Originally published on ArlNow.com There is was again. Another story about a dog attacking a child. This time it was in Texas. A Border Collie. A five year old. In the face. But location, breed and age don’t matter. It happens everywhere, with all breeds …
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 …
How to help the shy or reserved dog
Originally published on ArlNow.com I found myself talking to a lot of people with shy and reserved dogs this week. I was repeating the same advice over and over again so I thought I would share it here. Shy and reserved dogs will exhibit similar …
Trick Dog Titles
Originally published on ArlNow.com 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. One of the best ways to help your dog …
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 …
Walking with a dog-reactive dog
Originally published on ArlNow.com Some dogs react to the presence of specific stimuli with aggressive barking and lunging. When a dog does this specifically in the presence of other dogs, we call it dog reactivity. There are many reasons why a dog …
