If you want to enjoy walking and socializing with your dogs, this is the perfect opportunity – 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
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It is often that dog owners inquire about their dog needing a basic obedience class to stop them from barking, lunging, or pulling toward other dogs. But some dogs are overwhelmed and stressed when placed in a group setting with 14 other dogs. A+ Dog Training customizes your private training sessions to slowly ease your
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The first step is to teach all dogs what Bed, Stay, Come, and their names are. The next step is to get each one onto the bed individually and stay peacefully together. The final step is to call them off the bed to you one at a time. Are you ready to take your
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As Milo and I walked around his neighborhood, we spotted a pile of rocks with a sign that I assumed read, “Free Rocks”. It turns out that the neighbor’s friend was going to haul them in a few days, so he put a sign for fun. It read, “R.I.P. Last dog to poop on our
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Happy Thirsty Thursday! A+ Dog Training would like to wish Zoey a quick and smooth recovery.
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Pool time is a cherished summer memory with our children, their friends, and our family dogs. Dogs are natural swimmers, but you would be surprised at how many panic when they first jump in and don’t feel the ground. Some need a little lift from vertical to a smoother, horizontal swim. All dogs need to
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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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Today’s Feel Good Friday post goes to Chase the Pitbull training in his front yard. The neighbor across the street had a litter of puppies to walk. The little guy in the photo was a straggler who lost his pack. Since he was lost, he decided to join Chase. It turned out to be an
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If your dog can confidently climb the stairs and walk the bridge on the jungle gym, they’ll be ready and confident to explore with your family on summer trips. Start practicing now! Happy Tongue Out Tuesday, with love from Milo and A+ Dog Training!
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I dropped off business cards and treats for the humans at CR Ranch. They gave me a tour and boy was I impressed! This resort has three sizes of pet bedrooms – most have complete privacy, a window, a ceiling fan, and 24-hour music with an individual ventilation system and pet cot. For the more
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Kona and A+ Dog Training are celebrating the first day of spring at Crane Park in Turlock. What’s your dog’s favorite park to walk around? Thank you, City of Turlock’s Parks & Recreation and Turlock Police Department for keeping our city’s parks safe and well-maintained for the dog community to enjoy!
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A crate gives dogs a safe and comfortable place to be when company comes over or when it’s time to nap or sleep at night. A crate will help families for upcoming summer vacation trips. If a dog ever must stay overnight at the vet’s hospital, they wouldn’t have the added burden of an unfamiliar
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Having toys for your pup to chew on and keeping them on a leash to manage is very helpful this holiday season. We want to teach our puppies to leave the tree and presents alone. Drinking the Christmas tree’s water from the base is toxic to dogs. It was hard to watch another pup play
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We’re in October and it’s time for your front door to be used for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday packages, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve festivities! Is your dog ready? It’s time to work with your dog daily with manners at the door. A+ Dog Training can help you with: Non-stop barking when
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Kona was all smiles after September’s Free Community Pack Walk hosted by A+ Dog Training. Yes, this Saturday’s Pack Walk is scheduled for 10 a.m. which is usually our fall/winter hour. Who knew it was still going to be a hot one?! GiGi will be leading this Saturday’s walk with Myla, a husky that’s ready
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Juniper takes a moment to control her instincts and leave the geese alone. GiGi was not ready to get dragged and take a swim at Stan State. Way to go, Juniper! You get an A+! The command Leave It is just as important as Stay and Come. Leave It teaches the dog what they can
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A+ Dog Training doesn’t just train dogs to be tolerant and have manners around other dogs. We also help your dog be friends with your parents’ dog or your sibling’s dogs. Thanksgiving and Christmas are around the corner and memories are ready to be made with the family – including the family pets! Sign up
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Keep your dog safe by using a dog seat belt. The last time I checked, dog seat belts were about $15 at Pet Supplies Plus. One end clicks into the car’s seat belt. The other end attaches to your dog’s collar. You can also crate your dog. Keeping your dog secure prevents tragic accidents from
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We recommend that your dog eats half an hour to an hour before or after a training session with A+ Dog Training, especially with larger-sized dogs. Bloat (gastric dilation-volvulus) is a life-threatening condition that occurs when a dog’s stomach fills with gas, food, or fluid causing it to expand and twist, which can cut off
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Olive enjoys sharing her toys – especially if the human will play Fetch with her. Some dogs get possessive over their toys and will growl and snap at other dogs or humans trying to take them away. If this sounds familiar, don’t let this get out of hand. Eventually, your dog will become possessive over
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