After checking out the new patch 8 subclasses I noticed a slight "problem" for shadow sorc.
Respectfully requesting the shadow hound be given a full action teleport function (that only works in darkness) at shadow sorc level 11. This way the doggo can keep up with the player when hopping around the map without having to resummon the dog if you are too far away but also prevent the doggo from teleporting in combat for free and getting in the way of balance.