Dog Years Training and Boarding Center, LLC

Dog Years Training and Boarding Center offers several training programs. Basic obedience training, taught on-leash, typically takes two weeks and covers commands like Heel, Sit, Come, and Down. An additional one to two weeks is offered for off-leash obedience once the basic course is completed.

For hunting dogs, they provide specialized training for pointing dogs through a three-month program that includes yard work, search and pattern development, handling to the whistle, pointing, steadiness to wing and shot, and backing. They also offer training for Spaniels and Retrievers, focusing on developing them into effective hunting dogs that are steady to wing and shot and retrieve reliably from land and water. The Versatile Hunting Dog program combines elements of their pointing dog, retriever, and obedience programs, expanding on skills such as search, pointing, steadiness, waterwork, retrieves of various game, blood tracking, obedience, and cooperation, tailored to specific testing plans. Owners are encouraged to visit their dogs during training and receive regular progress updates.

Pricing Summary

Reservations require a deposit, which is non-refundable unless Dog Years finds it necessary to cancel for any reason. Additional charges apply for medication administration and bathing services.

Policies

Reservations for both training and boarding require a non-refundable deposit, unless Dog Years finds it necessary to cancel for any reason. For boarding, deposits are specifically required for holidays and high-volume periods. All dogs entering the facility for boarding must have proof of current vaccinations for Rabies, DHLPP, Bordetella, and Canine Influenza (H2N3 strain, effective July 1, 2017).

Dog Years Training and Boarding Center, LLC, established in 2005, is a small business dedicated to providing customized dog training and first-class boarding services. The owner and trainer, Kirk McConnor, personally trains and cares for all dogs, living on the premises to ensure continuous attention and a home-like environment. Dogs are fed high-quality food and housed in a clean, sanitary facility specifically designed for them.

The center boasts an international reputation, serving satisfied clients from local areas in South Carolina to as far as Australia. Their facility features 10 climate-controlled indoor/outdoor runs equipped with Kuranda dog beds, a fully fenced property with walking trails, and two large fenced exercise yards for supervised outdoor play. For added safety and comfort, the kennel is equipped with an emergency backup generator to maintain HVAC, lights, and water during power outages.

Dog Years offers a variety of training programs, including basic and off-leash obedience, as well as specialized hunting dog training for pointing dogs, spaniels, and retrievers, and comprehensive versatile hunting dog programs. They also provide caring dog boarding services, including medication administration and optional baths, with strict vaccination requirements for all boarding dogs.

Upon completion of training, owners receive a comprehensive demonstration and a video of their dog in action for future reference. The business emphasizes a personalized approach, focusing on understanding each dog’s unique personality to bring out their best potential.

Accomplishments

Owner and dog trainer Kirk McConnor began training dogs in 1995 and founded Dog Years in 2005. The business has earned an international reputation for exceptional care and training, with satisfied clients extending from their local area to Australia. Kirk is dedicated to providing the best training and care, emphasizing a personalized approach to understand and bring out the best in every dog.

How to Get Started!

To begin services, reservations are made after speaking on the telephone and submitting a deposit. For boarding, reservations are required, with deposits needed for holidays and high-volume periods. Prospective clients are encouraged to contact Dog Years to schedule a personal tour of the facility.