October is National Adopt-A-Dog Month and the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is celebrating with free seminars all month long. No reservations are necessary — just come on down to the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter!

The AWLA does love dogs, but they ask that you keep them home for these events.

Come and hear presentations from some of our area’s top dog professionals each Saturday in October from 10am to Noon at our Shelter.

On October 11th, it started its sessions with Raising a Great Dog presented by Laura Sharkey of Woofs Dog Training in Arlington. Participants of this group learned the latest and greatest tips on socialization, training, and fun activities to help make sure their new pups grow up to become well-mannered adults.