Alexandria's premier award winning training and learning center for people and their dogs. Certified professional experienced training team. Group manners, behavior, puppy and adult classes, agility, nose work, and dog sports, and private lessons, workshops and seminars, parent education, wellness, community engagement. We get results!

 

Certifications:

 

Designations: CPDT-KA

 

Job Title: Owner, Founder, & Head Trainer

 

Training Equipment: Clicker, toys and lots of reinforcement.

 

Training Philosophy: Teaching people how to train and communicate with their dogs using science based positive rewards based methods and techniques, so they can live an easier and fun life together.

 

Locations Served: Serving Alexandria, Virginia and surrounding areas in the Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. region.

 

The Wholistic Hound Academy helps to make living with your dog easier and more fun. We can help you with manners training, behavior consultations, and basic foundation skills and advanced training. We use science based positive training methods which also helps you to build a strong and solid relationship with your dog based on cooperation and trust. Private lessons for puppies and dogs of all ages offers a custom made class right in the comfort and convenience of your own home or at our training academy. Training is tailored to your specific needs and goals. We work together to create a training plan and address the behavior issues that are most important to you! Wholistic Hound offers group classes in Puppy Training and Enrichment, Family Dog, Agility and Dog Sports, and specialized classes for more advanced work. Class sizes are small which enables more individual attention as well as a less distracting atmosphere. You will learn the skills to train your dog a variety of different behaviors, including sit, down, stay, come when called, walk on a loose leash and much more! Consultation services are also available to help you select the right dog for your lifestyle. Whether you are considering purchasing a dog from a breeder or adopting from a shelter, it is invaluable to have an unbiased and skilled professional opinion. Choosing a dog that is going to be with you for 10-15 years is a BIG step. Choose the right dog from the start and get off on the right paw!