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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Artful Arti

Artful Arti

Meet Arti, a rescued Pit Bull with goals to relax when others enter the house and be able to be leashed by others in case of emergency.  A+ Dog Training will also help Arti become a more confident and less anxious dog.  Welcome to our pack family, Arti!

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Back to School

Back to School

It’s that time. Schedules and routines are changing at the house. For those who have trained with us before, remember the tips & techniques we’ve given you to help your dog transition when your children return to school or head off to college, and the household dynamics change again. For those who find their dog

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Motivational Monday

Motivational Monday

The “Unconditional Surrender” statue (aka The Kissing Statue) next to the USS Midway is a great tourist attraction in sunny San Diego.  This Corgi enjoys people-watching and patiently waits to take a photo with the statue. Today’s Motivational Monday post is to encourage you to take one last trip with your pack family before the

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Brave Bruno

Brave Bruno

Meet Bruno, a Corgi-Dachshund mix with goals to become less aggressive/protective towards people and animals, walk politely on a leash, and be comfortable when introduced to new people.  Welcome to our pack family, Bruno!

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Not Your Average Dog Trainers

Not Your Average Dog Trainers

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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Advanced Training

Advanced Training

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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