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.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Crate trainingProgram details
Crate training helps your dog feel safe, secure, and confident while preventing unwanted behaviors at home. At Dog Training Now Charleston in Charleston, SC, we use positive methods to create a calm space your pup loves and trusts, making training easier for both dogs and owners.
House trainingProgram details
House training your dog in Charleston, SC is easier with Dog Training Now Charleston. We focus on consistent routines, positive reinforcement, and fast results so your pup learns where and when to go, creating a cleaner, happier home.
Leash trainingProgram details
Leash manners make every walk enjoyable. Dog Training Now Charleston in Charleston, SC helps dogs learn calm, controlled walking without pulling or lunging. Build better communication, confidence, and safety on every stroll with proven positive training techniques. Book today!
Leash pulling making walks stressful? Dog Training Now Charleston in Charleston, SC helps dogs learn calm, focused leash manners. Our positive training builds control, confidence, and better communication so every walk is enjoyable for you and your dog. Build better walks with proven, reward-based t
Advanced Off-Leash Training with Dog Training Now Charleston builds reliable recall, focus, and control in real-world settings across Charleston, SC. Strengthen communication, reduce distractions, and enjoy stress-free walks and freedom with your dog while maintaining safety and obedience. today now
Obedience trainingProgram details
Looking for reliable dog obedience training in Charleston, SC? Dog Training Now Charleston helps dogs of all ages learn manners, focus, and calm behavior through proven techniques. From basic commands to real-world obedience, we build better communication between you and your dog.
Off Leash Obedience training with Dog Training Now Charleston in Charleston, SC builds trust, focus, and freedom for your dog. Learn reliable recall, calm behavior, and control in any environment so your pup can safely enjoy more freedom while staying responsive to you. 🐾 Book today!
Dog Training Now Charleston offers general obedience training in Charleston, SC, helping dogs build better behavior, focus, and manners. From leash walking to basic commands, their trainers create calm, confident companions for everyday life.
Learn obedience the right way with Dog Training Now Charleston in Charleston, SC. Build better behavior, stronger communication, and a happier bond with your dog. From basic commands to advanced obedience, we help dogs of all ages become calm, confident, and well-mannered.
Obedience Skills training builds better behavior at Dog Training Now Charleston in Charleston. Leash manners, recall, and commands help dogs gain focus, respect, and confidence through positive training.
Obedience Training at Dog Training Now Charleston helps dogs of all ages learn manners, leash skills, and reliable commands. Our proven methods build trust and confidence for better behavior at home and in public. Serving Charleston, SC with personalized training plans. Book today.
Puppy training
Recall training
Socialization
Behavior support
Fear and confidence
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Dog boarding with training at Dog Training Now Charleston in Charleston, SC gives your pup a safe, structured stay while learning obedience, manners, and confidence. Professional trainers provide daily care, enrichment, and real progress you can see when your dog comes home!
Dog Training Now Charleston offers a results-driven Board & Train Program in Charleston, SC. Your dog stays with our professional trainers for immersive, daily training focused on obedience, manners, and behavior improvement for lasting real-world results.
Day trainingProgram details
Dog Training Now Charleston offers a structured Day Training Program in Charleston, SC designed to build obedience, confidence, and good manners. Our trainers work hands-on with your dog daily, focusing on real-world behavior, leash skills, and socialization for lasting results.
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Private trainingProgram details
Private lessons with Dog Training Now Charleston offer personalized, one-on-one dog training in Charleston, SC. Focused on obedience, behavior correction, and real-life manners, each session is tailored to your dog’s needs for faster, lasting results and a calmer, more confident companion.
Dog age
Adult dogs
PuppiesProgram details
Puppy Preschool at Dog Training Now Charleston in Charleston, SC gives your pup a strong start with socialization, basic obedience, confidence building, and positive reinforcement. Perfect for puppies learning manners, leash skills, and early commands in a fun, safe environment with expert trainers.
Senior dogsProgram details
Older dogs can learn new habits too! Dog Training Now Charleston in Charleston, SC specializes in patient, positive reinforcement training for senior pups. We help improve behavior, confidence, and communication so your older dog can enjoy a calmer, happier life at any age.
