Reviews for Wholistic Hound Academy

Oct 2023

Wholistic Hound Academy has been an exceptional partner in raising and training our now 3 year old dog.Their Doggie Day Academy program is a standout feature, prioritizing training on the goals you, as dog parents, have for your dog. Their genuine care for each individual dog and their well-being is evident in how they have this program structured. As part of this program, they go above and beyond, conducting hour long 1:1 private sessions with your dog present, showing you exactly what they're working on, and providing hands-on guidance for seamless implementation at home. This program even accommodated our dog's significant dietary restrictions, which were challenging...read full review
Oct 2023

Loved the Dogs with Big Feelings class led by Tricia. She's incredibly patient and so realistic. Our sweet girl was able to safely and confidently apply her new calming skills. This is not intended to be an obedience class. It's truly a class to understand and connect with your pup. Forever grateful for wholistic hound!
May 2023

I've been meaning to write a review for awhile now as I just had a second dog complete training at Wholistic Hound. Trainers Chris, Paul, and soon-to-be trainer Jenny are fantastic people who KNOW DOGS. They anticipate what new dog owners are experiencing in the home, on walks, and even when you have to leave your pup behind to go to work. The training programs they offer can be dialed in to suit your exact needs and they always took time for follow-ups and questions. Maggie and Luke both loved being treated like rock stars and demo-ing all the new things we were learning. Thanks to the whole team at Wholistic Hound, highly recommend, five stars.

From 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 4 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) * Prep classes for dog sports competition * Behavior modification * Family Paws Parent Educators