Canal Vet Workshop

Canal Vet Workshop

A+ Dog Training was invited to speak with the Canal Veterinary Staff over bagels and conversations about how to make your dog more comfortable when going to the vet.   A few things we recommend: • Walk your dog for 30 min. right before their visit (if possible). • Get to your vet early to

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Happy Feel Good Friday!

Happy Feel Good Friday!

It’s a Feel Good Friday for GiGi & Stevie! 😎 GiGi enjoys walking Stevie daily. Why? • She burns a lot of calories without working up too much of an appetite. • It’s a great way to relieve midday stress. • It’s an awesome time to think & pray. • It’s a great time to

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Fun Vet Visits

Fun Vet Visits

Ammo went on a field trip to Taylor ER Veterinary to update his Bordetella & Flu Vaccines. Make vet visits fun! Bring your dog’s favorite treats to help them obey all handlers. Allow your dog sometime in the beginning, to get all the sniffs out of their system at the potty station while waiting to

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Free Community Pack Walk this Saturday

Free Community Pack Walk this Saturday

FREE COMMUNITY PACK WALKS ARE BACK! Saturday, February 4th @ 10:00 A.M. Meet at the corner of Monte Vista & Crowell Road in Turlock.   REQUIREMENTS: • Bring bags for waste. • NO retractable leashes. • ALWAYS ask before approaching another dog • You can bring as many friends as you want but for safety,

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Dogs, Walks, Poems, & People

Dogs, Walks, Poems, & People

I walk Colt & Ruger three days a week around their neighborhood.  This year I noticed an elderly gentleman sitting on his front porch, soaking in the morning sunshine.  He wasn’t always out front to wave hello to, but I did notice that he was out there more often this year than last. One day

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Tricks & Treats Aren’t Over

Tricks & Treats Aren’t Over

It’s not too late to rid your dog of big, inflatable fears.  By practicing with Halloween decorations now, your dog will be less afraid of inflatable Santa when you walk Christmas Tree Lane with them.  You can also work on Sit Stay for the camera.  This morning there were lots of yummy lollipops, opened Twix

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Pack Walk TOMORROW 10 A.M.

Pack Walk TOMORROW 10 A.M.

If your goal is to enjoy walking and socializing your dogs, this is your perfect opportunity…because it’s free!  A+ Dog Training wants to get to know you, your family, and your dog!  Come join us for a walk and meet other dogs and dog owners. Walks last from 45 minutes to one hour with open

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Dogs React to Kids Off to College Too

Dogs React to Kids Off to College Too

It’s that time. ☹ For those that have trained with us before, just remember the tips & techniques that we’ve given you to help your dog transition when your child goes off to college and the household dynamics change again. For those that find your dog reacting differently or displaying new, unwanted behaviors…A+ Dog Training

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Couch Commands

Couch Commands

We walked by a neighbor giving away a couch so Stevie is here to remind you about how personalized your dog training experience can be with A+ Dog Training. Sometimes part of A+ Dog Training’s private, customized session will be about the house rules with the couch.  Sometimes the husband doesn’t mind the dog on

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To Bring Your Dog?

To Bring Your Dog?

Sometimes puppies or dogs are too wiggly and active for the owners to pay attention to during a consultation with A+ Dog Training.  The owners & Tom discuss everything about the dog to successfully develop a strategy & plan on how to accomplish their goals.  It’s hard to hold a conversation when their puppy or

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