Get your life back with your dog.
Walks you dread. Guests you can't invite over. A dog you love but can't trust. We're Greenville's behavior-focused trainers. We work with your dog all day, then teach you at every pickup, so the change actually lasts.
Book my free behavior evaluation
Most people call us right after a moment like one of these.
That moment is the best time to start. Reactivity and aggression get stronger every time they're practiced. The sooner your dog learns another way, the faster it changes.
Not just a "trained dog." A dog you can take places.
Almost every family we work with wants the same thing: to stop managing their dog and start living with them again.
- Brunch on a downtown patio while your dog holds a calm down-stay
- A loose-leash walk through the neighborhood, past the dog behind the fence
- Guests at the door without the barking, jumping or crating
- Your kids or grandkids safely walking the dog
- Hikes, breweries, Lowe's, the lake, road trips
- Your dogs at peace with each other at home
Most trainers train the dog. We train you too.
When owners tell us what they want in a trainer, the #1 answer isn't "fix my dog." It's "help me understand my dog and show me what to do." That's how our whole program is built: your dog trains with our team all day, and you get a one-hour private lesson at every pickup.
| If you've tried… | What usually happens | How Complete K-9 is different |
|---|---|---|
| A board & train | The dog learns. You get a few lessons at the end and it fades at home. | Day training, one day a week. You learn every step the same week your dog does. |
| Group classes | Fine for basics. It falls apart around real triggers in public. | One-on-one behavior work, then field trips to prove it in public. |
| In-home sessions | An hour a week isn't enough reps for a reactive dog. | A full day of training each week, plus your private lesson. |
| YouTube & doing it yourself | Good intentions, but no one to read your dog or check your timing. | Trainers who read your dog and coach your timing until it clicks. |
| Medication alone | It can calm the nervous system, but it can't teach new behavior. | We work alongside your vet. Medication helps your dog feel better; training helps them do better. |
You haven't failed your dog. You just haven't had a plan yet.
Many of the families we meet have tried hard. Some were told their dog was "untrainable." Some felt judged by a trainer, or watched one be harsh with a dog they love.
That won't happen here. We explain why your dog does what it does, we meet you where you are, and we never make you feel dumb for asking. No question is too small.
Talk to us about your dogFrom first call to a calmer life
A free phone consultation
Tell us what's going on: the incident, the history, what life looks like now and what you want it to look like. We'll recommend a program and answer every question.
A free, one-hour behavior evaluation
Meet our owners and trainers on our 6-acre campus in Simpsonville. We work with your dog in front of you, often with a calm demo dog, so you see what's possible in minutes. Bring everyone who'll help decide, so the whole family hears the plan. There's no obligation to sign up.
Day training, one day a week
Drop off in the morning; your dog works with our team all day on a plan built for them. You get video updates while they're with us.
Your private lesson at every pickup
An hour with your trainer learning what your dog learned that day: timing, body language, what to do when a trigger shows up. Then short, simple homework that fits your routine.
Real-world proof, then support for life
Field trips test everything in public before graduation. Afterward you get lifetime phone support and unlimited Social Club group classes, so you're never on your own.
What our clients say
"What impressed me just as much was how much time they spent teaching me how to properly handle her."
"I can walk down the street with my baby in a stroller, stress-free!"
"Many 'Elite' trainers either refused to train our dog, or never called us back… Complete K9 took on our Auggie with confidence."
"I learned how to help change our dog's behaviors as well as behaviors that we were doing that created chaos."
"[She] helped ME build the confidence I needed to continue working with Koda."
"We were, at first concerned about the payment, but we now believe, without a doubt, this training was worth every penny!!"
What it costs, and what you get
We'd rather you know up front. Your exact plan is confirmed at your free evaluation, after we meet your dog.
Foundations: 5 weeks
Behavior modification plus advanced on-leash obedience. 5 training days, 5 private lessons, field trips, training equipment, lifetime Social Club and phone support.
Mastery: 8 weeks
Everything in Foundations, plus 3 weeks of off-leash and e-collar training for reliable recall anywhere.
Our guarantee: when we enroll your dog, we commit to the results we agreed on at your evaluation. We teach you to keep them, and if anything slips later, you come back to Social Club and we help you get back on track. Payment plans: in-house plans, or Affirm from about $85/month. Save $200 when you pay in full.
Tell us about your dog
Fill out the short form and pick a time for your free phone consultation. We'll listen first, then recommend a plan.
- Free consultation and free one-hour evaluation
- No obligation, no pressure
- Bring your spouse, partner or kids to the evaluation
Prefer to talk now? Call (864) 252-2916
Common questions
Do you work with dogs that have bitten someone?
Yes. Bite history, dog-to-dog aggression, resource guarding and fear of people are a big part of what we do. Most dogs do well in day training; complex cases may need a specialized program, which we'll tell you honestly at the evaluation.
Will training change my dog's personality?
No. Your dog goes home every night, and we keep the personality you love. They just learn structure, calm and how to listen.
How much time will I need at home?
Not much. We build the homework into what you already do: a place command while you cook, a heel on your normal walk. Consistency matters more than hours.
Do you use training tools?
We're balanced trainers. Everything starts with positive reinforcement. Tools like a prong collar are introduced only when your dog is ready, and we explain and coach you on them first. E-collars are used only in the off-leash phase of Mastery. If you have concerns, bring them to the evaluation.
My vet put my dog on medication. Do I still need training?
Most likely, yes. Medication can help your dog feel calmer, but it can't teach new behavior or show you how to handle triggers. We work alongside your vet's recommendations.
Where are you located?
On a 6-acre campus off Duffie Road in Simpsonville, serving Greenville, Simpsonville, Fountain Inn, Greer, Mauldin and the Upstate.