Well-Balanced Puppies

Well-Balanced Puppies

Puppies need to learn how to settle down.  Rest and structure are necessary.  Bond with your dog and get to know when your puppy needs a nap or exercise.  Both are essential for a well-mannered & well-balanced dog. Helpful Tip:  Sometimes a mouthy puppy means they’re sleep deprived and need to learn how to wind

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Selfie Saturday PSA

Selfie Saturday PSA

A Selfie Saturday Reminder: You don’t have to pet EVERY dog, just like you don’t shake hands with EVERY person at a party. Sometimes dogs just need a human to be near them so they learn to trust that humans are safe.  Don’t force a sniff from a dog.  Maybe they’re not ready. It’s nothing

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FREE COMMUNITY PACK WALK TOMORROW

FREE COMMUNITY PACK WALK TOMORROW

If it’s raining in Turlock an hour before the walk, we are canceling it.  But that doesn’t mean you all can meet up on your own and walk if you’d like!  Some people still show up and walk. If your goal is to enjoy walking and socializing your dogs, this is your perfect opportunity…because it’s

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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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