Complex Canine
Complex Canine
Complex Canine
Complex Canine
On-Leash Dog Board & Train in Los Angeles, CA

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Complex Canine

Complex Canine is a dog training business in Sun Valley, California offering Private Lessons and Board and Train, with published programs from $185.

Sun Valley • CA • Training facility • 5.0 ★ (17 Google reviews)

Last verified: Sep 5, 2026

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56 / 100

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Price transparency
13%
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100%
Program clarity
82%

About this program

What they say about themselves

Complex Canine operates out of Sun Valley, California, offering board-and-train programs ranging from three to ten weeks depending on what a dog needs. According to their site, dogs stay on-site around the clock and are woven into daily life alongside the trainers' resident dogs—practicing not just obedience commands but everyday scenarios like nail trims, ear cleaning, and car rides.

Their approach, as they describe it, centers on positive reinforcement and marker training, with programs tailored to each dog's personality and the owner's specific goals rather than a fixed curriculum. For dogs dealing with fear, reactivity, or aggression, they offer a longer ten-week behavior modification track that emphasizes desensitization and counter-conditioning before layering in standard obedience work. Shorter programs target puppies needing early foundations or dogs who primarily struggle with leash manners.

One recurring theme across their materials: they stress that owner participation matters as much as what happens during the board-and-train itself. Private lessons are also available, structured as coaching sessions where trainers work with both dog and owner, with homework expected between visits. Owner visits during board-and-train stays are permitted, which suggests some transparency about how dogs are spending their time.

What does Complex Canine charge for board and train?

Board and train is the core offering here, with programs ranging from 3 weeks for puppies up to 10 weeks for dogs with aggression, reactivity, or fear issues. Complex Canine also offers private lessons and structures longer programs to include handoff and follow-up sessions. The 6-week option is limited to dogs without serious behavioral issues, while the 10-week track accepts cases involving human or dog aggression.

Private lessons run $185 per session. Board and train pricing isn't published for any of the programs, which range from 3 to 10 weeks depending on the dog's needs.

Board and Train

Puppy Training "BluePrint Program" — 3 Week Puppy Program

This board and train program is aimed at young puppies and covers food games, engagement building, a marker system, socialization with friendly dogs and puppies, and crate and loose leash walking conditioning. It's meant to jump start early training and create a foundation owners can build on.

The puppy stays at the facility for 3 weeks and returns home with a go-home private lesson to transition training to the owner.

Best for: Puppies up to 5 months old whose owners want an early start on training.

Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization, Leash training

Duration: 3 weeks

Includes: Owner handoff sessions

6 Week Board & Train

The dog boards at the facility and is integrated into daily routines with resident dogs, receiving daily obedience sessions plus 'life skills' practice like grooming, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and calm car rides. It also covers crate training, marker training, e-collar introduction, leash skills, and off-leash groundwork.

The dog stays on-site for six weeks with daily training, then the owner receives a go-home lesson plus two follow-up private lessons.

Best for: Dogs with no behavioral issues who need a foundation in obedience and manners.

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Socialization, Advanced obedience

Duration: 6 weeks

Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Follow-up sessions

10 Week Board & Train

This longer board and train program addresses behavioral issues like fear, insecurity, reactivity, and aggression while also covering on- and off-leash obedience, distraction proofing, impulse control, and structured socialization. It gives trainers time to build communication and gradually reintroduce dogs to old triggers.

The dog boards at the facility for 10 weeks with daily training, followed by a go-home lesson and three follow-up private lessons.

Best for: Dogs with significant behavioral issues such as fear, reactivity, or aggression, or puppies/dogs needing a thorough foundation.

Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety, Advanced obedience

Duration: 10 weeks

Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Follow-up sessions

6-Week Dog Training

The dog lives at the facility for six weeks receiving daily training sessions covering commands like sit, stay, heel, and come, plus leash obedience, crate training, marker training, e-collar introduction, potty training, and socialization. Owners can request visits during the program.

The dog boards at the facility with daily sessions, playtime, and 24/7 care from the trainer team.

Best for: Dogs without behavioral issues who need a well-rounded obedience foundation.

