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Puppy Socialization Classes in Charleston / Summerville, SC

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 Charleston / Summerville, SC. 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 Lowcountry

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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You and your canine companion really can have it all. See how easy it can be to become a member of the elite pup society by requesting a free consultation today!

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Charleston / Summerville 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 Charleston / Summerville 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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  • SuperTrucker82
    May. 7, 2025
    I most definitely recommend DOG TRAINING ELITE. I HAVE A 5 month cane corso MAXIMUS. BAELEIGH HAS BEEN AWESOME AND EXTREMELY HELPFUL. THERES A NIGHT AND DAY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HIS BEHAVIOR.
  • Allison Benning
    May. 2, 2025
    Y’all. If you need a dog trainer, you need Baeleigh. She is AMAZING. She just has a way about her and my dog loves her. He was super reactive to other dogs and after just a few sessions he is a completely different dog. I cannot believe it. He’s also stopped call barking in the back yard and doesn’t try to steal food off the table anymore. YAY! We do our homework and “trust the process”. HUGE RESULTS. I’m mad I waited so long to get help so don’t make that mistake!! Baeleigh will help you turn your dog into the good boy or girl they are meant to be ❤️
  • Caitlyn Zoeller
    Apr. 17, 2025
    We have had a great experience. Expectations are clearly set. Training barriers are understood and worked within our abilities and goals to deal with any barriers are broken down to manageable steps. I always get positive feedback back each session, even when the dogs have been stubborn with not wanting to cooperate. We have 2 little kids in the home and natural chaos is welcomed to our training sessions as it is just part of life. Scheduling is easy to coordinate.
  • Sophie Robles (StrengthByFaith)
    Apr. 15, 2025
    My husband and I have been working with Baeleigh for almost a month now and the progress we’ve seen with our dog Winston has been incredible! As a rescue, he struggles with anxiety and aggression but outside of that he is the absolute sweetest dog. With just a few solid weeks of training and structure he is much more calm, well-behaved and gets so proud of himself when he learns new skills and commands! The photos attached are from this week when he finally started to understand the “place” command. While we were hesitant to get a dog trainer at first since it’s such a big investment, it has been 100% worth it for us so far. We still have lots of work to do but I honestly can’t believe the progress he’s made in just a few short weeks!
  • Louis M.
    Mar. 18, 2025
    Baeleigh is dynamite. She not only trains but teaches you the whys what’s n therefore’s. Really couldn’t ask for more.
  • Nathan Oh
    Mar. 15, 2025
    Baeleigh, Denham is by far the best trainer, she is understanding, easy to work with, straight forward, competent, and with her optimistic addittude it's impossible to not like her. We have a 8 month old bernese who is now perfect because of the guidance and training we have received from her and we couldn't ask for more. If you are EVEN considering getting a dog trainer by a professional, please use Dog Training Elite Low country and ask for Baeleigh, Denham, you won't regret it!
  • Jay Blitch
    Mar. 8, 2025
    DTE is doing a great job helping Pickle become a service dog.
  • Robin Dewar
    Feb. 26, 2025
    I started back in August with a very crazy Pug wasn’t sure how he was going to do. It’s been 6 months and I can’t believe the difference and he also became a Service Dog. The training we received was awesome the trainers are great and I highly recommend there programs. BayLeigh has been doing task training and it has been so helpful.
  • Peter Beck
    Jan. 17, 2025
    We started with two four-month-old labs. Colby and Baeleigh have both gone and above to help train our pups. The “boys” look forward to working with them every time.
  • Jody Smith
    Dec. 19, 2024
    We have a great pyrenees who we thought would be a good therapy dog. During our first training session, we realized how helpful the training would be for us. He was a good dog but had some bothersome behaviors. A few lessons in and our home life has changed. Baeleigh has literally walked with us through his journey in becoming a therapy dog. He is extremely well-behaved. We highly recommend Baeleigh. She is creative, positive and committed to helping us achieve our goals.
  • Michael- Lauren Berry
    Nov. 19, 2024
    Baleigh at Dog Training Elite is an amazing trainer. She has helped us train our sweet golden girl Maggie as a therapy dog. We have been working with her since Maggie was around nine weeks old and she’s now nine months old and she has transformed so much in such a short time. We are so thrilled with the progress she has made and all the support from dog training elite. She still has some work to go, but she is on her way to being a wonderful therapy dog. I know she’ll be able to help so many people with her sweet and kind demeanor and using all her skills she has learned in training. I cannot thank the team enough for what this process has done for our family already. It’s amazing just to see how my kids interact with her and people in our neighborhood. And how she brings so many smiles to peoples faces.
  • Ron Meserve
    Nov. 6, 2024
    Excelled beyond expectations. The scheduling was handled efficiently. The coach, Baeleigh Denham, was a joy to work with. Very professional. Attentive. Patient but firm. I highly recommend Elite for anyone wanting a highly effective dog training (actually, owner training) resource.
