Rain or shine, GiGi is no longer teaching and can walk your dog for you while you’re at work. Call A+ Dog Training at 209-985-7898 for more details.
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The beginning of fall brings new seasonal objects that can pose a threat to the safety of our dogs. Please be aware of mushrooms, red maple leaves, candy & sweets, and Halloween glow sticks. A+ Dog Training’s Lab enjoys taking a break from work in Turlock and visiting his retriever cousins in Modesto for some
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We have a used mesh that acts as a screen to prevent your dog in the back seat from stepping on the center console or walking to the front passenger and driver seats while you are driving. We have never used one because we crate our dogs securely in the back seat of our car.
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I was dreaming about redeeming prize tickets at a water park when my alarm wakes me up. I open my eyes enough to tap the alarm off and was startled by a 78 pound Labrador quietly staring at me. “How long was my best friend watching me sleep,” I wondered, as I switch the alarm
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You might think that we designed our monthly Puppy Socials at Taylor ER Veterinary in Turlock for puppies to develop the right social skills with other pups. But maybe, it’s really so that A+ Dog Training can get their monthly fix and pet a bunch of puppies!
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It never fails at our monthly Puppy Social. At least one of the two water bowls gets knocked over, pushed aside, or has paws dipping into it within the first three minutes of unleashed puppies. And that’s how a social is supposed to party! Our Puppy Socials are designed for the puppy one
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This is a reminder for the parents of the Hughson School District that 4H sign-ups will be tomorrow, Wednesday, September 28th at 7:00 p.m. It will be held at Hughson Elementary School. A+ Dog Training has an Elementary class from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Four Seasons Park in Turlock. So, Tom will continue teaching
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Junior High and High School worked on long leash obedience at the park last week. Please continue to practice your distant-obedience off leash in the house with less distractions. Take it a step further and train off leash in your fenced backyard with more distractions. And we’ll see you this week at class to see
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For Ammo’s social hour, we took him around Countryside Shopping Area before the games started. He got a free toy and six pounds of free dog food (his choice!) at Pet Supplies Plus’ grand opening. There was a lot of commotion going on in the store as he heard many squeaky toys and other dogs
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A few things to look forward to this fall season: September 25th at Pet Supplies Plus in Turlock: First 100 neighbors get a free small bag of dog food. October 1st Pack Walk at CSU, Stanislaus & Puppy Social at Taylor ER Veterinary. October 16th Bully Boo Walk at Woodward Park in Fresno (see Fresno
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Pet Supplies Plus in Turlock gave A+ Dog Training a goody bag tonight to share with our clients! This is a reminder that Pet Supplies Plus is having their grand opening this weekend, so stop by and check out the deals!
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A+ Dog Training would like to wish everyone a Happy Fall Season. Today marks the beginning of fall and the dogs in our High School class seemed to show it! It was a “ruff” time keeping the dogs focused while staying on a long leash. There were children practicing for soccer, leaves blowing around, and
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This is our dog, Ammo, visiting his nana. My mother-in-law has a Westie and a little terrier. Our 80 lb. Labrador seemed to be missing his big bed and tried to get comfortable in theirs! As an A+ Lifetime client, you not only get training for the dog’s life, but your training can be at
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We are proud to have clients like Blanco’s owner Geno who runs Modesto Boxing Gym. Outside of training him and his American Pitt, we came out to support his two fighters and watch him corner and win both bouts. A+ Dog Training appreciates all of our clients that welcome us into their homes and make
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Because we aren’t holding any classes in November, we’d like to offer a limited number of people a Holiday Etiquette Workshop. You will learn how to manage your dog when the doorbell rings, people come over, having dinner around the table, and being around people in the living room. The cost is $25 per dog/person
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Dog Obedience Classes begin this week. If A+ Dog Training has not viewed your current shot records please bring them to the first class. Please bring bags for waste, your dog on a non-retractable leash, and treats. We will supply a bowl of water for the dogs. Feel free to bring your own water bottle
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When people say, “You must enjoy your job as a dog trainer,” that’s an understatement! This is how Colt greeted me this morning! I guess he wanted to share his bone as a way to say thank you.
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We remember and hope you spent quality time with family today for Patriot’ s Day.
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Buddy & GiGi can’t wait to see everyone back in classes! Just a reminder that all classes will be held at Four Seasons Park in Turlock for five consecutive weeks starting next week. Kindergarten 7 P.M. Tuesdays Elementary 6 P.M. Wednesdays High School 6 P.M. Thursdays Junior High 6 P.M. Fridays
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Capone can’t wait to tell you that the Pack Walk for September is this Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Meet at the corner of Crowell Rd. & Monte Vista Avenue inside of CSU, Stanislaus in Turlock. Capone also wants to remind you that the September Puppy Social will not be until September 24th from 2:00 –
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