Wren and her pup Jolly did an outstanding job at the 4H Dog Competition at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds.  They worked very hard on their obedience and showmanship with A+ Dog Training throughout the school year and we are so proud of them! View A+ Dog Training’s Facebook Page tomorrow night for more pictures of

Holly and her family completed A+ Dog Training’s Elementary class and is ready to use their training over the Fourth of July Weekend. Remember, walk your dog before they start to show signs of anxiety due to the fireworks.  Use obedience to distract them from the noises and around people you are celebrating with.  Don’t

 We received a text message that shows Bell inside the house on her pillow for the past 20 minutes. She is staying and her owner is enjoying her company. It is the consistent effort that Bell’s owner puts in which creates a habit for Bell.  With consistency in training, your dog can be just as calm

Obedience classes are great for socialization and obedience, but what do you do when you have a dog that is afraid of something?  How can you help your dog overcome their fear and live a stress free and peaceful life?  Call A+ Dog Training at 209-985-7898. We’ve helped owners show their dog how to overcome

A+ Dog Training would like to remind you that a puppy doesn’t understand human etiquette when they first join your home.  Be consistent and patient when setting the rules and boundaries.  How you teach your puppy over the next few weeks will make things easier – or harder – for the rest of their life.

After the Patterson Pack Walk in May, Ammo cooled down on the sidewalk by Blues Cafe and trained to be around people in town.  This picture also serves as a reminder that Father’s Day is coming up, so plan a nice hike with dad and don’t forget to bring the dog!

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

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

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.