★★★★★ 5.0 on Google · 100+ reviews
Greenville · Simpsonville · Since 2018

People-first dog training in Greenville, SC.

Because real change starts with the human.

Your dog trains with our team all day on our 6-acre campus in Simpsonville. You get a private lesson at every pickup. Together, we build a dog you can take anywhere and the confidence to keep it that way.

A couple relaxing in downtown Greenville with their two calm, trained dogs
Our story

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.

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Dear Greenville

Does any of this sound familiar?

Walks you dread: pulling, lunging, or barking at every dog you pass.
Guests at the door mean jumping, barking, or putting the dog away.
A new puppy or rescue who isn't settling in the way you hoped.
You've stopped taking them places because it's more stress than fun.
You've tried a trainer, classes or YouTube, and it didn't stick.
You just want a happy, well-behaved dog who fits your family's life.

We've been there, and change is possible. It all starts with a free evaluation.

A trainer walking with an owner and her dog downtown
What makes us different

Most trainers train the dog. We train you, too.

Training a dog is the easy part. Giving owners the knowledge and skills to handle real life is where we shine. The #1 thing our clients tell us they want is someone who will help them understand their dog and show them what to do.

That's why we never recommend a plan until we've met your dog, and why every training day ends with a private lesson for you. No judgment, no one-size-fits-all programs, and no question too small.

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Picture life after training

A dog you can take anywhere.

Ask our families what they wanted from training and most describe a life, not a command: their dog along for the patio dinner, the walk downtown, the hike, the trip to the lake.

  • Loose-leash walks, even past distractions
  • Calm when guests come over
  • Settles on a patio or at a brewery
  • Comes when called
  • Safe and easy for the kids or grandkids
A dog lying calmly on a restaurant patio
Patio-ready
A loose-leash walk past cyclists
Calm past bikes
An owner on the beach with her dog
Beach trips
A dog on a hike at the rocks
Hikes
5.0★100+ Google reviews
2018Changing lives since
100sof dogs trained every year
6 acresSimpsonville training campus
How to get started

Your first step is free

Free phone consult

Tell us about your dog and what you want life to look like. We'll answer every question.

Free evaluation

Meet a trainer on our campus, talk through your dog's lifestyle, and get your dog's first lesson free.

Your custom plan

We recommend the right program for your dog. No one-size-fits-all.

Train & learn together

Day training, a private lesson at every pickup, then Social Club and lifetime support.

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Our promise: you'll leave your evaluation in a better spot than when you arrived. Bring everyone who helps with the dog, so the whole family hears the plan.
Real people, real results

What Greenville dog owners say

★★★★★
"What impressed me just as much was how much time they spent teaching me how to properly handle her."
Sean S., Lola's owner
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"Each week she had the same trainer which developed the bond and trust between them. I appreciate the patience of the staff in answering questions."
Daisy's owner
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"I can walk down the street with my baby in a stroller, stress-free!"
Aubrey E., owner of two German Shepherds
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Meet the team

Led by Coretta, trusted across the Upstate.

Experience and trustworthiness matter most when you choose a trainer. Our owner, Coretta, has dedicated her life to this, and our team has been changing lives for dogs and their people since 2018.

Many of our families find us through a friend, a vet, or our reviews. We'd love for you to be next.

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The Complete K-9 team with their dogs

Dog training questions, answered

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.

Every dog is different, so your exact plan and quote are confirmed at your free evaluation, after we meet your dog.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes. 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.

How long does dog training take?

Our Foundations program is 5 weeks and Mastery is 8 weeks, with one day of training each week. Your plan is confirmed at your free evaluation. Compare our training programs.

What areas do you serve?

Our campus is in Simpsonville, and we train dogs from across the Upstate, including Greenville, Simpsonville, Fountain Inn, Greer, Mauldin and Five Forks.

Do you guarantee your training?

Yes. When you train with us, you become part of our team. We guarantee we'll keep helping you with your dog until you're satisfied. In return, we ask that you're all in: committed and consistent at home.

What training methods do you use?

We're balanced trainers, which means we're educated in every method and tailor training to each dog. Very often, two dogs from the same home are trained differently. And we aren't just training your dog. We train you, too.

Where do you train?

Most training happens on our 6-acre campus in Simpsonville, set up like an old-school summer camp, with real-world field trips around Greenville before graduation.

Do you offer boarding or daycare?

Yes, for dogs who have completed our training. It's a perk that keeps their skills sharp. See boarding & daycare.

Do you train personal protection dogs?

No. We don't currently offer protection training for pet owners.

Do you train service dogs?

We take psychiatric service dog candidates case by case, based on things like the dog's age, lineage and temperament, and the owner's needs. We don't take on medical service dog cases. A free evaluation is the best place to start.

Ready when you are

Book your free evaluation

Tell us about your dog and pick a time for a free phone consultation. We'll listen first, then recommend a plan.