Sit-Stay Dog Training Pawleys Island Sc 29585

Training is offered in structured sessions. Puppies (6 months and under) start in a Saturday-only Puppy Only class. All new dogs begin in the 7-week Basic class focusing on sit, down, stay, come, leave it, and socialization. After completing Basic, dogs advance to the 6-week Intermediate class with distance work and recall proofing. Advanced classes are invitation-only and include off-leash work, formal heeling, and competition prep. Nosework, rally, and tricks classes are offered periodically. Behavior modification is available via private sessions in-home or at the facility, with an option for 5-day-per-week intensive programs over 3 weeks.

Pricing Summary

Basics class: $180 for 7 weeks; Intermediate: $160 for 6 weeks; Advanced: $155 for 6 weeks; Nosework Level I: $100 for 4 weeks; Confidence Building: $125 for 4 weeks; Tricks: $150 for 6 weeks; Rally Level I: $160 for 6 weeks. Private behavior modification sessions require a call for pricing. No refunds after payment.

Policies

No refunds after a session is paid for. Classes are non-transferable. Private behavior modification sessions require scheduling by phone. All classes require pre-payment.

SitStay Dog Training is a certified dog training business located in Pawleys Island, SC, offering group classes and private lessons to help dog owners build obedience, socialization, and behavior skills in their pets. Led by Nadine Conner, an AKC-certified Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Instructor and Evaluator, and a certified Therapy Dog Trainer for nursing homes and airlines, the business specializes in positive reinforcement methods. They provide structured obedience sessions for puppies (6 months and younger), basic, intermediate, and advanced levels, as well as competitive rally and nosework classes. Behavior modification is available via private in-home or facility-based sessions. The training center is a 2,500-square-foot climate-controlled, matted facility with small class sizes (8 dogs or fewer) to ensure personalized attention. They also offer swim and playdates for socialization, and support therapy dog, service dog, and emotional support dog training. With over 25 years of experience and training over 2,000 family pets and 150+ therapy dog teams, they emphasize teaching owners how to communicate effectively with their dogs to reduce relinquishment to shelters.

They are certified by Therapy Pets Unlimited, FEMA for disaster animal rescue, and hold multiple AKC and UKC titles. Their instructors are insured, and their own dogs are titled and certified above the levels they teach. They also foster abused and abandoned animals and are active members of FIRSTK9, GPSK9s Inc., and CUE Center for Missing Persons.

Additional services include Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog testing, and they provide all materials for competitive training, including rally signs and moral support at trials.

Accomplishments

Over 25 years of training experience. Trained over 2,000 family pets, 150+ Therapy Dog Teams, 300+ Canine Good Citizen Teams, 150+ AKC titles, 100+ UKC titles. Nadine Conner holds AKC titles including BN(5), CD(4), RN(7), RA(4), RE(3), RAE(3+), URO1(4), URO2(3), UCD(2). Certified by AKC as CGC Instructor/Evaluator, Therapy Pets Unlimited as Evaluator, and FEMA for disaster animal rescue. Owns and trains certified live find and cadaver K9s. Licensed foster home for abused and abandoned animals.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should review class schedules on the website and register for a session. The first class in the Basics program is mandatory and dog-free. For behavior modification or private lessons, call 316-619-4082 to schedule. New clients are encouraged to contact via phone or the contact form to discuss needs.