With nearly three decades of experience, Dog Trainers Workshop and Boarding has been transforming canine companions in Fountain Inn since 1997. Their expert trainers specialize in a range of services, from essential obedience to advanced competitive training, even producing two dogs that placed at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Beyond training, they offer premium pet boarding, daycare, and sitting services, ensuring your furry friend is always well-cared for. Whether you're seeking to refine your dog's manners or prepare for a competition, their team is dedicated to helping every dog become a well-behaved family member.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Canine Good Citizen preparation
Crate training
House training
Leash training
Obedience trainingProgram details
During class we will work on obedience commands such as walking on a loose leash, sit, down, stay and coming when called. We will also address other behavioral problems such as jumping up and bolting through doors.
The intermediate obedience class is designed to help you continue building the skills necessary to create a well-behaved dog in public. In this class, we’ll create scenarios that mimic real world conditions to prepare your dog for situations that are often found in public settings.
During our puppy obedience training, we will discuss common problems new puppy owners experience, including housebreaking, crate training, jumping up on people, digging, chewing, playful biting, and more. You will walk away with effective solutions to help break your puppy of these behaviors.
Puppy training
Behavior support
Digging
Jumping up
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Our dog trainers have decades of combined experience training energetic dogs into well-behaved members of your family. Let them stay with us for a week and we will give you a jump start on the training they need to be able to listen to a command and respond appropriately.
Group classes
Private trainingProgram details
Sometimes a group environment isn’t the right fit for every dog or owner. At Dog Trainers Workshop, our one-on-one private lessons provide a focused, distraction-free setting tailored specifically to your dog’s unique learning pace and personality.
Dog age
Puppies
Training level
Advanced obedience
Advanced trainingProgram details
Our advanced beginners obedience training class is perfect for pet owners who want to pursue the sport of obedience for both themselves and their dogs. After you take our class, you will be well on your way to teaching your dog the ins and outs of beginner competitive obedience.
Beginner trainingProgram details
Turn your dog into the well-behaved family member you’ve always wanted! Our Beginner Class at Dog Trainers Workshop is designed for dogs 6 months and older, focusing on the essential skills needed for a lifetime of success.
Intermediate trainingProgram details
Our Intermediate Class is designed for graduates of our Beginner program who want to proof their dog’s obedience in real-world scenarios. We focus on reliability in public settings, ensuring your dog remains a well-behaved companion even in distracting environments.
Assistance and working dogs
Detection dog training
Hunting dog training
Service dog training
Dog sports
Scent work
Trick trainingProgram details
Trick Dog Classes are the perfect way to build a stronger bond while giving your pup a "job" to do. Beyond the "wow" factor of a great party trick, learning new behaviors improves your dog’s focus, body awareness, and confidence.
Additional services
BoardingProgram details
Dog Trainers Workshop is the safest place to board your dogs while you go away for business or pleasure. Our caregivers have a passion for animals and would love to interact with your pet during their stay with us, making them feel more relaxed and comfortable in their temporarily new environment.
DaycareProgram details
Our dog daycare program is perfect for the active dog or dogs that need more hands on attention. We offer a daily rate, as well as discount packages.
Other listed services
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Dog trainingProgram details
We offer a range of classes that meet your needs and accommodate your dog on every level from puppy class to Scent Work. Explore our training classes to find the one that best fits your family’s needs and then register for one of the upcoming dates to secure your spot in that class.
Care Of Your Dog
Competitive Dog Classes
Dog Show
Dog SportsProgram details
Unlock your dog's potential with ScentWork, Trick Dog, and Advanced Obedience at Dog Trainers Workshop. Our dog sports programs are designed to provide mental stimulation, physical exercise, and professional-grade handling skills. Perfect for all breeds and ages.
Dog Trainers Workshop
Dog show trainingProgram details
Elevate your pup's performance with personalized coaching. From obedience to presentation, we'll refine skills for success in the ring.
Dog's Coach
Dog's Collar
Dog's Education
Dog's Learning
Dog's Visit
Jump Start
ScentWork classesProgram details
Every dog has an incredible sense of smell—our Scent Work Classes at Dog Trainers Workshop teach them how to use it! Inspired by professional detection dog training, this fun and rewarding sport allows your dog to hunt for specific scents in a controlled, indoor environment.
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
Is it free or is it paying for training school dog?
Nothing there is free, with that said every service they offer is of great value plus they truly are animal lovers.
We have a 6 mo. old English Cocker Spaniel. His name is Cooper.
He likes to jump up on people to see them & to be petted. What is the best way to stop him from doing this?
I had to teach mine to sit before i tought him to not jump up.
Once your dog sits. Then use whatever motivates it. Example (treats, pats, ect...) Get a clicker. When it responds to a clicker give it a treat. Eventually as you give a command followed by a click and get a response instantly then try using just your voice. But definatly use whatever motivates him. For jumping i tried ( off ) and it worked great! As (down) worked for say a couch and (stay) for well..... Someone at the door ect.... Hope this helps.
