Stafford, VA
Adia Washington is a passionate canine professional specializing in behavior, nutrition, and health. With over 25 years of experience, she has dedicated herself to understanding and improving the lives of canines. She shifted her focus from human wellness to canine wellbeing. Her expertise spans various certifications, including Raw Food Nutrition, Pet Food Nutrition Specialist, Advanced Canine Nutrition, and Acute Canine Herbalism from Dogs Naturally University. She is currently pursuing a Graduate Program in Advanced Canine Health & Behavior at Unity University, aiming for a PhD, and completing Animal Osteopathy at the London College of Animal Osteopathy, specializing in Canine & Equine. She is certified in CPR from Pet Tech and has training from Sunny Dog Inc. She has also trained at Catch Canine Trainers Academy and Animal Behavior College, where she serves as a Training Mentor, fostering new talent in canine training.
Training Philosophy
Adia Washington is an advocate for modern, ethical canine training methods. She emphasizes positive reinforcement while rejecting tools like E-Collars, Prongs, Haltis, or Easy Walks. Her approach respects the individuality of each canine, tailoring training to their personality, energy, and family lifestyle, yielding faster results and happier pets. She believes in understanding their behavior without compromising their instincts. She operates within the LIMA method—Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive—ensuring humane and effective strategies in behavior modification.
Services
Woof Houze Canine Coaching & Wellness offers a variety of services, including:
- Private and group training: They train puppies 8 weeks and older and adult canines of any age. They assist in behavior modification, problem solving and obedience training. In home options are available upon request.
- Fear free grooming: They offer professional grooming services, including baths, haircuts, nail trims, and ear cleaning.
- Canine retail shop: They have a retail shop that sells dog-related products.
- Hooman Classes: They offer classes for humans, such as CPCR training (CPR for pets).
- Daycare: They offer daycare services for dogs, including open play, walks, mind games, and agility.
- Boarding: They offer boarding services for dogs.
- Canine Summer Camp: They offer a summer camp program for dogs.
- Pack Walks: They offer group walks for dogs.
- Bark Shop Wednesdays: They offer a retail event on Wednesdays.
- Saturday Pack Walks: They offer group walks on Saturdays.
- Pool Pawties: They offer pool parties for dogs.
- Private Parties: They offer private parties for dogs.
- Bark & Brunch Sundays: They offer a brunch event on Sundays.
- Bark Bitez & Brews: They offer a bar event for dogs.
- Pawsitive Connection Canine Academy: They offer a monthly membership-based service that includes private training, daycare, grooming, group training, and unlimited training sessions.
Certifications
Adia Washington holds the following certifications:
- CDBC (Certified Dog Behavior Consultant)
- CPDT (Certified Professional Dog Trainer)
- CSAT (Certified Senior Animal Trainer)
- CN (Certified Nutritionist)
- LFDM (Licensed Family Dog Mediator)
- Raw Food Nutrition
- Pet Food Nutrition Specialist
- Advanced Canine Nutrition
- Acute Canine Herbalism (Dogs Naturally University)
- CPR (Pet Tech)
- Training from Sunny Dog Inc.
Specializations
Adia Washington specializes in:
- Behavior
- Nutrition
- Health
- Anxiety
- Various fears
- Aggression
- Sensory impairments in canines
Training Methods
Adia Washington uses positive reinforcement methods, including clicker training and reward-based training. She does not use shock collars, prong collars, haltis, or easy walks. She operates within the LIMA method—Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive—ensuring humane and effective strategies in behavior modification.
Customer Reviews
Here are some customer reviews from the Woof Houze website:
- Ricky Patton: "The staff at Woof Houze were very knowledgeable, patient and genuinely caring for the wellbeing of all dogs. I would also like to add that the building is AMAZING!"
- Christina Rowe: "Rocco’s confidence has increased and he no longer shakes and whines when we leave the house. We are so happy and the investment- believe me- is worth it!"
- Jamie Lane: "Adia and the entire Woof Houze crew have been so amazing. Adia started training with Koopa when he was just a little guy, and now at 8 months we have seen MAJOR progress"
- Jessica Little: "We have made so many leaps and bounds in his training and we’re still improving more every day. I would and have recommended Woof Houze to anyone."
- Katie Breth: "We had such a wonderful experience with Woof Houze! Adia and her team are professional and extremely knowledgeable. Not only did Barley grow and learn, but so did we as his owners."
- Rita W.: "I was so impressed with the Woof Houze facility and the professionalism of the staff. Woof Houze is more than a training facility; it is a place you can call home for your canine."
We've got the answers for your questions
Seriously, if you have any questions about training your dog, we have the answers.
We have created a directory of licensed dog trainers specializing in positive reinforcement methods. These trainers are not affiliated with Dogo, and all information is gathered from publicly available sources. Each profile provides a brief overview of the trainer's experience and expertise.
Start by evaluating your dog's needs and identifying your training objectives. Each trainer's profile provides insights into their areas of expertise. Match these with your dog's character and your goals to find the ideal fit.
All trainers listed here are certified professionals with extensive knowledge of positive reinforcement techniques.
Positive reinforcement centers on rewarding preferred behaviors, ensuring a pleasant learning journey for your dog. This humane approach is scientifically proven to be the most effective long-term training method, strengthening the bond between you and your pet. By consistently rewarding good behavior, your dog learns to associate actions with positive outcomes, leading to lasting improvements and a happier companion.
Yes, they are. Our trainers are adept in basic obedience or intricate behavioral challenges. Browse their profiles to identify a trainer who specializes in the particular issues you wish to address.
Simply click on the preferred trainer's profile to access their contact details. From there, you can get in touch to discuss your requirements and set up training appointments.
Group sessions offer a communal setting where your dog learns general obedience alongside other dogs. In contrast, private sessions grant focused attention, making them perfect for targeted behavior modifications or individualized training agendas.
All our trainers are committed to positive reinforcement techniques and steer clear of any harsh or punitive methods. Their primary goal is to make training a joyous journey for you and your dog.
Results depend on factors like your dog's nature, the specific behaviors in question, and your training consistency. While many clients observe improvements in just a few sessions, it's crucial to be patient and persistent.
Reach out to the trainer you're interested in to discuss possibly attending a session. It's a great way to get a feel for their approach and see if it aligns with your expectations.
