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.
Puppy Questionnaire
Training Programs
Blog
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
🏆 Dog Training Now Charleston wins two Best of Mount Pleasant 2027 awards!
We’re proud to be named Best Dog Trainer and Best Locally Owned Dog Training Company.
To our clients and neighbors in Mount Pleasant, thank you. You trust us with your dogs, put in the practice at home, and share the moments that make us smile, like the first time your dog greets a guest with all four paws on the floor.
We’re grateful to train dogs in the community we call home and to celebrate both wins with you. 🐾
Mary & the Dog Training Now Charleston Team
Thanksgiving Foods Dogs Should Never Eat
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and delicious food. While you're enjoying turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie, your dog may be waiting nearby, hoping for a bite. However, many traditional Thanksgiving foods contain ingredients that can be dangerous for dogs....
How to Prepare Your Dog for Thanksgiving Guests
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather with family and friends, but for your dog, all the excitement can feel overwhelming. Between the doorbell ringing, unfamiliar visitors, delicious food, and changes in routine, even a well-behaved dog may struggle to stay...
Tricks, Treats, and Doorbells: Preparing Your Dog for Halloween Night
For many families, Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year. Costumes, decorations, candy, and a steady stream of trick-or-treaters create plenty of fun. For your dog? It can feel like complete chaos. The constant ringing of the doorbell, unfamiliar...
Ready to Get Started?
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.