We are pleased to announce that WOOFS! trainer Sarah Hampel 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 semi-annual test. Certificants must demonstrate ongoing education and professional […]
Joelle Cuprak Earns Fear Free® Certification
WOOFS! Dog Training Center congratulates trainer Joelle Cuprak on achieving the Fear Free Trainer Certification by the Fear Free® initiative. The Fear Free mission is “to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety and stress in pets by inspiring and educating the people who care for them.” The initial program was launched in 2016 to certify veterinary professionals and […]
Jennifer Thomas, Lauren Arona certified by CCPDT
We are pleased to announce that WOOFS! trainers Jennifer Thomas and Lauren Arona 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 semi-annual test. Certificants must demonstrate […]
Joelle Cuprak Earns Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner
WOOFS! Dog Training Center would like to congratulate trainer Joelle Cuprak, who has graduated with distinction and been named Certified Training Partner 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 […]
Choosing a great dog walker
Professional dog walking is a rapidly growing but unregulated field. How do you choose a the right dog walker?
Trainer Spotlight: Erica Pytlovany
Meet Erica Pytlovany, Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, senior trainer and behavior consultant who has been at WOOFS! since 2007
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
Carrie Williams certified by CCPDT
Congratulations to WOOFS! trainer Carrie Williams for earning CPDT-KA certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
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
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.
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.
Laura Sharkey to speak at ClickerExpo 2013
WOOFS! owner Dr. Laura Sharkey will speak at ClickerExpo in Stamford, CT on Sunday, March 10th, 2013.
