Complete Transformations Dog Training

Private training includes weekly 1-hour in-home sessions with homework assignments; program length varies by goals. Board & Train is a 3- to 4-week intensive program where the dog stays with the trainer, learning sit, down, place, recall, duration, out, and heel commands, plus behavior goals set during a phone consult. Includes a Herm Sprenger prong collar, Mini Educator e-collar, long lead, “The Good Dog Way” book, and equipment bag. Three 1.5-hour follow-up lessons are provided after completion. Boarding is available only for past clients and includes optional training add-ons.

Pricing Summary

Private training: 4 sessions $500, 6 sessions $750, single session $125 (after completing Easy Walk program). Board & Train: 3 weeks $3000, 4 weeks $3500, additional weeks $500/week, 1-week refresher $700. Boarding: $40/night per dog. Training sessions during boarding: $35/hour. Equipment (prong collar, e-collar, lead, book, bag) included in board and train.

Policies

Dogs must be crate-trained, up-to-date on vaccines, and have a fecal exam within a week of starting any program. Boarding is reserved exclusively for past training clients. Equipment must be purchased separately for private training. Refresher board and train weeks are only available to dogs previously enrolled in the program.

Complete Transformations Dog Training, located just outside Tucson, Arizona, helps dog owners rebuild their relationship with their dogs through a balanced training approach that addresses both obedience and the dog’s state of mind. Owner Monique Vargas, with over 10 years of experience, uses a combination of rewards and corrections to create clear communication between dogs and their humans, targeting root causes of behavior issues like leash pulling, reactivity, and excitement. Services include private in-home training, board and train programs, dog boarding (reserved for past clients), and pet photography sessions. The training philosophy emphasizes understanding the dog’s emotional state, not just teaching commands, and includes personalized equipment like prong collars and e-collars for effective communication. Monique’s background includes veterinary experience, AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator certification, and work with TADSAW providing service dogs to veterans.

The business serves Tucson, Marana, Sierra Vista, Green Valley, Vail, Tombstone, and Sahuarita, offering flexible scheduling and ongoing support through follow-up lessons. Clients receive educational resources like the book “The Good Dog Way” and an equipment bag to continue training at home. Board and train programs include a 3-week foundation course with three 1.5-hour follow-up sessions to ensure long-term success.

Monique is known for her compassionate, hands-on approach, tailoring training to each dog’s personality—whether anxious, reactive, or overly excited—and has helped dogs with complex issues like aggression, separation anxiety, and leash reactivity. Her clients consistently report dramatic improvements in behavior and confidence, with many praising her honesty, availability, and dedication.

Additional services include pet boarding at $40/night and optional training sessions during boarding. All dogs must be crate-trained, up-to-date on vaccines, and have a recent fecal exam before boarding or entering the board and train program.

Accomplishments

Monique Vargas has over 10 years of experience working with dogs, started as a vet tech at age 18, holds AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator certification, completed training internships with multiple trainers, and previously trained service dogs for TADSAW, a nonprofit serving veterans with TBI, MST, and PTSD. She received a military spouse grant to obtain her dog training certification.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins by emailing M.V.DogTraining@gmail.com to schedule a phone consultation. During the call, goals are discussed, and the appropriate program (private, board and train, or boarding) is recommended. A detailed intake form is completed online prior to starting training.