If your dogs get possessive over toys, their human, or even the food bowl, A+ Dog Training can help you. Our mission is to help create peace in the home! A+ Dog Training is not a company that teaches your dog the basics in a group obedience class. We offer personalized, customized training sessions to
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Kona was all smiles after September’s Free Community Pack Walk hosted by A+ Dog Training. Yes, this Saturday’s Pack Walk is scheduled for 10 a.m. which is usually our fall/winter hour. Who knew it was still going to be a hot one?! GiGi will be leading this Saturday’s walk with Myla, a husky that’s ready
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A+ Dog Training doesn’t just train dogs to be tolerant and have manners around other dogs. We also help your dog be friends with your parents’ dog or your sibling’s dogs. Thanksgiving and Christmas are around the corner and memories are ready to be made with the family – including the family pets! Sign up
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Keep your dog safe by using a dog seat belt. The last time I checked, dog seat belts were about $15 at Pet Supplies Plus. One end clicks into the car’s seat belt. The other end attaches to your dog’s collar. You can also crate your dog. Keeping your dog secure prevents tragic accidents from
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A+ Dog Training can guide you through the potty training phase. It is all about consistency and scheduled routines. We have a worksheet that offers helpful tips and reminders. Before you know it, you’ll know about when your puppy or rescue dog usually needs to relieve themselves. Your family could take them out to a
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We recommend that your dog eats half an hour to an hour before or after a training session with A+ Dog Training, especially with larger-sized dogs. Bloat (gastric dilation-volvulus) is a life-threatening condition that occurs when a dog’s stomach fills with gas, food, or fluid causing it to expand and twist, which can cut off
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Olive enjoys sharing her toys – especially if the human will play Fetch with her. Some dogs get possessive over their toys and will growl and snap at other dogs or humans trying to take them away. If this sounds familiar, don’t let this get out of hand. Eventually, your dog will become possessive over
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Car rides can be enjoyable when your dog is calm and comfortable. Let A+ Dog Training help you so your pack family can go on memorable trips together! Sign up at 209dogtraining.com/join-waitlist/ Happy Tongue Out Tuesday with love from Juniper and A+ Dog Training.
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It is always bittersweet when a Calm Canine or Delightful program ends. We welcome you to our home for a free consultation. You welcome us to your home for some training sessions. Walking is a way to bond with your dog, but it’s also a way to bond with other people. And when we walk
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If your dogs get possessive over toys, food, their human, or even the water bowl, A+ Dog Training can help you! Sign up on our waitlist for a free consultation. Happy Thirsty Thursday with love from Barney, Juniper, and A+ Dog Training!
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Brushing your dog’s fur daily is a must – especially if you have breeds like a poodle or doodle. As autumn begins, the leaves will start to fall and the almonds will be shaken. Our dogs can track a lot of debris into the home. Brushing your dog daily will help with everyone’s allergies in
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Archie and A+ Dog Training want to remind dog owners to be responsible while walking in their neighborhood as the season changes. Always bring bags for waste even if your dog “never” potties when they go for a walk. Accidents happen and being responsible is part of dog ownership. Keep your dog leashed and walking
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Charlie & A+ Dog Training would like to remind you to take a minute and relax with your dog. Dog training doesn’t always have to be about Sit, Down, Stay, Come, or walking on a loose leash. Sometimes you just need to take your dog out to the park, pull up a chair and a
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Summer camping trips are winding down. It’s time to take down our 4th of July decorations and dust off the pumpkins. The children are back to school and your schedules are slowly taking shape. If you are a current or former client of A+ Dog Training, we’d like to remind you that there’s an option
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Olive looks super cool as she beats the heat and gets ready to swim in the river with her life jacket. Some dogs don’t like to wear vests, harnesses, costumes, booties, etc. because it’s unnatural. But sometimes a life jacket or booties for the snow or hot surfaces is needed when taking your dog on
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One of our rest stops while traveling to SoCal was Petco. It was so hot that Tom carried Ammo through the parking lot until we entered the store. We were able to stretch our legs and walk around the cool store. They had a bowl of water by the human bathrooms and drinking fountains. And…Ammo
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More Pets Go Missing on Independence Day Than Any Other Day Here are a few tips to provide a safe Fourth of July for your pack family! Take your dog for a long walk before the festivities begin. This will allow them to potty during the quiet, peaceful time and tire them out. Make sure
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Like some children in a swimming pool that never want to get out, some puppies & dogs don’t know any better and could play for hours. Dogs need a balance of activity and calm times. Make sure to give your dog a “quiet time” by giving them a place away from others and activity or
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Ammo had his annual senior wellness exam. Dr. Heather and the staff treated Ammo with such gentleness and care. They even brought him a yoga mat to sit and lay on so his paws don’t slip. Dr. Heather was very thorough and answered all our questions as we continue to adjust and enjoy this chapter
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Koa is ready for a road trip! Here are some tips to keep in mind while traveling with your dog safely this summer: Make sure your dog wears a harness or seatbelt. Never leave your dog alone in the car – even for a short time. Feed your dog several hours before and after the
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