Community answer · scott Hoffman · 2020-09-21
I walk into him so that he falls backwards. And then I say oops. But if I were you, I would call dog trainers Workshop. They have awesome instructors. And there will be lots of things along the way that you're going to want to teach your new puppy. Enjoy.
we have a golden retriver that is about 8 months old----she is very fond of bitting our feet and likes to aggravate another dog we own. She does pee in the house and we have spanked her for that, but she will do it again . can you help us?
Definitely give them a call. Spanking just does not work for house breaking and can damage your relationship with your dog. DTW can help you with this and the biting issue, giving you much better "tools" to work on your dog's issues. Don't wait!
Community answer · Deborah Craddock · 2019-09-21
I'd give them a call. I've taken dogs there to help with training issues and am taking one now. They are really good at what they do.
Community answer · Kristin Hallman · 2019-09-21
Give them a call. These issues are covered regularly at DTW. And since Goldens were bred to work with their mouths, this is a common issue.
We live in Union and it would be to far for a "daily" commute. We could handle a couple of times a week. Is boarding there and training a viable choice or even available?
Boarding and training are both available. Any given training class (different levels and types available) meets once per week. Lots of evening classes makes it easy on your work schedule.
Community answer · Jeff Poltorak · 2018-09-21
Thanks Jeff. We're going to drive over and see if they are what we need.
Community answer · David Dennis-Leigh · 2018-09-21
I have a 7 month puppy that needs training. What would you suggest for A powerful puppy?? Shar Pei/Black mouth cur mix...
Dog trainer's workshop has enough credit and accounts that show the power they have and it only will working if you continue to practice what they teach you, if you let go of it, then your dog will go back to its old habits and i remember being told that only 4 dogs have gone back to their old ways
Community answer · Lee Ridlehuber · 2018-09-21
Can't say enough good things about DTW. Connie and her team are very professional and knowledgeable. Definitely go watch a class.
Community answer · Eric Babb · 2018-09-21
Start training young. Keep the puppy engaged. The Dog Trainers Workshop is the place to go.
Community answer · apic programmer · 2018-09-21
I would definitely talk to the people at Dog Trainers Workshop. I love it there.
5/5I'm one of THOSE pet owners. I get super anxious about boarding my rescue pup, and avoid it at all costs because he's a headcase. (Okay, so am I.) The staff here are patient, communicative, knowledgeable, accommodating, and capable. I tried lots of other boarding facilities s…Read full reviewClose full review
I'm one of THOSE pet owners. I get super anxious about boarding my rescue pup, and avoid it at all costs because he's a headcase. (Okay, so am I.) The staff here are patient, communicative, knowledgeable, accommodating, and capable. I tried lots of other boarding facilities so that you don't have to. DOG TRAINERS WORKSHOP AND BOARDING is the best around. I drive two hours round trip to them, and would drive even further because it's worth the peace of mind.
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Emily Briley
5/5
I took two dog training classes with different trainers and enjoyed both classes. I also board my dogs at Dog Trainers Workshop and am pleased with the facility and people. I like that a bath is included if the dogs stay three days or more.
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Janice Gibbs
5/5
Another great review for Tracy and her team for taking care of Jack the Geriatric Beagle last week while I was out of town. Happy dog happy me
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Paul Potter
5/5
This is still a great place to take my dog, he's 11 now and he gets so excited when we pull up and the employees love on him like he was their own. Highly recommended.
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Russell Beaver
1/5I will NEVER TAKE MY DOG HERE EVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!! We left our dog here on Friday June 5th in perfect health and weighing 167 lbs. My wife and I picked him up at 5:00 on Sunday afternoon and when they brought him out to us I could immediately see he had lost weight, however I did…Read full reviewClose full review
I will NEVER TAKE MY DOG HERE EVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!! We left our dog here on Friday June 5th in perfect health and weighing 167 lbs. My wife and I picked him up at 5:00 on Sunday afternoon and when they brought him out to us I could immediately see he had lost weight, however I didn’t realize how much he had lost. When we got home we started noticing just how much he had lost weight wise, probably 10lbs or more! His hipbones are sticking out and his back bone is sticking out!!!!! He DID NOT LOOK LIKE THIS WHEN WE DROPPED HIM OFF!!!!!!!! Also there are sores on all 4 of his legs that have never been on him in his life!!!! , and to top it all off he is a hormonal raging lunatic like I have never seen!!!!!!! He’s a 1 yr 11 month old Great Dane and has never looked or acted like he’s looking or acting now!!!!!!!! You can’t tell me a perfectly healthy young Great Dane is going to loose 10lbs or more in a weeks time!!!!! We were told that they had beds his size for him to lay on and it looks like he laid on the concrete floor in the kennel the entire time he was there!!!!!!!!! I know you guys have a lot of good reviews but you will NEVER get my business or recommendation EVER!!!!!!!! This is absolutely unacceptable care for someone to trust you guys to take care of their family pet!!!!! Pathetic and NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!
This is the second day home for Otis now. We have noticed he doesn’t bark anymore, and he use to always bark at the neighbors dogs, when someone pulled up in our driveway, we have cattle around our house that he use to run and play with and now acts like he doesn’t even notice them!!!!!!!! Otis’ whole demeanor has changed in 10 days of being at this FREAKING JOKE OF A boarding facility!!!!!!!
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