Your dog is accustomed to you waking up and going through a pre-work routine every morning. Dogs are creatures of habit so if they’re used to being fed breakfast, going potty, and out for a morning walk around the same time try not to deviate from it. Figure out a schedule that works well with
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This is just a reminder that you and your children staying home more could be a big change for your dog that might cause them to start up some bad behaviors. Walking has a lot of advantages at both ends of the leash, including weight loss, decreasing risks of certain diseases, and the promotion of positive
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I had spoken to Marylee on Monday regarding Patti’s current obedience classes and her choice to be self-quarantined with her husband that has serious, underlying medical conditions. I told Marylee that since we weren’t going to see her until Elementary’s class in July, if she needed ANYTHING, I’m available to run errands or drop off
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Poppy got a lot of pets while getting weighed at Pet Supplies Plus – Turlock, CA ALWAYS reward good behavior. Try to catch your dog doing something right and reinforce it with a lot of praise, their favorite toy, or a small tidbit of their favorite food instead of catching them doing something wrong and punishing them.
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A+ Dog Training is here for you if you: Want to learn how to handle any situation with your dog independently Want to reduce frustration & confusion Want to reduce unwanted behaviors Tom’s experience in the U.S. Air Force as a K9 Handler will transfer over to you as you learn how to bond with
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Today’s Feel Good Friday post goes to Ammo who updated his Bordetella & Influenza at Taylor ER Veterinary in Turlock, California. All dogs are welcomed to A+ Dog Training’s Free Consultation if they are ready to face the outdoors, just bring them on a leash with an adult to handle each dog. For the public’s
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Doggy Daycare might not always be the solution for your dog while you are at work. We want all dogs to be happy at daycare. In order to be happy, they must be healthy and safe. Before you send your dog to daycare, ask them what the ratio is for handler to dogs. One handler
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Get advice from a professional dog trainer, be around other puppy owners that are going through the same things you are, and be able to take a one-hour break from the chaos your puppy is causing. This is when you can take a step back and enjoy watching your puppy interact with other non-fully vaccinated
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Happy Fall Ya’ll Dead leaves that are left for long periods of time accumulate moisture, leading to mold and bacteria growth. Ingestion of these leaves can lead to dogs having negative physical reactions. Once dried leaves are raked up, allergens can be released into the air. Be aware and safe this fall season. Remember that
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Meet Puji, a Boxer with lots of anxiety and fear. With A+ Dog Training’s Calm Canine progam, we’ll will help Puji live with less stress and enjoy life on and off the leash. Welcome to our pack family, Puji!
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Today’s Feel Good Friday post goes to Cedar Veterinary Hospital. They had a table at the Fresno Bully Boo Walk event. Tom spun their wheel and hit the jackpot! That guy is such a lucky dog! He won on Sunday and by Monday he gave away all of the bandannas and treats to our Monday
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Meet Harley, a Lab Shepherd Mix with anxiety. A+ Dog Training’s Calm Canine program will help Harley minimize his anxiety and stop digging outside. We’ll also teach him to leave the goats alone! Welcome to our pack family, Harley!
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Today’s Feel Good Friday post goes to Enzo who worked on crate training during his board & train stay. Enzo had a solid seven days of work with A+ Dog Training and he learned that once he’s in his crate, he was able to relax. LOOK AT HOW RELAXED HE IS. hahaha Happy Feel Good
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If you let your dog roam freely in the car as you drive, you might want to consider getting a seat belt leash. It’s a short leash that attaches to the seat belt buckle. This will help with any issues of your dog trying to crawl into your lap or move into the front seat
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Enzo is a Labradoodle that just turned 8 months old. Enzo’s main goals during his Board & Train is to not counter-surf, jump on people, and become more mature. He’s already had about 8 private training sessions and has almost completed his first Elementary class so training Enzo was fun. He’s such a smart ball
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This L.A. fan still has ✌???? private training sessions & ☝????obedience class to teach. So Ammo will make sure that the Rams & Dodgers games get recorded. ???? Looks like Tom’s going the extra mile and working but there won’t be an A+ Dog Training polo tonight! ????
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Meet Scout a Goldendoodle with oodles of energy and A+ Dog Training is here to create peace in the home. The puppy phase is one of the hardest phases to go through with your dog, but it’s also a time where wonderful memories are made. Let A+ Dog Training help you remember why you fell
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Today’s Feel Good Friday post goes to our A+ Lifetime Members Steve & Terry with Kona. Steve & Terry attended the Fallen Heroes Car Show last weekend and left before the raffle prizes were given away. We stayed and checked their tickets and they won beautiful Thanksgiving place mats with napkins and gave them to
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A+ Dog Training attended a dog training conference this week in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It was a fantastic conference and we are ready to start next week with new and exciting “tips of the trade” with our clients. This conference touched on some dog obedience training as well as working with behavioral or reactive dogs.
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Today’s Feel Good Friday post goes to Dr. Shahbazi & Taylor ER Veterinary Emergency Hospital for always taking care of Ammo and his ear infections. Notice how Tom comfortably holds Ammo’s collar and blocks his muzzle as Dr. Shahbazi comfortably looks into his ears. We also bring Ammo his Greenie which is his highest
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