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One of the most difficult, necessary, and rewarding behaviors to correct in a dog is anxiety and aggression. Anxiety and aggression are behaviors that can be learned, genetic, or innate. When a dog feels threatened, the two natural responses will be fight or flight. Most dogs will attempt to put as much distance between themselves and the threat; if the threat remains they will then turn to aggression or submit. Other dogs are overly confident pack leaders and will turn first to aggression. Both of these reactions stem from anxiety and can be fixed with a balanced, positive aggressive dog training in Albuquerque / Santa Fe.

Dog Training Elite New Mexico behavior modification process is highly personalized. We work to empower owners as they work alongside our professional dog trainers in Albuquerque / Santa Fe to build confidence and understanding in their dogs. We work with owners in their home to slowly retrain a dog’s reactions to stressful situations and then work to integrate them back into the community. 

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Not all training packages may be available at our Dog Training Elite New Mexico location, please reference our pricing page for complete information on services offered.


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Our Aggressive Dog Behavior Training Process


We will first meet the dog in a free in-home assessment to gain an understanding of the reasons for the aggression, anxiety, or fears. We will assess triggers and build a personalized training program for each unique dog and targeting their specific behavior. For fearful and anxious dogs, our trainers will work alongside owners to build confidence. 

For overly aggressive dogs, training will help owners establish a pack leader position in the home.  We will work to desensitize a dog to their biggest triggers and anxiety and when the dog has reached a safe baseline obedience level in these situations we then introduce them to our class settings.  A muzzle is required for class settings to ensure the safety of all dogs as these classroom settings are designed to integrate the dog back into social settings successfully.

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Dog Training Elite has expert dog trainers near you in Albuquerque / Santa Fe experienced in anxious and aggressive dog obedience training.

Our Balanced Theory

We base our training around the "Classical Conditioning" model (a.k.a. "Pavlovian" or "respondent conditioning"). This includes developing conditioned or automatic reflexes to commands. In its simplest form (after proper conditioning), when the owner says "sit," the dog automatically sits without thinking about it. Our unique techniques ensure our program is a success no matter what behavior we encounter.


  • Empowering Owners
    We empower Owners to train so their dog knows who to obey at all times.
  • Personalized
    We deal with problem behaviors on a personal basis.
  • Environment Specific
    We train wherever issues tend to arise (i.e. jogging, park, home).
  • Supportive
    We support Owners in the off-hours (when training is "not in session").
  • Involved
    We work with all members of the household.
  • Simplified & Customized
    We plan training around the owner's schedule and require only 20 min/day follow-up practice.
  • Continued Training
    Additional programs / group sessions offered after in-home training.
  • Lifetime Investment
    We follow up & are invested in the owner's success long-term.
  • Satisfaction Ratings
    Our high client satisfaction rating sets us apart from competitors.

We help your dog become a valued companion and beloved member of the family. Read what our customers have to say and then give us a call!

