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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!
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.
RALLY CLASSES POSTED
The new Rally Obedience schedule is up!
Classes start Jan. 7, 2012
Halloween
View our annual Halloween photos!
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.
Labor Day 2011
Boarding is full for Labor Day weekend 9/2 - 9/5. Shirlington will be open for daycare all weekend. Ballston will re-open for daycare on 9/6. Have a happy Labor Day!
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
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Rewards-Based Only
At WOOFS! we use only positive reinforcement training methods grounded in the latest canine behavioral science. This dog-friendly approach is endorsed by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviorists, the ASPCA, and every other reputable animal organization in the country.
