Expecting Miracles

Expecting Miracles

Tom & Chocco are all smiles with their positive outlook on socializing Chocco & healing GiGi at Baker Family Chiropractic Center in Modesto, CA. Yes!  We expect miracles! This is the second time Chocco was able to join us and look at how great he is staying next to Tom in the lobby & when

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Potty on Command

Potty on Command

We can’t tell you how worry-free your life will be if you start early and teach your dog to potty on command!  This has saved us from embarrassing accidents inside pet-friendly stores.  It has helped us walk a 5k race and Doggy Dash with faster times.  And we don’t have to worry that our dog

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Happy Feel Good Friday!

Happy Feel Good Friday!

It’s always a Feel Good Friday at Baker Family Chiropractic Center in Modesto, CA. Chocco joins us at my chiropractor for some socialization & to explore a new environment. He was very excited to meet Dr. Herline & the rest of the team. If your dream is to take your dog with you to pet

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Teddy Bear Walking

Teddy Bear Walking

Teddy is a 7 yr. old Goldendoodle that we trained back in 2016. Teddy’s owner called us again but this time for our Dog Walking Service. Hooray! It’s great to be with you again, Teddy! A+ Dog Training’s Dog Walking Service is currently open to dogs in Turlock, Hughson, and Denair. Please call 209-985-7898 for

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Magnificent Matisse

Magnificent Matisse

Meet Matisse, a Pitbull Mix rescued into a loving home.  Matisse sometimes shows too much anxiety and excitement.  A+ Dog Training’s Calm Canine program is just the help this rescue needs.  Welcome to our pack family, Matisse! Do you have a rescue dog that is uncertain of his new home?  A+ Dog Training can show

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Right after the Shelter in Place and the parks opened up, we made a group class of 5. It just so happened that there were 5 dogs needing a little more extra help with socialization than usual. So we customized the class to help the humans be more comfortable taking their dogs out around other

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Encourage Independence

Encourage Independence

As we wrap up Independence Day and are hungover with freedom, A+ Dog Training would like to remind you to give your puppy some time for themselves in their crate. Leave your dog with a stuffed Kong or a chew toy filled with goodies. This will teach your dog that independence is not so bad

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Honey, I’m Home.

Honey, I’m Home.

Many current & future clients call A+ Dog Training because of separation anxiety.  It might not seem like a big change to humans, but your dog got used to you working from home.  Working on your departure & arrival habits could help. Hellos and goodbyes should be low key.  When leaving your dog alone, don’t

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Due to COVID-19, we had to reduce the size of our classes to a maximum of 5 dogs at the beginning of June. We were fortunate to have 5 dogs from both April & May’s Elementary classes that needed to be rescheduled. These five particular dogs need a lot more help NOT reacting to other

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Tennis Ball Does the Trick

Tennis Ball Does the Trick

Titus has been an A+ Lifetime Member since April 2018.  When we first met Titus, his owners couldn’t find the right dog sitter to handle him and so vacationing was out of the question.  Tom has handled hyper German Shepherds since he was in the Air Force, and the owners soon realized just how much

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Customized Training for the Pack

Customized Training for the Pack

Caxton the Frenchie has been an A+ Lifetime Member since October 2019.  Caxton is in training to become a therapy dog for hospice care.  He is very lovable and doesn’t seem to mind when other dogs are around.  Conrad and Tulip, on the other hand, have some manners they still need to learn and are

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The Hostess with the Mostest

The Hostess with the Mostest

Kona has been an A+ Lifetime Member since February 2017.  She enjoys early morning jogs with her owner and drops into classes whenever she has time.  Kona can get very vocal and excited when hosting LightHouse Family Church’s Young Adults Group at her home and A+ Dog Training will drop by 15 minutes before the

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Shy Dogs Welcomed

Shy Dogs Welcomed

Nike began with a Calm Canine program back in February 2019.  Her owner realized how much progress Nike has made with A+ Dog Training, that she upgraded to becoming an A+ Lifetime Member.  This is greatly beneficial for Nike, because now Nike can attend classes whenever possible.  Nike is a very shy and nervous dog

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T-Shirts for Everyone!

T-Shirts for Everyone!

Teddy has been an A+ Lifetime Member since February 2017.  His 14 yr. old handler put on a t-shirt and socks so that Teddy would stop scratching and let his wounds heal after surgery.  The only thing Teddy is missing is an A+ Dog Training t-shirt! Click HERE to support A+ Dog Training through this

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