Happy Pup-entine’s Day! In Daycare PLUS, we are always working on sit and down and stay. The extra challenge with this set was that it was hard to sit or lie down very close to the bags and props. This set made for some really great practice! As always, these challenges give the pups more… Read more »
Happy New Year 2025!
We are celebrating the new year in Daycare PLUS with adorable photos that combine several skills that we’ve been working on! Of course we are practicing our “stays”, but in this set, we also practice walking, standing, sitting and laying down on strange surfaces, with the tinsel on the ground under the dogs. In addition,… Read more »
Celebrate Winter 2024!
Check out our winter-themed handling exercises from Daycare PLUS! This game is called “Will you let me put something across your back?”. Some dogs are very comfortable with this, and others are less certain about it, but it’s valuable for ALL dogs to positively practice having strange things on or near their bodies. This is helpful… Read more »
Get ready for daycare at Ballston, starting October 1st!
Here’s everything you need to know about our move back to our Ballston campus! IMPORTANT DATES OF OPERATION Through September 22nd: Shirlington Campus open as usual for daycare and boarding September 23 – 30: CLOSED for moving. No daycare or boarding available. October 1: Ballston OPEN for daycare! WHAT IS DAYCARE PLUS? Our new daycare program (Daycare PLUS)… Read more »
Why Day School or Board & Train might be the right fit for you and your dog
Our dogs bring us joy and happiness, and they also need a lot of our focus and attention. You love spending time with your furry friend, but sometimes there’s just not enough time to work on training. Wouldn’t it be great if someone else could handle the teaching while you enjoy all the fun stuff?… Read more »
Erica Pytlovany Earns Fear Free® Certification
WOOFS! Dog Training Center congratulates trainer Erica Pytlovany on completing the Fear Free Boarding and Daycare Certification Program and becoming a on achieving the Fear Free Trainer Certified® Professional with 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… Read more »
Sarah Hampel certified with CCPDT
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
Updates, new services and more at WOOFS! Dog Training Center
Hello everyone, As we all adapt to the daily changes in our current world, we will continue to update you on changes to what have to offer for you: DAYCARE: Daycare is still open. Per Directive 6 of the Governor’s Executive Order 53, we have plenty of physical distancing, lots and lots of disinfecting, and… Read more »
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… Read more »
Why teach tricks?
Teaching tricks is great for dogs. It provides them with both mental and physical stimulation and helps create a stronger working relationship between the dog and the handler. To start: want better basic obedience skills? Teach some tricks. The more things you teach your dog, the better he gets at learning. The more often you… Read more »