One of our trainers will visit your home to meet you and your dog and discuss any issues you're facing. We will then demonstrate one of our model dogs so you can see what you can expect after hiring our trainers. From there, we will discuss the various packages we offer and which we feel best suit your (and your dog's) needs.
We provide full obedience training that covers all basic commands, both on and off-leash. Our in-home visits target specific issues like counter-surfing, digging, and more. Unlike some trainers, we work with all breeds, including those often considered challenging.
Yes. You (and anyone in your family who wants to be involved) are integral to your dog getting trained. We need you to practice 5-6 days a week, about 15-20 minutes a day for optimal results.
To effectively resolve specific issues, we need to start with a solid foundation in obedience. This approach helps you become a confident leader for your dog, which is key to addressing and preventing behavioral problems.
Nope. Those are dangerous grounds to tread upon. We'd much rather train a vicious dog!
We train dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. Whether your dog is a tiny Chihuahua or a large Mastiff, we have the experience and expertise to work with them.
Yes. Working with and controlling aggression is one of our specialties in your local area.
We focus on training companion dogs for veterans and individuals with PTSD and other psychological conditions. In addition to service animals, we also train therapy dogs that visit hospitals, nursing homes, and treatment centers.
To be a service dog, your dog needs to have an even temperament. Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Standard Poodles, Goldendoodles, etc. typically have a great temperament for service work. For some types of service work, your dog will need to have AKC certifications (such as Canine Good Citizen or Community Canine) which we are able to certify. As always, we would be happy to assess your dog's aptitude for service work for free!
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Rhett is fantastic and you can tell that he really cares about the dogs and building the foundations so their quality of life is improved long term. Great session. Thank you!
Brenda C
Apr. 10, 2026
“Had a great experience with Dog Training Elite. Jess was excellent—very knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything clearly. I feel much more confident working with my dog now. Highly recommend!”
Tony Amorose
Apr. 27, 2026
Kelsie is an excellent puppy trainer .
She explains thoroughly, She has the patience of Job. She is very personable. Eevie ( the pup) catches on immediately with her ( Eevie’s parents are still catching on 😀). Kelsie loves what she does, and it shows. We thank you for sending Kelsie to us in our home.
Tony and Susan Amorose.
Tony Amorose
Apr. 27, 2026
Kelsie is an excellent puppy trainer .
She explains thoroughly, She has the patience of Job. She is very personable. Eevie ( the pup) catches on immediately with her ( Eevie’s parents are still catching on 😀). Kelsie loves what she does, and it shows. We thank you for sending Kelsie to us in our home.
Tony and Susan Amorose.
Randi Lemos
Apr. 27, 2026
I can’t say enough good things about Kais service animal trainer, Dominique! She is incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and always takes the time to answer all of my questions. She’s also so patient—especially with me honestly, sometimes I feel like I need more training than Kai does!
Dominique is always responsive, helpful, and truly cares about the process. Overall, it’s been such a great experience with zero complaints. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a service animal trainer!
Kai has made so much progress thanks to her guidance, and it’s clear how much dedication and passion she brings to her work. You can tell she genuinely wants both you and your dog to succeed. I feel so much more confident moving forward, and I’m beyond grateful we found her.
Kathleen Pelletier
Apr. 21, 2026
Kurtis took the time to go over everything from a good daily schedule for my puppy as well as how to incorporate training into my day. Thank you for all of your help and support!! Dog Elite Training!!
Marion Owen
Apr. 27, 2026
Chester, the dog, and I, the person, are both learning a lot. Chester clearly wants to learn and seems to be happy to know what I want from him. We have only had 2 training sessions but he is already so much better. He will settle into his "place" and wait to be released which is WAY better than the old jumping on neighbors when we would stop to talk. and his "come" is MUCH more reliable.
Michael, our trainer, tunes into Chester and makes me feel really comfortable with the e-collar.
I am confident Chester will be the "very good boy" he wants to be through this training. and I will be the best dog-mom I can be.
