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Our Socialization Dog Training Could Help:
Reduce anxiety
Improve dog and other animal interactions
Build confidence with people
Reduce fear-based aggression
Encourage calm behavior in public
Teach proper responses to distractions
Strengthen bond with owner
Foster positive play

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Dog Socialization Classes

Socialization is crucial for a dog’s development, significantly impacting their anxiety levels, aggressive tendencies, and overall well-being. At Dog Training Elite, we recognize this importance and offer socialization training to help your pup feel comfortable around different people, animals, and unfamiliar places.

We introduce socialization in a controlled and structured way. Once you and our trainers are confident in your dog’s obedience training, we gradually introduce them to our dog socialization classes and public settings. By prioritizing obedience first, we ensure your dog has a strong foundation of self-control and responsiveness, making the process smoother and more successful.

At Dog Training Elite, we are committed to minimizing stress for both you and your dog. We use proven techniques and involve you from the very beginning. Whether you’re out for a walk, visiting a friend, or navigating a busy public space, you’ll have confidence in your abilities and your dog’s behavior.

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When to Socialize Your Puppy

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Socialization for dogs should be happening throughout their lifetime. Still, getting a good start as early as possible is always best.

Socialization for puppies starts at just three weeks old as they begin to engage with their littermates and the world around them. The “sensitive period of socialization,” when puppies are primed and ready to try new things, is from 3-14 weeks of age. Because puppies can go to new homes at around eight weeks old, you only have a small window to get that necessary socialization training done.

You can start dog socialization classes with DTE as soon as you bring your puppy home at eight weeks old! Our classes are puppy safe and provide an excellent opportunity for your puppy to meet new dogs and people while having new experiences outside your home.

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What Do Our Dog Socialization Classes Look Like?

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Puppy and dog socialization is not about teaching new commands or obedience but creating a positive experience around new stimuli. Socialization can look like taking them around your neighborhood, letting them hear and smell things at their own pace, and offering plenty of soft treats. It can also look like introducing them to a friend's healthy dog in a safe place and allowing them to greet the dog and learn about social cues and behavior from them, all while offering treats and praise.

Our socialization classes teach your puppy or dog that even if something is new, it can be safe and fun to explore! We create opportunities for your pet to safely meet new dogs, smell new things, hear new sounds, walk on different surfaces, and meet new friendly people.

Socialization is all about removing fear and entering new situations with curiosity.

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Discover the Benefits of Socialization Classes Today

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Proper socialization from a young age offers many benefits as dogs grow. It teaches puppies about the world from a place of safety and curiosity instead of fear and anxiety. Doing this allows them to enter any situation confidently, which grants you the freedom to bring them along for the ride as you both experience life.

Whether you have an older dog or a brand new puppy, our dog socialization classes will give them the tools to be comfortable with new sights, sounds, smells, and experiences.

Give your furry companion the best chance at a happy and exciting life with our elite training. Schedule your free consultation today!

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  • Jeremy Sanders
    Feb. 11, 2026
    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
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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