Training level
Advanced obedience
Advanced training
Support between sessions
Personalized training plans
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogsProgram details
Rescue dogs deserve patience, structure, and love as they adjust to their new lives. At Dog Training Now Charleston in Charleston, SC, we help rescued pups build confidence, improve behavior, and bond with their families through positive, proven training methods. Call today for compassionate helpnow
Training approach
Positive reinforcement
Additional services
BoardingProgram details
Dog Boarding at Dog Training Now Charleston in Charleston, SC offers a safe, clean, and comfortable home-away-from-home for your pup. With caring staff, supervised play, and personalized attention, your dog stays happy, active, and loved while you’re away. Book today!
Give your pup a safe, fun home away from home with day boarding at Dog Training Now Charleston in Charleston, SC. Supervised play, structured downtime, and caring trainers keep tails wagging all day. Perfect for busy schedules while your dog learns, socializes, and stays happy and balanced.
DaycareProgram details
Safe, fun dog daycare at Dog Training Now Charleston. Supervised play, socialization & enrichment in a clean, structured daycare. Trusted trainers keep your pup happy, safe, and active.
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Dog trainingProgram details
Dog Training Now Charleston offers dog training in Charleston, SC. Obedience, behavior correction & puppy training. Build better communication and confidence with proven positive methods. Book your session today!
Dog sitting (in-home)Program details
Dog Training Now Charleston offers in-home dog sitting in Charleston, SC, keeping your pup comfortable in their own environment. Perfect for travel or busy schedules, we provide trusted care, attention, and routine maintenance so your dog stays happy, safe, and stress-free while you’re away.
Boot CampProgram details
Dog Training Now Charleston in Charleston, SC offers intensive Boot Camp training designed to transform behavior fast. From obedience and leash manners to socialization, our structured programs build confidence and discipline so your dog comes home calmer, happier, and well-trained.
Day SchoolProgram details
Dog Training Now Charleston Day School in Charleston, SC offers structured, hands-on training for dogs of all ages. Our expert trainers focus on obedience, socialization, and behavior improvement in a fun, safe environment. Build better habits and a happier dog every day!
Dog AdoptingProgram details
Dog adoption changes lives, and with the right training, every rescue can thrive. At Dog Training Now Charleston in Charleston, SC, we help newly adopted dogs build confidence, learn manners, and bond with their families for a smoother transition into their forever homes.
Family DogProgram details
Family Dog training with Dog Training Now Charleston in Charleston, SC helps build calm, obedient companions at home. We focus on real-life manners, leash skills, and behavior correction so your dog fits seamlessly into family life. Happy dogs, happy homes. Book today in Charleston SC! Call now.
Pet BitesProgram details
Pet Bites from Dog Training Now Charleston in Charleston, SC make training fun and effective. Using positive reinforcement and tasty rewards, we help dogs learn commands, improve behavior, and build confidence. Perfect for puppies and adult dogs alike!
Vet PracticeProgram details
At Dog Training Now Charleston in Charleston, SC, our vet-informed approach ensures your dog gets safe, effective training backed by animal health knowledge. We support behavior, obedience, and wellness so your pup thrives at every stage of life.
Day Boot CampProgram details
Day Boot Camp at Dog Training Now Charleston in Charleston, SC delivers focused, fast-track training for real results. Your dog learns obedience, leash manners, and better behavior through structured daily sessions. Build confidence, control, and a happier bond in less time.
Dog Body Language LearningProgram details
Understanding dog body language is key to a happy, well-behaved pup. At Dog Training Now Charleston in Charleston, SC, we help you read signals like tail position, ear movement, and posture so you can build trust, prevent issues, and strengthen your bond with your dog every day.
Dog Training LearningProgram details
Dog Training Learning at Dog Training Now Charleston helps dogs of all ages build better behavior, obedience, and confidence. From basic commands to advanced training, we focus on real-world results in a positive, structured way. Serving Charleston, SC with expert, hands-on guidance for every pup.
Dog Training TeachingProgram details
Dog Training Now Charleston teaches dogs obedience through positive reinforcement, helping pups learn sit, stay, leash manners, and social skills. Our expert trainers in Charleston, SC build confidence and better behavior for a happier home and stronger bond with your dog.
