Don’t Let Your Dog Walk You

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According to the CDC, tens of thousands of people end up in the ER every year because of pet-related falls.  Many of the falls can happen during a walk with your best friend.  The best way to make sure that your dog doesn’t take you down is to call A+ Dog Training.  We will walk

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Pet Therapy Goals?

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Our Labrador volunteers his time visiting patients at a convalescent home in Turlock.  They don’t require a certification.  If this is something that you are interested in and are wondering if your dog is a good fit, have A+ Dog Training visit your dog and train you to achieve your goals.

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Dogs at a Human Party

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Racer from Modesto would like to remind everyone that the holidays are fast approaching.  Don’t keep your dog locked in the bedroom while family and friends come to visit.  Let your dog know that they’re a part of the family too! A+ Dog Training would like to invite you to join a One Hour Group

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More Treats for Clients

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We spent Sunday in Fresno for the Fresno Bully Rescue’s Annual Bully Boo Walk.  There were a lot of great dog costumes, a fun walk, and many vendors.  A+ Dog Training is always thinking about our clients, so we tried to pick up as many treats and goodies the vendors were giving out so that

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Train Your Dog Before the Holidays

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As much as we all love dog kisses, not all of the company coming to our homes for the holidays will.  That’s why A+ Dog Training is bringing you a new One Hour Group Club called Holiday Etiquette! There are two dates and only seven spots available for our Holiday Etiquette Workshop.  This hands-on training

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Fall Toxins for Dogs

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The beginning of fall brings new seasonal objects that can pose a threat to the safety of our dogs.  Please be aware of mushrooms, red maple leaves, candy & sweets, and Halloween glow sticks. A+ Dog Training’s Lab enjoys taking a break from work in Turlock and visiting his retriever cousins in Modesto for some

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Train Your Dog to Tell the Time

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I was dreaming about redeeming prize tickets at a water park when my alarm wakes me up.  I open my eyes enough to tap the alarm off and was startled by a 78 pound Labrador quietly staring at me.  “How long was my best friend watching me sleep,” I wondered, as I switch the alarm

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Pets With Love

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  You might think that we designed our monthly Puppy Socials at Taylor ER Veterinary in Turlock for puppies to develop the right social skills with other pups.  But maybe, it’s really so that A+ Dog Training can get their monthly fix and pet a bunch of puppies!

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Puppy Spills

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    It never fails at our monthly Puppy Social.  At least one of the two water bowls gets knocked over, pushed aside, or has paws dipping into it within the first three minutes of unleashed puppies. And that’s how a social is supposed to party! Our Puppy Socials are designed for the puppy one

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A+ Dog Training Volunteers

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This is a reminder for the parents of the Hughson School District that 4H sign-ups will be tomorrow, Wednesday, September 28th at 7:00 p.m.  It will be held at Hughson Elementary School. A+ Dog Training has an Elementary class from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Four Seasons Park in Turlock.  So, Tom will continue teaching

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Long Leash Obedience at Turlock Park

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Junior High and High School worked on long leash obedience at the park last week.  Please continue to practice your distant-obedience off leash in the house with less distractions.  Take it a step further and train off leash in your fenced backyard with more distractions.  And we’ll see you this week at class to see

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Pet Supplies Plus Giveaway

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For Ammo’s social hour, we took him around Countryside Shopping Area before the games started.  He got a free toy and six pounds of free dog food (his choice!) at Pet Supplies Plus’ grand opening.  There was a lot of commotion going on in the store as he heard many squeaky toys and other dogs

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Fall is Here!

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A few things to look forward to this fall season: September 25th at Pet Supplies Plus in Turlock:  First 100 neighbors get a free small bag of dog food. October 1st Pack Walk at CSU, Stanislaus & Puppy Social at Taylor ER Veterinary. October 16th Bully Boo Walk at Woodward Park in Fresno (see Fresno

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Fall Begins

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A+ Dog Training would like to wish everyone a Happy Fall Season.  Today marks the beginning of fall and the dogs in our High School class seemed to show it!  It was a “ruff” time keeping the dogs focused while staying on a long leash.  There were children practicing for soccer, leaves blowing around, and

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Big Dog in Little Bed

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This is our dog, Ammo, visiting his nana.  My mother-in-law has a Westie and a little terrier.  Our 80 lb. Labrador seemed to be missing his big bed and tried to get comfortable in theirs! As an A+ Lifetime client, you not only get training for the dog’s life, but your training can be at

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