This socialization event for puppies is guaranteed to be the cutest hour of your week! Guided by our experienced puppy trainers, your pup will romp and play with fellow puppies while learning the Ps & Qs of polite canine social interaction. For puppies 9 to 14 weeks of age at the time of first visit.

INSTRUCTORS: Laura Sharkey & team
FOR: Puppy 9 to 14 weeks of age
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: Trainer-supervised puppy playtime, including narration and discussion of puppy behavior.

Want a dog that is well-mannered and friendly for life? Our comprehensive and fun Puppy Kindergarten class gives you everything you need to get your puppy started on the right paw.

INSTRUCTOR: Laura Sharkey and Sarah Hampel
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: House-training, crate training, socialization, puppy mouthing, voluntary attention, handling, restraint, and lots more
FOR: Puppies 9–14 weeks at start of class

Cost includes $25 off Basic Obedience class

Want a dog that is well-mannered and friendly for life? Our comprehensive and fun Puppy Kindergarten class gives you everything you need to get your puppy started on the right paw.

INSTRUCTOR: Laura Sharkey and Sarah Hampel
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: House-training, crate training, socialization, puppy mouthing, voluntary attention, handling, restraint, and lots more
FOR: Puppies 9–14 weeks at start of class

Cost includes $25 off Basic Obedience class

Want a dog that is well-mannered and friendly for life? Our comprehensive and fun Puppy Kindergarten class gives you everything you need to get your puppy started on the right paw.

INSTRUCTOR: Laura Sharkey and Sarah Hampel
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: House-training, crate training, socialization, puppy mouthing, voluntary attention, handling, restraint, and lots more
FOR: Puppies 9–14 weeks at start of class

Cost includes $25 off Basic Obedience class

Want a dog that is well-mannered and friendly for life? Our comprehensive and fun Puppy Kindergarten class gives you everything you need to get your puppy started on the right paw.

INSTRUCTOR: Laura Sharkey and Sarah Hampel
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: House-training, crate training, socialization, puppy mouthing, voluntary attention, handling, restraint, and lots more
FOR: Puppies 9–14 weeks at start of class

Cost includes $25 off Basic Obedience class

Want a dog that is well-mannered and friendly for life? Our comprehensive and fun Puppy Kindergarten class gives you everything you need to get your puppy started on the right paw.

INSTRUCTOR: Laura Sharkey and Sarah Hampel
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: House-training, crate training, socialization, puppy mouthing, voluntary attention, handling, restraint, and lots more
FOR: Puppies 9–14 weeks at start of class

Cost includes $25 off Basic Obedience class

Want a dog that is well-mannered and friendly for life? Our comprehensive and fun Puppy Kindergarten class gives you everything you need to get your puppy started on the right paw.

INSTRUCTOR: Laura Sharkey and Sarah Hampel
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: House-training, crate training, socialization, puppy mouthing, voluntary attention, handling, restraint, and lots more
FOR: Puppies 9–14 weeks at start of class

Cost includes $25 off Basic Obedience class

It’s never too late or too early to learn basic manners. If you want a dog who comes when called, walks politely by your side, stays where asked, and sits to say hello to family members, guests, and strangers, Basic Obedience class is the perfect fit.

INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Hampel
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: Attention to you, sit, down, stay, come when called, loose-leash walking, polite greetings, more
FOR: Puppies 12 weeks to 6 months old on the first day of class

It’s never too late or too early to learn basic manners. If you want a dog who comes when called, walks politely by your side, stays where asked, and sits to say hello to family members, guests, and strangers, Basic Obedience class is the perfect fit.

INSTRUCTOR: Carrie Williams, Sarah Hampel
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: Attention to you, sit, down, stay, come when called, loose-leash walking, polite greetings, more
FOR: Puppies 12 weeks to 6 months old on the first day of class

It’s never too late or too early to learn basic manners. If you want a dog who comes when called, walks politely by your side, stays where asked, and sits to say hello to family members, guests, and strangers, Basic Obedience class is the perfect fit.

INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Thomas
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: Attention to you, sit, down, stay, come when called, loose-leash walking, polite greetings, more
FOR: Puppies 12 weeks to 6 months old on the first day of class

It’s never too late or too early to learn basic manners. If you want a dog who comes when called, walks politely by your side, stays where asked, and sits to say hello to family members, guests, and strangers, Basic Obedience class is the perfect fit.

INSTRUCTOR: Carrie Williams
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: Attention to you, sit, down, stay, come when called, loose-leash walking, polite greetings, more
FOR: Puppies 12 weeks to 6 months old on the first day of class

It’s never too late or too early to learn basic manners. If you want a dog who comes when called, walks politely by your side, stays where asked, and sits to say hello to family members, guests, and strangers, Basic Obedience class is the perfect fit.

INSTRUCTOR: Carrie Williams
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: Attention to you, sit, down, stay, come when called, loose-leash walking, polite greetings, more
FOR: Puppies 12 weeks to 6 months old on the first day of class

It’s never too late or too early to learn basic manners. If you want a dog who comes when called, walks politely by your side, stays where asked, and sits to say hello to family members, guests, and strangers, Basic Obedience class is the perfect fit.

