News
Puppy Party, Classes Cancelled May 18 & 25
Thursday, 16 May 2013 16:00
There will be NO PUPPY PARTY or classes on Saturday, May 18th because of a full day seminar. There will be no puppy party or classes on Saturday May 25th because of the Memorial Day holiday. We apologize for the interruption and look forward to seeing you and your puppy on Saturday, June 1st.
Ballston Update
Thursday, 25 April 2013 11:54
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
Saturday, 13 April 2013 10:12
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
Tuesday, 12 March 2013 20:47
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
Saturday, 09 March 2013 07:48
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!
Ariana Kincaid Featured by Karen Pryor Academy
Wednesday, 06 March 2013 18:13
WOOFS! trainer and Private Training Director Ariana Kincaid is the Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner of the Month for March 2013. Karen Pryor Academy is a rigorous education program for experienced dog trainers; it is a mark of distinction to simply become a Certified Training Partner. We are very proud of Ariana for this additional recognition!
Daycare is Full!
Thursday, 27 December 2012 13:56
WOOFS! Dog Daycare and Boarding service is full. We are currently only admitting puppies from our Puppy Kindergarten or Puppy Basic classes.
We are happy to add you to our waitlist. We hope to reopen to all new dogs sometime after May 1st. We will not be doing any new evaluations until then.
Big News! - Ballston Renovations
Wednesday, 05 December 2012 11:20
WOOFS! Ballston campus is getting a makeover!
WOOFS! Ballston daycare will be closing for renovations on Jan. 31st 2013. We expect that renovations will take 3 months and we will re-open for daycare by May 1st.
During this closure all Ballston dogs are welcome to attend daycare at our Shirlington Location.
We expect classes to continue with minimal interruption. All classes scheduled for the Ballston location will continue at Ballston.
Laura and Ariana Named Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partners
Monday, 19 November 2012 00:00
WOOFS! owner Laura Sharkey and Private Training Director Ariana Kincaid have graduated with distinction and named Certified Training Partners by Karen Pryor Academy.
Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior is an innovative institution committed to educating, certifying, and promoting the next generation of animal trainers. Certified Training Partners participate in an extensive educational program culminating in a detailed assessment of their technical ability and hands-on skill teaching pet owners and training pet dogs. Successful candidates must complete the program, earn the equivalent of an A on each component of the assessment, and pledge to uphold the high standards and practices of Karen Pryor Academy.
Obedience class schedule updated
Wednesday, 07 November 2012 08:56
The next round of classes has been added to the obedience schedule. Be sure to check out the Rally Obedience mini sessions scheduled for December!
Patti Hight and Rebekah Klemm Certified by CCPDT
Friday, 26 October 2012 09:38
We are pleased to announce that trainers Patti Hight and Rebekah Klemm 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.
Rebekah and Patti join WOOFS! trainers Dr. Laura Sharkey, Ariana Kincaid, Erica Pytlovany and Cindy Serraino, also credentialed as CPDT-KA.
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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.
