More Pets Go Missing on Independence Day Than Any Other Day Here are a few tips to provide a safe Fourth of July for your pack family! Take your dog for a long walk before the festivities begin. This will allow them to potty during the quiet, peaceful time and tire them out. Make sure
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It’s a Happy Tongue Out Tuesday with the gang! This is just a reminder that your children staying home more for summer break could be a big change for your dog that might cause them to start up some bad behaviors. Walking has a lot of advantages at both ends of the leash, including weight
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Like some children in a swimming pool that never want to get out, some puppies & dogs don’t know any better and could play for hours. Dogs need a balance of activity and calm times. Make sure to give your dog a “quiet time” by providing them with a place away from others and activity
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Ammo had an appointment at Taylor ER Veterinary and met Dr. Kopitzke for the first time. He fell in love with her, and she said he is the sweetest boy. 😊 Dr. Kopitzke took the time to answer all our questions and gave great advice. And of course, Ammo couldn’t leave without showing the world
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Olive & Zoey gifted A+ Dog Training a cool sign for our front door! We love it and can’t wait to show you when you come for a free consultation. Consultations are held at our home in Turlock. We’d like you to get to know us & see if we’re a good fit for your
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Like some children in a swimming pool that never want to get out, some puppies & dogs don’t know any better and could play for hours. Dogs need a balance of activity and calm times. Make sure to give your dog a “quiet time” by providing them with a place away from others and activity
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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
Read moreA+ Dog Training’s Puppy Social is Saturday, June 4th @ 2:00 – 3:00 P.M. It will be held at Taylor ER Veterinary Emergency Hospital where non-fully vaccinated puppies are safe to socially play and learn from each other (must have at least two rounds of vaccines). Please call Taylor ER Veterinary for more details and
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Stevie is sporting a beautiful bandana for today’s Tongue Out Tuesday post and she wants to remind everyone about why rules & boundaries are so important. Rules are what a dog is and isn’t allowed to do: Don’t jump on people. Don’t pull on the walk. Boundaries control where a dog can & can’t go:
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For those who gave all, WE REMEMBER. We have a profound opportunity to remember their ultimate sacrifice with a moment of silence, a reverent act, or a thoughtful gesture of thanks. We hope you will join A+ Dog Training this year as we remember & honor the fallen. Please visit a veteran organization you trust
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It’s another Selfie Saturday with Oreo & A+ Dog Training!
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As the Valley heats up, it’s time to get creative on how you socialize your dog. We took Ammo to Baker Family Chiropractic in Modesto. Their building is cool & comfortable, Ammo gets to say hello to everyone, and GiGi gets an adjustment. With larger dogs, you’ve also got to keep in mind how hot
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If you are considering if A+ Dog Training is right for you… Remember that YOU GET RESULTS. You get the professional trainer EVERY TIME – not a less experienced, part-time employee. (Tom & Olive hop onto the playground for a picture. Olive got an A+ for Sit Stay!)
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A+ Dog Training does not have a facility. Our free, one-hour consultations are at our home office. We want to invite you into our home before you must invite us into yours. Most private sessions are held in your home, where the dog is most comfortable and where there are less distractions. This will help
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Things to budget for when getting a dog: Veterinary visits / Checkups Monthly Flea & Tick / Heartworm Medications Vaccinations City License Food Training Grooming fees Treats Dog gear for home (crate/runner, bed, collar, food & water bowls, pooper scooper, etc.) Dog gear for travel (leash, collar, I.D. tags, crate, blanket, towel, first aid kit,
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A+ Dog Training knows the importance of voice tones & how to communicate properly with dogs. A praise voice is just as important as a correction & command voice. Too much praise will result in an unruly & confused dog. Too much correction will result in a fearful & unresponsive dog. Let A+ Dog Training
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Happy Tongue Out Tuesday with love from Teddy & A+ Dog Training!
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Happy Selfie Saturday with love from Fred & A+ Dog Training!
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Today’s Feel Good Friday post goes to Hazel the Boxer. Hazel completed her Calm Canine program and her owner wanted her to take a photo with her trainer! Great work, Hazel! We hope you keep in touch with A+ Dog Training. You get an A+!
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These two doods look so serious…seriously in love with A+ Dog Training! And A+ Dog Training is serious when we say that we built our private training programs with you in mind. Sign up for a free consultation where we can discuss your goals & our prices. Please note that there is about a 5
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