INSTRUCTOR: Carrie Williams
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: Attention to you, sit, down, stay, come when called, loose-leash walking, polite greetings, more
FOR: Puppies 12 weeks to 6 months old on the first day of class

It’s never too late or too early to learn basic manners. If you want a dog who comes when called, walks politely by your side, stays where asked, and sits to say hello to family members, guests, and strangers, Basic Obedience class is the perfect fit.

INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Hampel
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: Attention to you, sit, down, stay, come when called, loose-leash walking, polite greetings, more
FOR: Puppies 12 weeks to 6 months old on the first day of class

It’s never too late or too early to learn basic manners. If you want a dog who comes when called, walks politely by your side, stays where asked, and sits to say hello to family members, guests, and strangers, Basic Obedience class is the perfect fit.

INSTRUCTOR: Carrie Williams, Sarah Hampel
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: Attention to you, sit, down, stay, come when called, loose-leash walking, polite greetings, more
FOR: Puppies 12 weeks to 6 months old on the first day of class

It’s never too late or too early to learn basic manners. If you want a dog who comes when called, walks politely by your side, stays where asked, and sits to say hello to family members, guests, and strangers, Basic Obedience class is the perfect fit.

INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Thomas
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: Attention to you, sit, down, stay, come when called, loose-leash walking, polite greetings, more
FOR: Puppies 12 weeks to 6 months old on the first day of class

It’s never too late or too early to learn basic manners. If you want a dog who comes when called, walks politely by your side, stays where asked, and sits to say hello to family members, guests, and strangers, Basic Obedience class is the perfect fit.

INSTRUCTOR: Carrie Williams
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: Attention to you, sit, down, stay, come when called, loose-leash walking, polite greetings, more
FOR: Puppies 12 weeks to 6 months old on the first day of class

It’s never too late or too early to learn basic manners. If you want a dog who comes when called, walks politely by your side, stays where asked, and sits to say hello to family members, guests, and strangers, Basic Obedience class is the perfect fit.

INSTRUCTOR: Carrie Williams
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: Attention to you, sit, down, stay, come when called, loose-leash walking, polite greetings, more
FOR: Puppies 12 weeks to 6 months old on the first day of class

It’s never too late or too early to learn basic manners. If you want a dog who comes when called, walks politely by your side, stays where asked, and sits to say hello to family members, guests, and strangers, Basic Obedience class is the perfect fit.

INSTRUCTOR: Carrie Williams, Sarah Hampel
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: Attention to you, sit, down, stay, come when called, loose-leash walking, polite greetings, more
FOR: All dogs six months and older

It’s never too late or too early to learn basic manners. If you want a dog who comes when called, walks politely by your side, stays where asked, and sits to say hello to family members, guests, and strangers, Basic Obedience class is the perfect fit.

INSTRUCTOR: Carrie Williams
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: Attention to you, sit, down, stay, come when called, loose-leash walking, polite greetings, more
FOR: All dogs six months and older

It’s never too late or too early to learn basic manners. If you want a dog who comes when called, walks politely by your side, stays where asked, and sits to say hello to family members, guests, and strangers, Basic Obedience class is the perfect fit.

INSTRUCTOR: Carrie Williams
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: Attention to you, sit, down, stay, come when called, loose-leash walking, polite greetings, more
FOR: All dogs six months and older

It’s never too late or too early to learn basic manners. If you want a dog who comes when called, walks politely by your side, stays where asked, and sits to say hello to family members, guests, and strangers, Basic Obedience class is the perfect fit.

INSTRUCTOR: Carrie Williams, Sarah Hampel
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: Attention to you, sit, down, stay, come when called, loose-leash walking, polite greetings, more
FOR: All dogs six months and older

It’s never too late or too early to learn basic manners. If you want a dog who comes when called, walks politely by your side, stays where asked, and sits to say hello to family members, guests, and strangers, Basic Obedience class is the perfect fit.

INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Thomas
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: Attention to you, sit, down, stay, come when called, loose-leash walking, polite greetings, more
FOR: All dogs six months and older

It’s never too late or too early to learn basic manners. If you want a dog who comes when called, walks politely by your side, stays where asked, and sits to say hello to family members, guests, and strangers, Basic Obedience class is the perfect fit.

INSTRUCTOR: Carrie Williams
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: Attention to you, sit, down, stay, come when called, loose-leash walking, polite greetings, more
FOR: All dogs six months and older

Level up your dog's basic obedience skills and build predictable, polite manners. Want your dog to pay attention to YOU, even around exciting distractions? Intermediate Obedience is your class!

INSTRUCTOR: Carrie Williams, Sarah Hampel
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: Attention, come when called, loose-leash walking, leave it, stay, polite greetings, more
PREREQUISITES: Basic Obedience class at WOOFS! Dog Training. We offer a "test in" lesson for students from other programs - please email

Level up your dog's basic obedience skills and build predictable, polite manners. Want your dog to pay attention to YOU, even around exciting distractions? Intermediate Obedience is your class!

