All day long children couldn’t wait to pinch me – but I was wearing green for St. Patrick’s Day. Tonight, I thought I’d re-post about the most popular question, “Is a pinch collar right for my dog?” Anyone that has taken personal training from A+ Dog Training knows that much like the pinch collar (aka
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Spring has sprung and before you know it summer will be here. Is your dog ready for all of the fun-filled family vacations? Or, are you deciding to opt out of trips because you now have a dog to worry about? A+ Dog Training is here to help! We’ve helped many clients prepare their dog
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Maverick celebrated his birthday with a walk around downtown Patterson. The walk is held by Westside Animals for Adoption and free for the public. It begins at Patterson Veterinary Hospital at 9:00 a.m. Their next walk is on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Please visit their website for more details. Walking does not only calm your
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With Daylight Saving Time beginning and more rain this year, A+ Dog Training would like to remind you about what to be mindful of as you walk your dog around Modesto and Turlock. These are some plants that are poisonous for pets: English Ivy Azalea Oleander Peace Lily Tulip Amaryllis Lily Walk your dog with
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Molly the Golden Retriever wants to tell Chloe from our March Puppy Social and everyone else in Hughson and Modesto that there are only three spaces left for our next Kindergarten Class. The class will be held at Taylor ER Veterinary in Turlock every Thursday for five consecutive weeks. It will start Thursday, March 17th
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Our March Puppy Social held at Taylor ER Veterinary in Turlock are now on our Facebook Page. A+ Dog Training’s Puppy Socials are held once a month in a safe and controlled environment so that puppies that are not fully vaccinated can still learn social norms with other pups and people. Please call us at
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We had time to finally post pictures of February’s Pack Walk. Yesterday’s dog walk was a success! Nineteen dogs came out and the rain came before and after the walk. Some people trained their dogs to stay away from puddles, calmly walk through the puddles, and to sit-stay during a resting period. Great work everyone!
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Hello, so far the Pack Walk in Turlock will be on. Make sure to bring warm clothes like a jacket or sweater. The weather says by 10am it’s suppose to be 53 percent chance of rain. I will post again in about 30-40 minutes to let you know for sure if the pack walk is
Read moreThe weather in Turlock is predicted to rain during our 10:00 a.m. free Community Pack Walk. Yes, it might be madness to walk in the rain with so many dogs, but it could also be a great memory! We will post on our Facebook Page at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow to confirm if it is still
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Every last Saturday of the month, Westside Animals for Adoption in Patterson, California, holds a dog walk. It was fun to take our dog out and enjoy other dog lovers and dogs in training for adoption. Our Labrador got to enjoy being in the middle (and sometimes the back) of the pack! Visit their website
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Great job everyone who went to the January-February Kindergarten Class. Everyone did great, hope you learned something about your puppies. Keep up the training and hope to see you soon. The next Kindergarten Class will be starting in the middle of March. I will be signing people up at the beginning of March.
Read moreIf you are a part of Hughson’s 4H, please remember to work on voice tones, sit, and walk your dog this month. A+ Dog Training will see you again at 4:00 p.m. on March 29th.
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Dino is two years old, spayed, and up to date on her shots. She lives with a baby that’s just under a year old so Dino is good with newborns. She’s potty trained and ready to be loved by you! Please contact Kelly in Lemoore, CA at 559-415-5142 or Cynthia at 559-817-9027.
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Since spring and summer time is coming up, start training to get healthier and to get better command of your dog. The first week of March, train your dog for at least 5 minutes of sit, down, stay and come each day during week one (also walk for at least 30 minutes). The second week,
Read moreThe Salvation Army of Turlock had their annual Kettle Dash with a Dog Walk. It was great to see some clients socializing their dog and being a part of the community this weekend.
Read moreThe Salvation Army Kettle Dash 5K, 10K and Dog Walk A+ Dog Training will be supporting this event. Please visit our booth. Meet Tom, GiGi, and their Labrador Ammo. Ask questions about your dog and see what services we could provide for you and your dog. We hope to see everyone at downtown Turlock tomorrow
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Now that the weather is getting warmer, we would like to warn any dog owners of a very expensive weed that comes out during the Spring and Summer time. This weed is known as the Foxtail. Anyone that lives around fields or out in the country would know what we are talking about. Vets around the
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A+ Dog Training would like to remind you to keep your jewelry and chocolates up and away from your dog as they can be harmful to their health. The cost of jewelry is one thing, so you don’t need the added cost of an x-ray at the vet to see the necklace in Fido’s stomach!
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Did you get a puppy for Christmas and your family was excited? Has the excitment of having a puppy worn off? Now all they do is nip, jump, bite, chew and go to the bathroom everywhere. If this has happened to you, then we can definitely help you. Call/text us at 209-985-7898 for a free
Read more Good morning, today is the Free Community Pack Walk. We will walk at 10 am and meet at the corner of Crowell and Monte Vista. Make sure you bring some warm clothes since its suppose to be only 47 degrees at 10am and 52 degrees by 11am. Also, please bring poop bags in case you
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