Gizmo gets used to being in the pool. It’s going to take a while for Gizmo to trust this new environment but with a lot of patience & repetition, he’ll be chilling on the steps & swimming around in no time! You can view a couple of video clips of Gizmo in the pool on
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Freddy & Tessa’s family wanted A+ Dog Training to help them prepare for their first family trip with the dogs. We brought Trixie with us for a training session so that Freddy & Tessa can get comfortable in public around other dogs & people. We took them to Starbucks and walked them through every helpful
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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 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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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 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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Cookie is looking good & feeling good for today’s #feelgoodfriday post! Do you remember learning about Cookie & her goals? Well, she has completed her private training sessions & just has two five-week classes left. And guess what?! Cookie didn’t fight with the groomer! We are so proud of Cookie & her owners! They get
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Today’s Feel Good Friday post goes to Tom & Nigel, the Bull Terrier puppy. Nigel is still shy but is slowly bonding with Tom. It’s definitely a Feel-Good Friday when they can take a picture together! Way to go, Nigel, you get an A+!
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We introduced Ramzee to the durable Goughnut toy established in Modesto, CA. Ammo has had his Goughnuts for 10 years. He shares it with many dogs and has yet to break it. Ramzee managed to destroy his Goughnut but with the replacement guarantee, he received an upgraded version! A+ Dog Training highly recommends these toys
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Ammo had his yearly checkup yesterday. He usually wants to eat anything we put in his mouth, but he doesn’t like the Bordetella vaccine, so we requested the injections instead. We like to make bets on who would guess Ammo’s weight the closest. The vet techs usually win, followed by Tom, and then GiGi. It
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A+ Dog Training is taking a “PAWS” to enjoy the new fall season! With the arrival of fall, Lobo would like to remind you that the following fall foods are safe to feed dogs (raw or cooked). If you enjoy feeding your dog human foods, try some of these: Pumpkin Potatoes & sweet potatoes Cucumbers
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Happy Tongue Out Tuesday with love from Roxie! If your dog barks, chews, howls, or cries while riding in the car, give A+ Dog Training a call at 209-985-7898. We can help you!
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Matty’s owner said that she is very needy while riding in her sport’s car. I sat in the back of our Charger as Tom drove us to various training locations. I tried to simulate a two-seater car with me as the driver to see what Matisse would do. Really all Matisse needs is the proper
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We wanted to congratulate another July Elementary class! With the practice of our COVID-19 Response & Guidelines, everyone was able to stay healthy and work on obedience around other dogs! (No group picture during this time. Individual family unit pictures was the safer route. Please visit A+ Dog Training on FB or @209dogtraining on IG
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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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After his walks with GiGi, Teddy likes to grab his tennis ball and dip it into the coy pond. But if he doesn’t grab it quick enough, I have to watch him try to fish it out. I eventually had to splash the water to propel the ball to the other side where Teddy was
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It’s a happy Tongue Out Tuesday for Lobo as he hangs out on his hammock with his toys while on “recess” with A+ Dog Training.
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Chocco finds a comfy spot to people watch at Lowe’s. If you’d like to bring your dog to pet friendly places but don’t know how to get started on training them, give A+ Dog Training a call at 209-985-7898. We can help!
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The best way to introduce two dogs is by walking. Dogs love walking in a pack. Chocco the puppy learns to leave Ammo, the senior dog, alone while on a walk. This will translate easier when they are in the house together and Ammo doesn’t want to play with Chocco. A+ Dog Training’s goal is
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Meet Matisse, a Pitbull Mix rescued into a loving home. Matisse sometimes shows too much anxiety and excitement. A+ Dog Training’s Calm Canine program is just the help this rescue needs. Welcome to our pack family, Matisse! Do you have a rescue dog that is uncertain of his new home? A+ Dog Training can show
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