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Socialization, Advanced obedience

Duration: 6 weeks

Behavior Modification Dog Training — 10-Week Program

This program uses positive reinforcement, clicker training, desensitization, counter-conditioning, and impulse control exercises to address issues like leash reactivity, aggression toward people and animals, and separation anxiety. After the behavioral work, the dog moves into the same obedience curriculum as the standard board and train program.

The dog stays with the trainers for 10 weeks, receiving behavior-focused work followed by the standard board and train obedience curriculum.

Best for: Dogs struggling with leash reactivity, aggression toward people or animals, or separation anxiety.

Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Separation anxiety, Fear & anxiety

Duration: 10 weeks

Puppy Board & Train

This program covers crate training, potty training, marker training, and loose leash walking for young puppies, along with socialization and impulse control exercises. It's designed to prevent common puppy behavioral issues like chewing, jumping, nipping, and resource guarding.

The puppy boards at the facility for training sessions in a structured, supervised environment.

Best for: Puppies five months old and younger.

Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience

On-Leash Dog Board & Train — 4-Week Program

This board and train program focuses on loose leash walking, addressing leash reactivity and excited greeting behavior, plus crate and marker training. The stated goal is eventually giving the dog enough obedience and connection to work reliably off-leash too.

The dog boards at the facility for four weeks working on leash skills and basic-to-advanced obedience.

Best for: Dogs struggling with leash pulling, leash reactivity, or overly excited greetings.

Focus: Leash training, Leash reactivity, Basic obedience

Duration: 4 weeks

Board and Train pricing at Complex Canine in Sun Valley, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
Puppy Training "BluePrint Program" — 3 Week Puppy ProgramNot published3 weeks
6 Week Board & TrainNot published6 weeks
10 Week Board & TrainNot published10 weeks
6-Week Dog TrainingNot published6 weeks
Behavior Modification Dog Training — 10-Week ProgramNot published10 weeks
Puppy Board & TrainNot published
On-Leash Dog Board & Train — 4-Week ProgramNot published4 weeks

Private Lessons

Single Private Lesson$185 per session

One-on-one sessions where the trainer works directly with the dog and guides the owner, with homework assigned between lessons. Sessions can focus on loose leash walking, crate training, reactivity, or sport work depending on the client's goals.

The trainer meets with the dog and handler, checks progress, works with the dog, and assigns homework for the owner to practice before the next lesson.

Best for: Owners who want to be very involved in training and can commit to consistent practice between sessions.

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Leash reactivity

Private Lessons pricing at Complex Canine in Sun Valley, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
Single Private Lesson$185 per session

What training methods does Complex Canine use?

They describe their approach as balanced, using both reward-based techniques and corrections. Aggression cases are evaluated individually rather than accepted or declined outright.

Method: Balanced

Combines rewards with corrections, which may include tools such as prong collars or e-collars.

How do we verify Complex Canine?

Certifications: Not specified on their website

Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.

Trust & facility details

Training takes place at a dedicated facility, and owners are allowed to visit. The site doesn't address overnight staffing, video updates, insurance, or certifications.

Facility: Training facility

Owner visits: Owner visits allowed

Video updates: not specified on their website.

Overnight staffing: not specified on their website.

Insurance: not specified on their website.

Guarantee: not specified on their website.

Waitlist: not specified on their website.

Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.

Booking: Email only

How does Complex Canine compare in Sun Valley?

Price: Complex Canine does not publish board & train pricing. Across Sun Valley, 1 programs publish prices.

Reviews: Complex Canine shows 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews among 1 published Sun Valley programs.

Transparency: This listing scores 56 out of 100 (price 13%, program clarity 82%). Certification disclosure is still sparse in this city.

What to ask Complex Canine

  • Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
  • Ask for proof of liability insurance.
  • Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
  • Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.
  • Ask about current availability and whether there is a waitlist.

Location & hours

The La Tuna Canyon Road facility sits in Sun Valley. Parking and accessibility details aren't listed on the site.

9901 La Tuna Canyon Rd, Sun Valley, CA

Friday: 8AM-5PM

Monday: Closed

Sunday: 8AM-5PM

Tuesday: 8AM-5PM

Saturday: 8AM-5PM

Thursday: 8AM-5PM

Wednesday: 8AM-5PM

Contact / request a quote

Reach out directly or send a quote request through Complex Canine.

+1 818-390-1614Website

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