Dog Ops LLC
Board-and-train with a four-week minimum, extending to 4-6 weeks for complex behavior cases.
- Length
- 4 weeks
- Price
- from $4,000
- Stays in
- Facility
Behavior & AggressionObedience & Off-Leash
Board & train dog training in Charleston, SC
5 board and train programs listed in and around Charleston. Each one is an immersive program where your dog stays with the trainer — typically two to four weeks — rather than attending weekly classes.
Programs in Charleston
Forget Me Not Dog Training
In its Board & Train program, dogs live with the trainer in her home as part of the family and get 24/7 care and structured training.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Obedience & Off-LeashBehavior & Aggression
Holy City Canine Academy
In-home board-and-train with a 21-day minimum providing 90-120 hours of contact training plus real-world work in stores, restaurants and parks.
- Length
- 3 weeks
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Behavior & AggressionObedience & Off-Leash
OneLeash Canine Academy
Balanced trainers serving Charleston and the Lowcountry. In the Live-In Academy board and train, the dog lives in a OneLeash trainer's home, and the company also offers service dog training and placement.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Service & Therapy DogBehavior & Aggression
Sit Means Sit Dog Training Charleston
Board and Train has a 5-day minimum, with round-the-clock training and overnight stays at a partner boarding facility. Graduates get group classes and lifetime follow-up, and the service area includes Goose Creek.
- Length
- 5+ days
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Facility
Behavior & AggressionObedience & Off-Leash
What board and train costs in Charleston
Most programs in the Charleston area fall between $1,500 and $6,000. The spread comes down to three things: how long your dog stays, how many dogs the trainer handles at once, and whether you need behavior work or just obedience. A two-week obedience program sits at the low end; four to six weeks of behavior modification for reactivity or aggression sits at the top.
Ask every trainer the same question — what's included? Equipment, the go-home lesson, and follow-up sessions are sometimes bundled and sometimes billed separately, which can move the real total by several hundred dollars.
More detail: what board and train actually costs, based on the programs here that publish a price, and how long a program should be.
Board and train in Charleston — FAQ
How much does board and train cost in Charleston, SC?
Board and train programs in and around Charleston, SC generally run $1,500–$6,000 depending on length and intensity. Two-week obedience programs sit at the lower end; multi-week behavior modification for reactivity or aggression sits at the top. Several of the 5 programs listed here publish pricing, but most quote after an evaluation — request quotes from two or three to compare what is actually included.
How do I choose a board and train program in Charleston, SC?
Visit in person before booking. Ask how many dogs the trainer takes at once, who will personally handle your dog, where dogs sleep, what methods and equipment are used, and how many follow-up lessons are included. Ask for references from clients with a dog like yours. A trainer who welcomes a facility tour and answers method questions plainly is worth more than one with a slicker website.
Do Charleston, SC trainers offer pick-up and drop-off?
Some do, particularly for clients within a metro radius, and a few include transport in the program price. Others require you to drop off and pick up yourself — which many trainers prefer anyway, since the pick-up visit doubles as your go-home lesson. Ask when you request a quote; it is listed inconsistently on trainer websites.
What if there is no board and train near me in Charleston, SC?
Board and train is one of the few dog training services people routinely travel for, precisely because the dog stays on site — you make the drive twice rather than weekly. It is common to use a trainer one to three hours away, and some programs draw clients from neighboring states. Widen your search to the state page before settling for a program you are unsure about.