Kids and Dogs Walk to Bond

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With Halloween over and the weather cooling down, let’s keep our children walking around in the neighborhood with the dog.  Walking the dog creates a better relationship with humans.  Walking with the kids after school can relieve some unwanted stress as we finish half of the school year.

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Puppy Socials Are Fun!

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Get advice from a professional dog trainer, be around other puppy owners that are going through the same things you are, and be able to take a one hour break from the chaos your puppy is causing. This is when you can take a step back and enjoy watching your puppy interact with other non-fully

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Congratulations Luc for AKC CGC

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As I clean our photo files, I came across Luc the Standard Poodle’s American Kennel Club, Canine Good Citizen certificate. We are so proud of Luc and Stephanie.  They attended classes in Turlock to prepare them for the CGC evaluation and passed with flying colors. Here’s to you, Luc!  Book a grooming appointment with Luc’s

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Fall Back

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Taylor might enjoy taking a cool dip in his pool after a walk from A+ Dog Training, but this reminds me to “fall back” and end daylight savings time today.  Here’s to water dogs and winter weather ahead!

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Small Dog Leads Big Pack Walk

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Ted from Turlock was a great leader today as he led big and small dogs around CSU Stanislaus for November’s Pack Walk.  Ted is working on being comfortable around other dogs, which is why A+ Dog Training hosts pack walks.  If your dog is nervous or shy around other dogs and you’d like to get

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Saturday’s Pet Events

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Tomorrow’s dog events for November 5, 2016: 10:00 – 11:00 A.M.    Pack Walk 12:00 – 1:00 P.M.    Holiday Etiquette 2:00 – 3:00 P.M.    Puppy Social Feel free to text Tom at 209-985-7898 for more details or any questions.  Yes, you may still join any event.

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Leaving Dogs and Children Unsupervised

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Lots of children love animals, but sometimes their enthusiasm means they could get hurt.  A young child could play too rough without knowing so a dog could strike out in self-defense.  Learn to supervise playtime during the holidays with our One Hour Group Club workshop on November 4th or December 10th in Hughson.  Click on

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Don’t Let Your Dog Walk You

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According to the CDC, tens of thousands of people end up in the ER every year because of pet-related falls.  Many of the falls can happen during a walk with your best friend.  The best way to make sure that your dog doesn’t take you down is to call A+ Dog Training.  We will walk

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Pet Therapy Goals?

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Our Labrador volunteers his time visiting patients at a convalescent home in Turlock.  They don’t require a certification.  If this is something that you are interested in and are wondering if your dog is a good fit, have A+ Dog Training visit your dog and train you to achieve your goals.

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Dogs at a Human Party

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Racer from Modesto would like to remind everyone that the holidays are fast approaching.  Don’t keep your dog locked in the bedroom while family and friends come to visit.  Let your dog know that they’re a part of the family too! A+ Dog Training would like to invite you to join a One Hour Group

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More Treats for Clients

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We spent Sunday in Fresno for the Fresno Bully Rescue’s Annual Bully Boo Walk.  There were a lot of great dog costumes, a fun walk, and many vendors.  A+ Dog Training is always thinking about our clients, so we tried to pick up as many treats and goodies the vendors were giving out so that

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Train Your Dog Before the Holidays

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As much as we all love dog kisses, not all of the company coming to our homes for the holidays will.  That’s why A+ Dog Training is bringing you a new One Hour Group Club called Holiday Etiquette! There are two dates and only seven spots available for our Holiday Etiquette Workshop.  This hands-on training

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