The dog trainer Greenville families recommend.
Your dog trains with our team all day on our 6-acre campus. Then you get a private lesson at every pickup, so you know exactly what to do at home.
Meet the dog that started it all.
Every Complete K-9 story starts with a dog and a family who needed help. Ours did too. Watch how it all began, and why we've trained people first ever since.
Book my free evaluationSix things to look for in a Greenville dog trainer
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They teach you, not just the dog
Training only sticks if you know what to do. Ask how much time you'll spend learning.
A private lesson at every pickupYour dog comes home every night
Training sticks best when your dog practices in real life, at home, every week.
Day training, one day a weekProof in the real world
Good manners in a quiet room aren't the goal. Good manners downtown are.
Field trips before graduationYou can see the progress
You shouldn't have to wonder what happened during the day.
Videos of your dog's trainingSupport after the program ends
Life changes, and questions come up. Make sure someone is still there.
Lifetime phone support + Social ClubReal reviews from real families
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5.0★ with 100+ Google reviewsA dog you can take anywhere.
When we ask families what they want from training, most don't say "sit" or "stay." They describe a life: their dog along for the walk downtown, the patio dinner, the hike, the trip to the lake.
- Loose-leash walks, even with distractions
- Calm at the door when guests come over
- Settles on a patio or at a brewery
- Comes when called
- Easy for the kids or grandkids to walk
- A plan that fits your family's real schedule
We train the dog. Then we train you.
The #1 thing our clients tell us they want is someone who will help them understand their dog and show them what to do. So that's how we built our program.
Every training day ends with a one-hour private lesson with your trainer. You'll learn what your dog learned, why it works, and how to keep it going at home. No judgment and no question too small.
Pick the level that fits your family
Both are day-training programs, one day a week, with a private lesson at every pickup. We'll recommend the right one at your free evaluation.
Foundations
5 weeks- Advanced on-leash obedience and manners
- 5 training days + 5 private lessons
- Real-world field trips
- Training equipment included
- Lifetime Social Club group classes and phone support
Mastery
8 weeks- Everything in Foundations
- 3 more weeks of off-leash training
- E-collar training for reliable recall anywhere
- Freedom at the park, the lake and on the trail
Pricing and payment plans are in the questions below.
Getting started is simple
Free phone consult
Tell us about your dog and what you want life to look like. We'll answer every question.
Free evaluation
Visit our campus, meet the team, and see what your dog can do in about an hour.
Train one day a week
Drop off in the morning. Your dog trains all day, and you get videos along the way.
Learn at pickup
A private lesson every time, then simple homework that fits your routine.
Hundreds of Upstate graduates every year
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!"
"We were, at first concerned about the payment, but we now believe, without a doubt, this training was worth every penny!!"
See what your dog can do.
Start with a free phone consultation, then a free one-hour evaluation on our campus. No obligation, no pressure.
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Common questions
How much does training cost?
Most families choose one of our two day-training programs:
- Foundations (5 weeks): $2,700, or $2,500 if you pay in full.
- Mastery (8 weeks): $4,150, or $3,950 if you pay in full.
Payment plans: you don't have to pay it all at once. We offer in-house payment plans, and financing through Affirm that's interest-free for 6 months. Terms can extend up to 3 years, with payments as low as about $85/month.
Your exact plan is confirmed at your free evaluation, after we meet your dog.
What's the difference between Foundations and Mastery?
Foundations gives you advanced on-leash obedience and manners in 5 weeks. Mastery adds 3 more weeks of off-leash and e-collar training, for a dog that comes when called anywhere. We'll recommend the right fit at your evaluation.
Is my dog a good fit?
We work with nearly every kind of family dog, from young dogs learning manners to adult dogs who need structure. The free evaluation is where we meet your dog and recommend a plan.
How much time will I need at home?
Not much. We build your 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.
What happens after the program ends?
You're never on your own. Every graduate gets lifetime phone support and Social Club group classes to keep skills sharp.
Where are you located?
On a 6-acre campus off Duffie Road in Simpsonville, serving Greenville, Simpsonville, Fountain Inn, Greer, Mauldin and the Upstate.