Charleston's Premium Dog Training
Welcome to Forget Me Not Dog Training, where premium dog training meets years of proven experience and a deep dedication to your dog’s success. With 10 years of hands-on expertise, we offer customized, results-driven programs designed to meet the unique needs of every dog and owner. Whether you’re seeking foundational obedience, behavior modification, or advanced sport and protection training, our professional, science-based methods ensure lasting results and a stronger bond between you and your dog.
To explore our training programs, simply choose a training category below to learn how we can help you and your dog succeed!
Watch Us Work
Step behind the scenes and see our training style in action—from the proven techniques we rely on to the happy pups who make it all worthwhile. Watch our YouTube videos to get to know our approach, see real results, and fall in love with the dogs who steal the show.
Forget Me Not
Private Lessons
Our Private Dog Training Lessons provide personalized, one-on-one coaching tailored to your dog’s unique behavior, personality, and your specific goals. Whether you’re working on puppy training, leash manners, obedience, or behavioral issues, we create a custom plan that delivers real results.
We come directly to you, offering in-home dog training in Charleston, SC, or working with your dog in real-life environments like your neighborhood or local park. This hands-on approach ensures your dog learns where it matters most, building confidence, trust, and lasting behavior changes.
Want to Train from Home?
We also offer virtual training sessions for clients who prefer the convenience of online support. Contact us to learn more about our virtual offerings and how we can help, wherever you are!
Day Training
Looking for expert dog training in Charleston without committing to a full board & train program? Our Day Training option is ideal for busy pet parents who want fast, effective results, while their pup stays on a familiar routine.
Your dog spends the day with a professional dog trainer for structured, focused sessions tailored to their needs. From basic obedience and leash training to behavior modification, we do the heavy lifting, so you don’t have to.
Think of it as doggy school during the day. Your pup comes home happy, tired, and better behaved.
Each day’s training program includes:
Daily one-on-one training with a certified trainer
Socialization, enrichment, and structured play
Progress updates and clear communication
At-home transfer sessions to reinforce success
Perfect for dogs who need extra focus, repetition, and confidence, without overnight boarding. Whether you’re tackling jumping, barking, pulling, or simply want a more polite companion, our day training program delivers real results.
Board & Train
Our Board & Train Program offers a fully immersive dog training experience, perfect for families seeking fast, lasting results. What makes us different? Your dog lives with us in our home, not in a kennel or crowded facility.
We provide expert, personalized training in a safe, structured, and loving environment where your dog is treated like family. This home-based setup allows us to work on real-world behaviors with consistency, helping your dog build strong, reliable habits that easily transition back into your daily life.
Each Board & Train program includes:
Daily one-on-one training with a professional dog trainer
Exposure to real-life situations and environments
Socialization, enrichment, and structured downtime
Regular photo/video progress updates
A go-home session with hands-on coaching
Continued follow-up support for lasting success
Whether you’re dealing with leash reactivity, basic obedience, behavior issues, or confidence building, our Board & Train program sets the foundation for long-term success.
Behavior Modification
Some dogs need more than basic training, they need help with fear, anxiety, aggression, or reactivity. Our Behavior Modification Program is tailored for dogs facing emotional or behavioral challenges that require expert, personalized support.
We begin with a behavior consultation to assess your dog’s triggers and environment, then create a custom training plan focused on reducing problem behaviors and building confidence.
Our program may include:
Behavior assessments
Desensitization and counter-conditioning
Leash reactivity and impulse control work
Confidence-building and fear management
Ongoing support for dog owners
Ideal for dogs with:
Leash reactivity or aggression
Separation anxiety or fear
Resource guarding or territorial behavior
We help you restore calm, rebuild trust, and guide your dog toward a more balanced life.
Detection Training
Unlock your dog’s natural ability with our Detection Training Program, a fun, engaging way to channel your dog’s strongest skill: their nose. Using structured scent work and positive reinforcement, we help dogs learn to sniff, search, and alert to target odors with precision and confidence.
Perfect for high-drive dogs, working breeds, or pet parents looking for advanced enrichment, this program builds focus, control, and a stronger bond between dog and handler.
Our detection training includes:
Custom training plans for all skill levels
Nosework foundation games and scent puzzles
Real-world and sport prep (AKC Scent Work, NACSW, etc.)
One-on-one coaching and alert development
Great for dogs needing mental stimulation, an outlet for excess energy, or a stepping stone into detection sports. Fun, enriching, and mentally challenging, detection training brings out your dog’s full potential.
Sport Conditioning & Training
Our Sport Conditioning & Training Program helps active and sport dogs build strength, stamina, and body control to perform at their best, safely and confidently.
We focus on:
Strength and muscle development
Flexibility, balance, and body awareness
Endurance and mental focus
Confidence and drive-building
Safe warm-up and cool-down routines
Each plan is customized to your dog’s sport, age, and physical condition. Ideal for agility dogs, protection sports, scent work, and high-drive working breeds, this program helps prevent injury and supports long-term performance.
Protection Training
Our Protection Training Program is designed for dedicated dog owners looking to develop confident, stable protection dogs for personal security or competitive protection sports like IPO and PSA.
Using ethical, reward-based methods, we focus on driving development, control under pressure, and real-world readiness. Training is tailored to your dog’s temperament, genetics, and your specific goals.
Our program includes:
Temperament evaluations
Prey, defense, and fight drive building
Controlled bite work and targeting
Off-leash obedience under distraction
Scenario-based protection training
Handler education and safety protocols
Ideal for working breeds, sport handlers, and owners seeking home protection, our training creates reliable, responsive dogs with clear boundaries and a strong working bond.
