Three lab puppies - Dog Training Elite offers the best puppy classes in Fitchburg / Leominster, MA.

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Dog Training Elite Fitchburg

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Our Puppy Training Classes Could Help:

Teach basic obedience commands
Improve socialization skills
Reduce unwanted behaviors
Strengthen the bond with your puppy
Build confidence in new environments
Encourage proper leash manners
Promote calm behavior around distractions
Prepare for advanced training

Professional Training with Dog Training Elite

Puppy Classes in Fitchburg / Leominster, MA

Bringing home a new puppy is an exciting time for any family! Puppies love to cuddle, play, and explore, but they also have much to learn before becoming well-behaved companions. Puppies can start training as soon as they come home at eight weeks old, and the benefits of training young will last their whole lifetime.

If you’re searching for professional Fitchburg / Leominster puppy training classes, Dog Training Elite is your top choice.

We offer free in-home consultations to get your puppy on the right track from day one. Our experienced trainers work closely with you to customize a program that meets your goals and your puppy's needs.

From basic obedience to socialization classes and advanced service training, Dog Training Elite is here to guide you every step of the way.

Learn more about our specialized puppy training programs and give us a call to start your puppy’s journey toward a happy, confident life!

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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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Dog Training Elite Fitchburg

The Benefits of Puppy Training

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Our classes help your pup grow into a well-behaved dog. Here are a few benefits you can expect from choosing our elite training:

  • Deepen Your Bond With Your Puppy: Training your puppy – and continuing training with new tricks as they get older – is a great way to bond closely. Puppies have a natural desire to please and will learn to rely on you for guidance and direction, establishing a foundation of trust and love.
  • Socialize Your Dog: Obedience training, especially with group classes, helps dogs become comfortable and well-socialized around other dogs and people. This is important for when you want to take your dog on walks or invite people into your home.
  • Improve Your Dog’s Safety: Training your dog to listen and obey your commands will help them stay safe in any situation. Learning commands like “down,” “leave it,” “stop,” and “wait” can keep your dog safe from messing with dangerous things like electrical cords and other situations outdoors.
  • Provide Mental Stimulation: Good dogs can become bad dogs if they don’t have a way to work out physical and mental energy. Training as a lifelong pursuit is a great way to challenge your dog mentally and keep them engaged.
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Dog Training Elite Fitchburg

Puppy Training Class Prices

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When you train your dog with Dog Training Elite, you get the most bang for your buck. Not only do we offer a variety of programs, but Dog Training Elite trainers are building on over 50 years of experience.

At Dog Training Elite, we are dedicated to open communication, clear timelines, and providing transparent, honest puppy training class prices. Dog Training Elite trainers love what they do and aim to build a community for clients who love their dogs just as much as we do

We specialize in strengthening the bond between your dog and your family. With our focus on positive reinforcement and classic conditioning, we create dogs who truly desire to please from the inside out.

