Palmetto State K9 Training

Palmetto State K9 offers three main program types: Private Lessons (4 or 8 one-hour sessions), Puppy Programs (consultation-only, consultation + 4 lessons, or consultation + 2-week board and train), and Board and Train (2 or 3 weeks). All programs include hands-on instruction, access to a training handbook, a Herm Sprenger prong collar and 15ft leash, and eligibility for boarding and graduate events. Board and train programs include daily photo/video updates and a 2-hour go-home lesson. Puppy programs focus on foundational skills, socialization, and preventing behavioral issues. Private lessons build from basic obedience to advanced performance. All programs require owner participation and homework between sessions.

Pricing Summary

Training programs range from $100 for a puppy consultation to $4,200 for a 3-week board and train. Private lesson packages are $600 (4 sessions) and $1,000 (8 sessions). Puppy programs range from $600 to $2,000. Board and train programs are $2,800 (2 weeks) and $4,200 (3 weeks). A $100 evaluation fee applies before program enrollment. E-collars are not included in pricing. Boarding rates are discussed directly with the trainer.

Policies

Applicants must complete a training application, consents, and waivers before scheduling an evaluation. Evaluation costs $100 and is required before program enrollment. Boarding spots are limited and must be booked in advance. Dogs must arrive leashed and in training gear with their own food. Training success is dependent on owner commitment and practice between sessions. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated.

Palmetto State K9 Training is a dog training business based in South Carolina that focuses on empowering dog owners through personalized, hands-on training programs. They believe the owner is the most integral part of the training process and tailor all programs to fit the owner’s lifestyle and goals. Services include private lessons, puppy programs, and board-and-train options, all designed to build obedience, confidence, and good manners. They also offer overnight boarding with training reinforcement, daycare, and graduate events. Their trainers, Emily Stewart-Foxx and Katelynn Picone, use a balanced approach combining positive reinforcement with corrections when needed, and provide tools like prong collars and leashes as part of their programs. Both trainers are highly experienced, with Emily holding a Bachelor’s in Animal Veterinary Sciences and competing in multiple AKC and protection sports, while Katelynn has extensive experience rehabilitating abused animals and training dogs in real-world settings.

They emphasize consistent owner involvement, providing handbooks, video updates, and follow-up lessons to ensure long-term success. Their programs are structured to address specific behavioral issues such as leash pulling, reactivity, separation anxiety, and potty training, with a focus on creating a calm, confident dog that integrates well into family life.

Boarding and training are offered at their facility, where dogs participate in structured daily routines, socialization with other trained dogs, and real-world skill reinforcement. They also offer ongoing support through boarding for continuity of training and access to graduate events for continued learning and community.

The business serves dog owners across the Upstate South Carolina region, with a strong emphasis on building lasting relationships between dogs and their owners through education and accountability.

Accomplishments

Emily Stewart-Foxx holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Veterinary Sciences from Clemson University with minors in Wildlife Fisheries Biology and Business Administration. She competes and has titles in AKC venues including obedience, rally, agility, trick dog, CGC, dock diving, and mushing, as well as protection sports like French Ring and PSA. Katelynn Picone has professional experience rehabilitating abused animals and managing kennels, with a focus on balanced training methods and real-world behavior correction.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must first fill out a training application, including consents and waivers, to help the trainers assess the dog’s needs and the owner’s goals. After submission, a $100 evaluation is scheduled to meet the dog and owner in person, after which the most suitable training program is recommended.