WOOFS! Dog Training Center
Leaders in dog training, behavior and care in Arlington, VA since 2002
With icy sidewalks and snow piles blocking our usual walking routes, getting your dog the exercise they need can feel impossible right now. But a tired dog is a happy dog—storm or no storm. The good news? You don't need to brave the elements to keep your …
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Ready to see a change in your dog’s behavior? Your first thought might be training: teaching new skills and reinforcing good habits. But that’s only half the picture. The other, equally powerful tool is management. Do you know how to use it, and how to use it …
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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 …
As school comes to a close for the year it’s time for summer vacations. Where to go? What to do? And who is going to take care of the dog? If you can’t take your dog with you, the next best option is to have a family member or friend stay at your house. A …
A few weeks ago, Clarendon Animal Care wrote a great article called "Healthy Paws: 10 Tips for a Successful Vet Visit". Having been to the vet several times in the past weeks, their article got me thinking about the training and behavioral aspects of a …
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January is National Train Your Dog Month, sponsored by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. If you have any room left on your resolutions list, perhaps you can add one more: train your dog for five minutes a day. Believe it or not, mere minutes a day can make …
So here it is. The holiday season is upon us, and while the holidays can be full of joy and wonder, they can also be full of stress and anxiety. This is as true for your dog as it is for you.A lot of things are different in the month of December. Furniture …
Dogs were domesticated at least 15,000 years ago. Today Americans keep about 78 million dogs as pets. 78 MILLION! In all of that time, and with all of those dogs, lots of dog knowledge has been accumulated. As in any field of study, we are constantly …
You're ready to get a new dog! There are several avenues you can use. Dogs are available through breeders, rescue groups and animal shelters. All of these options have good dogs available. But before you choose where to get a dog, you will need to have an idea …
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There it 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 of dogs, and all ages of people.What I …
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 perform basic obedience skills better is to …
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) is hosting the 5th annual “Train Your Dog Month” in January 2015. The goal is to encourage people to work with their dogs. The focus for this year is basic training. Is there something you never got around to …
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