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# AKC Canine Good Citizen
##### Get Your Canine Good Citizen Certification
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Our AKC trainers offer AKC Certification testing for all of the Canine Good Citizen programs! With 3 certified AKC evaluators, we can test and certify you and your dog for AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, AKC Community Canine (CGCA), AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen (CGCU), and all levels of AKC Trick Dog.
All of our dog training programs prepare you to pass the CGC tests with ease. It will require a bit of homework on your end before you are ready for the tests though. We recommend you come to at least 1 follow-up class before coming to one of our Canine Good Citizen testing days. Testing days are listed on our . You can through the Gingr Pet portal or by reaching out to us!
You don’t have to be a Complete Canine Training client to join in on our testing days. These test days are open to the public. Any dog and handler team that is ready to test just needs to call or email us to enroll in a testing day!
## What Are The AKC Tests?
### AKC Puppy S.T.A.R
S.T.A.R. stands for Socialization, Training, Activity, and Responsible Owner. This is the 1st test in the CGC lin-up. It includes owner education, tips and tricks for dog management in the home, and sets your dog up with a solid lifelong foundation. You can enroll in our Puppy Foundation Board & Train program or our one-on-one classes to get started.
The test itself consists of 20 different steps that must be completed in order to pass the evaluation. It is broken down into 3 categories; Owner Behaviors, Puppy Behaviors and Pre-Canine Good Citizen Test Behaviors. You can view all 20 steps here: <
### AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
The CGC Test is a 10-skill test that ensures your dog is the “good-est” boy or girl in the neighborhood. Our training programs are designed to help you and your dog be the best team you can be. Once you’ve completed a training program with us you should be able to breeze through the test and earn your  CGC Title. We do suggest you come back for a free follow-up before your test, just to be sure you are going to pass!
The CGC test consists of  that test you and your dog’s ability to work together. It assesses your handling skills, your dog’s behavior, and their mannerisms. You can complete the CGC test at any age with your dog and you don’t have to be a Complete Canine client to test.
### AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen (CGCU)
AKC Urban CGC requires that the dog demonstrate CGC skills and beyond in a setting that includes traffic, crowds, noises, smells, and other distractions that are present in a city or town. There are prerequisites for the CGCU; you must have completed a CGC test and have it on record with AKC and the dog MUST be registered with the AKC.
Another  for you and your dog, but this time out in public and in a city or urban environment. You and your dog will be tested in a fairly distracting environment going through normal everyday dog-owner things, like crossing the street or ignoring food on the sidewalk.
### AKC Community Canine (CGCA)
The Advanced Canine Good Citizen tests your training at another level! AKC Community Canine is the advanced level of AKC’s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program.  There are some prerequisites for the CGCA. Before taking the CGCA test you must have completed a CGC test and have it on record with AKC and the dog MUST be registered with the AKC. We hold these tests on an “as-needed” basis. They will be announced and listed on our Training Calendar.
This test is also a  test and the standards are raised from the CGC. In our testing, you will be working around bigger distractions and it will be a true test of how well you and your dog work together.
### AKC Trick Dog™
Who doesn’t love tricks?!? There are 5 AKC Trick Dog Titles you can earn with your dog. Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Performer, and Elite Performer. At each level, the tricks get more difficult and your dog must perform more of them. Check out the rules and .
There are a few things to note with trick dogs titles;
* Your Dog Must be AKC registered
* Your Dog must be 4 months old to test
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\*\*\*Note that passing any of the CGC tests does not make a dog a service dog or emotional support dog. A key distinction of service or emotional support dogs is that the owner/handler has a disability and the dog is trained to perform a task or set of tasks for the handler/owner. It is unethical to misrepresent a pet dog as a service or emotional support animal.\*\*\*
## AKC Canine Good Citizen
### Test Fees
All AKC CGC tests administered by Complete Canine Training are $150.00 per dog per test. A 10% discount is offered for testing multiple dogs on the same test day. The testing fees must be paid during test registration. The price for a re-test, if you do not pass, is $25.00
Pricing is for the test facilitation only. Pricing does not include AKC Certificates, Titles, or Registration. Test Fees are non-refundable.
### Who Can Test?
Everyone is eligible to test in the AKC CGC program. Each test is available to both AKC-registered dogs and non-registered dogs. AKC Registered dogs may opt to add the official title to their registration and get a certificate for completing and passing the test, while non-registered dogs can only get the certificates.
Your dog doesn’t have to be purebred to be AKC registered! There are multiple options for registration. If you want to register your dog with the AKC !
## Contact Us Today
# Dog Boarding In Brighton
##### A Home Away From Home
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We are very happy to now offer our dog boarding services to the public! Anyone needing dog boarding in Brighton and the surrounding Denver Metro area now has a place to trust when boarding their canine companion. We are conveniently located only 30 minutes from Denver Airport!
