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

Elite, Award-winning

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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Thanksgiving With Your Dog: Training Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday

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

  • Rosa Boland
    Apr. 17, 2026
    Justin did a great job in our initial meeting. He explained what I could expect with Dog Training Elite and demonstrated with his dog some of the commands. I look forward to the training Sercy and I will receive in the months ahead.
  • Caroline Cathey
    Apr. 17, 2026
    or whatever purpose you are contemplating for training your dog, Elite is the only place you need to look. From the beginning, Jackson made us, and our pup, feel safe, loved, and excited to work. Professionally, Jackson was always punctual, took proper time to help us understand the training philosophy and expectations, and really motivated us to work dilligently with our dog. He was with us the entire way through the Platinum dog training. Most recently, our pup has just completed his Service Dog PA test. He passed with 100% score because of Del’s efforts. Del was our trainer during this phase and will be throughout the remaining parts of the service dog training. Del has a deep understanding of the importance of a service dog and treats this process with the attentiveness and care that is necessary to this process. We are so grateful to have worked with these two guys though this process. The dog and our livelihood were always the top priority, and we will appreciate that forever. Please consider them for your pup’s journey.
  • Amayrani Padilla Cortes
    Apr. 16, 2026
    Dog Training Elite Asheville changed our life forever. We brought Sophie into our home at just 12 weeks with one goal in mind. For her to become my service dog. Little did I know that this journey would bring us to find Nicole and David. There is not enough words to describe this process with them. I am a first responder that suffered from severe PTSD and other health related problems. How was it going to be possible to continue doing the job I love? Well DTE walked us both through building confidence, trust, hope, resilience and most importantly public re-engagement. Being a first responder our schedules are always changing with short notice and DTE was able to accommodate us. More than just training Sophie, this team found a tough job of training me! It was not easy or pretty but one thing that I have learned is that "never disable but differently able." Sophie is now 3 years old and is thriving in her job. During our hardest time she has been right along side reminding us to appreciate even the little things. Sophie is not just a dog or a pet but a member of our family that has provided freedom. We are one team continuing to work on self-care and sharing the love for service animals. I encourage everyone to please call Dog Training Elite Asheville and begin your journey to living life to the fullest. Please remind yourself that regardless of any cost for training, your wellness is priceless. Use this training as a investment to a better life!
  • Ashlie Mothershead
    Apr. 16, 2026
    Top 3 things I loved: 1) The experienced and knowledgeable trainers who really understood my dog’s needs, 2) Their patient, encouraging and supportive approach during every session, 3) The flexible private dog training options that felt like a personalized program. I was looking for dog training near me and found exactly what I needed. Highly recommend Dog Training Elite Greater Nashville.
  • Gina Harrison
    Apr. 16, 2026
    Elijah did a fantastic job teaching us new commands and helping us reinforce knowledge on known commands for both dogs tonight! Highly recommend DTE, wonderful program and terrific results! Thanks again!
  • Michael “Indiglo” Swart
    Apr. 16, 2026
    Excellent service! Ranger appreciates me getting educated!
  • Jessica Banet
    Apr. 16, 2026
    Tom and his team are very patient with all the dogs and owners. I have also loved doing the in-home training.
  • Diana Kern
    Mar. 26, 2026
    Rebekah from Dog Training Elite has worked wonders with our super wild English Cocker Spaniel. She is a very kind and gentle dog trainer. We and our dog love her. ❤️
  • Pamela Hensley
    Apr. 16, 2026
    Bella, our 6 month old Golden, was the Queen of the house. It was our fault for not being consistent and we needed help. Bella would take things off the counter and bring them to her bed. Not chewing them up, just holding for ransom, treat. She also would hold on to the back of my robe and not let go. Someone we meet had introduced us to Dog Training Elite located Upstate SC. We have completed one on one classes and group training for the week and now we meet once a week for more group training. Where you meet great people and their dogs. Bella is amazing. She craves commands and I can’t believe the change in her. I’ve had 9 dogs and this is our first training, I highly recommend these guys. They are all great. Thank you
  • Barb Johnson
    Apr. 16, 2026
    Worked on “come” today. Jesica did very well with the boys and us. We learned just how to initiate a learning process for a command.
  • Barb Johnson
    Apr. 16, 2026
    Worked on “come” today. Jesica did very well with the boys and us. We learned just how to initiate a learning process for a command.
  • Christie
    Apr. 16, 2026
    I highly recommend Brennan for dog training! I needed help with my new, very hyper puppy, and Brennan was a lifesaver. From the very first visit, he worked with him and I was honestly amazed—I barely recognized my own puppy! Brennan uses positive reinforcement methods that my dog responded to immediately. He learned new commands each visit, and I was given the tools to communicate effectively. The program is easy to follow, and now my puppy is well-behaved and loves spending time at the park. I highly recommend personalized training with this company to build a lifelong bond with your pet!
  • Lisa B
    Apr. 16, 2026
    Jocy is amazing! Nothing more to say. She’s been wonderful and she’s helped me a lot! She is very knowledgable. Our bulldog is very dog reactive but Jocy has helped us so much it’s definitely improving every day and we are grateful
  • Chris Whynot
    Apr. 15, 2026
    Had a great evaluation with Alaina this afternoon. She gave us great in-site on our German Shepard. She also gave us a great proposal for training. I would highly recommend this group for your training needs.
  • Faela Maney
    Apr. 6, 2026
    Annabelle definitely earned her salary today during our session. What a God send! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
  • Kathryn Miller
    Apr. 15, 2026
    Dog Training Elite West Michigan has been transformational for our family! We've been working with Carrie for a few months to take our two Ausiedoodles to the next level. They had a solid training foundation going into it, and Carrie met us where we were at, spending time developing in the areas they most needed. Our dogs are more confident and relaxed, and so are we! Would definitely recommend Carrie to anyone wanting to make fast progress with their dog training goals.
  • Amy Francis
    Apr. 15, 2026
    I would direct anyone with a new dog or puppy to this company! Hailey was awesome- she was professional, accommodating and was able to help our family train and turn our young puppy into a well-behaved service dog! Cannot extend enough appreciation to Hailey!
  • Pamela Baroody
    Apr. 15, 2026
    We loved our training experience! Our dachshund pup has learned so much in a short period of time. Kyle, our trainer, was top notch and truly helped our family understand how to think like a dog and communicate with her effectively to get the results we were looking for at home and in public. Highly recommend!!
  • Marcia Vaillancourt
    Apr. 14, 2026
    Doug & Elijah were so wonderful, patient & kind. Our girl was completely calm around them. They addressed our list of questions thoroughly & we are convinced they are the team for us & our girl.
  • Vicki Lippmeier
    Apr. 14, 2026
    Scott has been a great trainer to work with and is willing to take the time to work through things to help me get it right when I work with Toby. I have noticed an overall improvement and feel more confident on the work I am doing between sessions.
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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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Educate, Empower, Elevate, Elite

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.