  • Ciara Wood
    Oct. 29, 2024
    Baeleigh is the best! She is so knowledgeable about animal behavior and explains everything so it makes sense. She helped me be more confident when I’m training my dog.I noticed major progress within the first month of working with her. Ranger used to pull me down the side walk and try to wiggle out of his collar if he didn’t want to comply, but now he will walk by my side, I can take him in Public without him being crazy, and so much more. The group classes are also great for exposure around other dogs. I would recommend Baeleigh and dog training elite over and over again!
  • Nicole
    Oct. 26, 2024
    COLBY is the GOAT. We choose Dog Training Elite because of Colby. From our first sign up meeting through our sessions, Colby has been professional and so incredibly supportive and instructive. Her patience with us and ability to not only train our dog, Diesel, but our family so we are all on the same page has been outstanding. I highly recommend DTE and Colby.
  • Shanel Pierce
    Oct. 23, 2024
    Our bernedoodle learned very quickly in the service dog program. The trainers are very knowledgeable and professional. We are very pleased with his progress and behavior.
  • Emily Gibbons
    Oct. 11, 2024
    Colby and Baeleigh have done an excellent job Training both my dog and me! I’m very pleased!!
  • tyler sciarrino
    Oct. 11, 2024
    I got a puppy earlier this year and immediately searched for a trainer. I made an appointment and a week later met Colby for a consultation. She was knowledgeable, kind, and professional. Almost 6 months later my puppy is exceptionally well trained and on her way to being a service dog. I’m so thankful for this company and their support. Highly recommend!
  • Delirious Davies
    Oct. 5, 2024
    This company has helped us turn our Airdale around from a terrified, aggressive canine to a well-behaved pooch. Colby and Bayleigh have been fantastic to us! Bayleigh often leads the group sessions and our individual sessions are mostly with Colby. They spend most of their time teaching us how to build our dog's confidence and obedience so she can live a happier life.
  • P HAHN
    Sep. 11, 2024
    We appreciate the instructors from Dog Training Elite Lowcountry.. Both trainers Baeliegh and Colby were very knowledgeable and helpful to us. Each lesson built on previous ones & helped our puppy improve. Even more than thst they provided helpful information on care & ideas to improve our pet’s daily life. Thanks! 🐶
  • Megan Sanders
    Sep. 9, 2024
    We’ve had the best experience with training for our puppy. Bayleigh is amazing & we love working with her & this company!
  • SuperTrucker82
    May. 7, 2025
    I most definitely recommend DOG TRAINING ELITE. I HAVE A 5 month cane corso MAXIMUS. BAELEIGH HAS BEEN AWESOME AND EXTREMELY HELPFUL. THERES A NIGHT AND DAY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HIS BEHAVIOR.
  • Allison Benning
    May. 2, 2025
    Y’all. If you need a dog trainer, you need Baeleigh. She is AMAZING. She just has a way about her and my dog loves her. He was super reactive to other dogs and after just a few sessions he is a completely different dog. I cannot believe it. He’s also stopped call barking in the back yard and doesn’t try to steal food off the table anymore. YAY! We do our homework and “trust the process”. HUGE RESULTS. I’m mad I waited so long to get help so don’t make that mistake!! Baeleigh will help you turn your dog into the good boy or girl they are meant to be ❤️
  • Caitlyn Zoeller
    Apr. 17, 2025
    We have had a great experience. Expectations are clearly set. Training barriers are understood and worked within our abilities and goals to deal with any barriers are broken down to manageable steps. I always get positive feedback back each session, even when the dogs have been stubborn with not wanting to cooperate. We have 2 little kids in the home and natural chaos is welcomed to our training sessions as it is just part of life. Scheduling is easy to coordinate.
  • Sophie Robles (StrengthByFaith)
    Apr. 15, 2025
    My husband and I have been working with Baeleigh for almost a month now and the progress we’ve seen with our dog Winston has been incredible! As a rescue, he struggles with anxiety and aggression but outside of that he is the absolute sweetest dog. With just a few solid weeks of training and structure he is much more calm, well-behaved and gets so proud of himself when he learns new skills and commands! The photos attached are from this week when he finally started to understand the “place” command. While we were hesitant to get a dog trainer at first since it’s such a big investment, it has been 100% worth it for us so far. We still have lots of work to do but I honestly can’t believe the progress he’s made in just a few short weeks!
  • Louis M.
    Mar. 18, 2025
    Baeleigh is dynamite. She not only trains but teaches you the whys what’s n therefore’s. Really couldn’t ask for more.
