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.
Day Training Academy
Your dog will work in our busy studio, a high distraction environment, to reinforce their new commands during the day before you pick them up in the afternoon.
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 10-day boot camp, 8 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!
🚨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!
Senior Dog Training: Gentle Methods for Aging Canines
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Solving Separation Anxiety: Strategies to Calm Your Dog at Home
You jingle your keys, and your dog’s already glued to your leg like a shadow with separation issues. The second you reach for your shoes, their ears perk up, their tail drops, and the pacing begins. They know. And they’re not happy about it. Separation anxiety can...
Off-Leash Confidence: Training Tips for Safe Outdoor Adventures
Unclipping the leash for the first time feels a little like letting go of a balloon and hoping it floats nearby instead of vanishing into the sky. Off-leash freedom is one of the best gifts you can give your dog, but it takes work to earn that trust on both sides. If...
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!
