The Animals House provides a complete, preferred, quality, and convenient dog daycare service. Our services include dog daycare, obedience training, various dayschool options, agility classes, dog taxi service, in home pet care and overnight boarding. We utilize the latest techniques in animal training and daycare by employing a knowledgeable and professional staff, outstanding recreational activities in our facility, and a diverse curriculum of training and interaction instruction.
We are focused on the everyday needs of caring animal owners and their companions. Unfortunately, caring animal owners often do not have the time throughout the workweek to adequately provide a healthy lifestyle for their companions. The Animals House solves this dilemma by providing animal daycare throughout the workday, and training and educational services during the evenings. Our service is conveniently located and staffed with professionals with many years experience. We offer a variety of programs that foster strong relationships between animal owners and their companions.
 Leadership Classes Starting!
|
Wednesday Sept 8th, from 7:30pm-8:30pm
Call 703-433-1300 or email to reserve your spot now!!
|
K-9 Nose Work Classes Starting!
|
Dogs have an amazing sense of smell and a natural desire to hunt. The sport of 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. For more information, go to www.k9nosework.com.
There is no pre-requisite for this six week course. All breeds/ages/temperaments of dogs are welcome.
This course will be held on Thursday evenings from 7:15pm to 8:30pm at The Animals' House in Sterling. The start date will be June 3rd. The cost for this course is $150.
Call 703-433-1300 or email to reserve your spot now!!
|
Upcoming Hounds on the Town Events!
|
Great Falls Park
Sunday Sept 12th, from 11:30am-12:30pm
- We will be working on leash manners, basic commands, and recalls around distractions.
- Price is $25/dog.
Call 703-433-1300 or email to reserve your spot now!!
|
HOUNDS ON THE TOWN
|
The Animals’ House is very excited to announce our newest dog obedience class, “Hounds on the Town”. As the name suggests, we will be taking the class (dogs and all) on the road to practice our obedience skills.
The purpose of this class is to practice the skills we have learned in the classroom in more practical situations. The emphasis will be on teaching the dogs to have good leash manners, be able to greet other dogs and people politely, to walk on leash without pulling, to remain focused around a multitude of distractions, and to sit/lay quietly while their handler sits to eat/drink.
We will be meeting at different locations each week - these locations will include local parks, shopping centers, outdoor cafe’s, restaurants (with patio’s), wineries, a cruise on the Potomac, and an Alexandria ’ghost walk’. Classes will be held on Saturday mornings, unless otherwise noted, and will continue through the summer and fall. The schedule of locations/times will be listed on our website.
Class size will be strictly limited to 10 dogs/handlers. Reservations are required. You may purchase a bundle of five classes (pick any classes) for $100, or pay per class at $25/week. Classes will last one hour, unless otherwise noted. There is no start/end date to these classes - you can go to just one, pick a few of your favorites, or come each week! Prerequisite = your dog must have completed at least one full obedience course, and not be aggressive on leash.
Call 703-433-1300 or email to reserve your spot now!!
Hounds on the Town pictures are here!!!!
|
Rally-O Classes
|
The Animals House is excited to now offer the newest dog sport -- Rally Obedience! Rally-O is a fun and exciting team sport for dogs and handlers. Any dog, mixed or pure breed, can participate in this sport. A rally course includes 10-20 stations with signs detailing the skill to be demonstrated. The handler communicates the necessary action to the dog. Teams move through the course at a brisk pace and handlers are always encourage to talk to their dogs. The main objective of the sport is to produce dogs who are well behaved at home and in public settings.
There are three levels of competitions: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3, and titles can be earned at trials. Some participants may choose to later compete with their dogs, but those who are not competition oriented are welcome to join. The Animals House is currently offering Level 1 training classes.
Please call today to sign up for this amazingly fun dog sport!!!
Classes held on Thursday evenings 7:15pm to 8:15pm.
The cost is $150 for the 7 week course.
Prerequisite: To have completed at least one obedience course of any level.
|
NEW Training Programs
|
The Animals House is now proud to offer the following dayschool options...
|
Finally..pictures
|
Please stop by and see our new photo gallery.
|
Thank You Washingtonian
|
As seen in Washingtonian Magazine...
Thank you to all our clients who voted us one of Washington's Best Full Service Dog Centers
