FirstBarkThe techniques taught here are so elegant and simple. I can't believe how quickly they work-in a matter of minutes! Granted, it takes perseverance and practice to make them a habit but they are ingenious in the way they utilize the dog's own motivations to affect a desired behavior. Brawley or English bulldog LOVES coming here.
Wholistic Hound Academy
Alexandria, Virginia
About Wholistic Hound Academy
Wholistic Hound Academy is Alexandria, Virginia’s premier award-winning canine training and learning center for people and their dogs. We were voted the Best of NOVA Dog Trainers from the Northern Virginia Magazine and voted Alexandria’s best dog trainers in the Zebra Newspaper Reader’s Choice Award for the past 6 years. At our state-of-the-art dog training facility, we offer a wide variety of services for people and their dogs, including: * Pre-pet planning * Pet selection * Puppy foundation training and socialization * Basic manners and life skills * Advanced training * Dog sports (agility, nose games, rally, parkour, and tricks) * Behavior modification * Family Paws Parent Educators We help people and dogs have a better life together.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Crate training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Fear and confidence
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train
- Day training
- Group classes
- Private training
Dog age
- Adult dogs
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced training
- Beginner training
Dog sports
- Agility
- Scent work
- Trick training
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Additional services
- Boarding
Other listed services
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- Dog training
Program details
Private lessons, group classes and workshops in manners training, behavior modification, puppy socialization, agility and dog sports, canine conditioning and more.
- Animal Rescues
- Apprentice Program
- Basic Manner Training
- Behavior Analysis
- Behavior Course
- Canine Fitness
- Classes & Workshops
- Continuing Education
- Day School
- Dog Behaviors
- Dog Classes Specialty
- Dog Show
- Dog Sports
- Dog Trainer Certification
- Dog Training Programs
- Dog's Learning
- Early Training
- Educational Seminars
- Explosives Detection
- Family Dog
- Family Paws Parent Educators - Babies, kids, and dogs
- Fecal Test
- Jump Start
- Obstacle Course
- Online Classes
- Pet Selection
- Prep Classes For Dog
- Specialty Classes
- Training Exercises
- Training Skills
- Training Your Dog
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.5
40 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Basic obedience 4
- Building dog confidence 3
- Calming skills 3
- Clean facility 3
- Leash walking 3
- Puppy social 3
All 10 topics
- Reactivity issues 3
- Certified instructors 2
- Personal training 2
- Rescue dog adoption 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Effective positive reinforcement training, that your dog will love! My dog gets excited every time we reach the parking lot. They have helped me with both basic obedience and some more difficult behaviors. I'm not sure how I would have raised my puppy without them.
Absolutely amazing staff and classes! You will not be disappointed.
We are there for puppy kindergarten. It is a great setup and we are very pleased with the instructors. A very good value. Since completing PK, we have continued with private lessons that have worked well for our dog and are a great value.
Clean, well cared for facility with quality equipment. Highly trained and certified instructors. Something for everyone. They have their own parking lot and relief area. Focused on positive training, fun, and safety for you and your buddy.
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