WOOFS! Dog Training Center provides expert dog training, behavior modification, and service dog training in Arlington, VA and throughout Northern Virginia and Washington, DC. Since 2002, our certified trainers have helped dogs and their people address reactivity, fear, anxiety, aggression, and other behavior challenges. Services include private training, day training, puppy programs, and group classes. Serving Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, McLean, Fairfax, Vienna, Springfield, and Washington, DC. Wherever you are in the process, we’ve got you.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
Customized training for reactivity, fear, anxiety, aggression, and other behavior challenges.
Canine Good Citizen preparationProgram details
Preparation and testing for CGC certification for the American Kennel Club.
Obedience trainingCustomer-reported
Puppy trainingProgram details
Build strong foundations for behavior, socialization, and life skills.
SocializationProgram details
Structured experiences to help puppies grow into confident, well-adjusted dogs.
Behavior support
Aggression training
Fear and confidence
Reactivity trainingProgram details
Support for dogs who bark, lunge, or struggle around triggers, with training to improve focus and responsiveness.
How training happens
Day trainingProgram details
We do the training for you, building skills and addressing behavior challenges, then guide you to maintain the results.
Group classesProgram details
Small group classes for puppies and adult dogs, focused on practical skills and behavior.
Private trainingProgram details
One-on-one training tailored to your dog and your goals.
Dog age
Adult dogs
Puppies
Class options
Small classes
Assistance and working dogs
Service dog trainingProgram details
Customized training for individuals seeking reliable, task-trained support dogs.
Additional services
Boarding
Daycare
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
5/5This is a review for puppy parties at the Ballston campus. I have had a great experience taking my border collie puppy here for socialization. The “party” runs very smoothly and the trainers are great. I appreciate that they let puppies be puppies while monitoring for bad behavio…Read full reviewClose full review
This is a review for puppy parties at the Ballston campus. I have had a great experience taking my border collie puppy here for socialization. The “party” runs very smoothly and the trainers are great. I appreciate that they let puppies be puppies while monitoring for bad behavior. They separate the dogs by age/size/confidence which is great. The place is clean and has plenty of parking. I’m so pleased with the puppy parties that we’re starting puppy obedience class here soon.
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Jim Parker
5/5
Absolutely fantastic place. Dog trainers are great and loving. Wouldn’t recommend anywhere else.
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Arnaud Jaspart
5/5
Great staff, learnt many things.
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Diana Miraldi
5/5
Amazing puppy daycare and trainers. Definitely recommend
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Jon Ciccone
5/5
Great place for daycare, boarding, and training!
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