INSTRUCTOR: Carrie Williams
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: Attention, come when called, loose-leash walking, leave it, stay, polite greetings, more
PREREQUISITES: Basic Obedience class at WOOFS! Dog Training. We offer a "test in" lesson for students from other programs - please email for details.

Level up your dog's basic obedience skills and build predictable, polite manners. Want your dog to pay attention to YOU, even around exciting distractions? Intermediate Obedience is your class!

INSTRUCTOR: Carrie Williams
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: Attention, come when called, loose-leash walking, leave it, stay, polite greetings, more
PREREQUISITES: Basic Obedience class at WOOFS! Dog Training. We offer a "test in" lesson for students from other programs - please email

Level up your dog's basic obedience skills and build predictable, polite manners. Want your dog to pay attention to YOU, even around exciting distractions? Intermediate Obedience is your class!

INSTRUCTOR: Carrie Williams, Sarah Hampel
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: Attention, come when called, loose-leash walking, leave it, stay, polite greetings, more
PREREQUISITES: Basic Obedience class at WOOFS! Dog Training. We offer a "test in" lesson for students from other programs - please email

Level up your dog's basic obedience skills and build predictable, polite manners. Want your dog to pay attention to YOU, even around exciting distractions? Intermediate Obedience is your class!

INSTRUCTOR: Carrie Williams
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
CONTENT: Attention, come when called, loose-leash walking, leave it, stay, polite greetings, more
PREREQUISITES: Basic Obedience class at WOOFS! Dog Training. We offer a "test in" lesson for students from other programs - please email

Numerous trick and stunt dog behaviors taught with a variety of training approaches like shaping, luring, capturing and targeting. The difficulty level for each trick is based on your dog’s current experience level. Class has significant flexibility to teach tricks of your choice. Need ideas and inspiration? We've got that too!

INSTRUCTOR: Jen Thomas
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
PREREQUISITES: Intermediate Obedience or instructor permission

Numerous trick and stunt dog behaviors taught with a variety of training approaches like shaping, luring, capturing and targeting. The difficulty level for each trick is based on your dog’s current experience level. Class has significant flexibility to teach tricks of your choice. Need ideas and inspiration? We've got that too!

INSTRUCTOR: Jen Thomas
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
PREREQUISITES: Intermediate Obedience or instructor permission

Learn and practice the elements of the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test. The test includes skills like friendly greeting of strangers, sitting politely for greeting, walking nicely on leash through a crowd, and advanced stays and recalls. Test is included and is generally offered after the completion of the class

INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Thomas
LOCATION: Ballston Campus
PREREQUISITES: WOOFS! Intermediate Obedience or instructor permission. Dog must be able to work well near other dog

We address anything from house training and crate training to puppy mouthing, getting started with leash walking, socialization strategies, , and puppy play. What are YOUR most immediate questions? We'll cover them.

This 90-minute session includes 30 minutes for free to get you started on the right paw!

We address anything from house training and crate training to puppy mouthing, getting started with leash walking, socialization strategies, , and puppy play. What are YOUR most immediate questions? We'll cover them.

This 90-minute session includes 30 minutes for free to get you started on the right paw!

We cover Arlington and northern Alexandria. Please select Jennifer Thomas for D.C. We may be able to accommodate other cities -- please contact us directly.

We address anything from house training and crate training to puppy mouthing, getting started with leash walking, socialization strategies, , and puppy play. What are YOUR most immediate questions? We'll cover them.

This 90-minute session includes 30 minutes for free to get you started on the right paw!

All times are Eastern Time zone.

Initial training session at one of our Arlington, VA campuses (determined by trainer based on availability)

Initial private training session at your home in Arlington or northern Alexandria.
(Jennifer Thomas will also travel to your home in the District of Columbia.)

Initial private training session via Zoom

All times are Eastern Time zone

Standard CONTINUING private training session for current private training clients at our Ballston or Shirlington campus in Arlington, VA. Your trainer will specify campus based on space availability.

First appointment? Please choose the 90 minute INITIAL training session:
https://woofsdogtraining.as.me/private-initial

Standard CONTINUING private training session for current private training clients at your home in Arlington or N Alexandria.

First appointment? Please choose the 90 minute INITIAL training session:
https://woofsdogtraining.as.me/private-initial

Standard CONTINUING Private training session for current private training clients using Zoom.

First appointment? Please choose the 90 minute INITIAL training session:
https://woofsdogtraining.as.me/private-initial

All times are Eastern Time zone.

Advanced training session for competition and dog sports (Rally Obedience, Nosework, Stunt Dog, trick dog titles through Do More With Your Dog and AKC, Fenzi TEAM Titles, ring obedience, etc). Not all trainers teach all sports - please consult with your trainer before booking.

Advanced training session for competition and dog sports (Rally Obedience, Nosework, Stunt Dog, trick dog titles through Do More With Your Dog and AKC, Fenzi TEAM Titles, ring obedience, etc). Not all trainers teach all sports - please consult with your trainer before booking.