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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Right after the Shelter in Place and the parks opened up, we made a group class of 5. It just so happened that there were 5 dogs needing a little more extra help with socialization than usual. So we customized the class to help the humans be more comfortable taking their dogs out around other
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As Ammo matures into senior-hood, the sound of fireworks is suddenly more alarming to him. A few measures we are now taking during “fireworks season” are: Making sure his microchip contact info is current Making sure his contact info is current with his veterinarian Making sure his contact info is current with the City Making
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A new baby in your home is an exciting, yet challenging time for everyone, including your dog. As soon as you know you are expecting, start training your dog for the arrival of your new little one. If your dog has several months to learn the new rules & routines, the chances for a peaceful
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Nike began with a Calm Canine program back in February 2019. Her owner realized how much progress Nike has made with A+ Dog Training, that she upgraded to becoming an A+ Lifetime Member. This is greatly beneficial for Nike, because now Nike can attend classes whenever possible. Nike is a very shy and nervous dog
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Sometimes a flat collar is not the best tool to use for training. Maggie is very muscular and strong. With just a flat collar on, she’ll continuously pull, choke, and drag her owners causing them to fall. We always start training a dog with a flat collar but will switch to a different training collar
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I had spoken to Marylee on Monday regarding Patti’s current obedience classes and her choice to be self-quarantined with her husband that has serious, underlying medical conditions. I told Marylee that since we weren’t going to see her until Elementary’s class in July, if she needed ANYTHING, I’m available to run errands or drop off
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There were six puppies at December’s Puppy Social at Taylor ER Veterinary. We’re holding January’s tomorrow, January 4, 2020 from 2:00 – 3:00 P.M. Why wait until your puppy has all their shots in 4 months? By then some owners feel that it’s much harder to socialize their puppy and teach them manners when being
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This is Frank’s first Christmas, hence the puppy gate around the tree. Frank was able to hold semi-still long enough for A+ Dog Training to take a picture. Merry Christmas to all the dogs that are celebrating their first Christmas in a warm, new home! With love, blessings, peace, & patience from A+ Dog Training.
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