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I can’t say enough good things about dog Training Elite of Asheville! David, Nicole, and the entire team are truly amazing. If you’ve ever had a Boxer, you know how stubborn and energetic they can be—especially at just five months old. My puppy, Lyanna, was a handful, and already becoming sit in her ways. But thanks to their expert guidance, she’s already turning into the most well-behaved, responsive dog I could’ve hoped for. In just a short week, Lyanna has made incredible progress, and it’s all thanks to the dedication and professionalism of the staff. Their approach is compassionate, structured, and tailored to each dog’s needs. I’m incredibly impressed and grateful. I’m fully committed to continuing Lyanna’s training through all of the programs they offer. I couldn’t have done this on my own, and I feel so supported by the team at Elite. If you're looking for exceptional dog training and a team that truly cares about your pup’s success, I highly recommend them!

I wish I had been able to use this training method with my previous dog- it’s unbelievable what they are able to do with a bright puppy!! So excited to continue with them and hopefully train her to be a service dog for my daughter!

I’m so thankful for David and Nicki who worked with my standard poodle, Katie. She’s naturally timid, but they were patient and gentle with her until she felt comfortable and safe. Once they earned her trust, we moved into group training sessions where she really started to shine learning how to follow commands even with distractions and gaining some much-needed social skills. They tailored the training to her specific needs, and it’s been amazing to see her confidence grow. As a first-time dog owner, I think I learned just as much as she did! They are clearly passionate about what they do and truly care about the pups (and their humans). Highly recommend. Please don't hesitate to give them a call!

I cannot recommend DTE enough! We adopted our girl Zula and when we brought her home, she was a little ball of anxiety. She would bark and growl at visitors and hide in her crate to avoid anyone that wasn't us. She barked at people on walks, she would lay down and shake if we needed to go in the car, and she had to be muzzled at the vet (just in case) because of her growling and fear/anxiety. We were scared to have people over thinking her anxiety could turn into aggression. After just the free assessment visit with David and Nicole, they gave us some pointers and we saw an IMMEDIATE change in her trusting us more and calming down a bit. Needless to say, we bought a training package, and Jenny was our main trainer! Six visits later and Zula is a totally different dog - she's very confident and our bond with her is one of trust and security. She's happier and more confident, we can take her out to breweries with us no problem, she greets new visitors really well and there's no more growling. And she's not scared of the car! She can still get overstimulated at times, but we now have the tools to work with that. We're really looking forward to attending the group training classes included in the package we purchased. David, Nicole and Jenny really know their stuff! If we ever need a training service again, we won't be looking anywhere else!

I first reached out to David from Dog Training Elite Asheville when I had just moved to Asheville, and my dog was stressed, behaving aggressively, and resource guarding. I was scared and needed help asap because I didn't know how to deal with it. I called David, and he reassured me and gave me clear action steps for in-house training. Within just a couple of sessions, I've seen a MASSIVE difference in how my dog is behaving. He's confident, trusts me, and is friendly to anyone that comes in the door. He is all around a happier dog. I would recommend them to anyone that needs help with dog behavior and training. They're also kind people and often very flexible scheduling-wise!

Our dog, Parker, learned so much from David’s and Nicole’s training — and so did we! Their gentle, knowledgeable approach immediately put Parker at ease and made him receptive to learning. They made every session fun, engaging, and positive. Thanks to their guidance, Parker has grown tremendously and is noticeably happier and more confident. We’re so grateful for their help and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for thoughtful, effective dog training.

We have had a great experience with David and Nicole. They are thorough, responsive, knowledgeable and fun! Our puppy has done great and we are amazed with the results. I highly recommend their program!!

I have so many wonderful things to say about David and Nicole at Dog Training Elite! They were incredibly successful in training our dog Stetson (as well as training us!) on how to behave and live our best lives together with our small children. I highly recommend this company and their services.

