SumDog K9 Training

SumDog K9 Training Dog sport enthusiast who enjoys teaching others how to communicate effectively with their 4 leg pals

12/26/2025

Who knew a piece of a jolly ball could bring a dog so much joy.

Merry Christmas from me and Daphne!Had a little fun photo shoot with the boarding dogs this weekend, and Anima! They wil...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from me and Daphne!

Had a little fun photo shoot with the boarding dogs this weekend, and Anima! They will be getting a little Christmas present later!

Let's talk "off-switch"... You want a dog that is flashy and looks really great doing obedience... sometimes you have to...
12/22/2025

Let's talk "off-switch"... You want a dog that is flashy and looks really great doing obedience... sometimes you have to teach them to do nothing so they can preserve that energy... You want a dog that can go from couch to sport and perform at their best... Or you want to live with a high drive dog but also have a couch dog? Guess what... sometimes you have to teach them.

🐾 **The Most Underrated Skill Your Dog Can Learn: Doing Nothing** 🐾

We spend a lot of time teaching dogs to *do* things—sit, down, heel, recall. But one of the most important life skills?

👉 **Learning how to turn *off*

An “off switch” isn’t about shutting down your dog’s personality. It’s about teaching them that calm is a *skill*, not an accident. It's about them understanding they don't have to do something every second they are breathing...

✨ **Why learning to do nothing matters:**

* Builds emotional regulation
* Reduces anxiety and overstimulation
* Improves focus and impulse control
* Creates a dog who can relax at home, in public, and around distractions

A dog who can settle on a mat, relax at your feet, or calmly observe the world is a dog who feels safe and confident. High-drive, busy, or anxious dogs especially *need* to be taught that rest is allowed—and rewarded.

🧠 **Calm is sometimes needed to be taught, it's not always inherited.**
We don’t wait for dogs to “figure it out.” We show them:

* Where to be
* What calm feels like
* That doing nothing is actually *doing something right*

So next time you’re training, remember:
Sometimes the best rep isn’t another command—it’s a deep breath, a settled body, and a dog who knows how to just *be*. 💜

12/20/2025

I don't think any boarding dog loves me more than Brocc!

Today Aubie added the new Spillway Park Pavillion to our public outing for the day. I think Aubie would make a great San...
12/14/2025

Today Aubie added the new Spillway Park Pavillion to our public outing for the day.
I think Aubie would make a great Santa! Kids might approach him a little quicker too!

🔒 LOCK IN 2025 RATES 🔒Next year, SumDog K9 will be going all out as I transition from part time trainer and business ow...
12/14/2025

🔒 LOCK IN 2025 RATES 🔒
Next year, SumDog K9 will be going all out as I transition from part time trainer and business owner to making this my full time job. Book now, pay a deposit, and save all year.

🐾 PRIVATE DOG TRAINING (2026 price goes up to $75)
➡️ $50 / 1-Hour Private Lessons
Book more sessions for a discounted package

🏆 MONTH-LONG BOARD & TRAIN (2026 price goes up to $2,000)
➡️ $1,500 All-Inclusive

🏠 DOG BOARDING (2026 price goes up to $40 and holidays $50, second dog stays at $15*)
➡️ $35 / Night

These limited-time rates can be locked in now for 2025 services — once they’re gone, they’re gone.

✔ One-on-one private training
✔ Structured board & train with real-world outings
✔ Professional, experienced handling
✔ Quality over quantity — limited spots

📍 Serving Autauga & Elmore counties in Alabama
📩 Message us to reserve your spot or book now

SumDog K9 Training & Boarding
Training dogs. Coaching humans.

My cute little board and train Aubie!You might remember Aubie from my 6-week CGC class. His mom wanted me to take him f...
12/13/2025

My cute little board and train Aubie!

You might remember Aubie from my 6-week CGC class. His mom wanted me to take him for the weekend for a little brush up and combat some new "puppy" bad habits. Welcome back Aubie, glad to have you!

12/13/2025

Baby dog Ænima also went out for his BT. This is similar to the BTX, but he did not do the protection portion as he has had minimal exposure to bitework. I'm very proud of my 17 month old goofball. I look forward to competing at the higher levels with him.

12/13/2025

Last weekend Pnuema and I competed down in Florida in American Schutzhund she attained her BTX title. Which incorporated Obedience, Protection, and a Behavior test. She also scored all 5s in her Environmentals.

Today we had class at Lowe's! Working on some public access and CGC skills!
12/04/2025

Today we had class at Lowe's! Working on some public access and CGC skills!

What an exciting weekend!Was the stand-in host for By A Nose - Nosework Classes for the Montgomery Biscuits Stadium ELT/...
11/19/2025

What an exciting weekend!
Was the stand-in host for By A Nose - Nosework Classes for the Montgomery Biscuits Stadium ELT/ELT trial on Saturday then Pneuma got to be the Dog in White for Sunday! I'm excited to get to ELT with her! She's going to rock it when we get there! Also got to hang out with Mo and the Abominable Snowman!

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Deatsville, AL
36022

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Sunday 9am - 5pm

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