Holland K9

Training begins with a free consultation and starts in a controlled facility using positive reinforcement. Basic obedience covers sit, stay, down, come, and heel off-leash. Progression includes adding distractions, then moving to public environments. Service and therapy programs require completion of the Pet Dog Obedience program first. Training is ongoing and tailored to the dog’s needs, with owners expected to continue practice at home. Training is suspended once the dog meets contract standards, and owners are encouraged to test skills in daily life. Lifelong support is available at no extra cost if the dog regresses.

Pricing Summary

Basic Pet Dog Obedience costs $1,500 for a 10-week minimum program. Service and Therapy Dog Training ranges from $1,500–$10,000 depending on whether the client provides the dog or uses one from Holland K9. Working Dog Training costs $5,000–$25,000. All programs include a lifetime guarantee with free tune-ups. No cancellation fees are stated in the contract, but refund policies are conditional on adherence to training terms.

Policies

All training is guaranteed for the life of the dog with free tune-ups if regression occurs. If a dog does not meet the contract’s obedience standards, Holland K9 will either issue a refund or provide additional training. Refunds are only provided if the contract cannot be fulfilled and the client has adhered to all training policies. Cancellation policies are not explicitly stated in the contract, but one review indicates refunds were denied despite no non-refundable clause being present.

Holland K9 Services is a professional dog training business based in Charlotte, NC, founded in 2008 and rebranded from K9 Hangout and Dogmatic Training. They specialize in tailored dog training programs focused on obedience, behavior modification, service dog training, and working dog training. Their approach is science-based, avoiding one-size-fits-all methods by customizing training plans for each dog and owner. They do not offer boarding or daycare services, focusing exclusively on training. Their programs guarantee lifelong support with free tune-ups if a dog regresses. Training begins in a controlled facility using positive reinforcement and progresses to real-world public settings with distractions. They train dogs of all ages and sizes for basic obedience, aggression, anxiety, barking, recall, and more.

Their founder, John Holland, has over 10 years of experience and holds degrees in Political Science and Criminal Justice from UNC-Charlotte, having dedicated years to studying animal behavior science. He trains dogs for service and therapy roles, helping owners with disabilities, and also works with commercial and protection dogs. All training is rooted in established animal behavior principles, and trainers can explain the rationale behind every technique used.

Accomplishments

Founder John Holland has over 10 years of professional dog training experience and holds degrees in Political Science and Criminal Justice from UNC-Charlotte. He has studied college-level animal behavior texts and has trained dogs for service, therapy, and working roles. He successfully operated two prior training businesses (Dogmatic Training and K9 Hangout Charlotte) before focusing exclusively on training. His personal journey began with rehabilitating his own dog, Freddie Belle, after extensive self-education.

How to Get Started!

Interested clients must complete a contact form on the website. A master trainer will then contact them to answer questions and schedule a free consultation. The consultation is the first step before beginning any training program.