I started working with the DTE-Asheville team a few months ago, to train my dog Toby as a service dog. I found them via online search and really appreciated how informative their website was, that they are an official/approved trainer for recognized service dogs, and that they will train your existing dog (vs being required to adopt a specific puppy to train for this purpose). Then when I spoke with David on the phone and met him for the initial consultation, I knew they were the right choice for me and Toby. We started with a few weeks of basic obedience training - that's the first step for every dog going through their program and it's a game changer! Toby had done "puppy class" years before and knew some basic commands, but still was a leash puller when excited and only had reliable recall when cheese was involved. Recall was fixed and 100% perfect after just the first training session and has remained perfect since! And he also now reliably walks to heel when requested too. We're nearly through the full program and I'm going into his last couple of sessions confident in his service dog skills and that he will pass the tests required to earn the certification. I would recommend Dog Training Elite Asheville to any pet parent who is committed to working with their dog!

David and Nikki are phenomenal trainers! Simba, our rescued retriever, was bit the day after the hurricane by a German Shepard. He began to show aggression and biting. After 3 bites, in which all the people had to go to Urgent Care, we began to think we were going to have to put him down. We took him to the Vets to check if anything was physically wrong. Everything checked OK. By some miracle, and a long, but good story, Nikki and David reached out to us. We signed up for their training immediately. A great adventure began. They gave us hope and trained us and Simba for proper responses. He is a different dog. We now have the knowledge and tools to work with, and we can safely say, he is not a biter any longer! We will be trying our first Lowes visit with a group of dog graduates. Wish us luck! This training is A Plus! Patricia English Ken Huser

Our little Mila is now the best doggie ever. We can not thank Elite enough.

I can't say enough great things about David and Nicole! From day one, they were patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping my dog, Stetson, succeed. Their training methods are effective, positive, and tailored to my dog’s unique needs. I've seen such an incredible transformation—better behavior, more confidence, and a stronger bond between us. Before the training, Stetson was difficult to handle. He did not listen, nor did he want to. It was chaos with a three-year-old and a newborn, but he has done a complete 180. Stetson can be around the kids and has a calm and playful demeanor. He can go for car rides and walks in the neighborhood, without walking me. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND giving David a call. If you're looking for a trainer who genuinely cares and delivers accurate results, I highly recommend calling David and Nicole/Dog Training Elite. They are absolute professionals and worth every penny! Thank you so much for your dedication and expertise! 🐶👏

I engaged the Webbs to help me train my mini-dachshunds for therapy work. (Nursing home/hospice type visits). The Webbs were wonderful and helped turn this pair of young dogs onto well behaved citizens yet still allowing them their fun loving spirit. I enjoyed the experience of learning how to be a better owner to my dogs.

David and his team are very knowledgeable and were a great help to us and our sweet Doberman. Highly recommend!

Joy loves David and Nikki💜 their training methods are personal, efficient and comprehensive. Through their guidance Joy is taking the next step from basic training and soon be a certified therapy dog! We highly recommend Dog Training Elite!

This was exactly what our pups needed. Our family can now confidently enjoy taking our dogs out and about knowing that they will behave. We had tried other obedience training in the past with minimal success. Dog Training Elite gave us the tools we needed to successfully train our two young pups.

Our dog Joy, a shih tzu, loves David and Nicki!! Through their caring approach and at home follow-up, Joy is making wonderful progress learning the skills and confidence to help her become a happy and effective therapy dog. Many thanks, Sequoia and Jack

David and the Dog Training Elite team are truly lifesavers. Our dog struggled with aggression with other dogs, which prevented us from being able to take him out with us and give him the life he needed. After just two months our pup was completely changed! I cannot overstate how effective David and his team are, and they create a friendly and fun environment at every training session.

I truly couldn’t be happier with our experience with Elite dog training. When I met David, I was afraid to do anything with my dog, I was even afraid to walk him alone. Now, I am living with ease and my dog is so much happier. He gets to come everywhere with us and we have all the tools to ensure a safe experience for all. When I say it was miraculous, I’m not exaggerating. I wish we would’ve done this years ago! Plus, they are so kind and thoughtful which makes training feel less like work, and more like fun!