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Hear From Our Customers

Learn Why Dog owners choose Dog Training Elite

  • denise ramsey
    Feb. 19, 2025
    Great information in regards to our puppy training. Patrick also suggest a way to leave it, with a game using her treats.
  • Shelly Killian
    Apr. 28, 2025
    Totally happy with fabulous trainer. He was patient and explained things well and did a great job working with my German Shepherd, who has been going through a lot of adjustments since our recent move to the area.
  • N Weathers
    Apr. 10, 2025
    Very professional and on time. Made me feel alot better with my choices.
  • Billy Carroll
    Apr. 3, 2025
    Patrick is fabulous! We are first time dog owners, he is very kind, so informative and helpful and teaching all of us what we need to know to train our puppy Callie. We look forward to our training journey😊
  • Michael Levitz
    Apr. 2, 2025
    Marcus is exceptionally professional, kind, and immediately intuitive with my very loving, but often difficult, big dog.
  • Lifestyle Of Mochadelicious
    Mar. 3, 2025
    I am so happy that I got to meet with Marcus. He’s an awesome person has patience has a lot of knowledge and what’s awesome is they do a free meet and greet He was very accommodating and I can’t wait to work with him and my fur baby
  • Elyse Bartkus
    Mar. 31, 2025
    We started working with Dog Training Elite Central Mass in July 2024, and we couldn’t be happier with the progress our 14-month-old Lab, Rusty, has made! From the very beginning, their team has been incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and supportive. The combination of private sessions and group classes has been a game-changer for Rusty’s training. The private sessions have allowed us to focus on specific challenges, while the group classes provide a great opportunity for socialization and practicing commands in a more distracting environment. Every trainer we’ve worked with has been fantastic, bringing their expertise and encouragement to every session. Rusty has gained so much confidence and obedience through their program, and we’ve learned invaluable skills as owners. We highly recommend Dog Training Elite Central Mass to anyone looking for professional, effective, and positive dog training!
  • Franny Osman
    Jan. 25, 2025
    First visit with Patrick from Elite and we and Poppy learned a lot. It was very successful! Second visit --with Matt --also quite helpful. Continues to be helpful. Place. Heel. Visitors.
  • Beth Morin
    Mar. 28, 2025
    We had a great lesson today. Very productive and we learned a lot.
  • Mia Cameron
    Mar. 27, 2025
    Marcus was great. He explained everything in detail and made me feel a lot better about getting my dogs behavior and getting my German Shepherd some help. We’re on our way to a good dog life!
  • Sol Correa
    Mar. 26, 2025
    Today was the first visit with Taina he was really good with her. Thanks
  • Olivia Meegoda
    Mar. 20, 2025
    Elite Dog Training is spectacular. They are very patient and clear trainers. Dog training is more about training the handlers. They are very experienced, patient with dogs and humans, answer all of the questions (in sessions, via email and through group classes). They have a great system to text reminders and they are quick to respond if there are any issues with the location. Each trainer has also been extremely experienced and consistent.
  • Wendy Chartrand
    Feb. 12, 2025
    Awesome class tonight! Thanks Matt
  • Steven G Cronis, Esq.
    Mar. 19, 2025
    Patrick is amazing with our puppy! His wealth of knowledge and advice makes having our puppy enjoyable and safe. Highly recommend to any serious pet owner who wants training. Thank you Patrick!
  • Elizabeth Smith MacKenzie
    Mar. 18, 2025
    A very pleasant and productive lesson. Marcus does a great job.
  • Ronna Northrup
    Jan. 23, 2025
    Patrick was amazing! He answered all our questions explained everything in depth, a lot of info, but very informative. Awesome training
  • Suzanne Faken
    Mar. 14, 2025
    We really have learned a lot training our 7 month old husky puppy through Dog Training Elite. Marcus and his staff are very professional and knowledgeable when it comes to dog training. In just three months, our dog has learned so much and we have gained confidence in knowing how to interact with him. Marcus and his staff take time to personalize training to our dog's needs and answer our questions. Our puppy is almost one year old and is getting ready for his public access test. we chose Dog Elite Training because of their expert ability in being able to train service dogs and we could not be happier!
  • Jess Zorge
    Mar. 7, 2025
    Making great progress in the short amount of time we have been able to meet. Quill is deaf and getting one on one assistance is just what we need!
  • Ashley Hartenstein
    Mar. 5, 2025
    Marcus was very helpful explaining everything that the program provides. He is very knowledgeable when it comes to dogs and I couldn't have asked for a better person to come out and talk to us.
  • Wendy Fenty
    Feb. 28, 2025
    Matt was very informative and knowledgeable about dog training , he gave wonderful advice, I’m excited to begin the training, I feel hopeful that my pups will be in a great place once the training is done.
  • denise ramsey
    Feb. 19, 2025
    Great information in regards to our puppy training. Patrick also suggest a way to leave it, with a game using her treats.
  • Shelly Killian
    Apr. 28, 2025
    Totally happy with fabulous trainer. He was patient and explained things well and did a great job working with my German Shepherd, who has been going through a lot of adjustments since our recent move to the area.
  • N Weathers
    Apr. 10, 2025
    Very professional and on time. Made me feel alot better with my choices.
  • Billy Carroll
    Apr. 3, 2025
    Patrick is fabulous! We are first time dog owners, he is very kind, so informative and helpful and teaching all of us what we need to know to train our puppy Callie. We look forward to our training journey😊
  • Michael Levitz
    Apr. 2, 2025
    Marcus is exceptionally professional, kind, and immediately intuitive with my very loving, but often difficult, big dog.
  • Lifestyle Of Mochadelicious
    Mar. 3, 2025
    I am so happy that I got to meet with Marcus. He’s an awesome person has patience has a lot of knowledge and what’s awesome is they do a free meet and greet He was very accommodating and I can’t wait to work with him and my fur baby
  • Elyse Bartkus
    Mar. 31, 2025
    We started working with Dog Training Elite Central Mass in July 2024, and we couldn’t be happier with the progress our 14-month-old Lab, Rusty, has made! From the very beginning, their team has been incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and supportive. The combination of private sessions and group classes has been a game-changer for Rusty’s training. The private sessions have allowed us to focus on specific challenges, while the group classes provide a great opportunity for socialization and practicing commands in a more distracting environment. Every trainer we’ve worked with has been fantastic, bringing their expertise and encouragement to every session. Rusty has gained so much confidence and obedience through their program, and we’ve learned invaluable skills as owners. We highly recommend Dog Training Elite Central Mass to anyone looking for professional, effective, and positive dog training!
  • Franny Osman
    Jan. 25, 2025
    First visit with Patrick from Elite and we and Poppy learned a lot. It was very successful! Second visit --with Matt --also quite helpful. Continues to be helpful. Place. Heel. Visitors.
  • Beth Morin
    Mar. 28, 2025
    We had a great lesson today. Very productive and we learned a lot.
  • Mia Cameron
    Mar. 27, 2025
    Marcus was great. He explained everything in detail and made me feel a lot better about getting my dogs behavior and getting my German Shepherd some help. We’re on our way to a good dog life!
  • Sol Correa
    Mar. 26, 2025
    Today was the first visit with Taina he was really good with her. Thanks
  • Olivia Meegoda
    Mar. 20, 2025
    Elite Dog Training is spectacular. They are very patient and clear trainers. Dog training is more about training the handlers. They are very experienced, patient with dogs and humans, answer all of the questions (in sessions, via email and through group classes). They have a great system to text reminders and they are quick to respond if there are any issues with the location. Each trainer has also been extremely experienced and consistent.
  • Wendy Chartrand
    Feb. 12, 2025
    Awesome class tonight! Thanks Matt
  • Steven G Cronis, Esq.
    Mar. 19, 2025
    Patrick is amazing with our puppy! His wealth of knowledge and advice makes having our puppy enjoyable and safe. Highly recommend to any serious pet owner who wants training. Thank you Patrick!
  • Elizabeth Smith MacKenzie
    Mar. 18, 2025
    A very pleasant and productive lesson. Marcus does a great job.
  • Ronna Northrup
    Jan. 23, 2025
    Patrick was amazing! He answered all our questions explained everything in depth, a lot of info, but very informative. Awesome training
  • Suzanne Faken
    Mar. 14, 2025
    We really have learned a lot training our 7 month old husky puppy through Dog Training Elite. Marcus and his staff are very professional and knowledgeable when it comes to dog training. In just three months, our dog has learned so much and we have gained confidence in knowing how to interact with him. Marcus and his staff take time to personalize training to our dog's needs and answer our questions. Our puppy is almost one year old and is getting ready for his public access test. we chose Dog Elite Training because of their expert ability in being able to train service dogs and we could not be happier!
  • Jess Zorge
    Mar. 7, 2025
    Making great progress in the short amount of time we have been able to meet. Quill is deaf and getting one on one assistance is just what we need!
  • Ashley Hartenstein
    Mar. 5, 2025
    Marcus was very helpful explaining everything that the program provides. He is very knowledgeable when it comes to dogs and I couldn't have asked for a better person to come out and talk to us.
  • Wendy Fenty
    Feb. 28, 2025
    Matt was very informative and knowledgeable about dog training , he gave wonderful advice, I’m excited to begin the training, I feel hopeful that my pups will be in a great place once the training is done.

