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 »
Why we don’t offer makeup lessons
Every day we get requests from group class students who are going to miss a class and want to schedule a make up. We do not offer make up lessons. Here are the reasons why. WOOFS! conducts around 15 classes per month. Each class has between 6 and 8 students. That is about 100 students per… Read more »
Choosing a great dog walker
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 involving the death of six dogs left in… Read more »
Boarding your dog
Originally Published on ArlNow.com 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… Read more »
Veterinary visit etiquette and training
Originally Published on ARLNow.com A few weeks ago, Clarendon Animal Care wrote a great article with tips for a great vet visit. You can read it here. Having been to the vet several times in the past weeks, their article got me thinking about the training and behavioral aspects of a successful vet visit. There… Read more »
Happy Train Your Dog Month!
Originally published by ArlNow.com January is National Train Your Dog Month. So 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, give minutes a day can actually make a difference. How is this possible? Well the… Read more »
Obligatory holiday article
Originally published by ArlNow.com 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… Read more »
Debunking common dog training myths
Originally published on ArlNow.com 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 learning new things and replacing… Read more »
Want ‘puppy love’ or to run with the big dogs?
Originally published on ArlNow.com There are several avenues you can use to get a dog. Dogs are available through breeders, rescue groups and animal shelters. All of these options have good dogs available. But before you go to get a dog, you will need to have an idea of what you are looking for. The first… Read more »
Preventing dog bites
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 of dogs, and all ages of people. What I found amazing… Read more »
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 perform basic obedience skills better is to spend some time teaching trick behaviors. We know… Read more »
January is Train Your Dog Month
Originally published on ArlNow.com 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 and this years focus is on basic training. Is there something you never got around to training, like a nice stay… Read more »