Just Keep Walking

Just Keep Walking

This is just a reminder that you and your children staying home more could be a big change for your dog that might cause them to start up some bad behaviors. Walking has a lot of advantages at both ends of the leash, including weight loss, decreasing risks of certain diseases, and the promotion of positive

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Miss Patti the Pug Puppy

Miss Patti the Pug Puppy

I had spoken to Marylee on Monday regarding Patti’s current obedience classes and her choice to be self-quarantined with her husband that has serious, underlying medical conditions.  I told Marylee that since we weren’t going to see her until Elementary’s class in July, if she needed ANYTHING, I’m available to run errands or drop off

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Poppy’s Reward

Poppy’s Reward

Poppy got a lot of pets while getting weighed at Pet Supplies Plus – Turlock, CA ALWAYS reward good behavior. Try to catch your dog doing something right and reinforce it with a lot of praise, their favorite toy, or a small tidbit of their favorite food instead of catching them doing something wrong and punishing them. 

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Puppy Social This Saturday

Puppy Social This Saturday

Don’t wait for your puppy to be four months old to show the world to them.  The critical socialization period is usually around 3-12 weeks. You can take the puppy out after getting two shots. However, be safe where you take your pup. NO dog parks, walking in the pet stores or other high dog-traffic

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Creating Peace in the Home

Creating Peace in the Home

Rules are what a dog is and isn’t allowed to do: Don’t jump on people. Don’t pull on the walk. Boundaries control where a dog can & can’t go: The baby’s room is off-limits.  Don’t go out the door until I say so. Boundaries also teach your dog what is & isn’t theirs. Rules &

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Dog Trainers Need Treats Too

Dog Trainers Need Treats Too

Dog Trainers need treats too!  I was treated with a Rodan + Fields Rescue Mask & Compression Therapy at Elite Physical Therapy and Fitness Inc.  Thanks for helping me figure out the right product for protecting my face from the elements of the outdoors.  The change in weather and allergies to just about everything in

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A Well-Balanced Dog

A Well-Balanced Dog

Like some children in a swimming pool that never want to get out, some puppies & dogs don’t know any better and could play for hours.  Dogs need a balance of activity and calm times.  Make sure to give your dog a “quiet time” by providing them with a place away from others and activity

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Awesome Axl

Awesome Axl

Meet Axl from Hughson, California.  Axl is a Weimaraner with separation anxiety.  A+ Dog Training’s Calm Canine program is the perfect fit to help Axl become a more confident and well-balanced dog.  Welcome to our pack family, Axl!

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Vaccines Required

Vaccines Required

Today’s Feel Good Friday post goes to Ammo who updated his Bordetella & Influenza at Taylor ER Veterinary in Turlock, California. All dogs are welcomed to A+ Dog Training’s Free Consultation if they are ready to face the outdoors, just bring them on a leash with an adult to handle each dog. For the public’s

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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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