Dog Training Elite Fitchburg

Training Essentials for Your Puppy

Here are a few puppy training tips from the expert team at Dog Training Elite! If you have any questions or want to see these methods in action, give us a call. We are more than happy to show you a demonstration and provide you with a glimpse of what our professional team can do!

At Dog Training Elite, we believe in positive reinforcement and yummy treats do the trick! We recommend a high-quality, berry-sized reward that your puppy will enjoy. Rewarding your dog while training teaches them that you approve of that behavior and maintains their motivation to perform well.
Because you’ll be handing out lots of treats, you will probably want a treat bag or pouch. There are many options out there with different sizes, shapes, and ways to carry. The benefit of getting a treat pouch is the ease of access and the ability to reward your puppy quickly. If you aren’t interested in getting a treat pouch, we recommend getting a small bag to carry you puppy’s rewards.
A clicker is a great tool to have along with rewards when training a puppy. With a clicker, you can immediately provide a positive sound when your dog performs a correct behavior, and then you can reward them with a treat. Pairing a clicker with treats is a great way to instill positive reinforcement because you teach your dog that they get a treat when they hear a click. You can buy many kinds of clickers at your local pet store, and they even have helpful clicker apps.
A good leash is another essential when bringing home a new puppy. We suggest a leash made of a durable material like leather and about 6 feet long to allow for comfortable room for both of you. Training your dog on a leash will set you up for fun walks in the future, keep your dog safe, and prevent them from getting lost while out of the house. It is also beneficial for an excited puppy who wants to run around and play while training.
You'll need a sturdy collar or harness to attach a leash while training. Deciding between a flat collar or body harness is up to your personal preference, but it is good to consider your dog's comfort and demeanor. A collar is necessary while training and for safety while out and about. A collar/harness is also the best place to attach the identification for your puppy. If anything happened to your dog, you'd be glad you had a collar with your information on it!
Getting a dog crate is a great way to housetrain your puppy. You will want to get a durable and safe crate for your dog that has enough room for them to be comfortable. You want the crate to be a place of calm and safety for your dog, not a punishment zone. Getting your puppy crate trained gives you a safe space in your home to keep them while they are unsupervised and also prevents unwanted behaviors like chewing or peeing inside.
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The early months of your puppy’s life are crucial for developing good behavior, confidence, and a strong bond with your family. At Dog Training Elite, we offer specialized training tailored to your dog’s unique needs.

We focus on essential skills like obedience, socialization, and more. Our experienced trainers are committed to helping your puppy grow into a well-mannered companion that will be a joy to have at home and in any environment.

Call us today to schedule a free consultation and get a head start on your puppy’s training journey!