Dog Trainer in Greenville & Spartanburg, SC | Southern Hounds LLC

Dog Training / Greenville & Spartanburg, SC

Obedient at home.
Reliable in public.

We help dog owners build real, reliable obedience so your dog listens at home or in public.

REAL TRAINING. REAL RESULTS.

Sound familiar?

You love your dog.
But something has to change.

Every walk is a fight

Pulling. Lunging. You walk at 6 AM just to avoid people. Three harnesses later, nothing has worked.

Nothing you have tried has worked

Classes. Videos. Treats. A trainer that did not stick. Your dog still ignores you the moment a squirrel shows up. You are starting to wonder if it is your dog or you.

You are tired of managing

Crate before guests. Cross the street. Skip the park. Apologize at the door. Your life has shrunk to fit around a dog that should be fitting into yours.

What changes when you train with us

This is what life looks like on the other side.

Walks you actually look forward to

No more crossing the street. No more white-knuckling the leash. Your dog walks beside you and stays calm in public.

A home that feels calm again

Guests can come over. Kids can run around. Your dog knows the rules and actually follows them.

Freedom you did not think was possible

Off-leash at the park. On the patio at a restaurant. Anywhere you want to go, your dog comes with you.

A relationship built on trust

You stop managing your dog and start enjoying them. Not just obedience. A real bond.

Google reviews

Real Training. Real Results.

★★★★★ 5.0 on Google / 28 reviews
The plan

Three steps to a dog you are proud of.

01

Book your evaluation

We meet your dog, hear what is going on, and assess what they actually need. No commitment.

02

Build your training plan

We recommend the right program for your dog and your life. Clear cost, clear timeline, clear outcome.

03

Train and get results that last

Real obedience built in real environments. Lifetime support after you finish. We do not disappear when the program ends.

Meet your trainer

I have had that dog too.
I know what it feels like to run out of answers.

Maddie Powers is the owner and head trainer of Southern Hounds LLC. She has spent 7 years helping frustrated dog owners build the control and confidence they thought was out of reach.

She has lived this. She has had the dog that felt like too much. That experience is why she trains the way she does.

Her approach is simple: dogs need clear communication and accountability just as much as they need love. When you give them both, everything changes.

7 Years experience
AKC Evaluator
DC Doctor of Chiropractic
Training programs

Every program. Built for real life.

Your dog is not cookie cutter. Your training should not be either.

Leash Training

Foundation obedience, leash manners, public confidence

$1,400

5 weeks / Weekly private sessions

Your dog learns to walk beside you, ignore distractions, and stay calm in public. All training tools included.

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Board and Train

Accelerated results for busy owners

$6,000

4 to 6 weeks / Daily structured training

Your dog lives with us and trains every day in real-world environments. Full obedience, on and off leash. Built for dogs that need more and owners with busy lives.

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Payment plans available. Financing through Affirm, Klarna, and Afterpay.

Ready to begin?

Every great relationship
starts with a conversation.

Book your evaluation or call now and take the first step toward a dog you can take anywhere.