What are the opening hours?

Monday 8am - 6pm Tuesday 8am - 6pm Wednesday 8am - 6pm Thursday 8am - 6pm Sunday 8am - 6pm

JW Dog Training & Behavior Consulting

Home
United States
Arlington, VA
JW Dog Training & Behavior Consulting

JW Dog Training & Behavior provides professional, expert dog training and behavior support to the Arlington and Alexandria, Virginia.
(1)

08/29/2024

Don’t overlook any of these categories when training your reactive dog! ✅

Which of these interventions helped your dog the most? Share in the comments 🐶⬇️

08/18/2024

Resurfacing on Facebook to share that I wrote a book! About management! After working on it for two long years it was finally published two weeks ago and the response has been incredible. The audience is the average person with a dog and it's all about how to use management to improve your life and bond with your dog. Links to purchase below if you're interested!

https://amzn.to/3AFxluY

https://www.dogwise.com/manage-it-hacks-for-improving-your-dogs-behavior/

06/10/2024

Stillness =/= calm. A lack of behavior does not automatically indicate a dog is relaxed.

Let’s assess two scenarios ➡️

Dog A: Lying down around a group of other dogs. If you look closer you see their ears are flat back, their mouth is tightly shut, their eyes are squinting, and their brow is furrowed. They continuously yawn and lick their lips. They seem to be stuck in the exact piston they’re in. They are on a 4-foot leash and cannot move away if they tried. They are likely very stressed.

Dog B: Lying down around a group of other dogs. They have a soft facial expression with neutral ears and no wrinkle lines around their mouth or brow. They give a soft wag when they notice a person or dog. They stretch out, sigh, and flop on their side. They are on a leash but it is 10 feet and there is slack to get up and move if they want to. They are likely relaxed.

Both dogs are lying down around other dogs. They are having two very different experiences.

Fear responses can include fight, flight, or FREEZE.

Keeping a dog still does not ensure a positive experience. Look closely at behavior and the context to assess how a dog might be feeling.

Have you noticed a time when your dog was still but not calm/relaxed? Share in the comments 🐶⬇️

05/19/2024

Being over tired can contribute to behavior issues! ESPECIALLY when it is a chronic issue.

Like with humans, consistent restful sleep is critical for combatting stress and anxiety in dogs. It’s also an important part of the equation for adolescents and puppies whose brains and bodies are often working over time and absolutely NEED rest to be their best selves.

Sometimes in an effort to fulfill our dogs and make sure they’re getting enough exercise and stimulation we accidentally create a lifestyle that lacks the proper amount of sleep. Recognizing this and making some changes can have a big positive impact.

What are some ways you encourage your dog to get good sleep? Share in the comments! 🐶⬇️

05/06/2024

Behavior is information! What is your dog trying to communicate? 🧐

Dog training and puppy training are about opening up lines of communication between you and your dog. We don’t want a relationship where we are just telling our dog what to do all day long. We want them to be able to talk to us and express their needs, feelings, and preferences.

It can be confusing to figure out how to navigate behavior change while also listening to and prioritizing your dog’s needs. We’re here to help—a virtual consultation with our behavior consultants can give you tailored advice specific to your individual dog and situation. You can always find info about our consultations at the link in our bio.

And yes, we got Louie a water bowl for his crate to prevent this from happening again. Historically he has knocked bowls right over and made his crate a swamp so he needed a special bowl that locks to the side and can’t tip over 😅

When was a time you’re grateful that you listened to your dog’s communication? Share in the comments! 🐶⬇️

02/29/2024

Like what you see on our page? Let us help you apply to it your own training journey with your dog!

Our tips here on IG are meant to be general and broad. There will almost always be tweaking for individual dogs and cases to see the best impact. That’s where private training can be so helpful.

Our trainers are all excellent coaches and can effectively walk you through every single training exercise you learn via Zoom. The benefit of this is YOU are the one training your dog and building the necessary skills.

You can start with a consultation so you can meet your trainer, get immediate tips, and learn more about what the program would look like with your individual dog. You can then choose if you want to pursue the full package.

Sign up at the link in our bio! 🐾

01/01/2024

What did we miss!?

Comment what you’re leaving in 2023 or bringing to 2024 down in the comments 🐶⬇️

12/31/2023

We are so so so grateful for another year of helping dogs and people 🤍🤍🤍

We’re coming with even MORE training, learning, and support options for you all in 2024…stay tuned! 🐶

12/12/2023

Holidays with your dog can be challenging!

Let’s think of all the tricky and novel scenarios that holidays can come with 👉🏻
🎄 Guests at your home
🎄 Long car rides
🎄 Novel environments
🎄 Sharing space with other dogs
🎄 Lots of people in one place
🎄 Food everywhere
🎄 Different schedules & routines
…to name a few!

Knowing what to expect and planning accordingly can make a huge difference!

Sign up for our HOLIDAY PREP WEBINAR for more proactive tips and guidance at the link in our bio 🎅🏼

What are you most looking forward to with your dog, or most worried about with your dog this upcoming break? Share in the comments! 🐶⬇️

Address

Arlington, VA

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Sunday	8am - 6pm

Website

http://www.jwdogtraining.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when JW Dog Training & Behavior Consulting posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.