Upcoming Community Events: April 2017

By Cynthia Robertson

Check out some fun dog-related events in our area!

Fun Dog Show 2017

Come join us at the Fun Dog Show to benefit the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria!

K9 Nosework Seminar

WOOFS! is pleased to host a K9 Nosework seminar by Jacy Kelley (Canine Copilots) on Sunday, January 22, 2017. Topic is Container Mysteries: "This full day workshop is geared towards those that are trialing and having struggles with containers, distractions, or anything else that can cause problems."

Upcoming Community Events: December 2016

By Cynthia Robertson

Check out some fun dog-related events in our area!

Thanksgiving Drive 2016

By Cynthia Robertson

WOOFS! is holding our 3rd annual Thanksgiving Pet Care Drive to benefit the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. Donation bins will be at Ballston and Shirlington Campuses throughout the month of November.Requested donation items include:

Upcoming Community Events: October 2016

By Cynthia Robertson

Check out some fun dog-related events in our area!

Free Workshops at Your Dog's Friend

WOOFS! owner Laura Sharkey and senior trainer Erica Pytlovany are scheduled for talks this fall at Your Dog's Friend in Rockville Maryland.  Come on out -- we'd see some of our familiar, friendly faces!

Upcoming Community Events: August 2016

By Cynthia Robertson

8/6: Woofstock DC
8/13: Canine Cruises on the Potomac
8/14: Animal Welfare Institute's Walk for the Animals
8/14: Summer Pet Olympics
8/27: Wags N' Whiskers    **Stop by the WOOFS! booth at Wags N' Whiskers!**

Upcoming Community Events: July 2016

By Cynthia Robertson

Check out some fun dog-related events in our area!

Upcoming Community Events: June 2016

By Cynthia Robertson

Check out some fun dog-related events in our area!

Upcoming Community Events: May 2016

By Cynthia Robertson

Check out some fun dog-related events in our area!

Walk for the Animals 2016

Come join us at one of two, yes TWO, wonderful Walks for the Animals to benefit the Animal Welfare Leagues of Arlington and Alexandria!  Both events are important fundraisers, and both dog-friendly events feature vendors, goodies, demonstrations, and kid-friendly activities.

Upcoming Community Events: April 2016

By Cynthia Robertson

Check out some fun dog-related events in our area!

4/9: NOVADog's Pet Photography 101 Class

4/9-4/10: Humane Society of Loudon County's 50th Anniversary Fundraiser

4/16: K-9 Heroes Day & the Pooch Pursuit 5k

4/23: Washington Humane Society's Fashion For Paws 10th Annual Runway Show

4/23: NOVADOG's Pet Photography 201 Class

4/23-4/24: Dog Days Bloom Festival

4/27: CGC Exam at WOOFS! Ballston Campus

4/30: Washington Animal Rescue League's Pasta for Pets

Wags n' Whiskers 2015

Mark your calendars -- WOOFS! Dog Training will again be a sponsor of Wags and Whiskers pet-oriented street festival in Shirlington Village.  The event is free and friendly dogs are welcome.

Free Workshops at Your Dog's Friend

WOOFS! owner Laura Sharkey and senior trainer Erica Pytlovany are scheduled for talks this fall at Your Dog's Friend in Rockville Maryland.  Come on out -- we'd see some of our familiar, friendly
faces!

Conference Presentation by Ariana Kincaid

As well as being a WOOFS! trainer, Ariana Kincaid, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP is the founder and owner of Operation Socialization, an organization to promote the importance of early, positive puppy socialization.  Ariana recently spoke at two big events.

Laura Sharkey to Speak at ClickerExpo 2014

WOOFS! owner Dr. Laura Sharkey will speak at ClickerExpo in Norfolk, VA on March 29 and 30, 2014. Her first talk, "Shh! Tagging, Targeting & Tranquil Training", explains how to teach human students more effectively with non-verbal communication.  Her second is "Give Pups a Chance: Working with Aggressive Puppies" which shares case studies and protocols for puppies with true aggression as young as 8 weeks old.

This is Laura's second year as a speaker at ClickerExpo.  It is a terrific honor that she shares billing with Karen Pryor, Ken Ramirez, Dr. Susan Friedman, Kathy Sdao, and many more amazing behavior experts and trainers.

Laura Sharkey Featured by Karen Pryor Academy

WOOFS! owner and Training Director Laura Sharkey has been named the December Certified Training Partner of the Month by the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior. Laura has been recognized for her years of experience with puppy rearing and socialization and her expertise with aggressive puppies. Laura will speak about the subject at Clicker Expo in March 2014 in her presentation Give Pups a Chance: Working with Aggressive Puppies, and will also talk about the groundbreaking methods we use in WOOFS! training classes in her talk Shh! Tagging, Targeting & Tranquil Training.

Desiree and Rebekah 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 2013

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!