Our Dog Training Blog

  1. Adopt A Puppy Or Buy From A Breeder?

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    This is a question that as a dog lover you will inevitably come across. There are pros and cons to both sides of the argument.  See our list below. Buying From A Reputable Breeder The Pros: You Know Exactly What Type of Dog Your Getting Good Genetics - Access to Pedigree You Can Get Exactly What You Want Established Training Values Good Work Ethic All Initial Shots Should Be Done Dog Should Be Pa…Read More

  2. Dog Bite Facts & Prevention

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    A dog bite can easily be prevented if you are aware of the situation with an unknown dog. Dog's as lovable and cuddly as they may be all have an instinctual voice inside to protect themselves. What you do and how you act around a dog may be viewed as threatening and in that case you could be bitten. Please take a moment and read through this info-graphic on national dog bite statistics. And see ho…Read More

  3. Playing Tug With Your Dog

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    When I first started dog training I thought the only way to reward a dog was with treats... I was so wrong! Dogs are rewarded in many different ways and each and every dog is motivated by something different. Not all dogs want to play tug, not all dogs will respond to treats, you have to find what motivates your dog to perform and when they perform, BAM! Here is your reward. I created a video the …Read More

  4. Simple tips to make home buying and selling easier for you and your dog

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    Buying a new home can seem complicated, especially for dog owners.  Recent studies  show that many dog owners are even making home buying choices based on the needs and  comfort of their dogs. Thankfully there are several ways to make the process easier for you  and your pet.   Find the right new home There are a few things you should consider when shopping for your new home. Rules and regula…Read More

  5. Protection Dog Training – Getting A Dog For Your Business

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    Most business owners when tossing around the idea of a protection dog immediately think LAWSUIT or LIABILITY. The truth is that a properly trained protection dog and handler team is not a liability, and with proper documentation you will not lose a lawsuit if it ever comes to that. We hope that it never does. However, we also live in reality and know threats are out there. Better to be prepared an…Read More

  6. Kelevra K9 Is Now Complete Canine Training

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    If you haven't already figured it out, we've changed a few things. We've got a new logo and a new name. We've opted to change our name for a few various reasons. First, no-one could pronounce Kelevra, or remember how to spell it. The meaning will always hold true to our dog training business though. Kelev is dog in Hebrew, and ra is bad. So translated it means "bad dog". Not in any particular mean…Read More

  7. 4th Of July Fireworks & Your Dog

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    Happy 4th Of July! Stay safe this holiday weekend and take care of your pups! The 4th Of July is generally pretty tough for dogs, because of all the fireworks and excitement. It's even more difficult for them when you cannot be home to comfort them. You are their support and steady rock, more often than you may realize your dog feeds off of your mood and disposition. If you know your dog is uncomf…Read More

  8. K9 H.P.C. Training Now Available

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    Complete Canine Training  is proud to offer training for a new dog certification and trial, the Handler Protection Course. This is a new title offered only in Colorado and the first trial will be in May 2017. The handler protection course is for trained protection dogs, this is not a sport title but a working title. As of now there are 2 H.P.C. levels: 1 & 2. You can get all of the details a…Read More

  9. Protection Dog Training – Defensive Drive

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    This is our second post in our series about protection dog training. Now I want to reiterate that protection training is not the same as police dog training and I wouldn’t call it attack dog training either. Protection training is training your dog to protect you and your family when and if the need ever arises. In all honesty I hope that you are never in that situation. One of the fundamental t…Read More

  10. Training Protection Dogs – The importance of dog obedience

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    The first thing to be trained in any protection dog is obedience. There are many reasons for this but I want to start off with the biggest one: LIABILITY If you are training your dog to protect you and to bite other people you have a big liability on your hands if the dog does not have excellent obedience. If your dog breaks away from you and bites an innocent person you have an instant lawsuit on…Read More