The perks of being professional dog trainers is that people trust you & allow you to manage a dog (any dog) in a crowd. We sat in the very back with Matisse & worked on Stay for an hour without distracting anyone. She did such a great job!
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We love working on Stay with a dog because it gives us a reason to dine out! Matisse did an awesome job staying by Tom’s feet at Lulu’s Ice Cream Parlor on Canal Rd. in Turlock. Of course, she did have an already productive morning so working on Stay by lunchtime just got easier. Impress
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Tom had a private training session with Emi so I took this opportunity to work with Matisse in a new location. At the end, they were both tired from their separate sessions & briefly got to look & say hello to each other. You can follow Emi the Shih Tzu on Instagram @all_about_emi
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Tom & Matisse got to join our Dog Walking client Teddy this morning. Both dogs think that whenever they see another dog, they get to jump on each other and play. This walk was to communicate to them that not every dog is a playmate. Socializing can be doing a constructive activity (like walking or
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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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Meet Remi, a German Shepherd puppy that was born a month before COVID-19 hit. Remi will need a little more work on socializing around other people and A+ Dog Training’s most popular Calm Canine program will help her reach her goal. Welcome to our pack family, Remi! Many inquire about dog obedience classes. Our group
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Meet Tonka the Great Dane puppy. Tonka is our newest, exclusive A+ Lifetime member. His goals are to recognize body awareness and manners in the home. At 1 ½ years, he’s already taller than the kitchen island. Welcome to our pack family, Tonka! Ready to build a cooperative relationship with your dog? Call A+ Dog
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Meet Reagan, a Labrador on A+ Dog Training’s exclusive A+ Lifetime Membership. Reagan’s initial goals are to heel on a walk and greeting with manners. Reagan’s owner is a USMC veteran and donated an additional $100 to MWDTSA! Give this post a LIKE & SHARE to show our appreciation for service and continued generosity to
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Meet Clover, a German Shepherd Mix puppy ready to start her life right with A+ Dog Training. We’ve worked with Clover’s owner in the past with another dog and are excited to train Clover now! Welcome to our pack family, Clover! Are you excited & want nothing but the best for your new puppy? Not
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Today’s Feel Good Friday post goes to Wrigley & Enzo after about 20 minutes on their first day with A+ Dog Training! A+ Dog Training schedules the first 2 training sessions for 30 minutes with your dog because we know how much it could be for them. However, Tom stays an extra 30 minutes
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Meet Koda, a German Shepherd puppy still growing into her ears. Koda is an exclusive A+ Lifetime member. Her owners trained their Vizsla with us way back in 2014 and now we have the honor of training and watching Koda grow up! Welcome to our pack family, Koda! Koda is now fully house-trained and has
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Meet Persephone, a Chihuahua Mini Doberman Pinscher on A+ Dog Training’s most popular Calm Canine program. Persephone developed bad habits that have gotten worse: biting, barking, not allowing anyone to touch her. A+ Dog Training will help her owners build a cooperative relationship with her which will eliminate all those unwanted behaviors. Welcome to our
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Meet Ollie, a Husky Mix with goals to stop biting the leash while on a walk and getting used to his owners petting him everywhere. Ollie will also learn house rules & boundaries as he prepares for his pack family to move into a bigger house. Welcome to our pack family, Ollie! Are you planning
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Meet Lola Honey Bun, a Standard Poodle with goals of helping her owner once she fully matures. Lola was a referral from Stephanie Smith with Coyote Den Grooming in Denair. Thank you for the referral, Stephanie, and welcome to our pack family, Lola Honey Bun! A+ Dog Training’s systems & techniques are designed for a
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Meet Festus, a Chihuahua rescued by an awesome client that we worked with five years ago with her two other dogs. Festus is afraid of a lot of things and his owner would want nothing more than to comfortably take him on trips and enjoy life. It looks like the Calm Canine program will serve
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Today’s Testimony Tuesday goes to Kenji. We are so proud of how much Kenji has learned to live peacefully in his home with his owners. Does your dog hinder you from enjoying activities in your home? Give A+ Dog Training a call at 209-985-7898. We can help!
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Meet Ahab, a German Shepherd with a goal to obey commands without treats. Ahab barks, whines, & yips when he sees another dog because he wants to play with everyone. Don’t worry, Ahab, we’ll help you understand proper manners around other dogs so you could always have fun. Welcome to our pack family, Ahab! Do
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Meet Dexter, a Borador (Border Collie / Labrador Mix). Dexter barks at every human he sees while on a walk. He also thinks that jumping on people when they come home is appropriate. Dexter has an amazing teenage owner that is as excited to start training as we are! Welcome to our pack family, Dexter!
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Meet Grizzly, a German Shepherd Pitbull Mix that was born right before the pandemic. Grizzly can get a little mouthy so A+ Dog Training will show him what he can & cannot chew on, the usual obedience commands, & walking on a leash without pulling. Welcome to our pack family, Grizzly!
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Meet Hoover, a Black Labrador pup that was a rescue of ten. Hoover has goals to stop jumping on others, to stop play biting, and to become a more calm, well-mannered dog. Hoover’s doormat says it all, “Our story begins here!” Welcome to our pack family, Hoover! If you have recently rescued a dog and
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