We Speak Dog
Also puppy, mutt, pooch, hound and tail-wagger
Nobody knows dogs better than the staff at WOOFS! Between all 18 of us, we have 130+ years of experience training and looking after dogs—and more professional certification letters after our names than you can shake a bully stick at.
That’s the kind of expertise you want in your corner when you need
help with your dog.
WOOFS! Ballston and Shirlington Daycares are currently accepting new clients!
WOOFS! is a full-service training, boarding, and daycare facility with two locations in Arlington, VA. We offer dog daycare, overnight & vacation dog boarding, a range of classes including puppy kindergarten, basic to advanced obedience, Rally-O, and Agility, as well as puppy socialization, private dog and puppy training lessons, aggression consultations, and board & train.
WOOFS! NEWS
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Erica Pytlovany in the News!
WOOFS! Trainer and Rally Obedience expert Erica Pytlovany has been published in the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) nationwide bi-monthly magazine, "The Chronicle of the Dog".
Her article on Rally Obedience appeared in the 2011 Nov/Dec issue. Erica is also writing a series of articles on effective group class teaching that will be published over the next year. Erica is an extraordinary trainer whose innovative classroom exercises help to make training fun and efective for both dog and handler. You can learn more about Rally Obedience at Rally-O and subscribe to the Chronicle at Chronicle of the Dog
Erica's rally classes are held on Saturdays between 1pm and 4pm. If you think you might be interested in Rally you are welcome to come observe a class (without your dog please) any time.
Congrats to Erica!
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Behavioral Privates Lessons available on Mondays!
WOOFS! Owner and Training Director Laura Sharkey will be available for behavioral consults on Mondays from 3 to 7 pm starting Monday Novemeber 28th.
Anyone interested in signing up for a consult or lesson should call 703-536-7877 or send an email to woofsdtc@earthlink.net.
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Halloween
View our annual Halloween photos!
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Holiday Boarding Reservations
Holiday boarding is filling up fast. If you need to board your dog with us over Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years please call as soon as possible to make your reservation. Boarding spaces are limited and we do fill up! Call 703-379-9022 to reserve a spot for your dog. Review our boarding policies and holiday surcharges here.
DOG OF THE MONTH
This is Tucker Condon from the Shirlington campus. Tucker is a lovable lab. He was given the WOOFS! nickname of Kangaroo because of his impressive ability to jump straight into the air. The WOOFS! staff describes him as a gentleman, goofy, happy, handsome and confident.
Read our blog entries at: Shakespeare in the Dog Park
From WOOFS! Trainer Erica Pytlovany, Shakespeare in the Dog Park is focused on helping you to get the most out of your relationship with your dog. Read blog >
And be sure to visit the WOOFS! Library for more educational info!
