Obedience · Positive Reinforcement · Private · Alexandria

The Board Hound

At The Board Hound in Alexandria, Virginia, training and Boarding are both on offer. The training covers puppies, basic obedience, recall and lead walking, taught in person through private one-to-one sessions or group classes using force-free methods. Private Training, Group Classes, Puppy Training and Obedience Training are listed, and the business covers Alexandria and the surrounding areas.

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Bark ScoreSilver Rated Trainer: 4.0 / 5
Reputation: 3.7
Ethics: 5.0
Credentials: 2.8
Service breadth: 3.3
Training methods: Force-free

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The Board Hound’s reputation score is 3.7 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 34% of the trainers we list.

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Reputation 30% of the score: 3.7; From the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile.
Ethics 40% of the score: 5.0; Force-free. They train with rewards and positive reinforcement, without aversive tools. This scores highest.
Credentials 25% of the score: 2.8; No recognised credential is listed. Ask what training they’ve had.
Service breadth 5% of the score: 3.3; 2 ways to train (private 1:1, group class), and help with 4 kinds of problem.

How does The Board Hound compare with other Alexandria dog trainers?

Counted from the 7 trainers listed in Alexandria.

Number 2 of 6 scored trainers in Alexandria by Bark Score.
One of 2 force-free trainers listed in Alexandria.
Offers private 1:1, like 5 other trainers in Alexandria.
Offers group class, like 2 other trainers in Alexandria.
Overall Bark Score higher than 74% of the trainers we list.

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About The Board Hound

Helps with: Puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash
How they train: Private 1:1, group class
Service area: Alexandria, Virginia & surrounding areas
Opening hours: Mon–Fri 7am–7pmSat–Sun 9am–3pm
Address: 133 S Peyton St, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Phone: +1 703-382-9143

Sessions

Private TrainingOne-on-one personalized training sessions

Group ClassesTraining in a group setting with other dogs and owners

Puppy TrainingFoundation training for puppies during their critical development period

Obedience TrainingBasic to advanced obedience commands and manners

BoardingOvernight boarding and kennel services

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