It's the holiday season! A time for hanging weather, fun parties, delicious food, traveling, and spending time with people we love. However, the holidays might look slightly different if your family includes a furry four–legged animal.

This time of the year is known as "back to school" for many individuals and families. If you have a dog that needs training, you can apply this time of year to you too! Dog training is essential when you have a furry companion, and there are many benefits to going through a training program. Click to learn a few positives to training your dog.

Sometimes leash laws can feel frustrating, and you might ask yourself, "why can't I just let my dog be a dog and run around?" But leash laws exist to keep dogs and everyone else safe. Read on to learn more about leash laws and why they matter for you, your dog, and everyone else.

Fluffy and oh-so-cute, the Goldendoodle is an incredible dog that brings joy to the lives of many. An intentional cross between the Golden Retriever and Poodle, Goldendoodles exhibit the best traits of each breed. The friendly, outgoing, and devoted characteristics of the well-loved Golden Retriever meet the intelligence, exuberance, and low-shedding coat of the Poodle. While the Goldendoodle is a popular choice for families, his capabilities as a service dog are where this breed truly shines!

The Dog Training Elite service puppy training program in Dallas, pairs families with preselected puppies and trains them to fit their special needs. We believe this approach is best for both the family and the puppy and encourages a deep, loving bond.

If you think a service dog could be useful to you or a loved one, Dog Training Elite in Dallas offers various service dog training programs. We have helped veterans suffering from PTSD, like Juan Perez, and thousands of others find stability and confidence in their life with our service dog training.

Nothing ruins a day at the dog park faster than inter dog aggression. If you're struggling with a dog that is aggressive and hostile towards other dogs, you may be wondering how to teach your pet proper social skills. Aggression is typically a learned behavior that can be difficult to correct without professional evaluation.

It's important for your dog to have everything he or she needs for a happy, comfortable life. While a collar is essential for safety, a sturdy and comfortable harness that fits your dog properly will make walking a more enjoyable activity for both you and your dog. If you have a particularly disobedient dog that loves pulling, professional dog training that covers basic obedience can help. Dog Training Elite offers various obedience dog training programs in Dallas.

Josh, a U.S. Air Force Veteran, came to The Malinois Foundation in hopes of finding a canine companion who could help him reacclimate to civilian life after serving in Afghanistan. Over 1,000 miles away from Josh's home town in Arizona, our San Antonio franchise had a one-year-old fully trained PTSD service dog named Gizmo fall into their laps.