Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Dog Training vs. Behavior Modification

By Laura Sharkey
Originally published on ArlNow.com 

I get a lot of inquiries asking how many lessons it will take to solve a certain problem.

My answer is always the same: it depends. It depends on:

Sunday, August 2, 2015

Meet the Daycare Team: August 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 Spencer.

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Puppy Love or Running With the Big Dogs?

By Laura Sharkey
Originally published on ArlNow.com 

There are several avenues you can use to get a dog. Dogs are available through breeders, rescue groups and animal shelters. All of these options have good dogs available. But before you go to get a dog, you will need to have an idea of what you are looking for.

Preventing Dog Bites

By Laura Sharkey
Originally published on ArlNow.com 

There is was again. Another story about a dog attacking a child. This time it was in Texas. A Border Collie. A five year old. In the face. But location, breed and age don’t matter. It happens everywhere, with all breeds of dogs, and all ages of people.

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!

Monday, June 8, 2015

How to Help the Shy or Reserved Dog

By Laura Sharkey
Originally published on ArlNow.com 

I found myself talking to a lot of people with shy and reserved dogs this week. I was repeating the same advice over and over again so I thought I would share it here.