We Remember

We Remember

On September 11, 2001, Tom was based at Barksdale Air Force Base, running a drill securing planes with nuclear missiles.  His team’s drill was disrupted during the announcement of the fall of the Twin Towers.  They needed to stow the planes back and hide the missiles.  Tom’s week-long drill was expedited in reverse.  He stayed

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Hesitation is Not Failure

Hesitation is Not Failure

It is normal for a dog to hesitate around something unfamiliar and to need time to understand what you are asking.  It’s normal for them to resist something that does not make sense to them yet. For her first time in the pool, Millie doesn’t need to jump in and swim.  She only needs to

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FREE COMMUNITY PACK WALK TOMORROW

FREE COMMUNITY PACK WALK TOMORROW

If you want to enjoy walking and socializing with your dogs, this is the perfect opportunity – it’s free!  A+ Dog Training wants to get to know you, your family, and your dog!  Join us for a walk and meet other dogs and their owners. Walks last 45-60 minutes, with open sidewalks and plenty of

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How to Love Your Dog

How to Love Your Dog

Loving a dog is not only about giving them more. More toys, more treats, more hugs.  It is about understanding what they truly need. Dogs need movement with direction. They need to explore, use their instincts, and experience the world as dogs. Most of all, they need to feel safe with the humans leading them.

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Welcome Back to School

Welcome Back to School

This is what happens when a schoolteacher marries a dog trainer.   As you figure out the family’s new routine this school year, incorporate the dogs and kids to help you out! Welcome back to school, everyone! With love from A+ Dog Training.

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Happy Tongue Out Tuesday!

Happy Tongue Out Tuesday!

Bear is about 8 months old, and everything is new to him. A 30-minute walk around the block can be quite eventful! The first street had a family piling into a van for a trip.  Bear had to work on Sit Stay until all the kids crossed the sidewalk and jumped into the van.  The

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Motivational Monday

Motivational Monday

The moment another dog appears on the sidewalk, your entire body tenses. Your dog lunges, barks, or freezes, and the walk that was supposed to be enjoyable turns into damage control.  Sound familiar? A+ Dog Training can help you!  Sign up for a free consultation.

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Why A+ Dog Training

Why A+ Dog Training

A+ Dog Training shows you how to communicate to your dog that not every person, animal, or noise passing by the house needs a reaction. By teaching them what we expect and building their confidence, they learn to stay calm rather than feeling the need to bark, charge, lunge, or stay on high alert. A+

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Free Community Pack Walk on 7/11

Free Community Pack Walk on 7/11

This is a reminder that A+ Dog Training will host their Free Community Pack Walk on GiGi’s birthday, Saturday, 7/11 at 9:00 a.m. We have rescheduled tomorrow’s walk to celebrate our country’s birthday on 07/04!   Please make sure that you continue to walk your dogs this weekend to reduce the risk of them fleeing

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Wonderful Wednesday

Wonderful Wednesday

It’s a Wonderful Wednesday because July is here.  July is one of A+ Dog Training’s favorite months! We offer swim lessons for dogs with a pool who need to learn how to get out safely if they ever fall in.  It’s our country’s birthday.  And it’s GiGi’s birthday on 7/11. We hope you all have

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