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Epilepsy is a common disorder, affecting approximately 3.4 million Americans. Living with epilepsy can be difficult for many individuals. Due to fear of falling or other consequences related to seizures, many epileptic individuals will avoid going out in public. This greatly reduces quality of life and independence. Fortunately, service dogs can be trained to assist those with epilepsy. A Medical Response Dog is able to alert their caretaker and anyone nearby of an imminent seizure and protect their caretaker from injury or falling. The Americans with Disabilities Act allows individuals with disabilities, such as epilepsy, to bring service dogs anywhere with them in public spaces. The assistance of a Medical Response Dog can empower those with epilepsy and increase their quality of life.

Dogs have the ability to detect changes in an individual’s smell right before an epileptic attack, which allows them to effectively warn their caretakers. Almost any dog can be trained to act as a Medical Response Dog if they have the right temperament. If you or a loved one suffer from epilepsy, a Medical Response Dog training program can be life changing. Dog Training Elite offers a specialized Medical Response Dog training program in Albuquerque / Santa Fe.

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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.


The Medical Response Dog Training Program in Albuquerque / Santa Fe


For specialized training, it is best to start with puppies. Our Medical Response Dog training program is intensive and prepares your dog for a life of service. Service dogs must have a calm temperament and they must be first trained in obedience. Dogs that have aggressive, shy, or disobedient characteristics cannot be service dogs. After completing obedience programs, service dogs must undergo specialized skill training. An expert assessment will determine whether or not the dog is suited for medical alert services at this point. If so, they dog will be trained to detect oncoming seizures and warn the epileptic individual. Medical Response Dogs warn their caretakers in various ways, including: barking, close eye contact, pawing or licking, and or circling. Additional behaviors can be taught to protect the caretaker, such as breaking a fall by standing behind the individual, turning on lights or opening doors, and alerting others to the situation.

If you are looking for a Medical Response Dog training program in Albuquerque / Santa Fe to assist an individual with epilepsy, Dog Training Elite is here to help. Our expert trainers are experienced with various types of service dog training programs. Medical Response service dogs can bring independence, increased quality of love, and companionship.

Dog Training Elite has expert trainers experienced in providing medical alert dog training services near you in Albuquerque / Santa Fe.

Dog Training Elite New Mexico Offers Free Assessments


Dog Training Elite offers free in-home assessments to assess if a current family dog can be trained to become a Medical Response Dog or can help you select a service puppy or dog for training. We offer a unique in-home dog training method that involves owners in the training process, ensuring that training is never undone and both owners and their dogs are bonding and empowered.

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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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