Lynne Vendetti
Mar. 2, 2026
Kayla has helped my nervous dog so much! His behavior has improved greatly! He is becoming a well trained dog!
Noah Dorfman
Apr. 27, 2026
Hailey has been amazing helping us learn to work with our young dog. I could not recommend this training method enough. Having off leash control has been life changing for us and our family.
Michelle Landry
Apr. 27, 2026
Hailey is amazing. Our beagle went from wild and insane to actually trained and polite. The e-collar really makes all of the difference too. Training a beagle puppy (7 months old) is not easy, and Hailey truly made it all possible. We plan on continuing with more training. I highly recommend her, even with the most difficult dogs. She’s so smart and confident and I instantly trusted her knowledge.
Rosa Boland
Apr. 17, 2026
I’m applying so many great things I’m learning from Annabelle towards the training of my dog, Sercy.
A couple of years ago Sercy had boarding/training with another company. It proved unsuccessful because I wasn’t able to attend the sessions due to the travel distance. Now, with Dog Training Elite, I am doing it the right way!
Julie Lauck
Sep. 23, 2025
The best! We love the Elite team! They are professional and take the time needed to help me help Blessing to learn!
The Lighthouse
Apr. 27, 2026
Trainer Rhett does an awesome job with explaining the program and tailoring to the specific needs of the pup and client. He is really good at breaking down the instructions with the e-collar, explaing command expectations, and boosting the confidence of the client and of the pup. My once fearful dog and my worried self now know how to handle the challenges ahead.
Ryan Wenig
Apr. 26, 2026
Ramiro and his team were extremely knowledgeable and educational throughout the entire training process. We were dealing with resource guarding with our golden. They went above and beyond, even scheduling extra sessions with us for help. We were more than happy with the training we received and Goose seems like a much happier dog being able to control his emotions correctly. We will be recommending any future dog owners to Dog Training Elite!
Erika Kaivani
Jan. 12, 2025
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Edited to add: After a year of continued group classes, I can confidently say this has been one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. Lyra’s obedience, focus, and reliability in real-life situations are night and day compared to where we started. Beyond that, having a well-trained dog has made a huge difference in my own mental well-being because taking an untrained dog out & about is stressful & DRAINING! But now, it’s goal-oriented & FUN! Michael and Gosia continue to be knowledgeable, supportive, personable, and truly invested, and the group classes have been invaluable for ongoing progress. This has been worth every single penny. If you are looking for a sign to pull the trigger, this is it!!
Original post: We have had an amazing experience working with Michael and Gosia during our Platinum program for our puppy, Lyra. Their training methods are highly effective—we’ve seen noticeable improvement in Lyra’s reactivity, and she’s become much more obedient.
Michael and Gosia are incredibly personable, always on time, and very communicative throughout the process. They genuinely care about the success of both the dog and the owners.
While training can be an ongoing process & we know we still have work to do in the group classes ahead (which are included with platinum pkg), we are so grateful for the strong foundation they’ve helped us build and cannot wait to continue improvement. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for knowledgeable and reliable trainers!
Jonelle Cliff
Apr. 26, 2026
I have a very nervous 1.5 year old chihuahua, rat terrier mix that suffers from fear based reactivity. Over the last year, we have tried medications, CBD and other training courses with no change in behavioral habits. We just finished week 5 of our training with Dog Training Elite and the results have been significant and noticeable to both us and others within our circle. Shelby and Danielle were great to work with and I highly recommend their training programs!
Ellen Olson
Jan. 29, 2026
Very pleasant and helpful for both the owner and dog
Bobbie Richmer
Apr. 26, 2026
It is wonderful!!! Tom the training is excellent
Sherri Brown
Apr. 26, 2026
Dog Training Elite has been a Godsend for my rottie pup GiGi and me. A 100 pound 10 month old is a lot of puppy! The training collar and their training of me is what really works. You get so much more than what you pay for! I recommend!
Leslie
Apr. 25, 2026
Dan and the collar have been a huge help training my strong willed dog