Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Obligatory Holiday Article

By Laura Sharkey
Originally published by ArlNow.com

So here it is. The holiday season is upon us, and while the holidays can be full of joy and wonder, they can also be full of stress and anxiety. This is as true for your dog as it is for you.

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Meet the Daycare Team: December 2015

By Cynthia Robertson

WOOFS! has an awesome staff. So who are these people who choose to spend their days with the dogs? This month we are featuring Jada.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Go For A Better Walk

By Laura Sharkey
Originally published by ArlNow.com

Walking the dog is an integral part of the dog owners day, especially for those of us who don’t have a yard. And for many of us it has become a rote behavior, but walking your dog is an opportunity. It is quality one-on-one time that should not be wasted. Here are some ways to make the most of your daily dog walks:

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Living With an Aggressive Dog

By Laura Sharkey
Originally published on ArlNow.com

What if you can’t keep your dog because of aggression?

Monday, November 2, 2015

Meet the Daycare Team: November 2015

By Cynthia Robertson

WOOFS! has an awesome staff. So who are these people who choose to spend their days with the dogs? This month we are featuring Scotty.

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

(The Right Kind Of) Practice Makes Perfect

By Laura Sharkey
Originally published on ArlNow.com

Do you “practice at your performance?”

I’ve been talking to a lot of clients about practice lately. People hate practice. Do you remember being forced to practice the piano? What about sports drills? It seems to be in our nature to want to get better at something but to hate the process required to get there. Dog training is the same way. We want our dog to be well behaved but we find it challenging to put in the time it takes to make that happen.

Friday, October 2, 2015

Meet the Daycare Team: October 2015

By Cynthia Robertson

WOOFS! has an awesome staff. So who are these people who choose to spend their days with the dogs? This month we are featuring Meg.