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Puppy Socialization Classes in Augusta / Aiken, GA

Bringing a new puppy home comes with a lot of responsibilities, from potty training to vet visits and teaching basic obedience. With so much to manage, it’s easy to overlook socialization. However, those first few weeks are crucial for helping your puppy grow into a well-behaved and confident dog.

Proper socialization introduces your puppy to new sights, sounds, and experiences, helping them become more confident and preventing unwanted behaviors. One of the best ways to socialize your puppy is through puppy socialization classes in Augusta / Aiken, GA. At Dog Training Elite, we offer safe, guided sessions where your puppy can interact with other dogs and people.

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Dog Training Elite Augusta

The Importance of Puppy Socialization

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Socialization should be prioritized in the early stages of a puppy's life. Group puppy training classes are a great place to safely introduce them to new friends while teaching behavioral skills to help them appropriately respond. Owners who take their puppies to professional training acquire the tools to use positive reinforcement and redirection to help their young dogs know what to do in new circumstances.

Too often, owners and dogs become frustrated when they cannot communicate, leading to poor behaviors and habits that are harder to fix later in a dog's life. Our trainers will work with you and your puppy to help strengthen the bond between you and ensure you have a happy home with your four-legged best friend. Request a free in-home assessment today!

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Augusta / Aiken Puppy Socialization

Benefits of Early Puppy Socialization Sessions

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First-time dog owners are often unsure of when to begin training their dogs. Starting socialization with your puppy as early as possible will give them the best chance of learning that new things aren't bad or scary. When a puppy is not allowed to desensitize and get comfortable with new sights, sounds and smells, they may become overly fearful and unwilling to try something new, which creates a very small and scary world for them.

Give your puppy the best chance at a happy and exciting life with our Dog Training Elite Augusta / Aiken puppy socialization sessions! Our trainers will help your puppy safely engage with new dogs, people, and experiences so they can grow up to be confident and curious dogs.

