Sunpaws Pet Services LLC
Ranked #1 in Mobile and #2 in Alabama
Service area: Mobile, AL
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Jumping on People
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Sunpaws offers both individual and group training sessions. Group classes run for one hour a week for 4 weeks on the same day and time, with class sizes limited to four dog/handler teams to ensure personal attention.
The Puppy Program is for puppies 10 weeks to 5 months of age and consists of 4 one-hour sessions. Curriculum includes attention and name games, introduction to luring, reward markers, positive interrupters, “Place,” “Off,” target training, recall skills, and addressing common puppy behaviors like house training, biting/nipping, sitting, and not jumping. Training games and introductions to novel surfaces and items are also included. Adult classes are available for dogs over 6 months of age.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Group puppy and adult classes are $175.00 for 4 one-hour sessions. Boarding rates are $35.00 per calendar day for the first and second dog, and $30.00 for each additional dog per calendar day.
There are no extra charges for feeding specialized diets, giving medications, middle-of-the-night potty breaks, extended weekend drop-off/pick-up times, numerous daily off-leash romps, manners training, nap times with cookies, appropriate playtime with other dogs, or one-on-one time. Sunpaws also states there are no seasonal surcharges, additional medication administration fees, or special needs up-charges.
Policies
Registrations are handled on a first-come, first-served basis. If a desired class is full, clients and their dogs will be placed on a waiting list for cancellations or for the next set of classes. If a puppy ages out of Puppy Class while on the waiting list, they will be given priority for the next Adult Class.
For boarding cancellations made within 48 hours of the scheduled boarding, a $25.00 per dog non-refundable cancellation fee applies for up to 3 days of the booking.
Testimonials
“I highly recommend Sunpaws for boarding and training. I totally trust Frances and her son, Tyler, to care for our dachshund, Hokie. In fact, I would change my travel plans, and have done so, to make sure Hokie only stays at Sunpaws. Hokie loves to go to Camp and adores Frances and Tyler. My husband and I travel frequently, so Sunpaws has become Hokie’s second home. Recently Hokie had a back problem and I was completely comfortable leaving her with Frances. Frances accommodated her restrictions and made sure she took her prescriptions. I can tell that Frances and Tyler genuinely love the dogs and take wonderful care of the “fur babies” in their care. The kennels and play yards are spotless and provide a large space to romp and play. I definitely give Sunpaws a 5 star rating and would add more stars, if possible. Thanks, Frances and Tyler, for taking such awesome care of my pup!”
– Nancy, Mike & Hokie
“We love Camp Dobe [sunpaws]. Hershey went to obedience school with Frances 10 years ago so boarding with Frances is like a great summer camp for your children. They are well cared for and loved; good behavior is rewarded and they come home tired from group play so you all can rest together. Thanks for taking such good care of Hershey.”
– Donna Hershey, boarder since October 2006 (now at the Rainbow Bridge)
“Literally, the only place I will board my dogs with no worries.”
– Jessica Hudson, ACDBC Owner, Trainer at Mobile Dog Training
About the Trainer
Sunpaws Pet Services LLC offers fun, climate-controlled training classes and individual sessions for puppies and adult dogs. They provide a unique training environment with 2000 square feet of climate-controlled space, limiting group classes to only four dog/handler teams for personalized attention. Each class includes a training bag, handout folder, treat pouch, and poop bags.
Beyond training, Sunpaws also offers home-based dog and puppy boarding, providing tender loving care for pets while owners are away. The boarding service includes numerous daily off-leash romps in two separate yards, feeding specialized diets, administering medications, and even middle-of-the-night potty breaks without extra charges.
Sunpaws is committed to creating a positive and comfortable experience for dogs, with features like clean steel bowls for every meal, specialized turf, tunnels, and pools for hot weather. They emphasize that “Play is exactly what training should be!”
Accomplishments
Sunpaws was ranked as a Top Alabama Trainer in both 2022 and 2023 by Sniffspot.
How to Get Started!
After registering for a class, clients will receive an email 1-2 days before the class begins with instructions and directions. For boarding services, a pre-boarding meet and greet visit is required for dogs over 6 months of age to ensure comfort and familiarity with the home environment.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- Women-owned
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
- wheelchair accessible restroom
- wheelchair accessible seating
- restroom unisex
- LGBTQ-friendly
- transgender safespace
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
- Dog day care center