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.

Learn MoreThat’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!

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Pug with leashWOOFS! 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

  • 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! 

  • RALLY CLASSES POSTED

    The new Rally Obedience schedule is up!

    Classes start Jan. 7, 2012

    Register now!

  • Classes Cancelled!

    All classes cancelled this weekend (8/27) due to Hurricane Irene! NO Puppy Party either. Stay safe!

  • Sports for Pups

    WOOFS! was featured in the Ballston-Virginia Square Patch. Click here to read the article on Patch.

    Posted 8/12/2011

  • Agility Schedule Posted

    Posted 9/20/2011

    Click here to view the AGILITY SCHEDULE.

DOG OF THE MONTH

Tucker

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.

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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!

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