Back to Basics Dog Training
Service area: Serves Indian Land, Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Waxhaw, and the greater Charlotte area, including surrounding neighborhoods within a 20-mile radius.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Other
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Programs include customized in-home training sessions and intensive board-and-train options. Training begins with a free consultation to assess the dog and family dynamics. Sessions focus on teaching owners how to lead with calm energy, using consistent structure and positive methods. Progress is often seen within the first session, with follow-up support provided to reinforce skills and ensure long-term success.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not publicly listed. Clients are encouraged to schedule a free phone evaluation to discuss program options and costs tailored to their dog’s needs.
Testimonials
Just one week after working with Leon, we’ve already noticed meaningful improvements in our 8-month-old Bernedoodle’s leash reactivity and jumping. Leon took the time to genuinely understand both our dog and our family dynamic, helping us see how our own behaviors were influencing his. As lifelong dog owners, we were surprised by how much we learned. Leon’s thoughtful and personalized approach made a real difference. Highly recommend!
– Client
Leon is so helpful and informative! Our first session with him already bettered our dog’s behavior as well as mine and my partner’s mentalities. After months of dread and frustration, we left our session feeling encouraged and enthusiastic about next steps. Our dog loves him, and so do we!
– Client
We rescued an abandoned and abused 8yo hound. He was tied to a tree for who knows how long. After we took care of Peanut’s immediate health needs, we reached out to Leon to help ensure we are doing the right things to acclimate Peanut into our family, especially with our existing dog. Leon was amazing. He was patient, incredibly knowledgeable and truly dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our family and dogs. With Leon’s help, we were able to gain Peanut’s trust. Peanut quickly became part of our family rhythm. Certainly not without a lot of structure, time and effort. But we would not have been able to do all this without Leon’s help. Highly recommend him to anyone with a rescue dog (or any dog!).
– Client
About the Trainer
Back To Basics Dog Training is a dog training business based in Indian Land, SC, founded by trainer Leon with over 40 years of experience helping dogs and their owners. They specialize in personalized, in-home and board-and-train programs that focus on teaching humans to lead with calm, confidence, and clarity—believing that training the human leads to better dog behavior. Their trademarked approach, “No Anger, No Frustration, No Nonsense™,” emphasizes humane, stress-free methods that build trust and structure between dogs and their families. They help with common issues like leash pulling, reactivity, separation anxiety, barking, jumping, and fear-based behaviors, often seeing major improvements after just one session. Their services are designed for families seeking lasting behavioral change and a calmer home life.
They serve dog owners across Indian Land, Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Waxhaw, and the greater Charlotte area, offering customized training that adapts to each dog’s unique needs and each family’s lifestyle. Their clients include rescue dogs, puppies, and dogs with severe behavioral challenges, and they provide ongoing support to ensure long-term success.
Leon’s methods are grounded in real-life results, with many testimonials highlighting transformative outcomes for both dogs and owners. The business also offers free online consultations and educational videos to help owners understand training principles before committing to a program.
Accomplishments
Leon, the founder and head trainer, has helped hundreds of dogs and families over 40 years of experience. The business is known for its high client satisfaction and transformative results, particularly with rescue dogs and severe behavioral cases.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins with a free online consultation via phone. Interested owners can call or text 803-415-6970 to schedule an evaluation, during which Leon assesses the dog’s behavior and the family’s goals to recommend the best training approach.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 9am-9pm
Tuesday: 9am-9pm
Wednesday: 9am-9pm
Thursday: 9am-9pm
Friday: 9am-9pm
Saturday: 9am-9pm
Sunday: 9am-9pm
Languages
- English
Location
2045 Cramer Cir #206, Indian Land, SC 29707Listing Tools for Trainers
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