Fur BabyProgram details
Your fur baby deserves the best training in Charleston, SC! Dog Training Now Charleston helps pups learn obedience, good manners, and confidence through positive reinforcement. Build a stronger bond with your dog and enjoy stress-free walks and home life. Book today!
Pets TrainingProgram details
Dog Training Now Charleston helps dogs with obedience and behavior training using positive methods. puppy basics to advanced training, they build communication between you and your dog.
Training A PupProgram details
Dog Training Now Charleston helps pups in Charleston, SC with obedience, confidence, and behavior training. From basic commands to advanced skills, they build strong bonds between dogs and owners.
Training CollarProgram details
Dog training in Charleston, SC! Training Collar for Dog Training Now Charleston improves obedience, recall, and behavior with safe guidance. Perfect for all dogs. Train smarter today!
Training LessonsProgram details
Dog Training Lessons at Dog Training Now Charleston in Charleston, SC help pups of all ages build obedience, confidence, and better behavior. From basic commands to advanced training, we use positive methods tailored to your dog for real, lasting results and a happier home. 🐾
Walks On LeashProgram details
Dog Training Now Charleston offers professional Walks On Leash training in Charleston, SC. We teach calm, controlled leash walking to stop pulling, improve focus, and make every walk enjoyable. Perfect for all breeds and ages. Build better habits and stress-free walks today!
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5/5We highly recommend Mary for all your dog training needs. Mary is wonderful. We took our 2 golden retriever pups to Mary for the 10 day training program. They learned so much. We are so pleased with what they accomplished. Mary is honest, thoughtful and more importantly lov…Read full reviewClose full review
We highly recommend Mary for all your dog training needs. Mary is wonderful. We took our 2 golden retriever pups to Mary for the 10 day training program. They learned so much. We are so pleased with what they accomplished. Mary is honest, thoughtful and more importantly loves your dog as if it were her own. Her training techniques work very well. We are so appreciative of her work. Mary is the absolute best!
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Garrett Watson
5/5
Mary is a true dog whisper!! Sending my pup to her for 10 days of board and train was a great decision. I’m going to send her back yearly. She came back so well behaved and had learned so much.
If you’re considering a dog trainer look no further!!
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James Bond
5/5There's nothing like owning a well-trained dog!!!
Mary and her team are AWESOME! Mary was able to unlock my 2yr-old GSP's potential. I chose the 10-day program and couldn't be happier. Daisy came back to me a better dog and she was already the best. The program included a trainin…Read full reviewClose full review
There's nothing like owning a well-trained dog!!!
Mary and her team are AWESOME! Mary was able to unlock my 2yr-old GSP's potential. I chose the 10-day program and couldn't be happier. Daisy came back to me a better dog and she was already the best. The program included a training collar and a one-hour training session for me & the family (so thankful for that)! I've been practicing "our" new skills and loving it. I can finally enjoy peaceful WALKS with my dog. I'm on cloud 9. My dog is more balanced and respectful of other's space and my commands. My girl came home smelling fabulous and very happy. Can't wait to attend the follow-up appointment to make sure we are all on track. I can contact Mary anytime with questions/concerns. It's obvious she loves her work and is a knowledgeable and professional trainer. I 100% recommend this business. Thank you so much Mary!!!
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Mary Gallivan
5/5We are so grateful to have found Mary. This was Quinn’s second time at bootcamp. He is a three-year old black lab mix. The first time at bootcamp, he learned basic commands. He went back three months later for off-leash training. Now he can be off-leash at the beach with the…Read full reviewClose full review
We are so grateful to have found Mary. This was Quinn’s second time at bootcamp. He is a three-year old black lab mix. The first time at bootcamp, he learned basic commands. He went back three months later for off-leash training. Now he can be off-leash at the beach with the other dogs. Mary is a phenomenal trainer. Quinn learned so much in 10 days each time. And Mary takes extra time to train the owners too (including providing videos you can refer back to). She has fantastic customer service and runs a phenomenal program. Her daily Instagram posts help you stay connected to your pup while he/she is away. We would highly recommend Mary!
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larry sarner
5/5
We took our 7 month old poodle for two weeks of training to help us with her leash manners. We got back so much more! NIght and day difference in Monet walking and general obedience. Mary is an absolute master of training dogs, and us, and an amazing person. Cannot recommend her enough!
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