Holy City Canine is a professional dog training company serving Charleston, SC, specializing in board and train programs, behavior development, and off-leash obedience. We work with dogs of all breeds and temperaments, helping improve manners, focus, and reliability in real-world situations.
Led by a top 100 dog trainer worldwide, our programs are customized to deliver consistent, lasting results, not temporary fixes. If you’re looking for a trusted dog trainer in Charleston, SC, contact Holy City Canine today to schedule your free evaluation.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Leash training
Obedience training
Recall training
How training happens
Board and train
Dog age
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Additional services
Boarding
Consultations
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Home Board
Kennel Training
Residency Training
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5/5Words can’t even describe our grateful our family is to Holy City Canine. We had an over energetic, over stimulated, out of control standard goldendoodle, Charli. We now have the sweetest most lovable doodle. Our relationship with our dog has grown and we are more in love with he…Read full reviewClose full review
Words can’t even describe our grateful our family is to Holy City Canine. We had an over energetic, over stimulated, out of control standard goldendoodle, Charli. We now have the sweetest most lovable doodle. Our relationship with our dog has grown and we are more in love with her today than we were 5 months ago. She is so much more enjoyable and we have the tools to teach her boundaries and what is expected of her. We wouldn’t have those tools without Jonathan’s guidance. We feel like we have control over our lives again and aren’t completely overwhelmed by our dog’s behavior. Thank you!! The Gray Family (Charli’s especially grateful)
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Shelly Schmidt
5/5Sasha was my son’s dog, he had 2 had to get rid of one after 3 years. So hubby volunteered. Now Sasha was a wild child with few if any manners. A strong prey drive. We agree that we don’t have time at home to train her anymore than our son. We have 2 other dogs one old one little…Read full reviewClose full review
Sasha was my son’s dog, he had 2 had to get rid of one after 3 years. So hubby volunteered. Now Sasha was a wild child with few if any manners. A strong prey drive. We agree that we don’t have time at home to train her anymore than our son. We have 2 other dogs one old one little and we needed to fit Sasha to their behavior. Oh and a killer cat. Jonathan and Jessie did a great job. Told what to expect and how to use controls. She walks by my side now she recognizes I am not a sled to be pulled. Eating in kennel is a plus. It gives the others a minute to settle in on supper. This husky has a huge appetite my old girl peckish. My little don’t share. I can now trust Sasha in my house with my others when I am not home.
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Mary Harvey
5/5Jonathan is so knowledgeable in his skill set. I have a golden retriever that was a wild boy, he was able to calm him and teach him skills that I couldn’t. He was patient with my dog and us! Anytime there was a problem I called him up and he took him for a few days to fix the pro…Read full reviewClose full review
Jonathan is so knowledgeable in his skill set. I have a golden retriever that was a wild boy, he was able to calm him and teach him skills that I couldn’t. He was patient with my dog and us! Anytime there was a problem I called him up and he took him for a few days to fix the problem. ( mostly was me as I was afraid of dogs before this) so when you hire him he’s helping you with all aspects. I now have a second dog because I’m not afraid anymore bc of Jonathan! I honestly can’t thank him enough! He’s changed my life and my dogs!
Save the money and trust him to help your pup!
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Jonathan Pauley
5/5
I wouldn't trust any other trainer in the country with my dog. The best there is.
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RP W
5/5My 7 month old Golden Doddle is a changed puppy after staying with Jonathan at his new puppy paradise on the marsh near Hollywood SC. Despite our best efforts, we struggled to train him to be calm enough to roam free in the house. After a month with Jonathan, he has been nicely b…Read full reviewClose full review
My 7 month old Golden Doddle is a changed puppy after staying with Jonathan at his new puppy paradise on the marsh near Hollywood SC. Despite our best efforts, we struggled to train him to be calm enough to roam free in the house. After a month with Jonathan, he has been nicely behaved in any situation and we are easily able to build on the foundation that Jonathan has laid down. This all happened during our summer vacations so the timing was perfect.
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