Motivational Monday

Motivational Monday

Dog chewing is a natural, healthy behavior that provides stress relief, mental stimulation, and dental health benefits.  If a dog chews on forbidden items, use the Leave It command (or Drop It if it is already in their mouth), remove the item, and immediately replace it with their toy.  When replacing it with a more

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Motivational Monday – Obedience

Motivational Monday – Obedience

Obedience serves as a means of communicating with your dog.  It allows you to be proactive rather than reactive to bad behaviors. Instead of running after your dog when they grab socks while you’re doing laundry, use your Place, Stay, and Leave It commands. Instead of avoiding a coffee date with your friend and their

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Rainy Day Schedule

Rainy Day Schedule

We’re with you on this one, Braxton! Braxton and A+ Dog Training would like to remind you that even though it’s wet and cold outside, that doesn’t mean you can’t walk your dog on a leash inside. Focus on keeping a looser leash and praising your dog when they walk right beside you. Keep using

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Cute Cowboy

Cute Cowboy

Meet Cowboy, a Husky Australian Shepherd Mix with goals to stop barking, jumping on people, and being overprotective of his owner.  Cowboy is also getting ready to welcome a baby into the family.  Welcome to our pack family, Cowboy!

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Motivational Monday

Motivational Monday

Working from home can be a blessing if you have a quiet, comfortable place to get work done.  If your dog is constantly barking, begging for your attention, or scratching at the door every half hour, it might be time to set up a consultation with A+ Dog Training. We can help your dog learn

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Obedience on Corners

Obedience on Corners

Intersections are a great place to regroup and take a breath when walking your dogs.  In the photo, Zoey takes time to check if Olive is having a Wonderful Wednesday. At every intersection, have your dog Sit and Stay.  Walk to the end of the leash, then give your dog the release command and recall

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Happy Feel Good Friday!

Happy Feel Good Friday!

Today’s Feel Good Friday goes to Zoey and her newly customized bed, made for her by her owners from a wine barrel!   Yes, I’m saying it – Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Now is the time to work on Bed/Place/Crate with your dog for longer periods. We are thinking about your guests and

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