About Southern Hills K9 LLC

Training and boarding in Perry

Southern Hills K9 LLC is a dog training and boarding business at 1280 T W Wilson Road in Perry, in Florida's Big Bend. It is owned by Holly and Gary Horner: Holly is owner and head trainer, and Gary manages operations, systems and the training grounds. Holly takes a results-driven approach, tailoring each plan to the dog, whether the goal is leash pulling, reactivity or reliable off-leash control. The business describes its methods as positive reinforcement and as balanced, humane and results-driven.

Programs

Boarding with Training has dogs live and learn in a structured, home-style setting with daily obedience sessions, socialization and confidence building, and progress videos; programs typically run 4 weeks. Private lessons cover leash manners, barking, jumping, reactivity, recall, impulse control and focus. Obedience training teaches sit, down, stay, come, loose-leash walking, distraction work and advanced off-leash reliability. Training can start at 10 to 12 weeks, and board and train graduates get follow-up private lessons and lifetime support. Boarding is also available.

Area

Southern Hills K9 serves Perry and surrounding towns including Madison, Steinhatchee, Monticello, Tallahassee, Live Oak and Cross City. Call or text 850-838-6106.

What owners say

One client wrote: "The boarding program was exactly what we needed. Our dog came back focused, happier, and more obedient."