#### **The next time you are heading out of town schedule boarding for your dog with a company you can trust!**
While your dog is here with us you can rest assured they will be well taken care of and treated as one of our own! In addition to the general care they will receive, we also offer daily add-on boarding services. This way your dog won’t just be let in and out of a kennel like most other boarding facilities, we will dedicate time to work with them to further develop their training as well through walks and training tune-ups! What are you waiting for? Book your spot now space is limited!
### Our Dog Boarding Rates
#### Pricing & Discounts
**Single Dog Boarding:**$55/day
**2 Dog Discount:**5% off 2nd Dog
**14+ Day Stay:**10% Off Entire Stay
**21+ Day Stay:**15% off Entire Stay
#### Boarding Add-Ons
**Training Walks:**$10 per Walk
**Training Tune-Up:**$45/ day of training
**Go-Home Bath:**$20 (Dogs<50lbs)
$30 (Dogs>50lbs)
## Book Dog Boarding Near Denver Today
We have limited space available for boarding dogs. Bookings are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please book as soon as possible to ensure your dog has a great, safe place to stay while you’re out of town. Click the button below to log in or sign up and request a boarding stay for your dog!
### Our Boarding Policies
* Dogs must be up to date on Bordetella, Rabies, & DHLPP vaccinations
* A 100% deposit is required at the time of booking your dog’s boarding reservation
* Dogs must be picked up or dropped off between 7:30 am & 4:00 pm
* You must provide food & medications (if any) for the duration of your dog’s stay
* Peak Boarding Holidays incur additional daily boarding charges (ask about these when booking)
* Early Pick-Ups will result in a credit to your account not a refund
* Late Pick-Ups will incur additional fees
* We cannot accept aggressive dogs for boarding at this time
# About Us
##### Our Purpose, Vision and Values.
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## Complete Canine Training
A Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business in Colorado that specializes all areas of dog training. We are based out of Brighton, Colorado, and have clients in all areas of the state and many out-of-state. We work closely with other dog trainers in the state and are constantly striving to help the community problem-solve and train their dogs.
## We Are More Than a Dog Training Company
We are dog trainers, client educators, a diverse group of dog lovers who aim to better the lives of our clients and their dogs.
### We Are Complete Canine Training
### Our Purpose
To elevate dog training expectations and dog ownership standards.
### The Vision
To provide balanced dog training across the country that exceeds client expectations and serves them by improving their daily life and relationships with their current canine companions and those to come through excellent dog training and knowledge, superior customer service, and exemplary staff.
### Value Statement
Providing excellent dog and people training, care for our clients and their animals, upholding our word, constant learning, and creating high levels of trust within the company and with our customers.
### Excellence Promise
We will do everything to the best of our capabilities, and work to improve them. We will have excellent customer service. We will hire excellent staff. We will provide excellent training to our dogs and clients. We will provide excellent training to our staff. We will be excellent in everything we do!
## Train with the best
## We Do It All
Basic Obedience
Puppy Training
Behavior Modification
eCollar Training
Personal Protection Dogs
Police & Military K9s
### Who We Are
We are professional dog trainers in the Denver-Metro area who strive for excellence in everything we do. Anything and everything we do is done right with no exceptions. When we train dogs we are sure to use the best practices and our training is always refreshed with the best industry standards. We keep records of all of our dog training so you know exactly what has been trained and how the dog has progressed over time working with us.
### Why We Do It
Everyone at Complete Canine Training loves dogs. We want to better the world of dogs and their owners. Educating not only dog owners but families and the general public on how to raise and train any type of dog, from playful puppy to loving companion. We want to provide the best dog training we can to those who want and need it. We want to change the industry in a positive manner, providing the absolute best for our clients and their dogs.
### How We Train
We are balanced trainers meaning we use positive reinforcement and gentle corrections to guide and shape dog behavior. We train dogs based on what our evaluation of the dog tells us, our client’s needs and goals, and what the dog shows us in the training process. Each dog is different and requires a different approach, and our goal is to make sure we use the best and most effective approach for each dog. We only train dogs with the most up-to-date and proven techniques that will yield the best results for each dog.
### Where We Train
We have an 11,000-square-foot dog boarding and dog training facility in Brighton, CO. We’re about 30 minutes from downtown Denver. We train the dogs at our facility and out in public. One of the unique things about Complete Canine Training is that we take the dogs out into real-life environments just like the owners will. We generalize the training so that it’s not only effective in the house, but everywhere you go with your dog as well!
