Cash & Cuddles

Cash & Cuddles

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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Is Dog Training Worth It?

Is Dog Training Worth It?

Is Dog Training Worth It? We work with so many people that would gladly spend the money to solve their problems & consider it an excellent investment. But they’re afraid they (the owners) won’t succeed, and the money will have been wasted. We get it. And we got you!  During your free consultation, we review

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What Grade Would Your Dog Give You?

What Grade Would Your Dog Give You?

Stevie is looking back at her week knowing she earned an A+!  How was your week?  How often were you able to take your dog out for a walk? Yesterday, I posted about foxtails.  Take a look at the field in the background.  It’s full of foxtails!  We made sure that Stevie didn’t go near

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Paws for the Cause

Paws for the Cause

Spring weather is still sweater weather! Tom is sporting his MWDTSA hoodie while he walks with Teddy. A portion of every private training sale goes to Military Working Dog Team Support Association. This organization sends care packages to military working dogs and their handlers. Receiving care packages while Tom was on tours was such a

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Well-Balanced Puppies

Well-Balanced Puppies

Puppies need to learn how to settle down.  Rest and structure are necessary.  Bond with your dog and get to know when your puppy needs a nap or exercise.  Both are essential for a well-mannered & well-balanced dog. Helpful Tip:  Sometimes a mouthy puppy means they’re sleep deprived and need to learn how to wind

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Selfie Saturday PSA

Selfie Saturday PSA

A Selfie Saturday Reminder: You don’t have to pet EVERY dog, just like you don’t shake hands with EVERY person at a party. Sometimes dogs just need a human to be near them so they learn to trust that humans are safe.  Don’t force a sniff from a dog.  Maybe they’re not ready. It’s nothing

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Afraid to Try Another Dog Trainer?

Afraid to Try Another Dog Trainer?

All too often we hear from owners about how they’ve tried other professional dog trainers before us. We understand.  When potential clients are concerned about how long our waitlist is, we encourage you to shop around and meet other trainers in our area.  We want you to do your due diligence and feel comfortable with

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Puppy Social this Saturday

Puppy Social this Saturday

A+ Dog Training’s Puppy Social is Saturday, March 4th from 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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Canal Vet Workshop

Canal Vet Workshop

A+ Dog Training was invited to speak with the Canal Veterinary Staff over bagels and conversations about how to make your dog more comfortable when going to the vet.   A few things we recommend: • Walk your dog for 30 min. right before their visit (if possible). • Get to your vet early to

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