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  • Tonya Horton
    May. 2, 2025
    I love Dontevia, she is awesome with Amina.
  • Ms. Jones
    Apr. 25, 2025
    Dontevia is beyond sweet! Not only is she knowledge, but she’s personable and she instructs in a manner that is easily understandable to both me and my pup!
  • Robin Miller
    Apr. 25, 2025
    Dontevia is amazing. Her knowledge and ability to teach are outstanding. She has made my relationship with my new puppy less stressful. She is truly a the Dog Whisperer.
  • Cooper Sone
    Apr. 9, 2025
    Nothing but good things to say about Elite and the way they’ve worked with Maple, the newest addition to my family. Dontevia does an amazing job each and every week. All the lessons are clear, easy to implement, and effective. If you are serious about training your dog, strongly consider Dog Training Elite.
  • Leshell Greene
    Mar. 29, 2025
    Dontevia has been amazing working with diesel he has bad anxiety with people but Dontevia takes her time working with him step by step and in calming tone which soothes him and makes him so comfortable with her she is the best person for him and great at what she does I would highly recommend her to anyone when it comes to dog training
  • Melissa Manigault
    Mar. 28, 2025
    Dontavia is the best! She is so easy to work with and learn from. Over the past month, she has been incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and supportive as we’ve worked with our pup. Her training techniques are both effective and gentle, and she always takes the time to explain the “why” behind each method, ensuring we feel confident reinforcing the training at home. Not only does she have an amazing connection with dogs, but she also knows how to coach owners to bring out the best in their pets. In just three weeks, our pup has gone from having minimal obedience training to no longer pulling on the leash, mastering sit and stay, and even going to her place on command. The transformation has been remarkable, and it’s all thanks to Dontavia’s expertise and dedication. If you’re looking for a professional, caring, and highly skilled trainer, we wholeheartedly recommend Dontavia and Dog Training Elite!
  • Lori Robinson
    Mar. 27, 2025
    I am completely satisfied, great people great with my animals. I recommend them highly my dog cutie pie has only had three sessions and she is outstanding. Thank you Dontevia Moore thank you so much for your patience with me.
  • Rebecca Jordan
    Jan. 30, 2025
    Night and day difference in only 3 sessions for Mochi’s confidence!!! Dontevia has been the best and the perfect trainer for him! We love her❤️
  • Devin Strickler
    Dec. 4, 2024
    We’ve LOVED our experience with Dog Training Elite. Currently they are working with us to turn our now 1yr old Labrador into a service dog for our profoundly Autistic son. DTE has been a valuable resource every step of the way. The entire team functions cohesively, the support is top notch, and the experience/insight is true. Recently we’ve had the opportunity to work with Dontevia and we have so enjoyed her energy, enthusiasm, and insight. She is fun to work with and reads the dog and environment very well. We have no doubt with this company and with our trainer - that we will see results and success that will truly last a lifetime.
  • Autumn Jones
    Nov. 22, 2024
    We absolutely have loved our experience with Dontevia! She has exceeded expectations and works with us meticulously to make sure our Labrador retriever puppy can enjoy outings and walks with us! She even helped us with some of his food resource guarding! He even does amazing in stores!
  • Leela Gadson
    Nov. 21, 2024
    Dontevia M. is absolutely AMAZING. She has such amazing energy and she’s so patient. Solace responds very well to her direction and she jumps in to take over as soon as she sees my anxiety levels rising. Working with her restored my hope and provided the reassurance I needed.
  • alexzia rodriguez
    Nov. 19, 2024
    Dontevia is my dogs trainer she has been so patient and very helpful when if comes to my dog and taking at ease to make him more comfortable very satisfied with what i paid for the services i am receiving & more... i Recommend Dog Training Elite to anyone who needs help with dog obedience training!
  • Meredith Serbanica
    Nov. 5, 2024
    Dontevia has been so wonderful. She is so calm with my shy skittish dog. As an instructor she is very clear and observant of my dog’s subtle cues. She has a gentle personality and nice sense of humor.
  • Keri Schneider
    Jun. 26, 2024
    Great personality and so helpful! Seneca helped with some bad behavior and now my dog is listening to me and being the best dog she can be.
  • Arnet Rogers
    Jun. 13, 2024
    Seneca was a great trainer and gave me alot of support
  • S Fens
    Jun. 13, 2024
    Seneca is very professional and friendly. He has done wonders with our rescue dog who was afraid of everything. He is now ready for public access and his service certification thanks to Seneca. I highly recommend Seneca for your training needs.
  • Arin Fenstermacher
    Jun. 13, 2024
    Seneca is an amazing trainer! He has done wonders with our dog and has helped us a lot in understanding our dog too.
  • Matt DeHaven
    Jun. 12, 2024
    Seneca was fantastic! Showed us how to be accountable during training so that we got the most out of each session, and then training in between. He is the man! He always explained things to be relatable to help even further. I give him 10 stars if we could!
  • Tyler Clark
    Jun. 12, 2024
    Seneca is an outstanding dog trainer! His expertise, patience, and genuine love for dogs was evident in every session. He tailored every training to suit my dog's needs and made the process enjoyable for both of us. Seneca's methods are effective and compassionate, resulting in remarkable improvements in my dog's behavior. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and dedicated trainer. Thank you, Seneca, for transforming our training experience!
  • Erica Crossland
    Jun. 4, 2024
    Our Trainer, Seneca is really pushing our dog to be obedient. He is doing a great job with our stubborn dog. Would highly recommend Seneca and Dog Training Elite Augusta!
