Pet Boarding Training in Alexandria

“We boarded our very shy cat Jackie at the Happy Cat Hotel for about 10 days while my husband and I were away. The staff took outstanding care of Jackie, spending quality time with him every day, playing with him, and ensuring he ate well. We got daily updates and had access to the cat cam inside his room. We had a very positive experience and would board him there again.“

“Briana is amazing! She is super knowledgeable and taught us a lot. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a dog trainer.“

“My husband and I were lucky enough to adopt a 10 m/o rescue Italian Greyhound, and wanted to ensure we had some strong foundational training with him. Kim has been a wonderful resource and not only is our pup learning quickly, but my husband and I have the tools we need to continue his training.Previous to working with Kim, our rescue displayed a lot of anxiety - but within a few sessions, we noticed a marked improvement in his confidence. Now that we can "speak the same language," (thanks, Kim!!) our sweet pup is feeling right at home.Many thanks to Kim for consulting with us, for her flexibility, communication, consideration, and for her work with our Iggy. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in the Old Town Alexandria area!“

“We’ve had a few 1-1 sessions with Lauren to help with our reactive dog, Chloe, as well as monthly pack walks. She has been nothing short of phenomenal and has helped us so much! She taught us the skills and tools to help work with Chloe and we have seen tremendous progress! Additionally, Off Collar is our go-to for pet sitting services. Chloe absolutely adores Katherine who does a great job of making sure our pup is cared for when we are out of town. I can’t speak highly enough about their care and services and would definitely recommend.“

“I cannot praise Sally's Way Dog Training Services highly enough. You only allow a rating of up to five stars. If I could, I would give Sally's Way Dog Training Services one hundred stars on your scale of one to five stars, and I sincerely mean that.Joel Diaz and his wife, Luisa, own Sally's Way Dog Training Services. Joel, Luisa and Sally's Way Dog Training Services have done an outstanding, a truly superb job, of training our dog. Moreover, dog training is only one of many services that Sally's Way Dog Training Services provide, and my wife and I have availed ourselves of all of these services. Joel Diaz and Sally's Way provided our dog with basic training in a host of areas, as well as training her on an E-Collar. In fact, Joel advised me on the most effective E-Collar to purchase, and I am glad that I followed his advice, because we have been extremely happy with the E-Collar that we purchased. When I first observed our dog after completing its E-Collar service, I was beyond amazed. She had learned to seat, heal, and obey all manner of commands. Joel had worked with her one-on-one to obey a wide variety of obedience commands and accomplish all manner of tasks. Subsequently, he worked extensively with both me and our dog, showing me how to use the E-Collar to teach our dog to sit, heal, answer recall commands, cease unwanted behaviors and perform all manner of other tasks. Following Joel's guidance, using this E-Collar, I have been able to take our dog off leash when and where permitted,to run play, romp and have all kinds of fun. This training and the E-Collar have enabled the dog and me to bond even more closely, as well as enjoying each other's company even more. Joel, Luisa and Sally's Way Dog Training Services does not merely provide dog obedience training. On the contrary, Joel, Luisa and their company also board dogs and hold "pack walks" three or more times a week, provide us advice on what to do when our dog has health- or digestive related issues, how to interpret her behavior, how to bond ever more closely with her, and how to make her feel like an integral part of our family. Joel advised us on what dog food to buy for her, how often to feed her and how often. He advised us on what crate to buy her and how to best use the crate in insuring her happiness and contentment, give her a "safe space," and a good night's rest every night. Early on, after obtaining our dog, I busted up my leg pretty badly and was unable to care for our dog for some weeks. Joel and Luisa boarded her, fed her, and she lived side-by-side with them, their two wonderful dogs and their small child. She had so much fun living with them, I was almost afraid that she would not want to return to living with us. However, this experience helped socialize her and make her feel more comfortable when she is in the company of adults, babies and small children, and dogs. Generally speaking, she loves people, dogs and children, absolutely doting on babies and tots. Thankfully, when she returned to us upon my recuperation, she was thrilled to be back home, although she looks forward to seeing Joel, Luisa, their dogs and small child. That is an understatement, to say the least. She loves her pack walks and loves spending time with Joel's family.To really understand how much I value Joel and Sally's Way Dog Training Service, I need to recount our trials and tribulations when our new dog, a rescue dog, arrived on our door step. She was a scared, nervous dog. She had been removed from s rescue center in Moline, Kansas, and transported by van with numerous other dogs to Alexandria, Va. This was a traumatic experience for her. The first night we had her, she seemed also like a combat veteran suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). She was panting, nervous, pacing around, jumping up on us and sending us all manner of signals that we did not understand or know how to interpret. She defecated twice and urinated once within the first couple of hours that we had her. Ho“

“Our pup always comes home happy & healthy. It's great to have a place she loves to visit when we have to travel without her!“

“They take great care of the dogs and have good pricing for the DMV. Always hard to get in for Xmas so beware they have high demand :)“

“For 30+ years we have used Hayfield Animal Hospital for all our pets needs. Excellent vets, excellent staff! Grooming, vaccinations, surgery, all aspects of vetrenary care have been excellent!“

“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 for us for a long time. The attention to detail and personalized care make their Day Academy program exceptionally well thought out and their personalized approach ensures knowledge transfer to us as dog parents, which I really appreciate.What really sets Wholistic Hound Academy apart though is the people. The trainers are phenomenal, always patient and skilled in their approach. The office staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, making scheduling and communication a breeze. Sandy, the owner, is a true dog whisperer; her expertise and dedication shine through in every interaction.If you want a training academy that not only trains your dog effectively but also cares deeply about their overall wellness and your success as a dog parent, look no further than Wholistic Hound Academy. It's truly a second family for our dog. We feel fortunate to have such a dedicated and knowledgeable team available. Whether you're starting with a puppy or need advanced training, Wholistic Hound Academy is the place to go. Highly recommended for all dog parents!“

“Love pretty pets. They make our fur babies look good. Price and availability is also awesome. Easy to book an appointment online.“

“08-19-23This is the best place to do training for your dog. It's a lot of fun to watch the agility training.“

“Highly reccomend this place for grooming! Midori is amazing and made my dog look fantastic (After i messed up his fur myself)The girl at the front desk is so sweet so i give them 5 stars and will be coming back“