A happy, well trained dog from DTE, your trusted source for dog training.

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Dog Training

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Obedience Training

We believe sustained obedience comes from empowering owners and their dogs to build strong, lasting bonds through training.

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Service Dog Training

Built on 40+ years of experience, Dog Training Elite proudly leads the way in professional service dog training tailored to your needs.

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Empowering Owners


We work with dogs of any breed, size or age - and we empower owners with lifelong skills to continue successes.

  • Leash Walking & Heel Training

  • Barking Issues

  • Aggression & Reactivity 

  • Separation Anxiety

  • Jumping & Hyperactivity 

  • Sitting & Stay Commands

  • Destructive Chewing & Digging

  • Recall Training (Come When Called)

  • Boundary Training (Off Furniture or Beds)

  • Vehicle Behavior

  • Training for Specific Tasks

  • And More

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Training Programs

Flexible & Customized for your Pet

At DTE, we go beyond basic obedience and train dogs to excel in real-world situations. Our dog trainers produce dogs that are prepared for real-world challenges and enrich your daily life. We focus on creating lifelong bonds of love and trust, helping your dog become a confident, trusted family member.

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Obedience Training

Our obedience training for dogs is designed to teach essential commands and reinforce good behavior, ensuring your dog is well-mannered in any situation.

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Puppy Training

Our puppy training builds a strong bond between you and your new puppy by focusing on early socialization, basic commands, and good behavior.

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Service Dog Training

Our service dog training turns dogs into dependable companions, trained to perform tasks like retrieving items, providing stability, or alerting to medical conditions.

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Anxiety & Aggression

Our aggressive dog training targets and corrects behaviors driven by anxiety and aggression, helping your dog stay calm and well-behaved in challenging situations.

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Therapy Dog Training

Our therapy dog training equips dogs with the skills needed to provide comfort and emotional support in various settings. These trained dogs help reduce stress, ease anxiety, and improve the overall well-being of their owners.

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Personal Protection

Our protection dog training transforms dogs into loyal companions and reliable guardians, teaching them to respond effectively to threats and protect your home and family.

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Group Training

Our group dog training classes offer a structured environment where dogs can learn and practice essential skills while socializing with other dogs and their owners.

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Our Story

Dog Training Elite

Our programs are flexible and designed to meet the needs of each client’s schedule and their dog’s unique behavior, home environment, and situation. We are a family-owned, professional dog training company with over 40 years of experience specializing in strengthening the bond between you and your dog.

We provide in-home dog training, covering everything from basic obedience to advanced skills, along with specialized programs such as Service Animal and Therapy Dog training. Regardless of your dog's breed, size, or behavior challenges, the team at Dog Training Elite is ready to assist. Reach out to our expert dog trainers in your local area today!

