Dog trainers in Columbia

Columbia has 7 dog trainers on this page, and 6 have a Bark Score. Dog Daze scores 4.2 and Contented Canines scores 4.0, though its methods aren't stated. 2 trainers are force-free, 2 balanced and 3 haven't stated their methods. Group classes are the most common format, run by 5 trainers, and 4 offer private 1:1 sessions. 1 trainer holds the IACP credential.

Ranked by member recommendations and the Bark Score. How we rank them

  1. Dog Daze

    in-home, private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score4.2
    Silver Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  2. Contented Canines

    Struggling With Your Dog's Behavior?

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score4.0
    Silver Rated Trainer
    Training methodsNot stated
  3. Petco Dog Training Columbia South Carolina

    private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.9
    Silver Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  4. Calm Nature Dog Training

    private 1:1, in-home. Helps with aggression, basic obedience, recall, leash.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.6
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsBalanced
  5. Dog Training In Your Home

    group class. Helps with basic obedience, recall, leash, service dog.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.3
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsBalanced
  6. Woof University, LLC

    There is more to your relationship with your dog than "obedience".

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.1
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsNot stated
  7. All Dogs Unleashed

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark ScoreNot scored yet
    Training methodsNot stated

Questions people ask

Are there group dog classes in Columbia, South Carolina?

Yes. 5 of the 7 trainers in Columbia run group classes. 4 offer private 1:1 sessions, 2 offer board and train, 2 come to your home and 1 runs day school.

What methods do Columbia dog trainers use?

2 trainers in Columbia are labelled force-free, 2 balanced and 3 haven't stated their methods. Ethics, which reflects training methods, makes up 40% of the Bark Score.

Which Columbia trainers have the highest Bark Score?

Dog Daze has the highest Bark Score in Columbia at 4.2 and is force-free. Contented Canines scores 4.0, and Petco Dog Training Columbia South Carolina scores 3.9.