Working for A+ Dog Training requires a new pair of sneakers about every six months. Tom knows when he needs new shoes because dogs won’t stop sniffing them to see what other dogs he’s worked with. LOL If you look hard enough, you could figure out which two are the old pairs of shoes. But
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Meet Enzo, Golden Retriever on A+ Dog Training’s most popular Calm Canine program. Retrievers enjoy greeting guests and we are going to show Enzo & his brother how to be the “hosts with the mosts”. Welcome to our pack family, Enzo! Do you need a little extra help from a professional to get your dog
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Meet Wrigley, Golden Retriever on A+ Dog Training’s most popular Calm Canine program. Retrievers enjoy greeting guests and we are going to show Wrigley & his brother how to be the “hosts with the mosts”. Welcome to our pack family, Wrigley! Do you need a little extra help from a professional to get your dog
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This is just a reminder that A+ Dog Training offers a Dog Walking Service for the public and we are currently providing this service in Turlock, Denair, & Hughson. If you are a part of A+ Dog Training’s pack family and have serious underlying medical conditions and/or are an older adult staying indoors to be
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It’s Tongue Out Tuesday with Matisse & Teddy. Tom’s in the picture too but I couldn’t get him to stick his tongue out. Need help managing your own pack on a walk? A+ Dog Training can help. Call 209-985-7898 to be placed on the Wait List for a Free Consultation.
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Just a few reminders so that pet-friendly stores remain open for the dog community: Please don’t forget that before entering a pet friendly store: Make sure your dog goes potty (preferably away from customers & the front entrances/exits) and to bag and throw their waste. Also, if your dog continues to bark, lunge, or mark
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The perks of being professional dog trainers is that people trust you & allow you to manage a dog (any dog) in a crowd. We sat in the very back with Matisse & worked on Stay for an hour without distracting anyone. She did such a great job!
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Happy Selfie Saturday with love from Matisse the rescued pit bull!
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It’s a Feel Good Friday type of day and it looks as though Matisse & Ammo are conspiring to request the day off.
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We love working on Stay with a dog because it gives us a reason to dine out! Matisse did an awesome job staying by Tom’s feet at Lulu’s Ice Cream Parlor on Canal Rd. in Turlock. Of course, she did have an already productive morning so working on Stay by lunchtime just got easier. Impress
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Tom had a private training session with Emi so I took this opportunity to work with Matisse in a new location. At the end, they were both tired from their separate sessions & briefly got to look & say hello to each other. You can follow Emi the Shih Tzu on Instagram @all_about_emi
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Tomorrow is forecasted to be in the triple digits. Make sure to set your alarm and mark it in your calendar to walk the dog tomorrow morning. You’ll feel better after the walk, your dog will be tired and calmer around the house, and it’s always a great way to clear your head and start
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Tom & Matisse got to join our Dog Walking client Teddy this morning. Both dogs think that whenever they see another dog, they get to jump on each other and play. This walk was to communicate to them that not every dog is a playmate. Socializing can be doing a constructive activity (like walking or
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Matty’s owner said that she is very needy while riding in her sport’s car. I sat in the back of our Charger as Tom drove us to various training locations. I tried to simulate a two-seater car with me as the driver to see what Matisse would do. Really all Matisse needs is the proper
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Chocco is now attending an Elementary class with his owners. Before class started, Tom saw Chocco coming from across the park. I couldn’t believe it was Chocco. He’s grown so much since we had board & trained him! He is definitely maturing into becoming a big dog and his handlers are doing so well with
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Meet Remi, a German Shepherd puppy that was born a month before COVID-19 hit. Remi will need a little more work on socializing around other people and A+ Dog Training’s most popular Calm Canine program will help her reach her goal. Welcome to our pack family, Remi! Many inquire about dog obedience classes. Our group
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Meet Tonka the Great Dane puppy. Tonka is our newest, exclusive A+ Lifetime member. His goals are to recognize body awareness and manners in the home. At 1 ½ years, he’s already taller than the kitchen island. Welcome to our pack family, Tonka! Ready to build a cooperative relationship with your dog? Call A+ Dog
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Meet Reagan, a Labrador on A+ Dog Training’s exclusive A+ Lifetime Membership. Reagan’s initial goals are to heel on a walk and greeting with manners. Reagan’s owner is a USMC veteran and donated an additional $100 to MWDTSA! Give this post a LIKE & SHARE to show our appreciation for service and continued generosity to
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Meet Clover, a German Shepherd Mix puppy ready to start her life right with A+ Dog Training. We’ve worked with Clover’s owner in the past with another dog and are excited to train Clover now! Welcome to our pack family, Clover! Are you excited & want nothing but the best for your new puppy? Not
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Today’s Tongue Out Tuesday goes to little Clover. She’s maturing nicely and is becoming quite the character. Come back tomorrow to learn more about Clover! She’s the goodest girl! Let us know how your dog’s behavior is impacting your family right now. Give us a call at 209-985-7898.
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