Dog Training Services
All-Inclusive Dog Training Services
Whether you dream of café lunches on Short Central with a relaxed pup or off-leash beach hikes at Folly, Activate Canine has a plan to get you there, backed by a lifetime guarantee and guided by the most personalized dog training services Summerville has to offer.
Match Your Dog to the Perfect Program
Choosing a package shouldn’t feel like a gamble. Before we begin training a dog, we conduct an in-person consultation to assess the dog’s needs and determine the best first step for them. We believe it is essential to understand your dog’s needs so they can get the best and most appropriate training. In the meantime, you can use this quick-glance grid to see where your dog and your calendar fit best:
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Apprentice
Program- Days: 7–10
- Great For: Puppies & rescues
- Day-One Wins: Name-game focus, sit-stay, leash intro
Essential
Program- Days: 10–14
- Great For: Families with busy schedules
- Day-One Wins: Auto-sit at doors, place, polite guest greetings
Trailblazer
Program- Days: 21–28
- Great For: Hikers & travelers
- Day-One Wins: Bombproof off-leash recall, down-in-motion
Reset
Program- Days: 21–28
- Great For: Reactivity, anxiety
- Day-One Wins: Calm focus near triggers, muzzle confidence
Recall
Program- Days: 7
- Great For: Bolt-prone dogs
- Day-One Wins: Emergency “come!” to whistle or word
Maintenance
Program- Days: Monthly
- Great For: Alumni tune-ups
- Day-One Wins: Skill refresh + social field trips
Note:
*Exact pricing finalized during your free phone consult.
Our Proven, Results-Driven Approach
Decades of hands-on experience plus multiple workshops and advanced classes with noted balanced-training coach Justin Rigney have shaped our method. We begin every new skill with high-value rewards so the dog actively wants to comply.
When a dog needs clearer guidance, we layer in specialized training equipment that delivers precise, moment-to-moment feedback never punishment. These tools reinforce the skills your dog has already learned and help us set fair, consistent boundaries so your dog understands exactly what’s expected.
We are happy to demonstrate our equipment firsthand to owners, allowing you to experience it yourself and explaining how and why we use it. That way, you leave confident that the process is humane, effective, and always focused on your dog’s long-term success.
A Typical Training Day
Frequent updates
Two owner-transfer lessons
practice new cues under a trainer’s eye.
Unlimited lifetime refreshers
as long as you do the homework, we’ll keep coaching.
Free intake evaluation
Core Service Categories
Obedience Dog Training
Foundation commands and real-world distractions so your dog listens at home, the Farmers Market, or Folly Beach.
Aggression Dog Training
Customized behavior-mod plans that many local rivals outsource. We keep sessions small never more than six dogs per trainer ensuring safe, controlled setups.
Leash Training for Dogs
No more arm-yanking! Loose-leash protocols turn Azalea Park strolls into calm, sniff-filled adventures without gadgets that hurt.
Dog Walking (25-Mile Radius)
Certified trainers reinforce cues during 30-minute neighborhood walks, keeping momentum between lessons. Service covers Goose Creek, Ladson, and parts of Charleston.
Policies, Health & Scheduling
For the safety of every dog, we follow industry vaccination standards: current Rabies and Bordetella proof is required before the first lesson. Flea prevention is mandatory; over-the-counter topical or vet prescription is fine.
Deposits are 25% for board-and-train spots, refundable with 72-hour notice; private sessions can reschedule once at no cost. Digital waivers cover liability and outline our lifetime-support promise.
Hours & Service Area
Activate Canine trains dogs in SC, NC, and TN with dog-walking services for households within 25 miles of downtown Summerville. We operate Tuesday–Saturday, 8 AM–6 PM, with small-group lessons occasionally offered on Sunday mornings by request. We also offer board-and-train services much farther afield; we just need to schedule pickup!