker’s goals are to not pull on walks and learn the importance of Drop It & Leave It. Tucker also has a major case of the zoomies before bedtime. A+ Dog Training will help Tucker become more
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Right after the Shelter in Place and the parks opened up, we made a group class of 5. It just so happened that there were 5 dogs needing a little more extra help with socialization than usual. So we customized the class to help the humans be more comfortable taking their dogs out around other
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As we wrap up Independence Day and are hungover with freedom, A+ Dog Training would like to remind you to give your puppy some time for themselves in their crate. Leave your dog with a stuffed Kong or a chew toy filled with goodies. This will teach your dog that independence is not so bad
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Many current & future clients call A+ Dog Training because of separation anxiety. It might not seem like a big change to humans, but your dog got used to you working from home. Working on your departure & arrival habits could help. Hellos and goodbyes should be low key. When leaving your dog alone, don’t
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