About Us

Hear From Our Customers

Learn Why Dog owners choose Dog Training Elite

  • Laura Smith
    Oct. 16, 2025
    Jeff was great with our dog Sera, she loved him and his dog. We are really excited to start training with him. Had our 3rd lesson with Meggie and it was very good she have us great advice. Meggie and Happy were awesome to work with and she is very positive. Finally went to a puppy socialization class with Jeff. It was really good for my puppy and really showed me what I still need to work on. Seraphina did really well and I was super pleased. I definitely have my work cut out for me though cause she could careless about treats. She just wants to play. She was definitely ready for bed last night and she's still tired this morning..LOL Jeff was out today and he was excellent with Seraphina. She is a very stubborn alpha puppy and he really helped me to understand how to handle her stubborn side. She is already listening better, but i am working on being the alpha in or relationship. I had to tie her to my desk cause I told her to stay and she kept leaving. Eventually I was able to untie her and she stayed and fell asleep 😴 💤 We all went to Lowes with Meggie and had a great class working on sit for duration and not breaking with distractions. Seraphina loves running through the big blue flatbed carts. It was very fun. Thank you Meggie. Just start the advanced obedience training and it has been worth it. This next step helps hold me and my dog more responsible. I have done lots of training in the past and I have learned a lot from DTE. Thank you Jeff.
  • Genevieve Morris
    Feb. 16, 2026
    We've been working with Dale and we've had a great experience. He loves my dog and shows that love. He's clear about the training that we have to do, and we've made really fast progress.
  • Patricia White
    Feb. 16, 2026
    This review doesn't have to do with training as much, it is about The company and The wonderful people who work there. This is my story. My name is Kerri and I have a dog named Scrappy. A couple of days ago my Scrappy was hit by a car! I was beside myself with worry because I didn't have money to go to the vet and Scrappy was in so much pain I stayed up all night with him. Morning came and I started calling anyone who would listen to me trying to find someone to help me with my dog. I called Dog Training Elite not paying attention that it was a training company not a vet. I told the secretary what happened and she told me to give her a few minutes she was going to call her supervisor and call me back. Before I could call anyone else Rachel called me, After talking to her for a few minutes she didn't hesitate she told me it would be a while but she would come to my house and help me. 5 hours later Ms Rachel and Mr. Daniel knocked on my door. God is Good everyday! Rachel asked my how I got their number because they were trainers not vets. These good people went out of their way after working all day came to my house, took their time and helped me take care of my baby. They didn't ask me for any money and stayed as long as I needed them too! These are the kind of people you want training your dog. They love their job, and I have made some new friends. Scrappy is doing great thank you guys for everything your the best. Kerri
  • William Connally
    Feb. 16, 2026
    Reina was very informative, calm and explained everything so we could understand.
  • Joey Langeman
    Feb. 16, 2026
    Our 2 year old coonhound is now listening better than we ever thought possible in just 5 sessions, all thanks to Nathan for providing us with the skills to properly train him. We recommend Nathan and his team at Dog Training Elite Northeast Indiana to anybody in need of real, hands-on, applicable dog training. Worth every penny!
  • Samantha Pecore
    Feb. 16, 2026
    My experience with Hannah at Dog Training Elite was everything I could have hoped for and more. I was feeling incredibly overwhelmed and defeated with my 8-year-old pit bull after moving from a rural community to an apartment complex with many other reactive dogs. Managing her reactivity became increasingly difficult, and it was starting to affect her quality of life. I truly wish I had invested in training sooner. Trying to handle everything on my own felt like too much at times, but Hannah was amazing throughout the entire process. She patiently answered all of my questions and clearly explained the reasoning and goals behind each step. Her guidance helped me feel more confident—not only in the training itself, but also in my bond with my dog. I chose the platinum package, and it was worth every penny. I’m really looking forward to attending group classes, and it’s reassuring to know that I’ll always have support if I need it in the future.
  • Lynne Vendetti
    Feb. 11, 2026
    Kayla and Kristen were great! Made great progress with helping with my dogs issues in the first visit. I am very happy and I know my dog and I will benefit from their help greatly
  • TERRI MCNAMARA
    Nov. 7, 2025
    Jessica our trainer with DTE, came to our home for our last in home training session today. Through her direction and guidance Teddy, our 2 year old mini Schnauzer, has morphed into a well trained dog. He has a little more to go, ie. group sessions with other dogs, but we are confident Teddy will do great. Kudos to Jessica, our trainer💕 she is outstanding. Our dog is doing commands I never thought possible. She has the magic touch with our pup Teddy. So glad we have Dog Training Elite helping us. They are the best!
  • Aileene Diaz
    Jan. 19, 2026
    Love our trainings. Staff are really knowledgeable and answers every questions I have
  • Ian Graham
    Feb. 16, 2026
