Manners most owners ask for
- Greeting people with four paws on the floor, including visitors on a crowded porch.
- Waiting at doors, car hatches and boat ramps instead of dashing out.
- Settling on a mat during meals or when company arrives.
- Dropping or leaving items, from a snack on the sidewalk to a crab shell on the dock.
- Accepting towel dry-offs, nail trims and paw rinses after marsh walks.
Towns in this guide. Around Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties.
- Charleston
- Mount Pleasant
- North Charleston
- James Island
- Johns Island
- Folly Beach
- Isle of Palms
- West Ashley
- All areas
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How this guide works
Read sources. State limits.
LocalRules that apply hereTown pages note leash and beach rules from public sources, and say so when a rule was not read.
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Good questions
Before you begin.
Is an older dog too old to learn?
No. They may need more repetitions to replace long habits, and short sessions suit stiff joints.
Does an unknown past matter?
Go slowly and watch what worries the dog. Many settle once the routine is predictable.
How many sessions are typical?
Many households see steady change over four to six sessions with daily practice, though some dogs need longer.
Should manners come first?
They often overlap with leash and behavior work, since a dog who can wait and settle finds new situations easier.