The Southern Dog – In Home Obedience Training

The Southern Dog offers a variety of training programs tailored to different needs and ages. Their “Private One on One Classes” are held at their outdoor office, focusing on behavior analysis, basic commands, and socialization over 6-8 sessions, with free access to group sessions afterward.

For intensive training, they provide “In our home training” (board and train) where dogs stay for 1-2 weeks, including two owner-training sessions at the owner’s home and mobile viewing of the dog. Puppy-specific board and train programs range from 1 to 6 weeks, covering potty training, kennel training, manners, and advanced commands like “no nip,” “no jump,” “Leave It,” “Enough,” “Leash,” “Wait,” “With Me,” “Focus,” and “Threshold.” The 6-week “Extreme Puppy” course also includes extensive dog and human socialization. All puppy board and train programs include owner instruction and free access to group puppy classes, plus discounts on future advanced training.

Other programs include “Learn and Burn” day training for current customers, “Long Distance Training” via 6 one-hour video chat sessions, and a “1 time assessment and home training program” which is a 4-hour session with the trainer providing a customized plan and notes, with ongoing Zoom support. They also offer specialized “Special Needs Training/Service Dog” programs, customized to the owner’s needs, and can assist in locating suitable dogs for service training.

Pricing Summary

Training rates vary by program length and type. In-home board and train programs range from $900 to $1,500 for 1-2 weeks. Puppy training programs in their home are priced at $900 for 1 week, $1,500 for 2 weeks, $3,200 for 4 weeks, and $5,000 for 6 weeks. Additional dogs for in-home training are $700 each per week.

Day training, “Learn and Burn,” costs $30.00 per day. Long distance video training is $180.00 for 6 one-hour sessions. A one-time assessment and tailored home training program is $60.00 – $200.00. Dog transport and special needs/service dog training are quoted individually.

Discounts include 10% for active-duty military and veterans, and 10% for dogs adopted from a shelter within the last 90 days. Puppy training programs offer up to 30% discount on future advanced training, with the 6-week Extreme Puppy program offering up to 50% discount. Kenneling for trained dogs is $40.00-$60.00 per night.

The Southern Dog – In Home Obedience Training provides high-quality dog training services, specializing in in-home board and train programs and one-on-one private classes. They have over 36 years of experience serving pets and their families, treating each dog as their own. They specialize in herding/working groups and have experience with working, unsocial, and untrained dogs.

Their services range from puppy socialization and basic obedience to addressing deep-rooted behavioral issues. They also offer specialized service dog training, including the option to purchase a puppy from their JTS Aussies breeding program that is raised and trained as a service dog.

The business is veteran-owned and offers discounts for active-duty military, veterans, and those who have adopted from a shelter within the last 90 days. Additional services include dog transport and limited kenneling for dogs they have previously trained.

Accomplishments

The business has over 36 years of experience serving pets and their families. They specialize in herding/working groups and have experience with working, unsocial, and untrained dogs. The business is veteran-owned.

How to Get Started!

To get started, potential clients should note that the business is currently booking for 2025. For inquiries about purchasing a puppy to be trained as a service dog, or for veterans seeking service dog training support, direct contact is advised. For training more than two dogs, clients should inquire via email. “Learn and Burn” day training requires an appointment for drop-off.