Dog Trainers in Florence, SC
Florence is the seat of Florence County in the Pee Dee region of northeastern South Carolina, where Interstate 95 meets the eastern end of Interstate 20. Trainers listed here are based in Florence itself and in the neighboring towns. Training here tends to live inside dog-care businesses: the in-town listings that publish details are daycare and boarding facilities that also offer training, rather than standalone training schools. That setup can suit owners who want one place for daytime care, overnight stays and some training help, but it also means asking pointed questions about what a training program actually covers. The other in-town listings are listed without a published description, so a call is the only way to find out what they do.
Top-Rated Dog Trainers in Florence
Compare Florence’s top-rated dog trainers below — each listing shows real Google reviews and, where we’ve checked them, verified credentials.
All Dog Trainers in Florence, SC (5)
Every Florence-based trainer listed on GetDogSchool, top-reviewed first:
- K9 Basics and Beyond — 4.9★ (11 reviews)
- Woofers Pet — 4.6★ (127 reviews)
- Palmetto Pawz Doggie Daycare — 4.6★ (36 reviews)
- K9 madness 101
- Train Em Rite
Dog Training Schools & Classes in Florence
Looking for a dog training school or group obedience classes in Florence? Several local trainers run weekly group classes — an affordable, structured way to cover socialization and basic obedience. Browse every dog school and trainer in Florence by specialty, reviews and price.
Dog Obedience Classes in Florence
- Woofers Pet — 4.6★ (127)
- Palmetto Pawz Doggie Daycare — 4.6★ (36)
Other Training Types — Nearest Myrtle Beach Specialists
No Florence-based trainer currently specializes in puppy training, aggressive dog training, off-leash dog training, in-home dog training, protection & k9 training. For those needs, Florence dog owners typically head into the Myrtle Beach metro — nearest options: puppy training, aggressive dog training, off-leash dog training, in-home dog training, protection & k9 training.
Dog training in Florence
A family-owned dog care facility among the detailed listings says it has operated since 2012. It offers daycare, boarding it calls sleepovers, grooming and training, and it sells holistic pet food and supplies. Its play area includes swimming pools, and the site says staff have completed dog-handler training and hold pet first aid and CPR certification. Training is offered alongside the care services, and the facility suggests calling to ask what it covers.The second is a doggie daycare with overnight boarding, grooming and a canine conditioning program. Its home page states that dog training is available and invites owners to get in touch for details. The site also says staff learn proper handling, signs of illness, dog expressions and body language, which is a useful baseline for any facility trusted with your dog all day. Neither listing publishes a specialty program such as behavior modification or board-and-train, so ask each one directly. The remaining in-town listings are listed without a published description.Beyond town, Hartsville has a couple of listings, while Darlington and Latta have one each. For specialist needs that none of these cover, this site sends readers to the Myrtle Beach hub.
Frequently asked questions
Are there standalone dog training schools in Florence?
Among the in-town listings, the ones with published details are dog care facilities that include training among daycare, boarding and grooming. The others are listed without a published description, and one of them may turn out to be a dedicated trainer, so call and ask. Nearby Hartsville, Darlington and Latta add more listings worth checking.
What should I ask a daycare that also offers training?
Ask who does the training and what background they have, whether sessions are private or folded into the daycare day, and which skills are covered. Find out whether you get a handoff lesson so you can use the same cues at home, and how progress is reported. A clear written outline of the program is a good sign that training is more than an add-on.
How do I compare training costs in Florence?
Because training here is often bundled with care, separate the pieces before comparing. Ask whether training is sold per session, as a package or as part of a daycare or boarding stay, and whether grooming or boarding is required alongside it. The length of the program, the trainer's involvement and any follow-up support are what really set one offer apart from another.
Where can I find help for aggression or other behavior problems?
No Florence listing currently publishes a behavior modification program, though the undescribed in-town listings are worth a call. Next, check the nearby trainers in Hartsville, Darlington and Latta. For a broader choice of specialists, the Myrtle Beach hub page gathers trainers from across the wider region, so you can compare more options in one place.
Can I combine boarding and training in Florence?
Both detailed Florence listings offer overnight boarding as well as training, so it is worth asking whether training sessions can be scheduled during a stay. Neither publishes a formal board-and-train program, so confirm how many sessions your dog would get, who runs them, and what you will be shown at pickup to keep the progress going.
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