    Miles is a young German shepherd mix (70%), with lots of energy and pushing 80 lbs now. He is the first dog we have adopted as a puppy and our first GSD. We didn't know he was a GSD when we adopted him from a rescue agency - he looked enough like a lab that we didn't question it for a few days. We signed up for classes locally when we adopted him and switched to Dog Training Elite when those classes did not go well and some GSD traits started to become problematic. DTE gave us a strong backbone for our training. The private lessons first taught us how to train him, while the group classes provided exposure to other dogs in a controlled environment, stepped up his training level continuously and provided a benchmark to see how our at home work was progressing. When we moved from MA to NH, Beth and Rene were extremely accommodating getting us into the group classes. We were able to continue making progress with Miles and he has turned into a really good young adult. Classes and pack walks helped Miles get used to being around other dogs, people and strange places without playing or being reactive and while still responding to commands. Plus the classes and walks are fun! They include games and some competitions to keep things interesting. Some of the drills were stressful the first time we did them, for example recall without a leash in front of the class, but Miles always surprised us with how well he did. We learned to trust Beth's and Rene's guidance about what Miles was ready to do. Using an E-collar and prong collar took some getting used to, but they proved to be valuable training tools. They provide an additional layer of control when we need it. Miles walks well on a leash, has decent manners and is well socialized. He is very friendly with both people and pets. We use the collars when we are going to situations where we may meet new people or dogs, but we don't need them to control him. We give a ton of credit to DTE - there were a few months when we not sure if we were raising a reactive GSD. The price of the classes were well worth the investment. We have put a ton of work in with Miles, both in class and at home, but he is honestly a great dog and we have no problems living in an apartment, around a bunch of other people and animals. We've since moved out of the area, but we hope to do more classes with DTE.
  • Beth Burk
    Feb. 15, 2026
    Matt has been great with George. He is patient and explains things clearly. Matt is flexible with scheduling. Matt answers questions in an understandable manner. George continues to improve and I am becoming a better dog mom.
  • marie larson
    Feb. 14, 2026
    Met with Jeff today at my home . He’s very personable . He met with my dog to see if he’s a good candidate for the program. I highly recommend them to anyone wanting to have your dog trained , either in pet therapy or just to have more training with your dog .
  • Daniel Breyer
    Feb. 14, 2026
    The best! Ally turned our dog stubborn puppy into a compliant angel! Thank you so much. 💙💙💙💙💙
  • Carley Yanuck
    Feb. 14, 2026
    We’ve had such a positive experience with Dog Training Elite! After adding a new rescue dog to our pack, we’ve struggled with reactivity and barking from both dogs. We’ve worked with other trainers in the past, but we’ve seen more success with our older dog with DTE than anywhere else. Both dogs have responded very well to the e-collar training. We appreciate how conscientiously the trainers use the e-collars, and we have been given clear guidance on what levels of the collar to utilize with certain behaviors. The staff has been amazing with both of our dogs and are clearly invested in their success. The group classes are incredibly fun and something we genuinely look forward to each week. I can’t recommend DTE enough for anyone who needs help and guidance with their dog.
  • Lisseth Salgado
    Feb. 14, 2026
    After visiting several schools to train my dog as a service animal, we chose Dog Training Elite—and it was absolutely the right decision. Matt, the director, did an amazing job tailoring the program to our needs, and Alex, my dog’s trainer, is incredibly empathetic. My dog adores him. The whole experience has been wonderful. We loved the classes, and my dog went from being extremely hyperactive to truly well‑behaved, in just 2 month. We’ve learned so much, and now we enjoy our dog more than ever
  • Cindy DiPrimio
    Feb. 5, 2026
    At first, I wasn’t sure if this was something I wanted to do. But after training with Nathan and clint, it was definitely worth it! We have much more control over our dog. He listens so much better to us. So everyone is happy! And they gave us the tools for this to happen. We highly recommend Dog training Elite!
  • Bruce Morgan
    Feb. 14, 2026
    Magie is slowly turning an over the top wild reprobate into a responsible citizen. One week and it's night and early morning, not quite day yet. Following him with a pooper scooper has finally stopped..it's a good thing he is so cute.
  • Deborah Tomoff
    Feb. 13, 2026
    I was very impressed with Dog Training Elite Greater Cleveland. All the trainers showed incredible patience for me and a deep knowledge of training. Most importantly, every single person there was so kind, so friendly and so helpful. Their clear instructions and personalized approach was above and beyond my expectations! I would recommend these amazing people to anyone!
  • Quenton Wellington
    Jan. 29, 2026
    Josh is awesome and does a great job. I would recommend him and this company to ANYONE looking for dog training.
  • Douglas Chan, MS, LPC S, CART
    Feb. 13, 2026
    If you are looking for professional service dog training, look no further than Jan, Alex P. , the other Alex and their team at Dog Training Elite West Houston. I wanted a company that would help me train our newly adopted dog, Groot, to be a service dog for my handicapped son. Their training philosophy is rooted in canine behavioral science, positive reinforcement , corrective actions, building confidences of both dog and the handler, consistency and clear communication, which helped Groot and I build an unbreakable bond. Here are some key highlights of our experience: Expert Instruction: They didn’t just trained Groot they also trained me (the handler) and soon my son to understand canine behavior. Customized Approach: Jan and Alex tailored every session to my specific needs and Groot’s personality. With this customization it allowed Groot to learn how to be less and less reactive. Professionalism: Jan, both Alex’s and the whole team are patient, knowledgeable, and always provide helpful follow-up notes after sessions. Thanks to their guidance, Groot is now growing into a stellar working dog. Five stars plus!!!!
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We Offer Group Classes

