Carolina Canine College

Group classes are offered in five-week sessions including Canine Good Citizen, Rally, Agility, Scent Work, and Obedience. Boot Camp is an intensive program for foundational training. Daycare is supervised by certified trainers and requires dogs to demonstrate basic manners. Training is structured around positive reinforcement with small class sizes for individual attention. Programs are ongoing with opportunities to progress from beginner to intermediate levels.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are available via downloadable PDFs (CCC Pricing 2025). Group classes, daycare, and boot camp have set fees. Daycare offers half-day (4.5 hours) or full-day options. Boot camp and private training pricing is not listed publicly. A $20 administrative fee applies for withdrawals with less than one week’s notice. No refunds if a dog is asked to withdraw due to behavior.

Policies

Every client must sign a facility waiver upon booking. Vaccination records are required. No retractable leashes allowed. Withdrawals require one week’s notice for a full refund minus a $20 fee. No refunds if a dog is asked to leave due to behavior. Make-up classes are offered at the instructor’s discretion. Weather-related cancellations result in rescheduled classes. All personal information is kept private and not shared.

Carolina Canine College is a dog training facility in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, founded in 2015 by Kim Petrone. It offers group classes, private training, doggy daycare, overnight boarding (Slumber Party), and a dog boot camp program. The facility is 4,000 square feet and uses positive reinforcement methods exclusively. Trainers Janet Kelly and Kim Petrone are both certified and experienced, with Janet also serving as an ASCA Senior Breeder Judge. Daycare is limited to 10 dogs per day and requires dogs to have basic manners. Services include AKC Canine Good Citizen, Rally, Agility, Scent Work, and Conformation Handling. The center provides educational PDF resources on puppy potty training, reinforcement methods, and behavior. Clients can book services via online forms and PDF guides. The facility requires a signed waiver and current vaccination records for all dogs.

Janet Kelly and Kim Petrone are the primary trainers, with clients praising their personalized approach, expertise in positive reinforcement, and ability to handle dogs with separation anxiety, reactivity, and nervous behaviors. They offer seasonal photo shoots and support for dogs of all ages and breeds, including herding and doodle breeds.

The facility does not allow retractable leashes, requires appropriate training collars (no harnesses for daycare), and encourages owners to bring non-crunchy training treats and bottled water if needed.

Accomplishments

Janet Kelly is an ASCA Senior Breeder Judge and has trained dogs to pass AKC Canine Good Citizen and Rally titles. Kim Petrone is the founder of Carolina Canine College and Wayside Kennel Gear. Clients report success with dogs exhibiting separation anxiety, reactivity, and fearfulness using only positive methods.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must register via the Gingr software using facility code 971307. They must complete an online form with dog and owner details, select desired services, and sign the facility waiver. A downloadable PDF guide outlines how to book classes, daycare, or boot camp. First-time visitors must bring current vaccination records and an appropriate collar and leash.