The team at Dog Training Now Charleston is led by Mary Leonardis, our Owner, and Lead Trainer. She attended the National K9 School for Dog Trainers in Columbus, Ohio and is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. Thanks to her certification in basic obedience, advanced off-leash, socialization, puppy development, behavior modification, utility, breed identification, and potty training, we are able to offer a full range of training programs for our clients. Not sure which training program would work best for your dog and your family? Give us a call for a free consultation.

Potty Training

Puppies and older dogs can have challenges with the potty training process. In order to reduce accidents and establish good habits, owners must provide constant vigilance and immediate praise. For most busy dog owners, potty training is exhausting and difficult.

 We can help.

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.

Day Training

Our day training program is designed for owners who want to be as involved as possible with their dog’s training program.  This program is offered Monday-Friday Drop off 8-9am and pick up is between 3-4pm for 2 weeks.  When you come to pick up your dog each day, we do a quick 15 minute private lesson with the owners to go over what your dog learned that day! In this training program, your dog will get a well rounded foundation and so will you! 

Board and Train Program

Designed for owners who want the most consistent results but can’t find the time for pick-ups and drop-offs during Day Training Academy, our Board and Train option gives us the chance to bond with your dog and give him a full training experience. You will drop off your dog to us and pick him up after the training is completed, this is based on your dog and can vary based on your dog’s needs.

Your dog will learn:

• Basic Leash Manners
• Commands like Sit, Stay, Place, Down and Come

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. Our Trainers will give your regular text updates and photos, as well as giving you updates over the phone on their progress.

Call us to tell us more about your dog and your goals. We can direct you to the Dog Training Now program that will work best for you!