Complete Canine
Ranked #2 in State College and #76 in Pennsylvania
Service area: State College, PA and surrounding areas including Warriors Mark, Centre Hall, Snow Shoe, Bellefonte, Pleasant Gap, Boalsburg, and Port Matilda. Also accessible for those traveling from Philadelphia, Baltimore, Pittsburgh (3 hours away), and Harrisburg (1.5 hours away).
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Potty Training
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
Types of Dogs
- Herding
- Working
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
Complete Canine offers a variety of dog training packages ranging from puppy development to advanced obedience. They offer private lessons, which are considered the best environment for learning due to individual attention and minimal distractions.
Board and train options are available on a limited, case-by-case basis, where the dog lives with the trainer in a home setting for intensive training. Once goals are met, owners receive a lesson on how to maintain the progress.
Programs cover basic to advanced obedience, including commands like sit, down, place, stay, heel, and recall, ensuring reliability under various distractions. Behavioral modification addresses issues such as jumping, leash pulling, reactivity, excessive barking, house breaking, cat chasing, begging, running away, and fearfulness. They also specialize in competitive obedience and IPO (Schutzhund), offering private lessons for foundational stages or advanced levels in this three-phase sport (tracking, obedience, protection).
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing is customized based on factors such as the dog’s age, temperament, previous training, and specific training goals. Packages are tailored to fit each unique situation.
Testimonials
“Effy is a very sweet girl that was not so obedient before we met Amanda, but the difference is like night and day! Effy is now totally reliable off leash, listens extremely well with distractions, and has maintained her wonderful personality through it all. Amanda really knows what she is talking about and helped us solve problems that were unique to Effy. She articulated all aspects of training clearly so we could take control of training when she was not present.”
-Maranna Hakes
“Amanda is the real deal in dog training. I’ve owned Australian Cattle Dogs nearly my entire adult life. They are a remarkably obedient and loyal breed and have definitely been some of my very best friends in this life; however, during times of high drive they can be more than a bit tricky keep under control. With Champ, my most recent ACD, I called on Amanda with her expertise to help me fine tune his obedience training for a fail safe, and obedient dog even during the most challenging situations. She came to my farm and worked with us consistently for a week to lay the foundation for advanced obedience in Champ. Now, I can take the reins and follow through with his training with a clear plan to keep improving. Amanda not only has the experience and knowledge to train the dogs, but she clearly articulates the necessary concepts to the owners and makes it make sense so that you can keep the training going when you’re on your own. Champ and I will be successful thanks in large part to her. Thank you Amanda!”
-Suzanne Myers
“My two Dobermans, one a puppy and the other aged 3, went for training with Amanda. I am so pleased with both of them! The puppy has her basic obedience down pat and her heeling is fantastic. For my adult dog, Amanda intoduced the place command and worked to improve his heeling. This has really benefited our whole family, as the dogs now have clear messages from us in terms of what we want them to do. They are happy, we are happy!”
-Tara Tartalone
About the Trainer
COMPLETE CANINE TRAINING offers premier dog training for all breeds in State College, PA, and surrounding areas. Owner and head trainer, Amanda Homan, has a Bachelor’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University and has dedicated her life to understanding dog behavior and proper care.
Amanda’s extensive experience includes training and competing at a world level in Schutzhund (now IPO), a demanding three-phase dog sport. She has competed nationally and internationally, placing 13th overall in a world championship in Italy with her German Shepherd, Arko, and later represented the USA in Germany with Kona. This high-level competition experience means she employs advanced, ever-changing training techniques in all programs.
Complete Canine offers customized training packages for every dog and owner, ranging from puppy development to advanced obedience. They can address various behavioral issues and help dogs become well-behaved pets or prepare for competitive venues. They emphasize a balanced approach to training, using motivation to create a reward-based system while keeping natural instincts in the forefront for long-term success.
Accomplishments
Owner and head trainer, Amanda Homan, earned her Bachelor’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University. She has dedicated many years to learning about dog behavior and proper care.
Amanda is a world-level competitor in Schutzhund (IPO), a demanding dog sport. She trained her German Shepherd, Arko, from 8 weeks old to compete at regional, national, and world championships, achieving an impressive 13th place overall at a world championship in Italy in June 2015. She also represented the USA in a world competition in Germany in June 2016 with her German Shepherd, Kona.
Her extensive experience includes traveling throughout the country to train with some of the best trainers globally, gaining deep knowledge in dog behavior, training techniques, health, and nutrition for top competition dogs. She is also a breeder of quality working line German Shepherds, with breeding dogs from top European bloodlines that are clear of hip and elbow dysplasia and titled in IPO.
How to Get Started!
Clients can call or text 610-291-4280 for more information. For those ready to schedule a lesson, an online scheduler is available. If desired times are not available online, clients are encouraged to text the provided phone number.
Contact Information
Associations
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog breeder