  • Nathan Oh
    Mar. 15, 2025
    Baeleigh, Denham is by far the best trainer, she is understanding, easy to work with, straight forward, competent, and with her optimistic addittude it's impossible to not like her. We have a 8 month old bernese who is now perfect because of the guidance and training we have received from her and we couldn't ask for more. If you are EVEN considering getting a dog trainer by a professional, please use Dog Training Elite Low country and ask for Baeleigh, Denham, you won't regret it!
  • Jay Blitch
    Mar. 8, 2025
    DTE is doing a great job helping Pickle become a service dog.
  • Robin Dewar
    Feb. 26, 2025
    I started back in August with a very crazy Pug wasn’t sure how he was going to do. It’s been 6 months and I can’t believe the difference and he also became a Service Dog. The training we received was awesome the trainers are great and I highly recommend there programs. BayLeigh has been doing task training and it has been so helpful.
  • Peter Beck
    Jan. 17, 2025
    We started with two four-month-old labs. Colby and Baeleigh have both gone and above to help train our pups. The “boys” look forward to working with them every time.
  • Jody Smith
    Dec. 19, 2024
    We have a great pyrenees who we thought would be a good therapy dog. During our first training session, we realized how helpful the training would be for us. He was a good dog but had some bothersome behaviors. A few lessons in and our home life has changed. Baeleigh has literally walked with us through his journey in becoming a therapy dog. He is extremely well-behaved. We highly recommend Baeleigh. She is creative, positive and committed to helping us achieve our goals.
  • Michael- Lauren Berry
    Nov. 19, 2024
    Baleigh at Dog Training Elite is an amazing trainer. She has helped us train our sweet golden girl Maggie as a therapy dog. We have been working with her since Maggie was around nine weeks old and she’s now nine months old and she has transformed so much in such a short time. We are so thrilled with the progress she has made and all the support from dog training elite. She still has some work to go, but she is on her way to being a wonderful therapy dog. I know she’ll be able to help so many people with her sweet and kind demeanor and using all her skills she has learned in training. I cannot thank the team enough for what this process has done for our family already. It’s amazing just to see how my kids interact with her and people in our neighborhood. And how she brings so many smiles to peoples faces.
  • Ron Meserve
    Nov. 6, 2024
    Excelled beyond expectations. The scheduling was handled efficiently. The coach, Baeleigh Denham, was a joy to work with. Very professional. Attentive. Patient but firm. I highly recommend Elite for anyone wanting a highly effective dog training (actually, owner training) resource.
  • Ciara Wood
    Oct. 29, 2024
    Baeleigh is the best! She is so knowledgeable about animal behavior and explains everything so it makes sense. She helped me be more confident when I’m training my dog.I noticed major progress within the first month of working with her. Ranger used to pull me down the side walk and try to wiggle out of his collar if he didn’t want to comply, but now he will walk by my side, I can take him in Public without him being crazy, and so much more. The group classes are also great for exposure around other dogs. I would recommend Baeleigh and dog training elite over and over again!
  • Nicole
    Oct. 26, 2024
    COLBY is the GOAT. We choose Dog Training Elite because of Colby. From our first sign up meeting through our sessions, Colby has been professional and so incredibly supportive and instructive. Her patience with us and ability to not only train our dog, Diesel, but our family so we are all on the same page has been outstanding. I highly recommend DTE and Colby.
  • Shanel Pierce
    Oct. 23, 2024
    Our bernedoodle learned very quickly in the service dog program. The trainers are very knowledgeable and professional. We are very pleased with his progress and behavior.
  • Emily Gibbons
    Oct. 11, 2024
    Colby and Baeleigh have done an excellent job Training both my dog and me! I’m very pleased!!
  • tyler sciarrino
    Oct. 11, 2024
    I got a puppy earlier this year and immediately searched for a trainer. I made an appointment and a week later met Colby for a consultation. She was knowledgeable, kind, and professional. Almost 6 months later my puppy is exceptionally well trained and on her way to being a service dog. I’m so thankful for this company and their support. Highly recommend!
  • Delirious Davies
    Oct. 5, 2024
    This company has helped us turn our Airdale around from a terrified, aggressive canine to a well-behaved pooch. Colby and Bayleigh have been fantastic to us! Bayleigh often leads the group sessions and our individual sessions are mostly with Colby. They spend most of their time teaching us how to build our dog's confidence and obedience so she can live a happier life.
  • P HAHN
    Sep. 11, 2024
    We appreciate the instructors from Dog Training Elite Lowcountry.. Both trainers Baeliegh and Colby were very knowledgeable and helpful to us. Each lesson built on previous ones & helped our puppy improve. Even more than thst they provided helpful information on care & ideas to improve our pet’s daily life. Thanks! 🐶
  • Megan Sanders
    Sep. 9, 2024
    We’ve had the best experience with training for our puppy. Bayleigh is amazing & we love working with her & this company!