It’s Motivational Monday!

It’s Motivational Monday!

Today’s Motivational Monday post is about dogs learning to go potty at the potty station and not in the neighbor’s yard.  Training your dog to potty on command relieves so much stress and embarrassment while taking your dog out on trips.  If you train your dog to potty before going into the store, you won’t

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Car Rides and Summer Trips

Car Rides and Summer Trips

Now is the time to start training your dog to prepare for summer trips! Get them comfortable with getting in and out of the car.  Make sure they learn to Stay whenever a car door is open.  Train them to relax in the car and not bark.  Once your dog can do those things, move

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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 your perfect opportunity…because 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 lots

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Happy Selfie Saturday!

Happy Selfie Saturday!

Happy Selfie Saturday with love from Teddy and A+ Dog Training!   If you’re not busy tomorrow, take your dog to the Hughson Fruit & Nut Festival in downtown Hughson. It’s free for the family with lots of vendors to shop from and activities for the children. A+ Dog Training will be available to answer

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Motivational Monday

Motivational Monday

If your dog can calmly and confidently sit at a busy intersection in Turlock, they’ll be ready and confident to explore with your family on summer trips.  Start practicing now! Happy Motivational Monday, with love from Kona and A+ Dog Training!

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Puppy Chewing

Puppy Chewing

Puppy Chewing is: Developmentally normal A way of communicating (I’m tired/hungry/thirsty. I have to go potty.) A way to explore the world around them Not a behavior that needs to be punished Best addressed with redirection, management, and a proactive routine A behavior that your puppy can grow out of Hard and frustrating If you

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Happy Selfie Saturday!

Happy Selfie Saturday!

On Friday, March 28th, we had the opportunity to speak with students at Medeiros Elementary in Turlock for Career Day.  Our focus was on which subject matters in school can help you become a great professional dog trainer and own your own business. The handout we gave to the students shows chores according to their grade

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How Can We Help?

How Can We Help?

A+ Dog Training Can Help You With: New Puppy New Rescue Dog Life Skills (Stay, Coming When Called, Leash Walking, etc.) Separation Anxiety Reactivity (Barking on Leash or at Home) Fear and Anxiety Interhousehold Dog-to-Dog Issues Aggression Toward Other Dogs or People Nala says to start training now so that you can have a relaxing

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