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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Peaceful Reminder

Peaceful Reminder

Nigel & A+ Dog Training would like to remind you to take a minute and relax with your dog.  Dog training doesn’t always have to be about Sit, Down, Stay, Come, or walking on a loose leash.  Sometimes you just need to take your dog out to the front yard, pull up a chair and

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Self Care Saturday

Self Care Saturday

Today’s Self Care Saturday goes to Nigel, the patient one.  Nigel doesn’t complain when his mom needs to take a break in the shade during their walks.  Instead, Nigel takes a moment to stop and smell the flowers! Nigel & A+ Dog Training hopes that you remember to breathe, choose to not complain, & remember

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