Dog Obedience Schools in South Carolina

If you've recently purchased or been given a new addition to the family in the form of a brand new puppy, then you may be considering obedience classes right about now. As all animal lovers know, a new puppy can be a wonderful addition to our family but they also require a significant investment of our time and money. House breaking that new puppy and teaching them to obey simple commands from us can sometimes be a major feat. They are more interested in exploring their new environment, finding that perfect spot in the house that they consider theirs and chewing up everything in sight, to really pay attention when we try to teach them basic commands. It's during those times that we require the help of a professional.

In South Carolina we have many, qualified dog trainers in our area. In fact, when choosing a dog trainer you want to make sure to chose someone who belongs to one of the Associations of Pet Dog Trainers or is certified by the CCPDT. So you can be sure that the person you choose to work with your new puppy is a fully qualified professional who has been properly trained in working with animals. South Carolina dog trainers are numerous. Which is why I relied on information and recommendations from several of my family members and friends when creating this list. My sister who lives in Spartanburg, S.C. has experience with the people who run Dog Training In Your Home. These are fully qualified professionals who come to your home and work with your dog in their environment. They fully believe in teaching your dog to obey all of your commands from the simplest to the hardest. And the training in your home can be done around your schedule. In their experience they've found that your dog will learn much faster if it is in an atmosphere that it's use to, such as home. These are professionals who believe in treating you and your dog with the utmost care and respect. And they take pride in being able to teach your new puppy to be a valuable and enjoyable member of the family. You can get information on Dog Training At Home by calling 864-576-2275. Another wonderful obedience school in Spartanburg S.C. is the Upstate Dog Training and Pet Resort which is located just outside of Spartanburg county. This school offers in kennel training classes in obedience behavior for puppies and adult dogs. And can teach your puppy basic house manners as well as more advanced behavior modifications. They also have boarding and even do baths for your puppies. They own and operate a doggy daycare, which is an excellent way to keep your puppy entertained during those long hours when you can't be at home. They are veterinarian certified and provide you with excellent references. Open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. they accommodate almost any schedule. If you live in the Spartanburg area and want to get information on this school you can call 864-895-5355.

Pet Agreed LLC, is also a locally owned and operated association of dog trainers located in Charleston S.C. They specialize in dog training and all classes are offered on a weekly period of 1 hour per week for 6 weeks. They also do group classes which teach your new puppy or dog how to interact with other canines. Most times they will do the obedience training of your dog around your schedule and even offer board and obedience classes where you are welcomed to leave your dog for the duration of their training. They can also offer you private coaching as well as phone assistance. This gives you the added security of knowing that help with any problems which you and your dog may face is just a phone call away. Pet Agreed LLC is a licensed and bonded company that comes highly recommended by some of the local veterinarians in the area. They are a member of The Association Of Dog Trainers. They also sell state of the art do it yourself DVD's which gives you instruction on training your dog by yourself in the comfort of your home. To get information on the web visit www.petagreed.com.

The Dog Trainers Workshop at 207 Greenpond Rd. in Fountain Inn S.C. is the obedience school and kennel that my aunt chose for her 4 terriers. This is a top notch, boarding facility near Greenville S.C. that provides classes for your dog as well as a wonderful place to board them when needed. They offer private lessons in puppy, advanced and beginner obedience classes as well as special consultations for problems. There is also daily, weekly and monthly training sessions in their state of the art indoor, outdoor training facilities.

Anderson Dog Works, INC. is a dog obedience training school located at 1429 Pearman Dairy RD. in Anderson S.C. This is the school that my friend chose for her St. Bernard puppy, Sheena. The school was founded in 1992 and adheres to the belief that the correct methods for training dogs should be based on the needs of each individual dog. Many of its graduates have become search and rescue dogs as well as guide dogs for the blind. They also excell at teaching each individual adult how to train their own dogs with techniques which you practice at home under supervision, they teach your dogs basic principles of obedience. Homework is oftentimes required and is essential if you hope to achieve optimum results with your dog.

The Fry Line kennels at 265 Emerald Drive in Campobello S.C. is a top notch golden retriever training facility that offers individual and group classes. They have 20 concrete runs with secured fencing that are cleaned and disinfected daily. Dogs who are kept at this wonderful facility are treated to a premium, high protein breakfast and dinner, and pampered by the staff daily. They treat your dog as an individual and believe that each one learns at its own speed. Each month you will be treated to an evaluation describing the progress your dog has made throughout the month. These classes start when your puppy is at 6 months old and continue until they have advanced to the level that is comfortable for them. For more information on South Carolina dog obedience classes for your pet visit www.wpa.humanp.com/obedience.htm/ or www.scdogobedienceschoolcom.