Cupids Doghouse

Service area: Cupid’s Doghouse provides dog training services in Verbena, AL and Alabaster, AL. They serve cities in Alabama including Birmingham, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Huntsville, Mobile, and all surrounding cities. Nationwide services are also available.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Board and Train
- Day Training
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Cupid’s Doghouse offers a variety of training programs tailored to different needs. Their core offerings include individual and group classes, as well as virtual integrated online training. All standard classes are 60 minutes, focusing on practical skills and addressing specific behavioral issues.
For foundational training, they provide Puppy Training and a 6-week 1st Level Obedience course that covers 7 basic commands like “Come when called,” “Walk on leash,” “Sit,” “Down,” “Heel,” “Ten phases of stay,” “Place Command,” and “Leave it.” This course can be conducted in the owner’s home or as part of a Board & Train program. Advanced Obedience builds upon these skills by adding distractions, distance, hand signals, and scenario training, with multilingual options available.
Specialized programs include Therapy/Service Dog training, Medical Alert dog training for various conditions, and protection dog training such as Home Security, Business Security, Police K-9, and Family Protection Dog (Introductory, Advanced, and Elite/Executive levels). They also offer Behavior Solving for complex behavioral problems, developing custom programs. Additional services include Board and Train programs for intensive training, Weekly Daycare with pickup/delivery and refresher training, and short Boot Camps for basic obedience and socialization.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Individual classes are 60 minutes each. Initial Training Class is $87 for 45 minutes. K9 Behavior Assessment & Training is $95 for 60 minutes. Puppy Training is $87 for 60 minutes. Superior Training Service Dog Refresher Courses & Tips are $300 for 45-60 minutes. Behavior Modification Behavior Assessments are $95 for 60 minutes. Online Follow-up Sessions are $65 for 45 minutes.
The 1st Level Obedience private 6-week course starts at $1500. Advanced Obedience starts at $2600. Therapy/Service programs start at $4000. Medical Alert programs start at $10,000. Home Security programs start at $7500. Business Security programs start at $7500. Police K-9 programs start at $15,000. Family Protection Dog programs range from $7,000 (Introductory) to $15,000 (Elite/Executive).
Board and Train programs are priced at $2000 for 2 weeks, $2300 for 3 weeks, and $2500 for 4 weeks. Weekly Daycare packages start at $100 per day. Boot Camp costs $100 per day for 2-3 days. The Cupid’s Shuffle Special offers 3 group training classes over 4 weeks for $200.
They accept all major credit cards, Zelle, CashApp, Square, and Paypal. Veterans, Military, and Police receive a 10% discount. Payment plans are not available, and no refunds are provided.
Policies
No refund services provided. Payment plans are NOT available.
Testimonials
“I found Cupid to be very professional, patient and dedicated to his profession of handling dogs…because of Cupid’s assistance, I am a better dog handler with an amazing relationship with my dogs.”
– Terrance McKee
“In just two weeks of our training, we can already see a difference in our pup. Cupid has helped not only our dog, but us be more confident in our training! He takes his time to get to know his clients, explains everything thoroughly, and answers all our questions. We are thankful for Cupid because truly, a trained dog is a joy forever.”
– Alex H
About the Trainer
Cupid’s Doghouse, led by Founder and Lead Trainer Cupid Seymour, offers comprehensive dog training services for all breeds, from toy to working dogs, and for ages 8 weeks to adult. They provide both individual and group classes, with individual sessions typically held at the owner’s home and group classes meeting at various locations. Virtual integrated online training is also available for convenience.
Cupid’s Doghouse specializes in a wide range of training, including basic and advanced obedience, puppy training, and specialized programs for service dogs, medical alert dogs (for conditions like Diabetes, Autism, Epilepsy, Aphasia, Mast Cell, Pots Syndrome, Deep Pressure Therapy), home security, business security, and police K-9s. They also offer various levels of family protection dog training, from introductory to elite. Additional services include behavior solving, seminars, consultations, weekly daycare with pickup and delivery, and short-term boot camps.
With over 25 years of experience, Cupid Seymour has a background as a Sgt. and K-9 Handler for the Alabama Department of Corrections, training K-9s for detection, tracking, and search and rescue. The business emphasizes personalized, hands-on instruction to bridge the gap between handler and K-9.
Accomplishments
Cupid Seymour, the Founder and Lead Trainer of Cupid’s Doghouse, has over 25 years of experience in dog training. His past performance includes serving as a Sgt. and K-9 Handler for the Alabama Department of Corrections, where he trained K-9s to detect cell phones, narcotics, and other prison contraband. He also volunteered for K-9 cell phone detection searches for the Federal Prison of Talladega and trained tracking K-9s for search and rescue. He is praised by clients for his kind nature and effective training results.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients can contact Cupid’s Doghouse for more details on services. They offer an online Dog Training Intake Form to gather information about the dog’s history, previous training received, and observed behaviors. Initial training classes and behavior assessments are available to determine further training needs.

Contact Information
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service
Location
376 Shady Acres Rd, Alabaster, AL 35007Listing Tools for Trainers
For Cupids Doghouse Only
Update Your Info
To update your profile, contact us with your changes.
Share Your Achievement!
Let the world know you’ve been recognized by Goody Doggy as a top-ranked dog trainer in Alabama. Add your achievement badges to your website to stand out from the competition and convert more website visitors into clients.
Upgrade Your Profile - Get Featured!
Become the obvious choice for dog owners in the Alabama area and grow your dog training business.
- 3x More Views – Featured profiles are seen first and visited the most
- Qualified Leads – A constant stream of motivated Alabama clients
- Enhance Your Profile – Stand out from the crowd with more photos, social media links, and custom sales copy
- More Web Traffic – Improve your site’s search engine exposure (SEO)
- Build Your Brand – Establish trustworthiness and prestige