Yes, it is cold. Yes, sticking to your New Year’s Resolution of walking your dog daily is hard. YES, YOU CAN DO IT! Try to keep a consistent time for when you walk your dog. They will eventually become your accountability partner and whine or nudge you to take them out on that walk or
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Santa and Milo are on the hunt for more holiday treats! A+ Dog Training understands the busyness of the holiday season. The days are colder, it gets dark earlier, and there is a lot of socializing to do. So don’t feel bad if you can’t take your dog out for their usual walks!
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It’s the day after Thanksgiving. It’s time to take your dog out for a nice, long walk! Happy Black Friday with love from A+ Dog Training!
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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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As Milo and I walked around his neighborhood, we spotted a pile of rocks with a sign that I assumed read, “Free Rocks”. It turns out that the neighbor’s friend was going to haul them in a few days, so he put a sign for fun. It read, “R.I.P. Last dog to poop on our
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Archie and A+ Dog Training want to remind dog owners to be responsible while walking in their neighborhood as the season changes. Always bring bags for waste even if your dog “never” potties when they go for a walk. Accidents happen and being responsible is part of dog ownership. Keep your dog leashed and walking
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Stevie is looking back at her week knowing she earned an A+! How was your week? How often were you able to take your dog out for a walk? Yesterday, I posted about foxtails. Take a look at the field in the background. It’s full of foxtails! We made sure that Stevie didn’t go near
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It’s a Happy Tongue Out Tuesday with the gang! This is just a reminder that your children staying home more for summer break could be a big change for your dog that might cause them to start up some bad behaviors. Walking has a lot of advantages at both ends of the leash, including weight
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Something that we teach dog handlers is that when they stop while walking their dog on leash & in public, their dog should be facing the same direction that they are. Should your dog spot something that you don’t, they can lunge toward it causing you to injure your shoulder or be knocked off balance.
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A+ Dog Training would like to encourage you to continue walking your dog. Although there might be fog, the cool crisp outdoors & a brisk walk are just what our bodies need to keep healthy. And your dog will love you for it!
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It’s a Wonderful Wednesday when Colt & Ruger show their Hughson Pride. These two Doods walk the town with A+ Dog Training 3x a week to release their energy & keep GiGi in shape. How can your dog be your accountability fitness partner?
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It’s a Happy Tongue Out Tuesday for GiGi & Stevie! GiGi enjoys walking Stevie midday 3x a week. Why? She burns a lot of calories without working up too much of an appetite. It’s a great way to relieve midday stress. It’s an awesome time to think & pray. It’s an awesome time to catch
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It’s Spring! Time to figure out a schedule of when to take your dog out for a walk every day. Think TIME first over distance. Let’s say you want to walk for 15 min. If your dog is too hyper, just take that time to spend on a leash in the front yard right next
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Arthur and I went for a walk in the neighborhood and found another Free Little Library. Did you know that reading outdoors while having your dog Sit Stay is considered training? Try it! The fresh air, exercise, and reading will be a great break for you & your dog!
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Puppies socially distanced before social distancing was a thing. Roxie & Ruger are fine walking together if they are far enough apart. If they get any closer, it’ll be a leash-tangled party of jumping and playing. A+ Dog Training is here to show them that a productive walk can be a good time too! Does
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This is just a reminder that A+ Dog Training offers a Dog Walking Service for the public and we are currently providing this service in Turlock, Denair, & Hughson. If you are a part of A+ Dog Training’s pack family and have serious underlying medical conditions and/or are an older adult staying indoors to be
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It’s Tongue Out Tuesday with Matisse & Teddy. Tom’s in the picture too but I couldn’t get him to stick his tongue out. Need help managing your own pack on a walk? A+ Dog Training can help. Call 209-985-7898 to be placed on the Wait List for a Free Consultation.
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Tomorrow is forecasted to be in the triple digits. Make sure to set your alarm and mark it in your calendar to walk the dog tomorrow morning. You’ll feel better after the walk, your dog will be tired and calmer around the house, and it’s always a great way to clear your head and start
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GiGi walked Chocco up and down the street for 37 minutes. He is a young pup that is still exploring the outdoors. GiGi worked on having Chocco focus on her instead of the ground, not to walk ahead and pull on the leash, and she throws in some obedience (e.g. Sit, Stay, Ok). Although they
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Teddy is a 7 yr. old Goldendoodle that we trained back in 2016. Teddy’s owner called us again but this time for our Dog Walking Service. Hooray! It’s great to be with you again, Teddy! A+ Dog Training’s Dog Walking Service is currently open to dogs in Turlock, Hughson, and Denair. Please call 209-985-7898 for
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