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Puppy Obedience Training in Clarksville, TN

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Puppy Obedience Training in Clarksville, TN

Training is one of the most important steps in raising a well-mannered dog. Pups are eager to learn from a young age, and structured training helps prevent unwanted behaviors before they become habits.

DTE offers professional puppy obedience training in Clarksville, TN that is designed to meet your needs. Our experienced trainers focus on building strong communication, reinforcing positive behaviors, and preparing puppies for more advanced training techniques as they grow.

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Puppy Essentials Webinar

Free 70-Minute video

$45 Value

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Our trusted puppy class is now available "on-demand" from the comfort of your home! This webinar video is designed for owners of puppies age 8-16 weeks old, and will be accessible to you for free after completing the form below or with the purchase of one of our puppy packages!

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Our webinar includes education on the following topics:
  • Introducing a new puppy to your home
  • Health & well-being
  • Veterinary care & vaccines
  • Nurturing a good temperament
  • Scruffing & calming signals (e.g. dog yoga)
  • Basic Treat Obedience Including: Come, sit, loose-leash walking, and down
  • Puppy Corrections (Stop biting, digging, jumping, etc.)
  • Crate Training / Housebreaking
  • Socialization Tips
  • Environmental Hazards
  • Puppy Enrichment
  • Caring for Your Puppy

The Benefits of Puppy Training

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Early training shapes a puppy’s behavior for life. Teaching structure, commands, and impulse control early makes daily life easier and sets the stage for a well-behaved dog.

Without proper guidance, puppies can quickly develop habits like jumping, barking, or chewing that become harder to correct over time.
Training strengthens communication and trust, creating a better relationship between owner and dog.
Exposure to new people, places, and other dogs helps puppies become more adaptable and reduces anxiety in unfamiliar situations.
Obedience commands provide control in unpredictable situations, keeping puppies out of harm’s way.
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Puppy Training 101

Key Commands For Puppies

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Obedience commands help puppies understand what is expected of them and how to respond in different situations. These skills are fundamental for shaping a well-behaved and responsive dog:

  • Down: The "down" command teaches a puppy to lie down and stay in place until released. This command helps with impulse control and keeps a dog calm in busy environments or when guests visit.
  • Break: "Break" lets the puppy know they are free to move after following a previous command. This command helps structure training by showing the puppy when a command is over and they are allowed to move.
  • Heel: "Heel" teaches a puppy to walk calmly at the owner’s side rather than pulling ahead or lagging behind. Practicing this skill improves leash control, makes walks more enjoyable, and helps the dog stay focused in public settings.
  • Come: A reliable recall command is one of the most important skills a dog can learn. "Come" trains a puppy to return immediately when called, helping to prevent dangerous situations like running into traffic or getting lost.
  • Leave It: "Leave it" teaches a puppy to ignore or drop objects they shouldn’t touch, such as harmful food, household items, or dangerous materials. This command helps prevent destructive behavior and keeps the puppy safe.

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What to Expect from Dog Training Elite’s Puppy Program

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Training a puppy can feel overwhelming, especially for first-time owners. Professional training makes the process easier by providing clear structure, proven methods, and expert guidance to help puppies learn faster and with better results.

Dog Training Elite offers in-home training programs structured to meet the needs of each dog. When you sign up for our puppy training program, you can expect:

  1. Initial Assessment: Our trainers will provide a personalized evaluation of your puppy’s temperament, behavior, and current skills to create a customized training plan.
  2. Training Schedule: Private, in-home sessions are scheduled to fit your routine, allowing your puppy to learn in a familiar environment with real-world distractions.
  3. Clear Goals: Training focuses on impulse control and basic commands, helping your puppy develop respect and responsiveness.
  4. Owner Involvement: Hands-on guidance ensures you feel confident reinforcing commands at home for long-term success.
  5. Ongoing Support: Additional group classes and advanced training programs are available after puppy training to continue building on your puppy’s progress.

Dog Training Elite gives owners the tools and support they need to raise a well-behaved puppy without the frustration of trial and error.

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The first few months of a puppy’s life are the most important for shaping their behavior, but training during this stage doesn’t have to be difficult. With the right approach, even the most energetic dogs can learn obedience and self-control.

Dog Training Elite provides expert guidance to make puppy training effective and rewarding. Our hands-on techniques keeps you actively involved in the process, teaching you how to reinforce good behavior even after the sessions are completed.

Schedule a free consultation today to learn more about our training programs.

