Current Arlington Animal Shelter Events

2010 Catsino Night & Silent Auction

Date: Saturday, November 13, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Location: Reagan National Airport
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington would like to invite you to our annual Catsino Night & Silent Auction.
Click here for more information or contact Sally Harte at 703-931-9241 ext. 216.

Wags N' Whiskers

Date: Saturday, August 28, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Campbell Avenue at The Village of Shirlington Plaza
This event is a wonderful opportunity to meet some of AWLA's adoptable dogs and learn more about the League. It is a fun-filled day with pet contests, pet portraits, children's activities and free giveaways.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Date: August 30, 2010, 12pm - 6pm
Location: Animal Welfare League of Arlington
Schedule your appointment online.
The Sponsor Code for this drive is 16740.
More than 38,000 blood donations are needed everyday-please schedule your donation today!
1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) | redcrossblood.org/gcp

Ballston Arts and Crafts Market

Date: Sat, September 11, 11am - 4pm
Location: Welburn Square at Ballston Metro in Arlington, VA
Please join us at the Ballston Arts and Crafts Market where we will have a booth with League information.

Eat Out to Benefit the League

Date: September 13th and 14th
Location: California Pizza Kitchen in Pentagon City
Please join us on September 13th or 14th at the California Pizza Kitchen. Bring this flyer when you eat and 20% of your check will be donated to benefit the League!

Baby-Ready Pets

Every year, thousands of animals are turned into shelters by parents concerned about how their pet may affect the health and safety of their new baby. Any pet can have undesirable, although natural reactions to a new baby. New sounds, smells, and activities surrounding an infant may cause a pet to see the baby as competition, prey, or even a toy.

Baby-Ready Pets offers preparation and assistance to help expectant families prepare their home and their pets for the arrival of the new baby and to make sure that it is a safe and (relatively) stress-free experience for all. This seminar is based on a program created by the Providence Animal Rescue League and the Rhode Island SPCA, and has been endorsed by the ASPCA. The Animal Welfare League of Arlington?s staff will present Baby-Ready Pets for expectant parents in a two-hour workshop at the League.

After the program, participants may call or e-mail follow-up questions if they need additional support. Participants will also receive helpful handouts and a CD of baby sounds to help desensitize their pets to the sounds of the new arrival. This is a HUMAN-ONLY class, please leave your pets at home. Baby-Ready Pets sessions are from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive on the following dates:

Monday August 9, 2010 from 6:30-8:30 PM
Thursday September 9, 2010 6:30-8:30 PM
Monday October 18, 2010 6:30-8:30 PM
Monday November 15, 2010 6:30-8:30 PM
Monday December 13, 2010 6:30-8:30 PM

There is no fee for the class, but donations are welcome. Reservations are required and space is limited. To make a reservation or for more information, please contact Jennifer Newman at jnewman@awla.org or call (703) 931-9241 x213.

Dog Obedience Classes

"Is his behavior as sweet as his face?"
Dog manners classes at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington

Positive, dog-friendly training by experienced trainers
Focus on self-control, enrichment, body language and problem behavior prevention.
Sit, down, stay, attention/name game, coming when called, leave it, and basic loose leash walking Register by e-mail to lhilton@awla.org or call 703.931.9241 ext. 219

Dog Obedience Classes

"Is his behavior as sweet as his face?"

Adult Manners I

Fun foundation manners for dogs 5 months and older. Curriculum includes : sit, down, stay, coming when called, attention, leave it/take it, and loose leash walking. In addition to teaching you the basic skills, we'll focus on establishing a relationship between you and your dog that is based on benevolent leadership, which helps both you and your dog stay successful even when class is over! Each week we'll also address a problem behavior or area of interest like jumping up or doggie body language. Semi-private class size (no more than 6 dogs) allows for lots of individual attention and personalized instruction! Dogs are required to be current on vaccinations. Seven 1-hour classes (Week 1 is people only--no dogs). Cost $210 ($160 for AWLA adopters).
Begins September 7th at 7:30 pm

