SumDog K9 Training

04/06/2026

🐶: Benchmark's Soul to Sqeeze v Liebwachter "Ænima" AKA "Æni"
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Obedience coming in beautifully!
Bitey face on!

04/05/2026

SumDog K9 has made the decision for the foreseeable future, until I retire. That I will be focusing solely on Boarding and Board and Train dogs.

This will allow me the ability to focus on retiring from the military and getting all my mandatory appointments taken care of while still providing a level of training that I'm satisfied with.

I'm happy to recommend Hunter Billy Cunningham (Prestige K9) for group or private training in the local area.

I'm available for:

Boarding
Puppy Board and Train (2wk and 4wk option)
Adult Board and Train (monthly options)
Behavioral Board and Train (Bite History/Agression)
Sport Board and Train (IGP/AS/PSA)

03/22/2026

Billy putting in the work with my two. PDC Loading!
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Come check us out at all bite sports welcome!

03/09/2026

Luna at her 4th private lesson with me.
She is a 7 month old Doberman.

Initially contacted to help with leash pulling, stop chasing the cats, and the worse offender (picking up random things off the road while on walks). While we aren't 100% yet, Luna is making progress each week!

03/09/2026

NACSW, AKC, UKC, American Schutzhund...
This seminar is for all

From teaching you/show you how to build a strong foundation to reinforcement of source, and avoid false alerts.

Panhandle Schutzhund Club / Panhandle American Schutzhund Club is hosting an upcoming scent work seminar with NACSW COT and By A Nose - Nosework Classes Trainer Daphne Oliver Melillo, on Saturday April 18, 2026 from 9am-1pm
There are a limited number of working spots
Audit spots are unlimited
This seminar will benefit Beginner all the way to Advanced.

https://forms.gle/TLWC1ZvAdtQtuFyi9

02/24/2026

I never left the sport, I just found a reason to come out of the shadows.
Finding your group, your home matters, finding the right group to train with matters, finding like minded people matters!

Photos: Lexi Kwak
Helper: Me Summer Melillo
Dog: Elara's Call to Arms BH AS-BTX CGC BCAT TKI FTI NW3-ELT GS-N

02/24/2026

02/15/2026

This weekend was a good weekend, for the SumDog personal crew!

We were able to travel to Clayton, GA to compete for our final leg of our NW3 Elt Journey!

Next stop ELT 1!

02/14/2026

Some of you this morning are going to be mad because your significant other forgot it was valentines day.

While I can't help you with that... what I can do is help you accomplish your training goals and if you put in the work, you too could also have a dog that looks at you more deeply than that significant other.

Contact me to find out how!

02/13/2026

Happy Friday the 13th! I hope you remembered your loved ones tomorrow!
Both 4 legged and 2 everyone deserves a Valentines Sweet Treat!

02/05/2026

On Day 2 of training, we're still getting acquainted, but it's essential to note that Darcy Jo's 2-year history of indulgence won't be replicated in this environment.

02/04/2026

🐾🏆 HUGE CONGRATS TO PENNY!🏆🐾

We are beyond proud to announce that Penny the Doberman just won BEST IN SHOW at Westminster!🎉🔥

This girl didn’t just show up—she owned the ring. Confidence, power, elegance, precision… everything a Doberman is supposed to be, wrapped up in one stunning, hard-working dog.

💪✨ Penny is the perfect example of what happens when genetics, structure, training, and handling all come together. She’s the total package—and we couldn’t be happier for her and everyone who helped get her here!

🚨 BUT… let’s talk about something important. 🚨

Just because Penny is amazing does **NOT** mean everyone needs to run out and get a Doberman.

Dobermans are:
⚡ High drive
🧠 Extremely intelligent
🛡️ Naturally protective
🏃 High energy
💯 Emotionally intense and owner-focused

And that combination is not for the average dog owner.

A Doberman without structure and leadership doesn’t become “cool and impressive”… they become anxiety-filled, reactive, destructive, or dangerous. Not because they’re bad dogs—but because they are a breed that require serious commitment.

They are not a “TikTok aesthetic.”
They are not an “easy family dog.”
They are not a “first dog” for most people.

They are a lifestyle.

❤️ Penny is proof of how incredible the breed can be… but she’s also a reminder:

Dobermans are not for everyone—and that’s okay.

If you want a Doberman, do your homework, find ethical breeders, commit to training, and be ready to put in real work. A good Doberman doesn't come cheap, even after purchase they have heart issues and cancer. While I will always own a Doberman. It is not a breed for a first time owner and someone not dedicated to training and giving this breed a job.