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  • Karlie Goeckeritz
    Sep. 1, 2025
    Thank you so much to Dog Training Elite for helping me out with my crazy Randy. He was always very reactive towards men that would come into my apartment. After training, he seems way more comfortable with people coming to visit and more confident and secure in himself. I love my one on one sessions and the group class structure! Thank you!!
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    Jul. 9, 2025
    5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dog Training Elite is amazing! The trainers are professional, patient, and truly care about helping both dogs and owners succeed. We’ve seen such a positive change in our dog—more focus, better behavior, and a stronger bond. Highly recommend to anyone looking for real results!
  • Ashley Reynolds
    Jun. 25, 2025
    Reina and her team are awesome! Millie has came so far in only a few short months. I went from not being able to walk her down the street without her barking to being able to walk her around the mall, dog park, etc with no issues. I highly recommend!
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    Jun. 19, 2025
    He has came a long way from what he first started. He is now getting along with others and I couldn’t be any more happier. Thank you Reina 🤗 for your hard work
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    Jun. 13, 2025
    I’ve never been so pleased with the improvement and my bound with my little girl. The crew at Dog Training Elite in Clarksville really helped me and my dog. They were able to get results for us even on day one. Basic commands were simple enough and they were able to show me how to get my puppy to sit, stay, and place on the very first session. Now I can even drop my leash and run away with her favorite toy and she won’t move a muscle. Walks are so enjoyable, not worrying if she will jump on someone. They were just so professional and took into consideration the nature of what I wanted my canine to be able to do. Dog Training Elite was able to meet all of my goals but took me and my dog training to a whole different level that I never thought possible. They are a must for anyone who wants to train their canine companions! Worth every penny in my book. I am looking forward to the future with Dog Training Elite.
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    May. 21, 2025
    We had the best experience with Dog Training Elite with our Lab puppy. With this being our first dog we really weren’t sure how to train a dog much less get a puppy to stop biting but with the help of the head trainer Reina, it has been the difference between night and day with our puppy. She was great not only with him with all the trainings, but also with us showing us how to train, making sure we had what we needed to be effective without her. This program is definitely worth it!
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    May. 16, 2025
    We worked with Reina and Montana. They were the perfect trainers. Willow our dog responded well to both. Today was our last one on one session at the mall. We are really happy with how well Willow followed directions.
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    May. 6, 2025
    Working with Parker, Reina, and Montana has completely changed my dog! Before moving to Tennessee, I was worried Briar would never be able to become a service dog. She was very selective when listening, extremely stubborn, and wouldn't respond to commands. Almost a year later, she is an entirely different dog! She responds to her commands, walks well on and off leash, has passed her public access test, and is now a service dog in training! These trainers have not only helped to instill confidence in me as her handler, but in her as well! I am so blessed to have worked with these fantastic people, and I encourage anyone looking for a trainer to look no further and contact Dog Training Elite. Their trainers are kind, patient, communicative, and want to ensure you and your dog meet your goals. Words can't express how great working with Dog Training Elite has been! Don't walk but run to set up a consultation with them, you and your dog will be better for it!
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    Apr. 24, 2025
    Reina has been the best trainer for our little guy. When he started you couldn’t even show him a picture of a dog without losing his puppy mind. Since we did Training Elite, he has been a different dog and even better around other dogs. Highly recommend and so very glad we used them and got her as a trainer.
  • Black Widow
    Apr. 11, 2025
    One of the ladies in the office (Jen) went above and beyond! Very professional, kind, caring, and helpful with anything!
  • Cynthia Green
    Mar. 11, 2025
    They came to my work to train our therapy dog. They are wonderful, on time, and the communication is excellent.
  • Kvegas Bartender
    Feb. 7, 2025
    Montana helped me tremendously, get my dog under control and made it to where I can have my dog in my yard without a leash and her not run off.
  • Andrew Ensign
    Feb. 6, 2025
    This is Kona she was a little fearful of using training tools at first but Montana helped me big time. She got her over her fear of them and made it a good learning experience that was very enjoyable for my girl!
  • Uriah Azrael
    Feb. 6, 2025
    Got to work with Montana on some basic behavior for my new puppy Freja. I'm happy to say that whenever people meet Freja they always comment on how well she listens and behaves. I would recommend working with Montana to anyone, she is an excellent trainer. Will definitely seek her out for anymore help in the future.
  • Alexandria Davis
    Feb. 3, 2025
    Montana helped shape my rambunctious heeler mix, Vanna, into a well rounded doggo by teaching her basic obedience. She was wonderful and very compassionate. You can tell she puts 100% into her work.
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    Dec. 30, 2024
    Dog Training Elite has made a big impact on my dogs life. Before Dog Training Elite my dog Ranger was out of control. He was super anxious, and destructive. Parker was able to train my dog to be calm and confident. I was hesitant that my dogs personality would change. However, Ranger is still his goofy self, but now listens and is enjoyable to be around. Thank you Dog Training Elite
  • Morgan London
    Dec. 5, 2024
    This training experience with Reina has been amazing! Reina helped not only me and my husband but our dog Harley as well. Before trining Harley was pulling on the leash hard enough to pull me down. Now he doesn’t pull on the leash at all. His confidence in himself has increased and he has become a happier dog because of it. Without this training we would not have been able to reach the goals that we did. Highly recommend!!
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    Nov. 25, 2024
    Jen was very helpful in the office
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    Nov. 25, 2024
    The representative Jen was very easy to work with, friendly, and informative. A+ service!
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    Nov. 22, 2024
    Overall great customer service, Jen was super helpful and friendly, will definitely be telling my friends.