Complex Canine

Complex Canine offers several structured programs: Private Lessons for owner-involved training; Puppy Board Train for foundational skills in a home-like setting; On-Leash Board Training (4-week) focused on loose-leash walking and reactivity; 6-Week Dog Training for intensive behavior modification or obedience; and Behavior Modification for fear, anxiety, and aggression. All programs include a thorough assessment, customized training plan, and owner education. Board and train programs replicate real-life scenarios like grooming, car rides, and socialization. Dog sports training includes French ring with obedience, jumping, and protection work.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not explicitly listed online; programs include 4-week on-leash board training, 6-week intensive training, and puppy board training. Clients are encouraged to schedule an evaluation for personalized pricing based on dog’s needs and program selection.

Complex Canine is a professional dog training business serving dog owners in Los Angeles County, Orange County, and Jefferson County (Denver Metro Area). They specialize in in-home and facility-based training with a focus on personalized, behavior-based solutions. Their services include private lessons, board and train programs (including puppy board training and on-leash board training), 6-week intensive programs, and behavior modification for fear, anxiety, aggression, and reactivity. They also offer competitive dog sports training in French ring, which includes obedience, jumping, and protection exercises. Their unique advantage lies in creating realistic home-like environments during boarding to ensure seamless transition back to the owner’s home. They emphasize positive reinforcement, thorough assessments, and ongoing owner education to build lasting communication between dogs and their families. They cater to both casual pet owners and competitive handlers, offering flexible scheduling and customized training plans tailored to each dog’s personality and needs.

They provide board and train options that include life skills training such as car rides, grooming, and nail trimming. Their trainers work with dogs of all ages and sizes, from fearful rescues to high-drive working breeds, and have successfully transformed dogs with severe reactivity, leash aggression, and resource guarding. Their approach is grounded in science-based, force-free methods that prioritize the dog’s emotional well-being.

They also offer ongoing support after training, with clients reporting continued access to advice and follow-up guidance. Their team is described as deeply passionate, communicative, and committed to both the dog’s progress and the owner’s confidence.

Accomplishments

Trainer Andrew has successfully transformed dogs with severe behavioral issues including extreme reactivity, leash aggression, and fear-based behaviors. Multiple clients report life-changing results with dogs previously deemed untrainable. Clients highlight his ability to work with high-drive breeds like Rottweilers, Dogo Argentinos, and Australian Cattle Dogs, and his success in rehabilitating rescue dogs with trauma. He is recognized for his communication, patience, and ability to teach owners to maintain progress after training.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with scheduling an evaluation through their contact page. During this initial consultation, trainers assess the dog’s behavior, discuss the owner’s goals, and recommend the most suitable program (private, board and train, or 6-week intensive). They emphasize a personalized approach and provide guidance on how to prepare for training sessions.