  • Tonya Horton
    May. 2, 2025
    I love Dontevia, she is awesome with Amina.
  • Ms. Jones
    Apr. 25, 2025
    Dontevia is beyond sweet! Not only is she knowledge, but she’s personable and she instructs in a manner that is easily understandable to both me and my pup!
  • Robin Miller
    Apr. 25, 2025
    Dontevia is amazing. Her knowledge and ability to teach are outstanding. She has made my relationship with my new puppy less stressful. She is truly a the Dog Whisperer.
  • Cooper Sone
    Apr. 9, 2025
    Nothing but good things to say about Elite and the way they’ve worked with Maple, the newest addition to my family. Dontevia does an amazing job each and every week. All the lessons are clear, easy to implement, and effective. If you are serious about training your dog, strongly consider Dog Training Elite.
  • Leshell Greene
    Mar. 29, 2025
    Dontevia has been amazing working with diesel he has bad anxiety with people but Dontevia takes her time working with him step by step and in calming tone which soothes him and makes him so comfortable with her she is the best person for him and great at what she does I would highly recommend her to anyone when it comes to dog training
  • Melissa Manigault
    Mar. 28, 2025
    Dontavia is the best! She is so easy to work with and learn from. Over the past month, she has been incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and supportive as we’ve worked with our pup. Her training techniques are both effective and gentle, and she always takes the time to explain the “why” behind each method, ensuring we feel confident reinforcing the training at home. Not only does she have an amazing connection with dogs, but she also knows how to coach owners to bring out the best in their pets. In just three weeks, our pup has gone from having minimal obedience training to no longer pulling on the leash, mastering sit and stay, and even going to her place on command. The transformation has been remarkable, and it’s all thanks to Dontavia’s expertise and dedication. If you’re looking for a professional, caring, and highly skilled trainer, we wholeheartedly recommend Dontavia and Dog Training Elite!
  • Lori Robinson
    Mar. 27, 2025
    I am completely satisfied, great people great with my animals. I recommend them highly my dog cutie pie has only had three sessions and she is outstanding. Thank you Dontevia Moore thank you so much for your patience with me.
  • Rebecca Jordan
    Jan. 30, 2025
    Night and day difference in only 3 sessions for Mochi’s confidence!!! Dontevia has been the best and the perfect trainer for him! We love her❤️
  • Devin Strickler
    Dec. 4, 2024
    We’ve LOVED our experience with Dog Training Elite. Currently they are working with us to turn our now 1yr old Labrador into a service dog for our profoundly Autistic son. DTE has been a valuable resource every step of the way. The entire team functions cohesively, the support is top notch, and the experience/insight is true. Recently we’ve had the opportunity to work with Dontevia and we have so enjoyed her energy, enthusiasm, and insight. She is fun to work with and reads the dog and environment very well. We have no doubt with this company and with our trainer - that we will see results and success that will truly last a lifetime.
  • Autumn Jones
    Nov. 22, 2024
    We absolutely have loved our experience with Dontevia! She has exceeded expectations and works with us meticulously to make sure our Labrador retriever puppy can enjoy outings and walks with us! She even helped us with some of his food resource guarding! He even does amazing in stores!
  • Leela Gadson
    Nov. 21, 2024
    Dontevia M. is absolutely AMAZING. She has such amazing energy and she’s so patient. Solace responds very well to her direction and she jumps in to take over as soon as she sees my anxiety levels rising. Working with her restored my hope and provided the reassurance I needed.
  • alexzia rodriguez
    Nov. 19, 2024
    Dontevia is my dogs trainer she has been so patient and very helpful when if comes to my dog and taking at ease to make him more comfortable very satisfied with what i paid for the services i am receiving & more... i Recommend Dog Training Elite to anyone who needs help with dog obedience training!
  • Meredith Serbanica
    Nov. 5, 2024
    Dontevia has been so wonderful. She is so calm with my shy skittish dog. As an instructor she is very clear and observant of my dog’s subtle cues. She has a gentle personality and nice sense of humor.
  • Keri Schneider
    Jun. 26, 2024
    Great personality and so helpful! Seneca helped with some bad behavior and now my dog is listening to me and being the best dog she can be.
  • Arnet Rogers
    Jun. 13, 2024
    Seneca was a great trainer and gave me alot of support
  • S Fens
    Jun. 13, 2024
    Seneca is very professional and friendly. He has done wonders with our rescue dog who was afraid of everything. He is now ready for public access and his service certification thanks to Seneca. I highly recommend Seneca for your training needs.
  • Arin Fenstermacher
    Jun. 13, 2024
    Seneca is an amazing trainer! He has done wonders with our dog and has helped us a lot in understanding our dog too.
  • Matt DeHaven
    Jun. 12, 2024
    Seneca was fantastic! Showed us how to be accountable during training so that we got the most out of each session, and then training in between. He is the man! He always explained things to be relatable to help even further. I give him 10 stars if we could!
  • Tyler Clark
    Jun. 12, 2024
    Seneca is an outstanding dog trainer! His expertise, patience, and genuine love for dogs was evident in every session. He tailored every training to suit my dog's needs and made the process enjoyable for both of us. Seneca's methods are effective and compassionate, resulting in remarkable improvements in my dog's behavior. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and dedicated trainer. Thank you, Seneca, for transforming our training experience!
  • Erica Crossland
    Jun. 4, 2024
    Our Trainer, Seneca is really pushing our dog to be obedient. He is doing a great job with our stubborn dog. Would highly recommend Seneca and Dog Training Elite Augusta!