Joelle Cuprak works as a lead trainer at WOOFS! Dog Training Center in Arlington, VA. There, she provides private training sessions for a wide range of dogs, in-person group classes, day training, and workshops for the Northern Virginia area. Currently, she holds certifications as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), a Karen Pryor Academy graduate (KPA CTP), certified at the University of Washington in Applied Animal Behavior (UW-AAB), Fear Free Trainer certified, and a Family Paws educator. Joelle is a long-time coach and a flexible teacher focused on finding the best positive solutions for each individual and their dogs.
Joelle Rae Hopf Cuprak
United States, Virginia, Arlington, VA
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