About On Holladay Dog Training & Boarding

What they do

On Holladay is a family business run by Trey and Carly Holladay from 9910 Hidden Creek Lane in Spotsylvania, and the thing they emphasize most is that they live where they work — "We live where we work so that means we are always close by your dog." Training and boarding are the two services, offered alongside stud dogs and dog portraits. Consultations by phone or in person are free.

The published training evidence is mostly video rather than prose. Their own clip titles show off-leash heeling in a group setting, structured play, a release on the dog's name to eat, and jogging and heeling — which together describe a fairly conventional obedience curriculum with an off-leash endpoint.

Method

The stated approach comes out of sport: "With years of experience training dogs for various sports, we understand the importance of instilling a joy to work in your dog." They name attitude as the most important thing and say they work to keep the dog's attitude positive throughout. The site describes "Certified Canine Training and Behavior Specialist"; ask which body issued it.

What to ask

Ask about prices, program lengths, the class schedule and what a boarding or training stay involves day to day. Client testimonials on the site are signed with full names and describe both training and boarding. The free consultation is the place to ask the rest.