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A group of puppies at one of Dog Training Elite's puppy socialization classes in Little Rock / Chenal Valley, AR.

Dog Training Elite

Puppy Socialization Classes in Little Rock / Chenal Valley, AR

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 Little Rock / Chenal Valley, AR. 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 Little Rock

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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Little Rock / Chenal Valley 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 Little Rock / Chenal Valley 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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  • Annemarie McGahagan
    May. 9, 2025
    Super informative
  • Elizabeth M
    May. 9, 2025
    I love Ms. Debbie!! She is so helpful and answers all my questions. I have complete faith that this program will work and will not only make my pets listen but also will help me be a better pet owner.
  • JEANNE SCOTT
    May. 1, 2025
    Debbie came to our home to evaluate our new puppy as a serviced dog for me. He will be trained to sevice Parkinson’s (mobility issues) and PTSD (Anxiety). Debbie was very helpful, knowledgeable, and our pup responded to her quickly. He did throw a puppy temper tantrum while she was here. Even with his full on puppy rage, (teething and not being weaned properly from his mother), she quickly put him in check and demonstrated how to handle him and de-escalate the situation. I was extremely impressed and look forward to seeing what’s next for us.
  • kellie tuohey
    Apr. 23, 2025
    Very informative. Pleasant rep Debbie. But I knew to do a lot of what she was instructing. Learned a few things that will be helpful. Very good initial meeting overall.
  • Brad Bennett
    Feb. 27, 2025
    Enjoyed meeting Debbie and Diego. Look forwarding to working with her to get our 2 year old some social skills down.
  • Christopher Adams
    Apr. 11, 2025
    Debbie is absolutely wonderful and so patient i highly recommend
  • keyona ramey
    Apr. 11, 2025
    Bailey with Delta and Joker was absolutely amazing!! This consultation was the best thing I could’ve invested in for my pup. She gave me great tips that have already shown some promise. I’m excited for this journey with her !!!
  • Anndrea
    Apr. 9, 2025
    Very knowledgeable and patient
  • Anabelly Bautista
    Apr. 1, 2025
    Very patient with my dog and she’s so kind with them love that..
  • Hannah Bateman
    Mar. 27, 2025
    Debbie is amazing and has worked tirelessly with me and my dog. She has gone above and beyond and is truly invested and so proud of our success! This journey is difficult but Debbie and the other trainers have been my biggest cheerleaders.
  • Jewell Womack
    Mar. 6, 2025
    Aww she was awesome concerned about my dog and I she was very understanding she explained too me different issues that I was having. She’s great
  • Vasanthakumar Sripathy
    Feb. 25, 2025
    Very useful
  • Jane Prince
    Dec. 26, 2024
    Totally pleased! Debbie knows how to train me and my dog…
  • Kaiytlynn Pinson
    Feb. 6, 2025
    They were amazing. They helped me out with what I need for my dog. They're very cooperative and very open-minded with every situation.
  • Tina Scott
    Dec. 5, 2024
    Debbie was very informative and really friendly. I can't wait to start working with her.
  • Mary B
    Nov. 15, 2024
    My husband and I both were very pleased with Jamie and all of the training techniques and tips that she taught us. The in-home dog training was very effective as your dog is in its environment so it is more realistic to the dog and not distracted by all new things.iThis training is very personalized, and Jamie is easy to work with and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend Jamie and her team
  • Polo Pierre
    Oct. 18, 2024
    Thank you for the free visit! Looking forward to working with you and lil Marco!
  • Annemarie McGahagan
    May. 9, 2025
    Super informative
  • Elizabeth M
    May. 9, 2025
    I love Ms. Debbie!! She is so helpful and answers all my questions. I have complete faith that this program will work and will not only make my pets listen but also will help me be a better pet owner.
  • JEANNE SCOTT
    May. 1, 2025
    Debbie came to our home to evaluate our new puppy as a serviced dog for me. He will be trained to sevice Parkinson’s (mobility issues) and PTSD (Anxiety). Debbie was very helpful, knowledgeable, and our pup responded to her quickly. He did throw a puppy temper tantrum while she was here. Even with his full on puppy rage, (teething and not being weaned properly from his mother), she quickly put him in check and demonstrated how to handle him and de-escalate the situation. I was extremely impressed and look forward to seeing what’s next for us.
  • kellie tuohey
    Apr. 23, 2025
    Very informative. Pleasant rep Debbie. But I knew to do a lot of what she was instructing. Learned a few things that will be helpful. Very good initial meeting overall.
  • Brad Bennett
    Feb. 27, 2025
    Enjoyed meeting Debbie and Diego. Look forwarding to working with her to get our 2 year old some social skills down.
  • Christopher Adams
    Apr. 11, 2025
    Debbie is absolutely wonderful and so patient i highly recommend
  • keyona ramey
    Apr. 11, 2025
    Bailey with Delta and Joker was absolutely amazing!! This consultation was the best thing I could’ve invested in for my pup. She gave me great tips that have already shown some promise. I’m excited for this journey with her !!!
  • Anndrea
    Apr. 9, 2025
    Very knowledgeable and patient
  • Anabelly Bautista
    Apr. 1, 2025
    Very patient with my dog and she’s so kind with them love that..
  • Hannah Bateman
    Mar. 27, 2025
    Debbie is amazing and has worked tirelessly with me and my dog. She has gone above and beyond and is truly invested and so proud of our success! This journey is difficult but Debbie and the other trainers have been my biggest cheerleaders.
  • Jewell Womack
    Mar. 6, 2025
    Aww she was awesome concerned about my dog and I she was very understanding she explained too me different issues that I was having. She’s great
  • Vasanthakumar Sripathy
    Feb. 25, 2025
    Very useful
  • Jane Prince
    Dec. 26, 2024
    Totally pleased! Debbie knows how to train me and my dog…
  • Kaiytlynn Pinson
    Feb. 6, 2025
    They were amazing. They helped me out with what I need for my dog. They're very cooperative and very open-minded with every situation.
  • Tina Scott
    Dec. 5, 2024
    Debbie was very informative and really friendly. I can't wait to start working with her.
  • Mary B
    Nov. 15, 2024
    My husband and I both were very pleased with Jamie and all of the training techniques and tips that she taught us. The in-home dog training was very effective as your dog is in its environment so it is more realistic to the dog and not distracted by all new things.iThis training is very personalized, and Jamie is easy to work with and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend Jamie and her team
  • Polo Pierre
    Oct. 18, 2024
    Thank you for the free visit! Looking forward to working with you and lil Marco!