Monday, May 11, 2015

Trick Dog Titles

By Laura Sharkey
Originally published on ArlNow.com 

Teaching tricks is great for dogs. It provides them with both mental and physical stimulation and helps create a stronger working relationship between the dog and the handler.

Saturday, May 2, 2015

Meet the Daycare Team: May 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 Eliza.

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Carrie Williams Certified by CCPDT

We are pleased to announce that WOOFS! trainer Carrie Williams has been awarded CPDT-KA certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.

Monday, April 27, 2015

Walking With a Dog-Reactive Dog

By Laura Sharkey
Originally published on ArlNow.com 

Some dogs react to the presence of specific stimuli with aggressive barking and lunging. When a dog does this specifically in the presence of other dogs, we call it dog reactivity.

There are many reasons why a dog might be reactive. Fear, a lack of early socialization or a traumatic event are just some possible reasons. Some dogs may be reactive on leash but play really well with dogs off leash.

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Meet the Daycare Team: April 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 Zach.

Monday, March 30, 2015

Is Your Dog Overweight?

By Laura Sharkey
Originally published on ArlNow.com 

More than half of the dogs in the U.S. are overweight. Much like with people, it is a result of too much processed food, large portion sizes, and just plain overeating.

What amazes me the most about this epidemic is the number of dog owners who simply do not know that their dog is overweight. Check out this awesome chart at projectpetslimdown.com. Once you know your dogs body condition score (BCS) you can make adjustments to their feeding.

Friday, March 27, 2015

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