Social Savvy & Ongoing Skill Development

Socialization is a fundamental aspect of a dog's development, and continual group classes play a pivotal role in fostering positive social interactions and behaviors in our furry friends.

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Dog Training Elite is a

Proud Veteran
Owned Business

As a proud veteran-owned business, we bring the values of discipline, commitment, and service to our dog training programs. We are especially committed to supporting fellow veterans and their families. Our background drives us to deliver the highest standards in training, focused on building strong, trustworthy bonds between dogs and their owners.

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We Train Every Breed

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Each dog breed has different behaviors and personalities due to a combination of genetics, selective breedings, and environmental factors. At DTE, we work with every dog. Our team understands canine behavior and the unique challenges of every breed.

We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we apply specific breed training techniques to bring out the best in your dog. From impulse control in terriers to focused mental stimulation for herding breeds, we’ll work with you and your dog to design a personalized training plan.

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You and your canine companion really can have it all. See how easy it can be to become a member of the elite pup society by requesting a free consultation today!

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Dog Training


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At DTE, we’ve seen how DIY training can lead to inconsistent results and frustration. Our qualified professionals bring the expertise needed to assess your dog’s unique needs and apply methods that work. Choosing experienced trainers makes a noticeable difference in attaining reliable, lasting behavior changes.

We rely on a balanced training method that delivers lasting results, even with the most challenging dogs. We are skilled in addressing any behavioral issue and can help your dog to reach their full potential with encouragement and proven techniques.

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Professional Dog Trainers That Deliver Lasting Results

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At DTE, we understand that pet owners often have many options when it comes to dog training, including low-cost, quick-fix programs that claim immediate results. However, our training methods stand apart by focusing on sustainable, long-term success rather than temporary fixes. We provide a high standard of expert dog training that is built to last, ensuring that you and your dog benefit from a deeper, enduring bond and advanced obedience that continues over time.

Investing in effective dog training is one of the most valuable choices you can make for your pet’s health, behavior, and happiness. Our trainers are dedicated to delivering personalized training plans that target your dog’s unique needs, going beyond basic obedience to include specialized behavioral work and service dog training. Our goal is to be the last dog trainers you’ll ever need, bringing advanced training quality to your local area for lasting, meaningful results.

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Unleash Your Dog's Potential

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Award-Winning
Dog Training

With Dog Training Elite

At Dog Training Elite, we are proud to offer training services recognized for outstanding results and effective methods. With skilled trainers dedicated to helping dogs and their owners build strong, lasting relationships, we guarantee your dog receives the best care and guidance.

Our programs cover everything from basic obedience to advanced behavior modification, customized to your dog’s needs. Whether you’re addressing behavioral issues, improving obedience, or strengthening your bond, our methods deliver reliable results.

Experience the difference our award-winning training can make in your dog’s life.