Professional Dog Training in
Charleston & Mount Pleasant, SC
Potty Training
Our potty training program uses consistency, structure, and positive reinforcement to help your dog develop reliable bathroom habits. We build a strong routine that creates lasting results and makes life easier for both you and your dog.
Board and Train
Our Board and Train program is a great option for owners heading on vacation who want to return home to a happier, better-behaved dog. While your dog is with us, you can feel confident knowing they are receiving professional training, personalized attention, and plenty of care.
Day Training Academy
Your dog will train in our busy studio, where real-world distractions help reinforce new commands, focus, and good behavior. After a productive day of professional training and practice, you can pick up your dog in the afternoon.
Who We Are
Your dog is more than a pet. They are part of your family, but unwanted behaviors can make everyday life frustrating. At Dog Training Now Charleston, we provide professional obedience training designed to improve manners, communication, and confidence while helping you build a stronger relationship with your dog.
Owner and Lead Trainer Mary Leonardis brings years of hands-on experience working with dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments. For more than a decade, Mary has focused on professional dog training, helping Charleston-area families develop well-mannered, responsive dogs through effective obedience training and personalized guidance.
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What We Do
At Dog Training Now Charleston, our customized dog training programs are designed to build reliable obedience skills while giving your dog opportunities to practice in real-world situations. We work with dogs of all ages, breeds, and experience levels to improve behavior, communication, confidence, and everyday manners.
We can help you and your dog with:
- Puppy & Adult Dog Potty Training
- Everyday Obedience & Manners
- Problem Behaviors, including chewing and excessive barking
- Leash Training & Walking Manners
- House & Guest Manners, including jumping
- Essential Safety Skills
- Off-Leash Obedience & Recall
- One-on-One Dog Training Consultations
How We Do It
At Dog Training Now Charleston, our training programs use an immersive, hands-on approach designed to create reliable behaviors that carry over into everyday life. We teach your dog essential obedience skills, practice those skills in a variety of real-world situations, and then show you how to reinforce the training at home so you feel confident leading your dog.
We offer several professional dog training options to fit your goals and schedule. Puppy Preschool helps young dogs build a strong foundation, while our Day Training Academy provides focused daily training with convenient drop-off and pickup. For dogs needing more intensive training, our Boot Camp and Board and Train programs provide structured, immersive training designed to build dependable obedience and better manners. We also offer Private Lessonsfor families who prefer personalized, one-on-one training.
Training is only part of your dog’s experience with us. We’re dog lovers too, so every program includes plenty of attention, positive interaction, playtime, and, of course, a few well-earned cuddles.
Happy Dog Owners
🚨We are thrilled to announce that Dog Training Now Charleston🚨
has been honored with two prestigious awards in the Best of Mount Pleasant 2025! Our team proudly won in the Best Dog Trainer category and the Best Locally Owned Dog Training Company category. These accolades reflect our unwavering commitment to helping dogs and their families build stronger bonds through effective training and compassionate care. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing clients and the Mount Pleasant community for your trust and support—it’s your encouragement that drives us to be the best. Here’s to another year of making tails wag and transforming lives!
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Give your dog the skills they need to be safer, happier, and better behaved at home and wherever life takes you. Partner with Dog Training Now Charleston and discover how professional training can create lasting results for both you and your dog.