Kompletely K-9 Dog Training and Rehabilitation

Programs include one-on-one sessions at facility or home, with assessments followed by customized training plans. Basic On-Leash covers heeling, recall, sit/stay, crate training, and behavior correction. Off-Leash requires completion of on-leash program and uses e-collars for reliability. Walk Easy focuses on leash pulling and reactivity in two sessions. Puppy Consultation is a two-session package for 8–16-week-olds covering socialization, potty training, and boundaries. Board and Train programs (1–4 weeks) include daily structure, socialization, supervised play, and a 2-hour go-home lesson with follow-up. Programs are customized for fear, aggression, reactivity, resource guarding, and separation anxiety.

Pricing Summary

Consultations start at $49 for a 30-minute Zoom/phone session; in-facility visits are $99 (deductible from programs). Basic On-Leash Obedience is $699–$999; Off-Leash is $849–$1,149; Bundle is $1,249–$1,699; Walk Easy is $349–$599; Puppy Consultation is $349–$649. Board and Train programs range from $1,195 (1-week puppy) to $4,795 (4-week intensive); e-collars are included in most programs and priced separately if upgraded. Full payment required before or at initial visit.

Policies

Full payment is required before or at the initial visit. Training outside a 30-mile radius may incur additional fees. Board and Train programs include pre-drop-off consultation, go-home lesson, and follow-up session. Severe aggression cases are referred out; no refunds or cancellations mentioned.

Kris Potter is the owner and head trainer of Kompletely K-9 Dog Training and Rehabilitation in Maine, specializing in helping dog owners build calm, well-behaved relationships with their dogs through personalized training and rehabilitation. She offers one-on-one private training at her facility or in clients’ homes, as well as intensive Board and Train programs designed for dogs with behavioral challenges like leash reactivity, fear, anxiety, and aggression. Kris uses a balanced, fair, and effective approach that combines structure, consistency, and real-world application, and she includes professional-grade equipment like Herm Sprenger prong collars and Mini-Educator e-collars in her programs. She also provides specialized puppy consultations, walk improvement sessions, and obedience training tailored to both basic and advanced needs. Kris has trained shelter and rescue dogs, and her programs are designed to empower owners with the tools to maintain progress long after training ends.

Her training philosophy emphasizes results-driven methods grounded in her certification from the National K-9 School for Dog Trainers and advanced study with internationally recognized trainers Sean O’Shea and Jeff Gellman. She does not accept dogs with severe aggression requiring hospitalization or causing death, but refers such cases to qualified specialists. Clients receive comprehensive support including pre-drop-off consultations, in-depth go-home lessons, and follow-up sessions to ensure lasting success.

Kompletely K-9 serves dog owners across Midcoast Maine and beyond, with in-home training available within a 30-mile radius and additional fees for areas outside that range.

Accomplishments

Kris Potter is a Certified Professional Trainer graduated from the Master Trainer Course at National K-9 School for Dog Trainers in Columbus, OH. She has studied with internationally recognized trainers Sean O’Shea and Jeff Gellman through their Train The Trainers program. She has extensive hands-on experience rehabilitating shelter and rescue dogs and has successfully trained dogs with complex behavioral issues including fear, anxiety, and aggression.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to review the FAQ and Services/Rates pages before contacting. A 30-minute Zoom or phone consultation ($49) or a 1-hour in-facility assessment ($99) is offered to evaluate the dog’s needs and recommend a program. The assessment cost is deducted from the chosen program. Clients then schedule sessions or enroll in Board and Train based on the assessment.