Board & train
Board & Train Camps
Individualized camps for on-leash foundations through off-leash reliability — paced to your dog, not a group syllabus.
Dog training · Beaufort & Hilton Head
Better communication.
Better behavior.
Stronger bonds.
Personalized board-and-train and private coaching with Mario Holland — built around your dog, practiced in real life.
Services
Training built around your dog
Not group classes — board-and-train camps and private coaching, with owner education so skills transfer to real life.
1:1
Private Coaching
One-on-one with Mario focused on your dog and your specific training needs.
Owner education
Owner Coaching / Homecoming
Homecoming sessions and follow-ups so you can continue the work and skills stick at home.
Outings
Real-World & Public Training
Practice around real distractions — public access, car rides, animal socialization, and scheduled outings.
In action
Real dogs. Real life.
Why it works
Teaching a command is not the same as building communication
Mario takes time to understand each dog’s personality and body language, then coaches owners so progress continues at home — in stores, public settings, and around distractions.
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What clients say
Trainer
Meet Mario
Mario Holland takes time to understand dogs’ personalities, behavior, and needs. He is especially effective at explaining why a dog responds a certain way — and how an owner’s actions influence that response.
His engaging, sometimes animated demonstrations make training approachable. The goal is practical skills for everyday life: clearer communication, calmer behavior, and a stronger bond between dog and person.
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Philosophy
Individualized attention
Dogs learn at different speeds. Programs adapt to the dog in front of Mario — not a one-size curriculum.
Owner education
Homecoming coaching and follow-ups help you continue the work so skills transfer to real life.
Real-world practice
Training happens around distractions, in public settings, and with different handlers when appropriate.
Offerings
Training Programs
Board-and-train programs are individualized, not group classes. Dogs learn at different speeds; coaching continues at home. Outcomes are not guaranteed — progress depends on the dog, consistency, and follow-through.
Note: Do not assume training equipment is included with every program. Confirm with Mario which package (if any) includes equipment before promising it to clients.
Board & train · 2 weeks
Camp Foundation
$2,000 / 2 weeks
Individualized board-and-train covering essential on-leash obedience with a 6–8 ft leash in low-distraction environments.
Skills
- Name recognition, recall, release
- Loose-leash walking, sit, stay, down
- Leave it, wait
- Potty training and crate training
Includes
- 2-hour homecoming coaching session
- 1-hour follow-up about 2 weeks later
Board & train · 3 weeks
Camp Social
$3,000 / 3 weeks
Builds on Foundation with on-leash obedience using a 6–30 ft leash around moderate-to-high distractions.
Prerequisite: Foundation proficiency required.
Adds
- Stand, place, stop and sit, heel
- Public access, car rides
- Animal socialization
Includes
- 2-hour homecoming session
- 1-hour follow-up about 2 weeks later
Board & train · 3 weeks
Camp Freedom
$3,000 / 3 weeks
Develops off-leash reliability using previously learned Foundation and Social skills. Includes preparation for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, but no guarantee of certification.
Prerequisite: Foundation and Social proficiency required.
Includes
- 2-hour homecoming session
- 1-hour follow-up about 2 weeks later
20-week experience
Camp Comprehensive
$6,000 / 20 weeks
Begins with an 8-week boarding camp covering all three training levels.
Includes
- 2-hour homecoming session
- Two additional 1-hour coaching sessions spaced about 2 weeks apart
- Two 1-hour outings scheduled about 4 weeks apart
- One Woof Waggin’ ride, subject to registration
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Private coaching
Private Coaching
$150 / 1 hour
Personalized one-on-one session with Mario focused on the dog and owner’s specific training needs.
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Gallery
Training in Action
A look at real dogs and real moments — public outings, focused work, and everyday manners. Video clips will replace stills as permissions and files are confirmed.
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Client Reviews
Genuine feedback from dog owners — published only with permission, in their own words.
Mylene O.
Two Goldendoodles · progress, personalities, confidence, patience
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Education
Training Blog
Short, practical guidance for everyday life with your dog. Starter posts below are draft placeholders pending Mario’s review — not a substitute for an in-person assessment.
Draft content: These posts use general educational language. Mario’s own voice, credentials, and any dates will be added after confirmation.
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Have a question about leash manners, recall, puppies, or something else? Send Mario a note.
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Tell Mario a bit about you and your dog. This form does not book or charge you — it’s an inquiry so he can follow up.
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