FREE COMMUNITY PACK WALK TOMORROW

FREE COMMUNITY PACK WALK TOMORROW

If you want to enjoy walking and socializing with your dogs, this is the perfect opportunity – it’s free!  A+ Dog Training wants to get to know you, your family, and your dog!  Join us for a walk and meet other dogs and their owners. Walks last 45-60 minutes, and there are open sidewalks and

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Happy Thirsty Thursday!

Happy Thirsty Thursday!

Another way to teach your dog impulse control is to have them Sit, Stay, then give a release command (e.g., OK) before they take a drink out of a public water bowl and before getting petted. Teaching a dog impulse control is difficult because it requires overriding their natural, instinctual desire to immediately pursue rewards. 

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Motivational Monday

Motivational Monday

Today’s Motivational Monday post is to encourage you to get creative and have fun when obedience training your dog.  When working on Stay, train for duration and/or distance away from you.  Have them stay in various places.  See how creative you can be with your dog! Stay is a command that can save your dog’s

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Motivational Monday

Motivational Monday

A dog door is ideal for owners with busy schedules.  Once potty-trained, A+ Dog Training can help you guide your dog to the next step toward greater independence while you’re away at work. Today’s Motivational Monday post focuses on trusting your pup with more of the house when they’re ready.  Happy Motivational Monday with love

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FREE COMMUNITY PACK WALK TOMORROW

FREE COMMUNITY PACK WALK TOMORROW

If you want to enjoy walking and socializing with your dogs, this is the perfect opportunity – it’s free!  A+ Dog Training wants to get to know you, your family, and your dog!  Join us for a walk and meet other dogs and their owners. Walks last 45-60 minutes, and there are open sidewalks and

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Keep Going!

Keep Going!

“Editing a goal is not quitting, it’s adapting.” If you set a New Year’s Resolution to get to the gym five days a week and you’re missing the mark, that is okay!  Edit your goal and stay active.  A great physical activity we recommend is walking your dogs!   Whether it’s a 20-minute stroll around your

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Motivational Monday

Motivational Monday

Dog chewing is a natural, healthy behavior that provides stress relief, mental stimulation, and dental health benefits.  If a dog chews on forbidden items, use the Leave It command (or Drop It if it is already in their mouth), remove the item, and immediately replace it with their toy.  When replacing it with a more

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