WOOFS! Dog Training Center
Leaders in dog training, behavior and care in Arlington, VA since 2002
Can your dog put their head into different objects? And why the heck would you care about that?
Last week in Daycare PLUS we collected up objects of all of sizes and alls sorts of materials, and we worked with dogs to put their faces into or through these objects. While some dogs did this with great vigor, others really needed to warm up to the idea.
Happy Valentine’s Day! What are these dogs up to now? Well, this week, each pup got to make their very own valentines to bring home. Here’s how it works: This activity is mostly entertainment for the dogs (and humans!), but you might be surprised to hear that this activity can be quite hard for some […]
Happy Valentine’s Day! Last week theme in Daycare PLUS was the Tunnel of Love. The dogs got to play in and around a tunnel, and as you can see here, many of them were even comfortable enough to pose from inside the tunnel too. This activity is just one more way we give the dogs […]
Can your dog sit on weird surfaces? One of our January activities in Daycare PLUS was to bring in a whole bunch of crazy surfaces and ask our dogs that very question. Can you sit on nubbly fitness equipment? Can you sit on plastic turf? Pebbled surfaces? Items that wobble or sit at an angle? […]
Let’s jump into the new year! One of our January themes for Daycare PLUS was to navigate a hoop like you’d see in tricks or agility. But there’s more to this than just play! These activities sharpen your dog’s focus as they learn to listen, sit, wait, and follow our cues—all valuable skills for everyday […]
The Snowball Snuffle! The dogs loved this, and it’s so easy to do at home too. For this version, we just have a bin full of snowball puffs and plastic balls and we scattered regular kibble or other treats in the bottom. For any dogs who were unsure about this activity, we made it easier […]
In this winter-themed Daycare PLUS activity, we practice handling exercises with a game “will you let me put something across your back?”
Congratulates to WOOFS! trainer Carrie Williams for completing requirements for Service Dog Coach (SDC).
Teaching tricks is great for dogs, and has more benefits than you may even realize!
Congratulates to WOOFS! owner and trainer Laura Sharkey for completing requirements for Service Dog Coach (SDC).
Young puppies explore with their mouths. Instead of taking things away, teach them to fetch the items directly to you!
Does your puppy go to his crate at nap time? When visitors arrive? Teach your pup to RUN to their crate on cue.
