Sign Up With A+ Dog Training

Sign Up With A+ Dog Training

You’ve taken your dog to an obedience school.  Your dog can master all commands and focus on you – but only when you have a treat.  Here are a few questions we’re asked during a consultation: How do I get my dog to pay attention to me at the park? How long must I keep

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No Group Class Necessary

No Group Class Necessary

In a group obedience class, dog owners are taught how to train their dog to Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Leave It, and walk with a loose leash. A+ Dog Training eases dogs into social situations so that their success in being well-mannered around other dogs is higher. We focus on individualized, private training sessions primarily

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Dashing Dash

Dashing Dash

Meet Dash, a Dachshund with goals to master a solid Come, Stay, and walk politely on a leash.  Dash will also learn to potty in a designated spot in the backyard.  Welcome to our pack family, Dash!

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FREE COMMUNITY PACK WALK TOMORROW

FREE COMMUNITY PACK WALK TOMORROW

If you want to enjoy walking and socializing with your dogs, this is the perfect opportunity – it’s free!  A+ Dog Training wants to get to know you, your family, and your dog!  Join us for a walk and meet other dogs and their owners. Walks last 45-60 minutes, and there are open sidewalks and

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Happy Thirsty Thursday!

Happy Thirsty Thursday!

Another way to teach your dog impulse control is to have them Sit, Stay, then give a release command (e.g., OK) before they take a drink out of a public water bowl and before getting petted. Teaching a dog impulse control is difficult because it requires overriding their natural, instinctual desire to immediately pursue rewards. 

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Couch & House Rules

Couch & House Rules

All households’ rules and boundaries are different.  This is why A+ Dog Training fully customizes our training sessions to fit your dog’s and your family’s needs. Some families don’t mind their dog sitting on the couch whenever they want.  Some families don’t want their dogs on any human furniture at all.  And sometimes the family

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7 Things We Can Stop Your Dog from Doing

7 Things We Can Stop Your Dog from Doing

Seven Things We Can Stop Your Dog from Doing: Picking Up Inappropriate Objects (e.g. the dish towel or apple pie on the counter) Darting Out the Door Jumping On People Dragging You While on a Walk Inappropriate & Prolonged Barking Protecting or Growling Over their Food/Toys Barking or Lunging at Other Dogs Sign up for

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Motivational Monday

Motivational Monday

Today’s Motivational Monday post is to encourage you to get creative and have fun when obedience training your dog.  When working on Stay, train for duration and/or distance away from you.  Have them stay in various places.  See how creative you can be with your dog! Stay is a command that can save your dog’s

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