Cupids Doghouse

Training programs include private in-home sessions, group classes at local venues, and virtual video sessions with homework assignments. Programs range from 6-week basic obedience courses to intensive 2–4 week board-and-train programs. Specialized tracks include puppy socialization, advanced obedience, service dog training for medical conditions, protection dog training (introductory to elite), and behavior modification for aggression, fear, and reactivity. All programs are customized based on an intake assessment and include ongoing support and follow-up sessions.

Pricing Summary

Training rates vary by program: Initial training and puppy classes start at $87 (45–60 min); behavior assessments and K-9 evaluations are $95; follow-up sessions are $65; superior service dog refresher courses are $300; board-and-train programs start at $2,000 for 2 weeks; advanced protection and service dog training range from $7,000 to $15,000; weekly daycare starts at $100/day; boot camp is $100/day. Group classes (Cupid’s Shuffle Special) are $200 for 3 sessions over 4 weeks. No payment plans or refunds offered.

Policies

No refunds are provided. Payment plans are not available. Sessions are non-transferable and must be paid in full at time of booking. Cancellation and rescheduling policies are not explicitly stated.

Cupid’s Doghouse is a dog training business founded and led by Cupid Seymour, a seasoned K-9 trainer with over 25 years of experience working with law enforcement and private clients. They offer personalized training for all dog breeds, from toy to working dogs, and cater to dogs aged 8 weeks to adult. Services include private in-home training, group classes at multiple locations, virtual online training, board-and-train programs, and specialized training for service, therapy, protection, and medical alert dogs. Their unique advantage lies in Cupid’s extensive background training K-9s for narcotics detection, search and rescue, and prison contraband detection, combined with a compassionate, behavior-focused approach that emphasizes understanding the dog’s mental and emotional state. They also offer additional services like weekly daycare, boot camps, and behavior solving for complex issues. Training is tailored to the individual dog and owner, with homework assignments and ongoing support provided to ensure lasting results.

Cupid’s Doghouse provides both basic obedience and advanced training, including multilingual commands, distraction-proofing, and scenario-based training. They specialize in behavior modification for aggression, fear, separation anxiety, and medical conditions like epilepsy, diabetes, and autism. Their virtual integrated online training allows remote clients nationwide to receive direct video coaching with personalized feedback and assignments. They also offer specialized programs for police K-9s, executive protection dogs, and business security dogs.

The business accepts multiple payment methods including credit cards, Zelle, CashApp, Square, and PayPal, and offers discounts for veterans, military, and police personnel. No refunds or payment plans are available. Training sessions are 45–60 minutes long, with packages ranging from $87 for initial sessions to $15,000 for elite protection dog programs.

Accomplishments

Cupid Seymour has over 25 years of experience as a K-9 handler for the Alabama Department of Corrections, trained dogs to detect narcotics and cell phones in prisons, volunteered for federal prison K-9 searches, and trained tracking K-9s for search and rescue operations.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must complete a Dog Training Intake Form to provide details about their dog’s history, behavior, and training goals. After submission, they are contacted to schedule an initial training session or virtual consultation to determine the appropriate program.