Overall great experience with John. My dog has come such a long way and I’m a lot more confident with him too. Package was on the pricey side but this was necessary for my situation and my dogs aggression and reactiveness.
— Leslie Salinas
Posted June 23rd 2024
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I did service dog training with my labradoodle. Everyone on the team was amazing. They come to your home do the training there. John the dog trainer was always on time. Alway tried to find answers to my questions.
— Sherry Sanchez
Posted June 19th 2024
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John was so patient and kind. He is very knowledgable and always worked with me to find what would work best for our dog and our family. Our Dachshund puppy was so stubborn and difficult but thanks to John she listens to commands, doesn't pee and poop out of revenge, is fully crate trained and more. This company actually cares about clients. John and team went out of their way to check in on us and even offer us additional support when our lessons were over. HIGHLY recommend Dog Training Elite for quality, service and support.
— Alex Sanchez
Posted June 7th 2024
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Stephanie was awesome and did great with our two dogs! Justin was easy to communicate with for scheduling! Now we will get to take Alba and Tula to group classes for 6 months, which will be really beneficial.
— Jared Salas
Posted May 31st 2024
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No amount of words can express how much we value Dog Training Elite. They have done an awesome job with our German Shepherd who is almost a year now. Our Trainer John is nothing less than the best. He is very patient and encouraging every step of the way. We recommend him 1000% and will always be thankful to know we have the best of the best. Please consider taking on Dog Training Elite they will not let you down!!
— kaytlyn vigil
Posted May 23rd 2024
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We have been working with John for 2 months now with training our Lab puppy to become a service dog. We are completely amazed at how much our puppy has transformed over these past two months. John has been so wonderful to work with each week. He gives us and our puppy confidence in training and learning. His instructions are clear, and he is willing to answer all of the questions we have for him each week. I 100% would recommend everyone who wants an obedient dog to utilize Dog Training Elite. Thanks John!
— Sherry Stamper
Posted May 22nd 2024
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Dog training elite has been working with my dog since he was 6 months old and he has now 15 months old. My dog had reached the service dog level and we continue to work on those skills everyday. The trainer is timely with their visits to my home and Training is thorough and fun for the dog nd the owner.. Their staff is compassionate and caring and well trained in training dogs. It is obvious that they enjoy their job and they love the dogs and the owners become friends with the trainer. I am a firm believer that if you're going to own a dog, training is the best way to make sure you have a dog as a great member of the family and the community. Training is an investment in your animal . A trained dog works well within the family and the family is happier because the dog is obedient. I highly recommend DOG TAINING ELITE!
— Cynthia Dunnington
Posted May 18th 2024
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I wish I could share Dog Training Elite with every dog owner in New Mexico! They have been my saving grace! My current service dog is getting older, and training a new puppy while working full time can be a task to juggle on the best day! Dog Training Elite has been able to work around my schedule, come to my home and work in 'real world' scenarios to prepare my new puppy to enable my current service dog to retire and play in the back yard in her golden years. John, our trainer, has been so patient and has come up with amazing ways to teach this seasoned dog owner a new thing or two! If you are on the fence about a trainer, DONT WAIT! Dog Training Elite is worth your time and will help you train your dog for life! I feel so much more secure that my Gungi will be a focused, predictable and contributing team mate for me when I am in public and a well behaved pet during his off time. Thank you Dog Training Elite New Mexico and John! Here is a photo of Gungi during his first restaurant outing last week, his is doing 'under' , placement under a chair to make himself tiny and out of the way of everyone in an eating area.
— Stacey G
Posted April 8th 2024
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I am very impressed with John’s Knowledge and expertise. Our first session together with my dog was spectacular. In fact, using the techniques that John suggested, it was almost Like having a remote control for my dog. We are very pleased with the results so far And are very excited to see where this training will lead us.
— Brent Poindexter
Posted April 5th 2024
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We just signed our dog up for the therapy training program. After one week of training under John's guidance, we feel like we have a different dog! You think you have a well-trained dog until you actually see the difference that professional help can make. John is patient, kind, and incredibly knowledgable. We have followed his advice and tips and will continue to do so because it is working. We can't wait to see the final results!
— Dina Knouse
Posted April 5th 2024
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my experience with the Dog Training Elite team has been amazing. With my current service dog getting up in age, and needing to retire I needed a training program that could tailor around my work schedule for my new puppy. I cannot tell you what a savior Dog Training Elite has been. I'm very impressed with their methods and could not have asked for a more patient and empowering trainer than John!
— Stacey Gunthorpe
Posted March 31st 2024
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We absolutely recommend dog training elite! The personal approach was just what our rescue dog needed and the instructions gave us, the dog parents many tools for our tool box. We are well on our way to having a well behaved pooch!!!
— Deb Dorn
Posted December 29th 2023
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Susan was great. We gained the tools and confidence to keep our dog safe, and safe for others. She told us what to expect every step of the way, and just like she said would be the case, we learned as much as our dog did. Worth every penny, as we know this is just a foundation on which we can now continue to build.
— Cristian Gabriel Cruz
Posted December 5th 2023
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This team is awesome, everyone is super friendly and welcoming. Susan was our trainer and she was very knowledgeable and really easy to work. 10 out of 10 would recommend.
— Raymond Caldwell
Posted November 3rd 2023
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