I Love Isla

I Love Isla

Meet Isla, a rescued Australian Cattle Dog + Belgian Malinois Mix with goals to trust guests, trust sharing the attention of her owners, and trust a dog sitter.  Welcome to our pack family, Isla!

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Happy Holidays! Guests Are Welcome!

Happy Holidays!  Guests Are Welcome!

Imagine having guests come through your front door.  Your dog holds back, waits, and settles into the room. You’re present for your guests instead of apologizing for your dog. Set up a consultation with A+ Dog Training to get started on working with your dog and preparing for the holidays.  The season of visitors will

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Respectful Rudy

Respectful Rudy

Meet Rudy, a rescued Cocker Spaniel with goals to leave the house guests alone, accept being petted by humans, and not pull towards other dogs while walking on a leash.  Welcome to our pack family, Rudy!

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Motivational Monday

Motivational Monday

The moment another dog appears on the sidewalk, your entire body tenses. Your dog lunges, barks, or freezes, and the walk that was supposed to be enjoyable turns into damage control.  Sound familiar? A+ Dog Training can help you!  Sign up for a free consultation.

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Dogs Deserve More Than an Obedience Class

Dogs Deserve More Than an Obedience Class

Dog owners often inquire about their dog needing a basic obedience class to stop 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 dog into obeying your commands

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Marvelous Moose

Marvelous Moose

Meet Moose, a Bernese Mountain – Labrador Mix with goals to have the confidence to master basic obedience in public, calm down and not jump on people, and make wonderful memories on trips with his pack family.  Welcome to our pack family, Moose!

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A Wonderful Experience with A+ Dog Training

A Wonderful Experience with A+ Dog Training

What You’ll Experience with A+ Dog Training Live demonstrations.  Tom will show you and your family how to address the behavior issue. Hands-on learning and guided discussions. Then Tom will hand over the leash and make sure you and each of your family members understand how to address the issue while he is not with

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Why A+ Dog Training

Why A+ Dog Training

A+ Dog Training shows you how to communicate to your dog that not every person, animal, or noise passing by the house needs a reaction. By teaching them what we expect and building their confidence, they learn to stay calm rather than feeling the need to bark, charge, lunge, or stay on high alert. A+

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Unbreakable Bond

Unbreakable Bond

There is nothing more precious than a bond with your dog.  When there’s a bond, your dog will trust and obey you.  There won’t be a need for harsh corrections, high-value treats, or expensive toys.  There will be nonverbal cues and communication between you and your dog that no one else will understand but the

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