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Dog Training Elite Lowell / Chelmsford

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A group of puppies at one of Dog Training Elite's puppy socialization classes in Lowell, MA.

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Puppy Socialization Classes in Lowell, MA

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 Lowell, MA. 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 Lowell / Chelmsford

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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Lowell 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 Lowell 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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  • denise ramsey
    Mar. 5, 2025
    Tiffany gave us some more great information to help with training our puppy. Also with having her stay on place with food and toy distraction.
  • Francesca Izzo
    May. 7, 2025
    All of the trainers at Dog Training Elite have been wonderful, especially Tiffany who we have worked with the most. My puppy has made so much progress under their guidance.
  • Beth Morin
    Mar. 11, 2025
    Super lesson learning to heel with Duncan distractions! We are ready for some group lessons. Thanks, Tiffany.
  • Elizabeth Underwood
    Apr. 28, 2025
    Very knowledgeable and kind person
  • Nicole Johnson
    Apr. 26, 2025
    Tiffany, from the Fitchburg branch, is great to work with. She is informative, patient, and kind. Tiffany was very thorough explaining and modeling training techniques. We're looking forward to working with her again.
  • Shelly Killian
    Apr. 21, 2025
    Tiffany was great with my German Shepherd. Today was our second session and my dog and I are learning a lot. Tiffany is very knowledgeable and also very patient and explains things well.
  • Billy Carroll
    Apr. 21, 2025
    Tiffany was great! She worked with all of us and taught us great training techniques. We were very happy😊
  • Judith Philbrook
    Apr. 15, 2025
    Tiffany answered all my questions. It is overwhelming and it’s not only the dog getting trained but me also. I can hardly wait to start and for the next lesson.
  • Maria W
    Apr. 14, 2025
    Tiffany was very informative, friendly, and attentive.
  • Michael Levitz
    Apr. 12, 2025
    Tiffany is awesome, very knowledgeable, professional, and an exceptional teacher to both me and my pup
  • Lifestyle Of Mochadelicious
    Apr. 8, 2025
    I just wanna say thank you to Tiffany. She was an awesome trainer.
  • Wendy Chartrand
    Mar. 26, 2025
    Great session! Thank you!
  • Deborah Ailinger
    Apr. 5, 2025
    Tiffany was extremely pleasant and knowledgeable. She explained the various programs and options and answered all our questions. She was very reassuring. .
  • Sue Connaughton
    Feb. 7, 2025
    Tiffany met us at Lowe’s for our public training session. She was very helpful in working with us on heel, loose leash, “too far”, and recall. We encountered many distractions today (people, dogs, new smells) and Tiffany supported me and my dog to get through them. Thank you!
  • Sudhir Chaudhary
    Apr. 2, 2025
    Tiffany was great, and my 12-week-old Border Collie, Milo, really liked her and was very playful. We are signing up for Milo's training.
  • Alexia Austin
    Mar. 27, 2025
    Tiffany is awesome! She is super knowledgeable and knows how to make you feel like your dog (and you) will succeed!
  • Ronna Northrup
    Jan. 27, 2025
    Matt was incredible. Taught us things about dog’s behavior and it was an awesome lesson!
  • Maria Lima
    Mar. 24, 2025
    Tiffany was such a delight and she explain everything so clear.
  • Steven G Cronis, Esq.
    Mar. 19, 2025
    Matt is exceptional with his knowledge of puppy training. It’s an honor to have him help us with our puppy. Highly recommend to any serious pet owner who wants quality training. Thank you Matt!
  • Debra Korzec
    Mar. 5, 2025
    Mat helped 'me as the trainer' so much today, especially with respect to my hesitation/mistakes with the collar. It can be difficult and he ironed out my wrinkles. Learning when to give him treats, in place or directly from me. Thank you 😊
  • denise ramsey
    Mar. 5, 2025
    Tiffany gave us some more great information to help with training our puppy. Also with having her stay on place with food and toy distraction.
  • Francesca Izzo
    May. 7, 2025
    All of the trainers at Dog Training Elite have been wonderful, especially Tiffany who we have worked with the most. My puppy has made so much progress under their guidance.
  • Beth Morin
    Mar. 11, 2025
    Super lesson learning to heel with Duncan distractions! We are ready for some group lessons. Thanks, Tiffany.
  • Elizabeth Underwood
    Apr. 28, 2025
    Very knowledgeable and kind person
  • Nicole Johnson
    Apr. 26, 2025
    Tiffany, from the Fitchburg branch, is great to work with. She is informative, patient, and kind. Tiffany was very thorough explaining and modeling training techniques. We're looking forward to working with her again.
  • Shelly Killian
    Apr. 21, 2025
    Tiffany was great with my German Shepherd. Today was our second session and my dog and I are learning a lot. Tiffany is very knowledgeable and also very patient and explains things well.
  • Billy Carroll
    Apr. 21, 2025
    Tiffany was great! She worked with all of us and taught us great training techniques. We were very happy😊
  • Judith Philbrook
    Apr. 15, 2025
    Tiffany answered all my questions. It is overwhelming and it’s not only the dog getting trained but me also. I can hardly wait to start and for the next lesson.
  • Maria W
    Apr. 14, 2025
    Tiffany was very informative, friendly, and attentive.
  • Michael Levitz
    Apr. 12, 2025
    Tiffany is awesome, very knowledgeable, professional, and an exceptional teacher to both me and my pup
  • Lifestyle Of Mochadelicious
    Apr. 8, 2025
    I just wanna say thank you to Tiffany. She was an awesome trainer.
  • Wendy Chartrand
    Mar. 26, 2025
    Great session! Thank you!
  • Deborah Ailinger
    Apr. 5, 2025
    Tiffany was extremely pleasant and knowledgeable. She explained the various programs and options and answered all our questions. She was very reassuring. .
  • Sue Connaughton
    Feb. 7, 2025
    Tiffany met us at Lowe’s for our public training session. She was very helpful in working with us on heel, loose leash, “too far”, and recall. We encountered many distractions today (people, dogs, new smells) and Tiffany supported me and my dog to get through them. Thank you!
  • Sudhir Chaudhary
    Apr. 2, 2025
    Tiffany was great, and my 12-week-old Border Collie, Milo, really liked her and was very playful. We are signing up for Milo's training.
  • Alexia Austin
    Mar. 27, 2025
    Tiffany is awesome! She is super knowledgeable and knows how to make you feel like your dog (and you) will succeed!
  • Ronna Northrup
    Jan. 27, 2025
    Matt was incredible. Taught us things about dog’s behavior and it was an awesome lesson!
  • Maria Lima
    Mar. 24, 2025
    Tiffany was such a delight and she explain everything so clear.
  • Steven G Cronis, Esq.
    Mar. 19, 2025
    Matt is exceptional with his knowledge of puppy training. It’s an honor to have him help us with our puppy. Highly recommend to any serious pet owner who wants quality training. Thank you Matt!
  • Debra Korzec
    Mar. 5, 2025
    Mat helped 'me as the trainer' so much today, especially with respect to my hesitation/mistakes with the collar. It can be difficult and he ironed out my wrinkles. Learning when to give him treats, in place or directly from me. Thank you 😊