Dog Training Now
Charleston

Potty Training
Our potty training program is intensive, but with successful results. We offer consistency and praise that translates into good habits your dog can be proud of.

Board and Train
This is a great option for owners who are headed off to vacation, as you can return home to a happy and obedient dog. And don’t worry about missing your pooch while he is with us.

Private Lessons
Our Certified Professional Dog Trainers are happy to provide private lessons at our studio, situated in the National Crossing shopping mall across from Park West in Mount Pleasant.
Your dog is your best friend, but do some of his behaviors make you crazy? Most dog owners have at least a few complaints about their companion but have no idea how to solve the problems. With obedience training at Dog Training Now Charleston, your dog will learn the manners you have always wanted him to have.
Who We Are
Dog Training Now Charleston offers years of experience working with dogs (and owners) of all ages, breeds, and temperaments. Mary Leonardis, our Owner and Lead Trainer, has been working with dogs for her entire life. For the past decade, she has dedicated her life to Professional Dog Training, focusing on providing obedience skills to dogs to make their relationships with their owners even more fulfilling.
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What We Do
Our training programs are tailormade to give dogs obedience skills and time to practice them in different situations. We can help you and your dog with:
- Potty Training (puppies and older dogs!)
- Daily Obedience and Manners
- Obsessive Behaviors (chewing, barking, etc.)
- Leash Manners
- House and Guest Manners (no more jumping!)
- Safety Skills
- Off Leash Obedience
- One-on-One Consultations
How We Do It
Each of our training programs is based on an immersive approach. We give your dog the skills, practice it with them in a variety of situations, and give you the knowledge to continue the positive behaviors at home. Our Trainers will work with your dog and with you so that you have the confidence to lead your dog at home as well.
We offer multiple options to suit your needs and your schedule. From Puppy Preschool to socialize your new addition to Day Training Academy, where you drop off and pick up your dog daily, to Boot Camp, where your dog stays with us for 12-day boot camp, 10 days drop off, we are ready to give your dog the best – and most practical – obedience skills for your investment. We also love to offer clients Private Lessons, giving us the chance to work 1:1 with your dog and family.
But we aren’t all training and practice – we are play and snuggles too! After all, we are dog lovers and can’t resist a good cuddle session or game of fetch with our visiting dogs!
Tips for Keeping Dogs from Regressing in Their Skills
One of the common things that happens once a pet has been trained is that later on down the road the parents find that they don’t seem to be minding as well as they once were. There can be many reasons for this but the main one is usually lack of consistency. Whether...
How to Properly Use Puppy Pads
Puppies are some of the cutest and funniest little creatures you will ever be around. They can also make a mess, too. That is why it is important to teach them how to potty outside as soon as possible. One of the best ways to do that is to use puppy pads. Here are a...
What to Do When Potty Training Isn’t Working
One of the most important kinds of training to do early and correctly is potty training. The last thing you want is to still be trying to train a dog that is several months old to stop going indoors. Although there are times where this has to take place with older...
Are you ready to give your dog the chance to learn obedience skills that will make them safe, happy, and healthy?
Let us partner with you and your family to make it happen. You’ll love the results!