Wholistic Hound Academy

09/04/2026

New session added!!! Due to popular demand we have added another Dogs With Big Feelings class starting September 14th! If your dog is easily distracted or aroused, anxious, fearful, or stressed, then this class is for you. Enroll today!
https://bit.ly/DWBF0914_6pm

09/03/2026

Getting your dog to reliability come when called can make the difference in being able to let your dog off leash, have them return to you in emergency situations, and to have a dog that is responsive and wants to come to you, even in the presence of a squirrel, other dogs, or people.
Our two-session Rocket Recalls Workshop starts Thursday, September 10 at 7:30 pm, where you'll learn many tips and techniques to build a really, reliable, recall. Enroll now!

09/03/2026

Join us and learn how to harness your dog's incredible sniffing ability and enrich their minds by joining our upcoming Fun Scent Games Class! If you’re thinking of getting started in any scent work, this class is a wonderful way to introduce your dog to purposefully search for things with their nose. This class is filling up fast so don't wait - enroll now! bit.ly/scentgames0912

09/02/2026

Check out Sandy's Zebra article on training your new puppy - then join us for one of our upcoming Puppy Socials! Safe socialization is an important part of puppy-hood. Join us! https://bit.ly/Puppy-Classes

Alexandria, VA - Bringing home a new puppy is exciting — and overwhelming. Many new puppy parents immediately focus on teaching commands like sit, down,

09/01/2026

Back by popular demand is our Fun Scent Games class! Engage your dog with enjoyable search-and-find games that use food as the scent. Scent games will also build confidence in fearful or anxious dogs and in dogs with physical limitations. Dogs and their humans consider this class one of the most fun activities they share.
This popular class fills quickly - Enroll today!

09/01/2026

New session added! Whether your dog gets stressed a little or a lot, or doesn’t even seem to be stressed at all, your dog can benefit from a variety of pattern games and training techniques to help them be more comfortable with the world around them. We will work to create a more attentive and calmer canine companion who can think, work, and play in stimulating or stressful environments. This class fills up quickly so don't wait - enroll today! bit.ly/DWBF0914_6pm

09/01/2026

Does your dog's recall need some work? Check out Sandy's Zebra article on training a strong recall. Then, join us for Rocket Recalls starting September 10th and really build this important skill! bit.ly/recall0910

Alexandria, VA - As dog owners, we often face challenges teaching our dogs certain behaviors. These include walking nicely on a leash (no pulling),

08/31/2026

To all Good Dog 101 graduates -take your dog's training to the next level in Good Dog 102! Do more with your dog and help your dog build the necessary life skills for navigating successfully in the human home and in the neighborhood. This class will also prepare your dog for the skills needed to pass the Canine Good Citizen Test. Enroll today!!

08/31/2026

Come see us at Paws in the Park on October 11th! Find out what's new at the academy and bring your pup by to say hello! Learn more about us at www.wholistichound.com Hope to see you there!

08/30/2026

Do you have a dog that doesn't always come when called, or is distracted and not very attentive, or maybe a new puppy or dog who needs to learn that coming to you is the bomb? If so, then this workshop is for you! We will give you techniques and tips to give you and your dog the skills necessary to build a "Rocket Recall!" Join us! bit.ly/rocketrecall0910