FirstBarkOur training with Tom was a life saver. We use the lessons we learned everyday. I can now walk both my dogs together with no pulling - something I would have thought impossible before Tom's help. I highly recommend Contented Canines.
Contented Canines
Columbia, South Carolina
About Contented Canines
Dog training, people coaching and relationship- based behavior modification. Group classes, private training both in my studio and in-home. Tom Kelly is a retired U.S Army Colonel with over 29 years of service. He has trained with Cesar Milan, Heather Beck, Martin Deeley, and Nelson Hodges. Tom is a Certified Trainer and Canine Behavior Specialist graduate of Starmark Academy for Professional Dog Trainers in Hutto, TX. He is also a CHRI-RBT certified trainer. Fill out and submit a consultation questionnaire and we will schedule a FREE 30 minute phone consultation. If you have training questions, call Tom at (803) 814-5323 (LEAD)
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
Program details
In this time of Corona virus, get an in-home consultation via ZOOM or FaceTime! We can troubleshoot MANY behavior issues and provide you with an assessment and a plan of action to address your dog behavior issues! · Listed price: $175.00
- Leash training
How training happens
- Board and train
Program details
$150 per day. Give your dog its own vacation and learning adventure! We will agree on the training goals and days required. Single day dog adventures also available. · Listed price: From $150.00
- Day training
- Group classes
Program details
Learn to live well with another species! Focus: dog psychology, canine communication, and creating a calm, willing follower by earning your dog's respect and trust. 5 sessions-Includes 5 weekly class sessions, Training hand outs, dog cot and training leash plus email/text support throughout. · Listed price: $295.00
- Pack walks
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies Customer-reported
Training level
- Beginner training
Program details
Builds mutual respect and trust between you and your dog! SOLVE both you and your dog’s frustrations! Incl. 8 plus hours of training, training leash and premium dog cot. Flexible scheduling. It is available by video ($400) in studio($695) or in-home($850). · Listed price: From $850.00
Board and Train or Day Training model where I train your dog his Foundation basics. Let me do the heavy liftingTHEN you get follow-up sessions to train you both to be CONTENTED! Ideal for folks with more money than time or situations where the dog needs to reset in a new environment. · Listed price: $2,900.00
Class options
- Flexible scheduling
Support between sessions
- Follow-up support
Additional services
- Boarding
Program details
For graduates of Foundation Training only. Provides for a great experience for your dog while you are traveling! Long walks, mental stimulation, play and adventures. Your dog will send you daily pics, vids and updates on their adventures! · Listed price: From $75.00
- Dog walking
Other listed services
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- Adoption Selection
- Day Board
- Dog Consultation
- Dog Crate
- Dog Crate Trained
- Dog Evaluation
- Dog Home
- Dog Introductions
- Dog Play
- Dog Psychology
- Dog Training Academy
- Dog's Activity
- Free 30 Minute Phone Consultation
- Home Lesson
- Jump Start
- Leash Walks
- Multiple Dog
- Online Assessment
- Phone Consultation
Program details
FREE 30 minute phone consultation. Questionnaire at link (copy and paste this URL to your browser): https://www.cognitoforms.com/ContentedCanineLLC/DogEvaluationAndAssessmentQuestionnaire Call 803-814-LEAD(5323) if you have questions.
- Private Coaching
- Private Consultation
- Schedule Training
- Specific Training
- Temperament Evaluations
- Training Program
- Training Support
- Video Training
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Questions & answers
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Do you provide ESA training and certifications?
ESA requires a Dr (psych)/ psychologist to prescribe the need for a dog as part of treatment. Having an ESA does not provide any public access rights except for housing. There is no ESA certification. There is training like Canine Good Citizen training and other public access training that is helpful to improving life for you and your dog— THAT I do!
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- dog psychology 9
- leash walking 5
- foundation training 4
- dog adoption 3
- group class 3
- reactive dog 3
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- crate training 2
- dog whisperer 2
- socialization with other dogs 2
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Tom is a fantastic trainer, who through our three sessions with my ornery elderly Dachshund really gave me a great set of tools by which to combat nuisance barking, help with crate training, and over all enjoy a better relationship with my dog. I'm glad I found him, and I'm looking forward to putting my tools to use!
Very great training! I have seen a major improvement in my dog. I would definitely bring fenway back, if I wasn't moving. Thank you again, Tom Kelly!
Tom helped us to further develop a strong relationship with our dog and taught us techniques to help him through his fears. We have had a great experience and strongly recommend Contented Canines to anyone else.
Working with Tom was one of the best things I did for my pup and me! We did the foundational course, and he really teaches you to understand how the dog thinks, and helped us shift Remi and my mindset so that he can live a happier life in a human world! Remi was a super anxious d…Read full reviewClose full review
Working with Tom was one of the best things I did for my pup and me! We did the foundational course, and he really teaches you to understand how the dog thinks, and helped us shift Remi and my mindset so that he can live a happier life in a human world! Remi was a super anxious dog when we first started with Tom, but since our training he has learned to choose calmness in certain situations, learn that not all men are evil, and even have the courage to shimmy under the coffee table to grab his toy/treats. I am so impressed at how far we've come and super hopeful about how to navigate our relationship in the future using the tools that we've learned!
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