Hughson Strong

Hughson Strong

It’s a Wonderful Wednesday when Colt & Ruger show their Hughson Pride.  These two Doods walk the town with A+ Dog Training 3x a week to release their energy & keep GiGi in shape. How can your dog be your accountability fitness partner?

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Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day to all of the dads, dog dads, coaches, mentors, & men that make a difference in our lives.  A+ Dog Training hopes you have a great weekend! “I will be a father to him, and he’ll be a son to me.  When he does wrong, I’ll discipline him in the usual ways,

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Responsibility. Respect. Integrity.

Responsibility.  Respect.  Integrity.

Warmer weather means that more owners are taking their dogs out. • Always bring bags for waste & throw it away in a proper receptacle. • The City of Turlock has a leash law everywhere. Allowing your dog to be off leash in your yard, doesn’t prevent them from chasing the dog I’m walking across

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Happy Tongue Out Tuesday!

Happy Tongue Out Tuesday!

It’s a Happy Tongue Out Tuesday for GiGi & Stevie! GiGi enjoys walking Stevie midday 3x a week. Why? She burns a lot of calories without working up too much of an appetite. It’s a great way to relieve midday stress. It’s an awesome time to think & pray. It’s an awesome time to catch

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Be Patient. Be Kind.

Be Patient.  Be Kind.

Celtic, Shamrock, & Clover would love how spring is in full bloom! But our Free Community Pack Walks have been postponed until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted for mass gatherings.  The weather is great & we know you are anxious to take your dogs out and socialize them around other dogs again.  But we get requests

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Work It Wednesday

Work It Wednesday

“I trained 4 years to run 9 seconds.  Some people don’t see results in 2 months and give up.”  Usain Bolt Don’t give up.  Keep working with your dogs. Voice-Tones Follow-Through Patience Timing Consistency Endurance Don’t give up.  Keep working with your dogs.

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Selfie Saturday Reminders

Selfie Saturday Reminders

Happy Selfie Saturday! Warmer weather means that more owners are taking their dogs out.   • Always bring bags for waste & throw it away in a proper receptacle. • The City of Turlock has a leash law everywhere. Allowing your dog to be off leash in your yard, doesn’t prevent them from chasing the

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Happy Selfie Saturday!

Happy Selfie Saturday!

It’s another joyful Selfie Saturday as Harley the Mini Dachshund kept crawling into GiGi’s lap to fall asleep during his first training session. His sessions are broken into half-hour trainings since that’s about all he can handle.  It was difficult to take a photo of him for our files, let alone a selfie!  But he

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Feel Good Friday with Harley

Feel Good Friday with Harley

Today’s Feel Good Friday post goes to Harley, the four-month-old Mini Dachshund.  This was Harley’s first private training session and Tom needed to develop a bond before anything else.  This pandemic puppy hasn’t seen many people and just needs one more vaccine before venturing out into the world.  Sometimes he’ll give him treats.  Other times

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A Shady Tongue Out Tuesday

A Shady Tongue Out Tuesday

It’s another Tongue Out Tuesday and Teddy has it made in the shade! A+ Dog Training would like to remind you that as the weather gets warmer, keep in mind that the shade in your backyard moves throughout the day. Now is the time to start figuring out the best spots for your dogs to

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Spring Has Sprung!

Spring Has Sprung!

Spring is in full bloom! But our Free Community Pack Walks have been postponed until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted for mass gatherings.  The weather is great & we know you are anxious to take your dogs out and socialize them around other dogs again.  But we get requests about our Pack Walks daily and are

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Dogs & Humans Alike Miss Socializing

Dogs & Humans Alike Miss Socializing

Due to COVID-19, our group classes are so full that we’ve discontinued offering it and are now focusing on individualized private sessions.  We are still able to meet at places where dogs are around (e.g., pet friendly stores, outside of the dog park, etc.) and can bring a dog to you to slowly build your

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Be Aware of Foxtails!

Be Aware of Foxtails!

Ammo & A+ Dog Training would like to remind you to be aware of foxtails. It’s spring and they are everywhere. Save your dog an expensive vet visit & keep them away from smelling or walking through it. The foxtails burrow into their skin and can stick to their internal organs when inhaled.

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