Peaceful Matisse

Peaceful Matisse

Dogs that are in training are calmer, less destructive, more fulfilled, able to deal with anxiety & aggression, relaxed, & way happier.  Sign up for a free consultation.  We’d love to hear how you’d like to train your dog & what you’d like your dog to learn.  Let us show you how! 209-985-7898

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Handsome Hoover

Handsome Hoover

Meet Hoover, a Black Labrador pup that was a rescue of ten.  Hoover has goals to stop jumping on others, to stop play biting, and to become a more calm, well-mannered dog.  Hoover’s doormat says it all, “Our story begins here!”  Welcome to our pack family, Hoover! If you have recently rescued a dog and

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And That’s a Wrap!

And That’s a Wrap!

Malinois are known to be active, hardworking dogs.  But this pup was pooped after 20 minutes of his first private training session! We always tell our clients that their sessions will last anywhere from ½ an hr. to an hour, depending on how much attention their dog can give.  We’ll stay the full hour to

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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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