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Southern Hound Club is a veterinarian-owned, luxury dog boarding and day‑care facility located just outside Valdosta, Georgia. Founded in 2018 by Dr. Amanda Hall‑Phillips, DVM, the club was born from her desire to craft a superior boarding experience—one that would meet the high standards she sets for her own dogs Luxury Boarding & Playcare Designed as a Fear‑Free™ environment, every detail—from paint to lighting and floor textures—is chosen to minimize stress and maximize comfort for canine guests Luxury boarding includes individual cozy suites with comfortable beds, calming classical music, and optional pre‑pickup baths. Daily playcare runs weekdays from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (with a midday siesta), offering both group and one‑on‑one supervised play in thoughtfully designed areas—including indoor playrooms, outdoor runs, and even a pond for swimming Training & Behavior Support The training offerings emphasize positive reinforcement, delivered by Nicholas Hathaway, CPDT‑KA, a trainer certified by the Karen Pryor Academy and aligned with the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior’s humane, science‑based guidelines Southern Hound Academy is a structured five‑week “board & train” program) where dogs train Tuesday through Thursday and owners receive hands‑on skill transfers weekly; in‑home sessions are also available Southern Hound Club . The Puppy Social Club offers a tailored day‑training experience for puppies aged 8–16 weeks, combining group play, group instruction, and kennel time to build foundational social skills and manners Veterinary Behavior Medicine Dr. Hall‑Phillips, who has practiced small‑animal medicine in Valdosta for nearly two decades, shifted her focus entirely to veterinary behavior medicine in 2021. She is recognized as the region’s sole veterinarian specializing exclusively in this field. Her behavior consults address issues like human‑directed aggression, separation anxiety, compulsive behaviors, and fears and phobias. Dr. Hall‑Phillips uses a holistic approach—ruling out medical causes, employing behavior modification, nutraceuticals, and, when needed, pharmaceuticals. She even performs house calls to enhance diagnosis and treatment outcomes. She is also Fear‑Free certified, a member of the American Veterinary Behavior Association and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and completed advanced training in canine aggression. Southern Hound Club is more than just a boarding and day‑care — it’s a veterinary‑owned sanctuary for dogs, blending luxurious, stress‑minimizing environments with expert training and behavior services anchored by a veterinarian who specializes in the emotional and behavioral well-being of pets.