It’s Not Always Play Time

It’s Not Always Play Time

Tom & Matisse got to join our Dog Walking client Teddy this morning. Both dogs think that whenever they see another dog, they get to jump on each other and play. This walk was to communicate to them that not every dog is a playmate. Socializing can be doing a constructive activity (like walking or

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Happy Tongue Out Tuesday!

Happy Tongue Out Tuesday!

Today’s Tongue Out Tuesday goes to little Clover. She’s maturing nicely and is becoming quite the character. Come back tomorrow to learn more about Clover! She’s the goodest girl! Let us know how your dog’s behavior is impacting your family right now. Give us a call at 209-985-7898.

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Terrific Tom

Terrific Tom

Meet Tom, the owner and trainer of A+ Dog Training.  Tom loves to run and is a die-hard Rams & Dodgers fan.  His favorite holiday is Independence Day and dreams of vacationing in Oahu more than once a year.  Tom’s newest hobbies are fantasy baseball and learning the ukulele.  He helps set-up & take-down church

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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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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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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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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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From Panic to Pawsome

From Panic to Pawsome

Enzo the Labradoodle has been an A+ Lifetime Member since July 2019.  Enzo’s family came to us with a list of behaviors:  nipping the children, chewing furniture, barking at people on walks, jumping on the couch, counter surfing, and biting at the leash when preparing for a walk.  These are all typical puppy behaviors and

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Tennis Ball Does the Trick

Tennis Ball Does the Trick

Titus has been an A+ Lifetime Member since April 2018.  When we first met Titus, his owners couldn’t find the right dog sitter to handle him and so vacationing was out of the question.  Tom has handled hyper German Shepherds since he was in the Air Force, and the owners soon realized just how much

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Customized Training for the Pack

Customized Training for the Pack

Caxton the Frenchie has been an A+ Lifetime Member since October 2019.  Caxton is in training to become a therapy dog for hospice care.  He is very lovable and doesn’t seem to mind when other dogs are around.  Conrad and Tulip, on the other hand, have some manners they still need to learn and are

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T-Shirts for Everyone!

T-Shirts for Everyone!

Teddy has been an A+ Lifetime Member since February 2017.  His 14 yr. old handler put on a t-shirt and socks so that Teddy would stop scratching and let his wounds heal after surgery.  The only thing Teddy is missing is an A+ Dog Training t-shirt! Click HERE to support A+ Dog Training through this

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