Serious Sirius Black

Serious Sirius Black

Meet Sirius Black.  He is 50% Belgian Malinois, 50% Labrador Retriever, seven months old, and already 90 pounds!  A few of Sirius’s goals are to master basic commands, have polite manners, and get a job.  Welcome to our pack family, Sirius Black!

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Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth

Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth

Simply brushing your dog’s teeth daily can help prevent $1,000 veterinary bills.  Start early by getting your puppy used to a toothbrush.  Always use dog toothpaste.  It’s never too late to start now. If you need help with your dog accepting their teeth getting brushed, or using their teeth on unwanted objects, give A+ Dog

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Dashing Dash

Dashing Dash

Meet Dash, a Dachshund with goals to master a solid Come, Stay, and walk politely on a leash.  Dash will also learn to potty in a designated spot in the backyard.  Welcome to our pack family, Dash!

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Couch & House Rules

Couch & House Rules

All households’ rules and boundaries are different.  This is why A+ Dog Training fully customizes our training sessions to fit your dog’s and your family’s needs. Some families don’t mind their dog sitting on the couch whenever they want.  Some families don’t want their dogs on any human furniture at all.  And sometimes the family

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7 Things We Can Stop Your Dog from Doing

7 Things We Can Stop Your Dog from Doing

Seven Things We Can Stop Your Dog from Doing: Picking Up Inappropriate Objects (e.g. the dish towel or apple pie on the counter) Darting Out the Door Jumping On People Dragging You While on a Walk Inappropriate & Prolonged Barking Protecting or Growling Over their Food/Toys Barking or Lunging at Other Dogs Sign up for

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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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