Therapy Dog Training in Charleston, SC
Give your dog the foundational training to provide support to others.
Serving Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville & all surrounding areas
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Creating Loving, Supportive Therapy Dogs
Therapy dogs are specially trained to share their boundless love with those in need. However, their training needs exceed those offered by general obedience training and behavior modification. While Sit Means Sit Charleston does not currently offer full therapy dog or service dog certification classes, we can begin foundational training that will help your dog learn to keep their cool and react lovingly in situations where they are meant to provide support.
How We Train Therapy Dogs
Therapy dogs bring their loving support to stimulating and sometimes scary, environments. They might visit nursing homes, retirement centers, hospices, schools, veterans hospitals, psychiatric facilities, and even disaster zones in an effort to comfort those in need. When they go on visits, they have to be comfortable sharing and receiving love. Sit Means Sit Charleston will work with your dog to help establish valuable therapy dog skills, such as:
- Polite greetings
- Controlled walking
- Response to calling
- Ignoring distractions
Importantly, we will work to eliminate signs of aggression, anxiety, and reactivity, all of which cannot exist in therapy dogs. Let us help your dog take their first critical steps on the road to becoming a therapy dog.
What Separates Us from Other Local Trainers
At Sit Means Sit Charleston, we utilize positive reinforcement, consistent practice and customized training strategies to provide:
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Certified, Expert Trainers
Our dog trainers have decades of combined experience. From their very first class, your dog will work with some of Charleston’s most elite trainers, each of whom has experience training dogs of all ages, breeds and temperaments.
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Individualized Training
To make training time as effective as possible, we’ll thoroughly assess each pup’s strengths, areas for improvement, and learning patterns. Plus, we’ll use plenty of encouragement and positive reinforcement to ensure dogs feel secure as they grow their skills.
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An Engaging, Encouraging Experience
Most dogs learn best when they feel encouraged. We work hard to understand your dog’s unique personality and needs, and will work with them in a supportive, caring, understanding environment that they may not find elsewhere.
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A Balanced, Holistic Approach
Combining positive reinforcement with gentle corrective measures, we ensure that each session is both educational and enjoyable for your best friend.
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Transparent Communications
Your dog’s training plan is as important to us as it is to you. We’ll ensure you’re kept up to date on their progress and gain important tips to help them maintain skills outside of class.
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A Safe, Stimulating Space
Our facilities are designed to be welcoming spaces where your dog can feel safe coming out of their shell and expanding their comfort zone.
