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Best Dog Obedience Trainers in South Carolina

Find and book a top dog obedience trainer in South Carolina on Petworks. So how long will it take to see results? Pet parents often wonder how long it takes for their dog to start responding to commands and showing improved behavior. The timeframe largely depends on factors like the dog's age, breed, temperament, and the consistency of training both during professional sessions and at home. Dog obedience trainers in South Carolina utilize various techniques to shape behavior and ensure effective communication. Positive reinforcement is a common method, where trainers reward desired behaviors with treats, praise, or toys, reinforcing the dog’s understanding that good behavior leads to positive outcomes. Clicker training, another popular approach, uses a distinct clicking sound paired with rewards to mark the exact moment a dog performs a desired action, aiding in clear behavior-reward associations. Trainers also use redirection to guide dogs from unwanted behaviors to appropriate alternatives, focusing on consistency and repetition. Additionally, they emphasize socialization to expose dogs to diverse environments and reduce fear or aggression. By combining these methods, trainers help dogs become well-behaved and responsive while empowering pet parents to reinforce training at home.

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• Heather Szasz
• Private In Home Dog Training - Charleston, SC
• Charleston, SC - Over the last 8 years, I have come to the understanding that the most important part of training a dog is the owner and their approach. Positive....
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• Owen Kokinda
• Elite Private Dog Training and Rehabilitation - Charleston, SC
• Charleston, SC - K-9 CONTROL TRAINING IS A DOG TRAINING COMPANY FOR DOGS OF ALL SIZES AND BREEDS IN CHARLESTON, SC. Our philosophy is that all dog owners are able...
• • Licensed
  • Certified
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• Rip Reinhold
• Rip's Dog Training - In Home and Private K9 Trainer - Conway, SC
• Conway, SC - Balanced trainer working with all varieties of family and companion pet dogs, and the full range of training and modification from basic/advanced obedience to serious problem behaviors....
• • Certified
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• Julie Davis
• Private Dog Training In Your Home - Columbia, SC
• Columbia, SC - We are happy to work with any age, any breed of dog and will help make them a loving member of your family! Our trainers can tackle...
• • Certified
  • Insured
  • BBB Accredited

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• Tom Kelly
• Contented Canines - Private Dog Training and Behavioral Care - Columbia, SC
• Columbia, SC - Struggling With Your Dog's Behavior? Pulling on leash, overreacting to dogs or people, digging, jumping up on guests, always overexcited, fearful? Learn to address behavior by changing...
• • Licensed
  • Certified
  • Bonded
  • Insured
  • Online Sessions

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• Justine Borghello
• Smokey Oaks K9 - Dog Training Service - York, SC
• York, SC - My name is Justine and I am the Owner/Trainer of Smokey Oaks K9. We are a small training company located in York, SC. Although Smokey Oaks was...

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• Kim Spyridon
• Two Tails Up - Certified In Home Private Dog Trainers - Tega Cay, SC
• Tega Cay, SC - Picking the right dog trainer is an important decision and there are many dog training options out there. I am an experienced dog trainer and would...
• • Licensed
  • Certified
  • Bonded
  • Insured
  • BBB Accredited

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• Kimberly Mercy-Wagner
• Professional Paws - In Home Private Dog Training Service - Lexington, SC
• Lexington, SC - I have been a dog trainer, pet sitter and owner for over 16 years now!! Provide positive obedience and behavior modification training. I come to your home...

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