## We Can't Wait to Work With You & Your Dog!
Find The Right Training Program For Your Dog
# Why Choose Us
##### Excellence is our standard & our standard is non-negotiable.
### **We are your last stop for dog training.**
We are not an average dog training company. We offer premium dog training services, with exquisite customer service, and results that last. We will not only raise your expectations of what great dog training is but also teach you how to be the best dog owner for your particular dog. We have a written guarantee, it’s not just a sales tactic to get your hard-earned money, **we actually back it up**. If you have any training or behavioral issues you can count on us to follow through on our word. We will support you and your canine companion for life, you’ve joined the Complete Canine Family.
## Industry Leading Training & Behavior Guarantee
**1-Year Training & Behavior Guarantee** begins immediately after the completion of any 2+ week board and train program and take-home class. This guarantee covers the trained behaviors or behavior modifications that were trained and/or modified during the board & train program as noted in the program outline and in communication with our dog training staff at the drop-off. Failure to complete the entire duration of the program or not participating in the take-home class voids this guarantee.
If you have any issues, questions, concerns, need more help, want some one-on-one time with a trainer, don’t understand something, or whatever it is dog related, all you have to do is call us to get on our schedule for free follow-up and support.
The client understands that it is their responsibility to continue training with their dog, by incorporating what we have taught them in their daily life with their dog. Failure to maintain training at home or follow Complete Canine Training instructions and guidance will result in a forfeiture of the training guarantee.
## Free Group Classes For Life
After completion of any obedience dog training program through Complete Canine Training. Our clients have access to our free group classes for the life of their dog(s). These classes are typically on the 1st weekend of the month, but please check our  to get the exact date!
## Lifetime Support
All Complete Canine Training clients receive lifetime dog training support for the life of their dog(s). No matter what life throws at you, you’ve got our support with your dog(s) for life. Call us, text us, email us, or stop by to talk with a trainer. We will make time to support you and your dog.
## Don’t Just Take Our Word For It
### Read What Our Clients Are Saying About Us
# Meet Your Dog Training Team
And The Team Behind The Scenes Keeping this Ship Sailing
### Chris Pelle
### CEO / Lead K9 Instructor
Chris fell in love with training dogs with his first dog, Kira, and it went from there. Now the CEO of Colorado’s best dog training facility with 15+ employees, 2000+ clients, and 2500+ dogs trained. The process of teaching and training a dog and watching them develop into the dog you want is one of his life’s simple joys. His passion has shifted a bit from the start and now outside of running the Company his focus is on mentoring new trainers, teaching Police K9 courses, and problem-solving difficult dog issues.
### Cody B.
### Training Director / K9 Trainer
Cody is a Marine veteran who spent multiple deployments overseas as a Combat Tracking Dog Handler. Cody attended the Tom Rose school for Dog Trainers and is an expert trainer. Cody specializes in tracking training, obedience, aggression rehabilitation, behavior modification, K9 sport work, and police K9 training.
### Shay R.
### Pet Dog Trainer
Shay has been working with dogs for years and joined our team in 2024. She is a well versed balanced dog trainer who competes in PSA with her dog Seiko. She is a great trainer and valuable asset to the team.
### Chris K.
Chris started his dog training career as an apprentice with us, becoming officially part of the training team in 2024. Chris and his dog Mila are currently working on their Masters title in AKC Rally.
### Brenna G.
Brenna has been working with dogs since 2021 and joined our team in 2024. She is a well versed balanced dog trainer and a valuable asset to our team!
### Ziry T.
Ziry started off as an apprentice at Complete Canine Training and has been with us for just over a year before coming on board part time while she pursues her degree in Criminal Justice.
### Zach F.
Zach started off as an apprentice at Complete Canine Training, attended AK9i dog training school and is a great dog trainer. Working his own dog Ninja in private contracting work as well.
### Brett S.
The newest addition to our team Brett also started off as an apprentice here. With an appetite for learning a passion for training it was an obvious choice to bring him on board.
Looking to join our amazing team? Browse available positions and apply today!
### What Are You Waiting For?
Contact us today to get your pup enrolled in the best dog training program from the best dog trainers in the Denver Metro area!
# Training Calendar
##### Group Classes, AKC Testing, Protection Classes & More
# We Are Excited
### To Work With You + Your Dog
Has the best dog trainers in the Denver Metro area. We are based out of an 11,000 sq ft training facility in Brighton for all of our dog training programs. Call us to learn more about our dog training techniques & methods!
# Complete Canine Training
### Call or Text Us
* 720-634-6331
### Email
* info@completecaninetraining.com
### Business Hours
* Monday - Friday8:00am - 4:00pm
* Saturday-Sunday8:00am - 4:00pm
### Our Address
695 N 7th Ave.
Brighton CO 80601