Every day we get requests from group class students who are going to miss a class and want to schedule a make up. We do not offer make up lessons. Here are the reasons why. WOOFS! conducts around 15 classes per month. Each class has between 6 and 8 students. That is about 100 students per… Read more »
Choosing a great dog walker
You’re a busy professional. You’re juggling more balls than you care to count. Getting a little help can make a big difference, and these days many dog owners turn to dog walkers to take that daily task off their plates. But in light of a recent tragedy involving the death of six dogs left in… Read more »
Marti, Cynthia & Melissa named Karen Pryor Certified Training Partners
WOOFS! would like to congratulate three team members who have graduated with distinction and been named Certified Training Partners by the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior: Apprentice Trainer Marti Friedman, General Manager Cynthia Robertson, and Agility Trainer Melissa Bishop. Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior is an innovative institution committed… Read more »
Jane and Frankie win 2016 Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship
Congratulations to WOOFS! trainer Jane Saunders and her Papillion Frankie for their performance last weekend at the USDAA 2016 Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships! Jane and Frankie won the Regional Championship for 8″ Performance Masters Challenge Biathlon, came in 3rd place the 8″ Performance Triathlon, and made it to the finals for all events. And on top… Read more »
Spencer Smith named Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner
WOOFS! daycare supervisor Spencer Smith has graduated with distinction and been named Certified Training Partners by the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior. Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior is an innovative institution committed to educating, certifying, and promoting the next generation of animal trainers. Certified Training Partners participate in an… Read more »
Free workshops at Your Dog’s Friend
WOOFS! owner Laura Sharkey and senior trainer Erica Pytlovany are scheduled for talks this fall at Your Dog’s Friend in Rockville Maryland. Come on out — we’d see some of our familiar, friendly faces! Dog Training Myths: the good, the bad and the ugly Saturday, Sept 19, 2:00 – 4:00pm Speaker: Laura Sharkey, KPA CTP… Read more »
Carrie Williams certified by CCPDT
We are pleased to announce that WOOFS! trainer Carrie Williams has been awarded CPDT-KA certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. CPDT-KA stands for Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed. Applicants must complete 300 hours of client training before trainers are eligible for an extensive semiannual test. Certificants must demonstrate ongoing education… Read more »
Conference presentations by Ariana Kincaid
As well as being a WOOFS! trainer, Ariana Kincaid, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP is the founder and owner of Operation Socialization, an organization to promote the importance of early, positive puppy socialization. Ariana recently spoke at two big events. Ariana’s first presentations were at Berner University in Virginia Beach, VA on April 7 & 8,2014. Ariana… Read more »
Laura Sharkey to speak at ClickerExpo 2014
WOOFS! owner Dr. Laura Sharkey will speak at ClickerExpo in Norfolk, VA on March 29 and 30, 2014. Her first talk, “Shh! Tagging, Targeting & Tranquil Training“, explains how to teach human students more effectively with non-verbal communication. Her second is “Give Pups a Chance: Working with Aggressive Puppies” which shares case studies and protocols… Read more »
Laura Sharkey featured by Karen Pryor Academy
WOOFS! owner and Training Director Laura Sharkey has been named the December Certified Training Partner of the Month by the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior. Laura has been recognized for her years of experience with puppy rearing and socialization and her expertise with aggressive puppies. Laura will speak about the subject at… Read more »
Erica Pytlovany named Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner
WOOFS! Senior Trainer Erica Pytlovany has graduated with distinction and been named Certified Training Partners by the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior. Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior is an innovative institution committed to educating, certifying, and promoting the next generation of animal trainers. Certified Training Partners participate in an… Read more »
Desiree Lomer-Clarke and Melissa Bishop certified by CCPDT
We are pleased to announce that trainers Desiree Lomer-Clarke and Melissa Bishop have been awarded CPDT-KA certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. CPDT-KA stands for Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed. Applicants must complete 300 hours of client training before trainers are eligible for an extensive semiannual test. Certificants must demonstrate… Read more »