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    The bottom line on A+ Dog Training: They help keep dogs together with their owners, and out of animal shelters. A+ Dog Training is excellent all around, from their one-on-one training to their group classes to their monthly public pack walks. They provide a huge benefit to our community---to all types of dog owners, their dogs, and to the public, in general (better trained dogs serve everyone). Tom and GiGi of A+ Dog Training are (not surprisingly) great with dogs of any age and temperament, but they are also great with owners any level of experience (and temperament!). Most dog owners and dogs can benefit from training; however, I suspect many who seek training find themselves in the predicament I was in a few years ago: In over my head, desperate, and close to throwing in the towel. I adopted a 10-month-old Husky-Malamute in September 2021. Luna's former owner had taken good care of her since adopting her as a pup, but a career/location change forced the owner to rehome Luna. Luna was extremely well-behaved in many ways, especially for a young dog with high energy (for example, excellent behavior inside the house; not once did she even knock anything down in the house, let alone try to destroy anything). She loved pretty much everyone she met (family, friends, and most strangers). Then came the big shock: This large and powerful pup quickly decided that she didn't like obeying me when we disagreed. Most of the time, we agreed. However, during leash walks when she wanted to go somewhere and I wouldn't let her, she started acting out---biting the leash, jumping on me, mouthing me, trying (successfully, sometimes) to escape her leash or harness, refusing to move, etc. I had never in my life met such a stubborn and strong-willed dog. On advice from friends/dog owners I know, I began looking for trainers, and in the meantime I was trying to get her a lot of exercise off-leash in addition to on-leash; I was taking her to the dog park 4 hours per week, walking her on-leash 10-15 hours per week (as difficult as it was at times), giving her puzzle toys, playing games with her at home, basically doing everything I thought I could do to expend her excess mental and physical energy. I spent a lot of time with her (my work schedule allowed me to not have to leave her alone for long blocks of time). I wasn't getting anywhere, and we were just getting worse on walks. Her bad behavior towards me on walks also began to occur more frequently at home, in the yard (not indoors). I was frustrated and confused---how could a dog that is so well-behaved and fun so much of the time, get so belligerent with me? I had been in contact with A+ Dog Training (Tom and GiGi) for a few months and we had planned to begin private training in January 2022. Our start date got pushed back to February due to uncontrollable factors. I reached out to them in January, letting them know how much I was struggling and that I had no clue how to proceed even in the short term. With the help of a family member, I was able to get some video of Luna acting out on a walk and I was able to pass it along to Tom and GiGi. That same day, both Tom and GiGi got back to me via text and phone conversation. The encouragement, analysis, and advice/tips they gave me that day likely saved Luna and me from much a worse outcome for both of us. I will be forever grateful to them for their help that day. By the time Luna and I started our first private training session with Tom a month later, we were already doing better on walks. By about training session 8 (of 10), Luna and I were leash walking all over my neighborhood (and other places we'd drive to), up to 1.5 hours at a time, without issue. After that, we did a few group training classes with A+ Dog Training. They were a lot of fun and helped improve command response, impulse control, and other aspects of behavior. In conclusion, I give A+ Dog Training my highest recommendation. Please do not give up on yourself or your dog before reaching out to them!

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    I highly recommend A+ Dog Training. Every program is specifically tailored to your dog(s) situation. I've had dogs my entire life and never needed a trainer - until I rescued this young bonded pair of brothers. When they started fighting, I wasn't sure they'd ever be able to be in the same room again. Thanks to Tom, they're back to being loving brothers- most of the time. And with the lifetime training program, I have peace of mind, that we can deal with any situation that arises in the future.

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    We had a fantastic experience with Tom. He really helped our dogs and us! He was so patient and helpful.

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    Thanks for the review, Kim. We love your pack family!

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    Tom has worked great with our schedule and we've had group sessions as well as private sessions at our home.

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    Petco

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    Went to Petco with my family and there was no fish no dogs no cats and 20% of the aisles were…read moreempty. Just lacked life in my opinion, especially for us people that don't go there very often. Went to pet supplies plus that used to be pet extreme and was greeted at the door and a much lively environment with actual fish.

    I brought my 4-month-old mini schnauzer in for her grooming appointment yesterday. She was…read morecompletely healthy, energetic, and just seen by our vet a week prior with a clean bill of health. Upon check-in, I spoke with the front desk groomer who explained they likely wouldn't do a full haircut due to her age, which I completely understood. However, shortly after they took her to the back, we heard her screaming and barking, which already felt like a red flag. We left the store but received a call within 30 minutes saying they could no longer complete the appointment because her abdomen had become extremely distended and hard. They claimed she drank too much water and expressed concern about possible worms or other health issues, which was frustrating since she had just been cleared by our vet, and there was zero indication of any health concerns when we dropped her off. She was fine. They told us we would need to get her re-evaluated and bring written proof from a vet before they would groom her again. We took her home and, shockingly, she began having seizures within hours. We rushed her to the vet, which resulted in a very expensive emergency bill. I can't say for certain that the seizure was caused by what happened at Petco, but it's hard to ignore the timing and the fact that she was left unattended long enough to drink excessive water, enough to dangerously bloat a small puppy. Whether it was negligence or a lack of proper supervision, it was extremely upsetting and could have ended far worse. We will never be returning to Petco Grooming and will not be bringing our other dogs either. If you have a young or sensitive pup, I strongly suggest going elsewhere where they're better equipped to handle the care and supervision young dogs need.

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    We've gone through the basic and advanced classes, as well as board and train, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the results. The trainers genuinely care about helping both dogs and owners succeed. While some of the feedback can be tough to hear at first, its all with the goal of creating clarity and consistency for the dog---and it really works. We quickly realized that many behavior issues came from our own mixed signals or inconsistent commands. The trainers are knowledgeable, patient, and make sure corrections are fair and appropriate. The progress we've seen has been amazing, and our home is so much more balanced as a result. The classes have also been great for socialization, which we know is just as important as training. Our pup absolutely loves going---it's fun, structured, and rewarding. We'll definitely continue with future classes and highly recommend this program to anyone looking to build a strong bond with their dog.

    My cousin and I brought our puppies here, and while most of the trainers were great, our experience…read morewith Janet, the owner, was disappointing. As the only ones with smaller dogs, we felt she was unpleasant toward us. She spoke to us unkindly and repeatedly tried to push her collars and leashes, insisting that our martingale collars were cheap, even though they worked perfectly throughout the training. Another trainer was also unnecessarily aggressive, making us feel as if we didn't know what we were doing. This treatment occurred every week, leaving us feeling so singled out that we decided to skip the last class and never returned. The classes are also held in a parking lot, depending on the location, which wasn't ideal. After this experience, I found some free online classes that were more effective. I regret paying for the service we received and wouldn't recommend this place unless they take this feedback constructively. Hopefully, both the owner and some of the trainers can work on improving their people skills.

    A+ Dog Training - pet_training - Updated June 2026

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