WOOFS! Dog Training Center in Arlington, VA

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.

DAYCARE is OPEN!: WOOFS! Daycare is accepting new dogs under the age of 6 months. Come on in for a daycare evaluation!

Pug with leash 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

Agility Schedule Posted

The next agility schedule has been posted!

As before, all classes (EXCEPT Agility I and Flyball) will be handled by random draw lottery.

The schedule for the draw:

Draw opens to current students: June 24
Draw closes: June 30
Draw notification date: July 8
Open registration for all students: July 8
Payment due date: July 19

IMPORTANT!: The agility draw entry form will be available on our website on June 24th at 12:00 am. All entries MUST come through our web page.

Please contact us at info@woofsdogtraining.com with any questions.
Ballston Update

Unfortunately, renovations on the Ballston location are taking longer than anticipated. Our new target date to reopen daycare is July 1st. We are so sorry for the delay.

Look for more updates in this space!
Desiree Lomer-Clarke and Melissa Bishop Certified by CCPDT

We are pleased to announce that trainers Desiree Lomer-Clarke and Melissa Bishop have been awarded CPDT-KA certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.

CPDT-KA stands for Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed. Applicants must complete 300 hours of client training before trainers are eligible for an extensive semiannual test. Certificants must demonstrate ongoing education and professional development to maintain credentials. CCPDT offers the only international, standardized certification for professional dog trainers that is both science-based and independent of any course of study.

With this accomplishment by Desiree and Melissa, WOOFS! Dog Training Center now boasts eight trainers that have been credentialed by the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers. Congratulations Desiree and Melissa, and thanks for your continued dedication!
Rebekah and Desiree To Speak At Breakfast With Bullies

WOOFS! trainers Desiree Lomer-Clarke and Rebekah Klemm, CPDT-KA, are the featured speakers for the March Breakfast with Bullies hosted by the Animal Welfare League of Arlington Pit Crew. Their topic is the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) exam, including how to prep for the test and what you and your dog can do once your dog has earned recognition as a Canine Good Citizen. This is a FREE event, and breakfast will be provided. Humans only, please!

Sunday, March 17, 2013
10am to 11am

Please visit the AWLA Pit Crew Facebook page for more information or to RSVP.
Laura Sharkey to Speak at ClickerExpo

WOOFS! owner Dr. Laura Sharkey will speak at ClickerExpo in Stamford, CT on Sunday, March 10th, 2013. Her short "Stop Talking, Start Looking" once again presents the Tranquil Training method she developed for our classes at WOOFS!. Congratulations Laura, and break a leg!