WOOFS! Dog Training Center

WOOFS! Dog Training Center is a dog training business in Arlington, Virginia. Trainers include Erica Pytlovany and Laura Sharkey. Credentials on the team include Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) certification. The services listed cover puppy training, manners and basic skills, private lessons, group classes, day training and board and train.

At a glance

• Trainers: Erica Pytlovany and Laura Sharkey
• Credentials: KPA CTP
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Puppy training, manners and basic skills, private lessons, group classes, day training, board and train, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety, separation anxiety, dog sports and tricks, service dog training
• Location: Arlington, Virginia

Why it matters for French Bulldogs

Frenchies were bred to be with people, so time alone is hard for many of them. Separation anxiety needs a gradual, reward-based plan, often coached remotely, rather than crating or corrections. Read our force-free French Bulldog training guide.

Sources: the Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner directory, checked October 2026. Services and prices change, so confirm directly with the trainer before you book.