Safe Play

Safe Play

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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Puppy Social This Saturday 2 P.M.

Puppy Social This Saturday 2 P.M.

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!

Happy Fall, Ya’ll!

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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Playful Puji

Playful Puji

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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It’s Feel Good Friday!

It’s Feel Good Friday!

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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Hello, Harley!

Hello, Harley!

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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Crate Training Your Puppy

Crate Training Your Puppy

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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Seat Belt for Dogs

Seat Belt for Dogs

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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Follow Enzo

Follow Enzo

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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Let’s Go Dodgers

Let’s Go Dodgers

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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Super Scout

Super Scout

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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Feel Good Friday

Feel Good Friday

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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The Dog Guru’s Conference 2019

The Dog Guru’s Conference 2019

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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Happy Feel Good Friday

Happy Feel Good Friday

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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Happy Tongue Out Tuesday

Happy Tongue Out Tuesday

Happy Tongue Out Tuesday with love from Colt! Colt is back on A+ Dog Training’s Dog Walking Service for another academic year.  Do you know a teacher with a dog that needs to walk on a daily or weekly basis while they’re at work?  Tell them about A+ Dog Training’s Dog Walking Service!  We’ll make

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Daisy’s First Vet Visit

Daisy’s First Vet Visit

Today’s Feel Good Friday post goes to Daisy with Dr. Avalle.  Daisy’s first veterinary checkup was due and her owners felt more comfortable having their professional dog trainer there because of how hyper Daisy can get.  Tom schedules one of her private training sessions during the vet visit and shows her owners how to handle

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Retrievers Make Great Family Pets

Retrievers Make Great Family Pets

Labrador Retrievers & Golden Retrievers can make a great addition to the family. Just make sure you find the right dog’s personality to fit your lifestyle. As with humans, dogs need to learn the boundaries, structure, & rules in the home. Otherwise, they grow up thinking that a hose is to chew on and anyone

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Congratulations Canine Good Citizen Class

Congratulations Canine Good Citizen Class

Congratulations to our most recent students from our American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen class! We went through all 10 steps for CGC.  Some of our clients were interested in taking the exam, while others just wanted their dogs to be good citizens.  Either way, we are proud of all of their hard work and

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Another Successful Year at the Fair

Another Successful Year at the Fair

As the Stanislaus County Fair comes to a close, A+ Dog Training wants to post a few more pictures of the Hughson 4H Dog Project and the kids that they are so proud of!  GiGi has a heart for teaching kids.  She doesn’t miss the classroom-teaching she did for 15 years because now she can

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