Intermediate Manners

Take your beginner basics and kick it up a notch! We'll work on proofing your dog's manners with increased distraction (noise, excitement, movement), practice learned skills with dropped or no leashes, talk about fading food rewards and have fun. Weather permitting, we'll also take it on the road--real world, here we come! Semi-private class size (no more than 6 dogs) allows for lots of individual attention and personalized instruction! Curriculum includes: advanced Stay and Leave It, Wait, Watch Me, hand and object targeting, loose leash walking, coming when called off leash or out of play, and distance commands. Dogs should be proficient in basic obedience skills and current on vaccinations. Owners should have experience with clicker training. Five 1-hour classes. Cost $175 ($125 for AWLA adopters).
Begins September 30th at 8:00 pm

Puppy Primer

This is truly Puppy 101! Geared toward pups 2 to 5 months, we capitalize on this most important stage of your puppy's development by focusing heavily on socialization, confidence building, and developing responsiveness. Lots of off leash play provides opportunities for puppies to learn appropriate dog-dog interaction skills and for you to learn what's okay and what's not when you're pup is romping with a friend. We focus on getting it right from the start--each week we'll learn a new skill and discuss how to curb existing issues like crate training, housebreaking, mouthing and nipping, and jumping up, as well as how to prevent future problems like aggression. Semi-private class size (no more than 6 pups) allows for lots of individual attention and personalized instruction! Puppies should have two sets of vaccinations completed by the first class. Four 45-minute classes, with rolling enrollment--you start as soon as your pup is ready! Cost $75 ($50 for AWLA adopters) or $250 ($200 for AWLA adopters) for Puppy Primer + Adult Manners (you save $35; $285 if purchased separately).
September 7th at 6:30 pm

Intro to Agility for Fun

An introduction for you and your dog to the sport of agility! Agility is a great confidence builder and outlet for active dogs that keeps you and your dog working as a team. Refine your handling skills and teach your dog new tricks working with some basic agility equipment. Dogs should be proficient in basic obedience skills and current on vaccinations. Owners should have experience with clicker training. Five 1-hour classes. Cost $175 ($125 for AWLA adopters).
Begins October 7th at 6:45 pm

K9 Nose Work

Looking for a cool new "brainwork" for your dog? K9 Nose Work is designed to develop your dog's natural scenting abilities by using their desire to hunt and their love of toys, food and exercise. It's a great way for your dog to have fun, build confidence, and burn lots of mental and physical energy. Dogs are required to be current on vaccinations. Five 1-hour classes. Cost $175 ($125 for AWLA adopters).
TBD

Outdoor Adventure

This 5 week class is for dogs that have taken Basic and/or Intermediate Manners training. We'll work primarily outside (weather permitting), and have field trips in the "real world" in and around Arlington. Great for ongoing socialization and exposure to life beyond the 'burbs! Semi-private class size (no more than 5 dogs) allows for lots of individual attention and personalized instruction! Social, non reactive dogs only. Dogs are required to be current on vaccinations. Five 1-hour classes. $175 ($125 for AWLA adopters).
TBD

Tricks and Games

This is where it gets really fun! Continue to build your relationship with your dog and improve your skills as a handler while you learn how to teach fun party tricks as well as practical skills. Semi-private class size (no more than 6 dogs) allows for lots of individual attention and personalized instruction! Five 1-hour classes. Cost $175 ($125 for AWLA adopters).
TBD Registration is taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
All dogs must be at least six months old and have proof of current vaccinations.
All dogs must be friendly to people and other dogs.

Dog Behavior Seminars

The Animal Welfare League is happy to host seminars presented by Lisa Colon Tudor, dog trainer and owner of KissableCanine, and you are invited! Lisa will help you have a better understanding of your dog's behavior and learn how to work with him/her to build a stronger, better relationship.

Lisa is donating a portion of the class fee to the League, so this is another way you can support our work for homeless animals. Please register by e-mailing info@kissablecanine.com or call Lisa at 571-312-1940 . Space is limited - registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis at www.kissablecanine.com/workshops.

One-on-One Canine Behavior Coaching

We're excited to partner with the professional trainers at Kissable Canine to offer private sessions specifically developed to target a single, problem behavior that you are experiencing with your dog.

These sessions are approximately one hour and 15 minutes. Prior to the session, you will be asked to complete a behavior questionnaire so the training team will have a behavior background. You and your dog will come to the training session to discuss with the certified trainer the problems that you are experiencing. From that session you will obtain practical advice about changing your dog's behavior with positive based methods.

Price: $75.00 per session

Appointments must be pre-paid to reserve your time slot.

The 2010 appointments are on the following days at the League: