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Puppy Obedience Training in Orlando, FL

When it’s time to bring your new puppy home, one of the best things you can do for their well-being and your sanity is to start obedience training as soon as possible. Puppies are eager to learn and starting training early can prevent unwanted behaviors like chewing, whining, nipping, and accidents.

At Dog Training Elite, we offer professional puppy obedience training in Orlando, FL. Our team has the resources and knowledge you need to feel confident in controlling your new companion and setting your puppy up for lifelong success.

Learn more about our specialized approach to obedience training and book a free consultation with our team to eliminate those unwanted behaviors!

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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

Understanding Puppy Obedience Training

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Many behaviors that puppies exhibit are completely normal during the “puppy stage,” but if left unaddressed, they can develop into more serious concerns as your puppy grows.

Early obedience training is key to preventing these issues from becoming ingrained habits. Below are some common issues puppies often display, along with the underlying causes:

Puppies explore the world with their mouths, and teething puppies chew to soothe sore gums. While this is natural, it can become a problem when they chew on furniture, shoes, or other household items.
Nipping is a way for puppies to play and communicate, but as they grow, this behavior can become painful and unwanted. Puppies often learn bite inhibition from their littermates, but without proper guidance, they may continue to nip or bite when interacting with people.
Puppies often whine to express discomfort, fear, or a desire for attention. While it may seem cute at first, persistent whining can be a sign of anxiety or other underlying issues, and it may lead to attention-seeking behaviors if not addressed properly.
Jumping is a natural behavior for puppies as they seek to get closer to their handlers. Puppies jump to greet people, but as they grow, this behavior can become overwhelming or even dangerous, especially for small children or elderly individuals.
Puppies are still learning bladder and bowel control, so accidents are common. Without consistent training and guidance, house soiling can become a persistent issue.
Puppies are naturally excited about exploring their surroundings and often pull on the leash to get to where they want to go. Without proper leash training, this behavior can lead to difficulties controlling your dog on walks as they get bigger and stronger.
Puppies bark to communicate, get attention, or out of excitement. However, excessive barking can indicate boredom, fear, or territorial behavior. If not addressed, barking can become a nuisance, especially in social settings or shared living environments.
Digging is often a natural instinct for puppies, especially certain breeds. They may dig to bury toys, cool off, or out of boredom. Without proper intervention, this behavior can lead to damaged lawns and gardens, as well as unwanted messes.
Some puppies develop anxiety when left alone for extended periods. Signs of separation anxiety can include destructive behavior, excessive barking or whining, and even accidents inside the house. Without addressing the root of the anxiety, this behavior can escalate into more severe emotional and behavioral problems as the puppy grows.
Puppies have a natural prey drive, causing them to chase after fast-moving objects, such as squirrels, cars, or even children. Without training, this instinctual behavior can become dangerous, putting the puppy and others at risk, especially in busy areas or near roads.
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Puppy Training 101

How to Train a Puppy

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The #1 mistake new puppy owners make when learning how to train a puppy is waiting too long to start puppy training. Other common mistakes include:

  • Avoiding Crates: Crate training is not meant to be a form of punishment or isolation for a puppy or dog. Not only can it help with potty training, as dogs instinctively don’t want to soil their own space, but a crate can provide a safe place for a puppy or dog to go when they are feeling overwhelmed in their environment.
  • Not Puppy-Proofing Your Home: Much like baby-proofing, puppy-proofing a home is necessary to prevent the destruction of personal items, as well as to protect a puppy from harmful things like wires or toxic chemicals. Make sure these things are out of reach, or protected with a gate or another kind of barrier.
  • Scolding or Harmful Punishment: Pushing a puppy’s face into a mess or scolding them after an accident is a prime example of when focusing on positive reinforcement is far more effective than punishment. Puppies don’t understand what they’ve done wrong after the fact. Instead, they’ll associate their owner’s anger with the mess, which can lead to anxiety and cause them to hide their accidents in less obvious places around the house.
  • Failing to Socialize: The window of time between eight weeks and 16 weeks in puppy time is critical for learning to socialize with other dogs and humans. This can lead to antisocial, anxious, or even aggressive behavior when the puppy becomes a dog. Puppy classes at Dog Training Elite are a great way to achieve socialization.

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Puppy Training with Dog Training Elite

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Dog Training Elite can help puppy owners learn how to train a puppy and avoid common mistakes, empowering owners to train at home with all the right tools. This is accomplished with our comprehensive in-home puppy training. For the first 4-6 weeks, trainers use “treat training” before moving on to more advanced puppy training. Treat training helps with the following behaviors:

  • Come, sit, loose-leash walking, and down
  • Puppy Corrections (Stop biting, digging, jumping, etc.)
  • Crate Training/ House Breaking

Trainers will also help owners learn about the following:

  • Socialization Tips
  • Environmental Hazards
  • Puppy Enrichment
  • Caring for Your Puppy
  • And more!
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After initial training at home, obedience classes are also a great option for exposing a young puppy to other dogs, people, new sounds, and sights. Combining obedience classes with training at home will ensure a well-behaved puppy that learns quickly.

The Dog Training Elite training method focuses on encouraging proper behaviors with positive reinforcement. Punishment is never used as a form of training as it can lead to aggression and fear in dogs.

Positive reinforcement teaches a puppy that performing obedient behaviors wins love and affection from their owner. Our professional puppy trainers include owners in the training process so that puppies learn who is in charge. By working alongside owners, trainers will help owners and puppies build a strong, healthy relationship founded on loyalty and trust.

Contact us today to start your puppy training journey!

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  • Tamika Bloodworth
    Feb. 11, 2025
    Craig was hired to turn our 2 year old Mini Goldendoodle into a service dog specifically so he could fly back and forth cross country with my daughter. Craig was amazing, friendly, professional, flexible and worth every cent. Our boy had his first flight yesterday from orlando to LA and did perfect! He got so many compliments on his well behaved demeanor and even the flight attendants said they forgot there was a dog onboard! Everyone wanted to know who his trainer was and we were happy to refer them to Craig! Thanks so much Craig- you changed our lives.
  • Valerie Garcia
    Feb. 2, 2025
    This company is the real deal. If you really want to get your dog trained or also need a specialized training then Dog Training Elite is the one. Trust me, do the investment it’s totally worth it. The training techniques are effective and dogs learn it very quick. The guidance and service of the trainers is outstanding. They give you a service for a life time. I’m incredibly grateful to this company for helping training my beautiful Misty. I can’t wait to continue with the Service Dog training program.
  • Valeria Perez
    Feb. 1, 2025
    Craig worked with our girl Sushi, and the change was instant, he was really patient and worked with us so we can train her in a way that worked with us! Definetly recommended
  • ronald d
    Jan. 30, 2025
    Great place to send your pet for dog training they will embellish and train them to be very accurate on in the home training and classes are detailed and friendly. Never felt overwhelmed and the quality of happiness my pets have are amazing even with full control
  • Larry Henderson
    Jan. 20, 2025
    Dog Training Elite Orlando is amazing. Maria help me with everything we had talked about in the 1st evaluation and we worked all the way though to pass our service dog test. I am super happy with Dog Training Elite and would recommend anyone in the Orlando area to use them for any of your dog training needs.
  • Jackie Hooker
    Jan. 18, 2025
    Maria & Cheyenne were amazing! They really understood Apollo and knew exactly what he and I needed to have a better life. They stuck it out with his aggression & stubbornness. Apollo even really likes Maria now. It's such a change. He seems so much happier. He's still stubborn and hard headed but that's just who he is. They gave me all the tools I need to continue working with him. It's encouraging to know that we have group classes and access to help for the rest of his life. They aren't leaving us now that the personal one on one training is done. I would recommend them to anyone. They are the absolute best and their heart shows through every step.
  • Janice Burstein
    Jan. 17, 2025
    Maria has been wonderful with Benny she comes in happy can’t wait to work with him and he loves her. He is doing really well so far.
  • Aly Childs
    Aug. 6, 2023
    We started training our rescue 2 years ago. Knowing I was looking for a service dog, the team came with me to the shelter to help evaluate potential candidates. From day one their team has been incredible. I've gotten to see my dog grow from a crazy puppy to an amazing service dog. Everyone has been incredible and works so hard to help you in any way they can. An amazing organization doing incredible things!
  • ava fizer
    Dec. 14, 2024
    Dog Training Elite North Orlando is amazing! The trainers are professional, patient, and truly care about the dogs. My dog’s behavior has improved so much thanks to their positive, effective methods. They keep you involved and supported every step of the way. Highly recommend them for anyone looking for top-notch dog training!
  • Elena Macchiarella
    Dec. 12, 2024
    Great trainers, patient, flexible and with passion for this job. I would definitely recommend this company.
  • Brittnie Faine
    Dec. 7, 2024
    We couldn’t say enough wonderful things about Dog Training Elite North Orlando, Craig and his team. Our mini bernedoodle, Koa started with the in-home puppy training program at 12wks where all training was individualized to him and us (we needed training too 😉). We have seen tremendous changes in Koa’s at home and social obedience commands and look forward to continuing to work with Craig and his team to have him Therapy Dog certified. From basic obedience training to intensive therapy dog training, Elite Dog Training North Orlando is our trusted partner in all our dog training needs.
  • Heather Ahles
    Dec. 4, 2024
    Maria was life changing for us and our dogs! We rescued two pups, Maverick and Goose, that were bonded and started getting into fights 6 months after we got them. Maria came in and taught us how to provide better structure for them to thrive, become more confident, and even just enjoy being young pups instead of consistently in a fight or flight mode. We are so grateful to Maria and the team, and highly recommend this program to anyone and everyone.
  • Heather Ahles
    Dec. 4, 2024
    Maria was life changing for us and our dogs! We rescued two pups, Maverick and Goose, that were bonded and started getting into fights 6 months after we got them. Maria came in and taught us how to provide better structure for them to thrive, become more confident, and even just enjoy being young pups instead of consistently in a fight or flight mode. We are so grateful to Maria and the team, and highly recommend this program to anyone and everyone.
  • Misael Cortez
    Nov. 22, 2024
    Craig did amazing job training my American bully He went a step by a step with us making sure we understand the command. We are extremely very happy with the work done and our dog.
  • Peterson Hauers
    Nov. 22, 2024
    Chelsea and Cheyenne were attentive to our dog needs since the very beginning, and have carried out the 10 days camp training prioritizing things: Brownie Fox, our young Pomeranian, is now much better in terms of behavior and obedience, and on a much better shape to continue the learning curve! Thank you and truly recommended!
  • Julia James
    Nov. 6, 2024
    We had a wonderful experience with Dog training Elite North Orlando. We adopted a 4 year old rescue that had some reactivity after being abandoned and stuck in the shelter for 6 months, and she is also incredibly excitable. Craig and Miriam helped us understand her and even our other dog better, and taught us how to work with and train them! She’s so much better now and we are way better equipped to give her a great life. I’d definitely recommend them!
  • Raymond Luther
    Nov. 4, 2024
    I want to thank my Trainer at Dog Training Elite North Orlando. He provided positive coaching and feedback during the training courses. Our trainer was patient and encouraged us even during the setbacks.
  • Sharron Robinson
    Sep. 26, 2024
    Craig has helped me to train my 8 month old Heavapoo. She now gets in her create and I can leave her there while I go out. I live in a Condo so barking could be a problem. She now responds to quiet. Could not have done this without help. Highly recommend Dog training Elite.
  • Bianca Heap
    Sep. 20, 2024
    Maria is amazing. Great company, they take pride in their work. Maria is very friendly and is working so well with my tiny chihuahua puppy. So thankful for her care. Bianca Heap
  • Robin Zander
    Sep. 20, 2024
    Dog Elite Training have been a lifesaver for us and our puppy German shepherd. The trainers Cheyenne and Maria are so good with her and she is learning at lightening speed thanks to them. Chelsie goes beyond to accommodate our busy schedule. Run don’t walk to sign on with Dog Elite!
  • Tamika Bloodworth
    Feb. 11, 2025
    Craig was hired to turn our 2 year old Mini Goldendoodle into a service dog specifically so he could fly back and forth cross country with my daughter. Craig was amazing, friendly, professional, flexible and worth every cent. Our boy had his first flight yesterday from orlando to LA and did perfect! He got so many compliments on his well behaved demeanor and even the flight attendants said they forgot there was a dog onboard! Everyone wanted to know who his trainer was and we were happy to refer them to Craig! Thanks so much Craig- you changed our lives.
  • Valerie Garcia
    Feb. 2, 2025
    This company is the real deal. If you really want to get your dog trained or also need a specialized training then Dog Training Elite is the one. Trust me, do the investment it’s totally worth it. The training techniques are effective and dogs learn it very quick. The guidance and service of the trainers is outstanding. They give you a service for a life time. I’m incredibly grateful to this company for helping training my beautiful Misty. I can’t wait to continue with the Service Dog training program.
  • Valeria Perez
    Feb. 1, 2025
    Craig worked with our girl Sushi, and the change was instant, he was really patient and worked with us so we can train her in a way that worked with us! Definetly recommended
  • ronald d
    Jan. 30, 2025
    Great place to send your pet for dog training they will embellish and train them to be very accurate on in the home training and classes are detailed and friendly. Never felt overwhelmed and the quality of happiness my pets have are amazing even with full control
  • Larry Henderson
    Jan. 20, 2025
    Dog Training Elite Orlando is amazing. Maria help me with everything we had talked about in the 1st evaluation and we worked all the way though to pass our service dog test. I am super happy with Dog Training Elite and would recommend anyone in the Orlando area to use them for any of your dog training needs.
  • Jackie Hooker
    Jan. 18, 2025
    Maria & Cheyenne were amazing! They really understood Apollo and knew exactly what he and I needed to have a better life. They stuck it out with his aggression & stubbornness. Apollo even really likes Maria now. It's such a change. He seems so much happier. He's still stubborn and hard headed but that's just who he is. They gave me all the tools I need to continue working with him. It's encouraging to know that we have group classes and access to help for the rest of his life. They aren't leaving us now that the personal one on one training is done. I would recommend them to anyone. They are the absolute best and their heart shows through every step.
  • Janice Burstein
    Jan. 17, 2025
    Maria has been wonderful with Benny she comes in happy can’t wait to work with him and he loves her. He is doing really well so far.
  • Aly Childs
    Aug. 6, 2023
    We started training our rescue 2 years ago. Knowing I was looking for a service dog, the team came with me to the shelter to help evaluate potential candidates. From day one their team has been incredible. I've gotten to see my dog grow from a crazy puppy to an amazing service dog. Everyone has been incredible and works so hard to help you in any way they can. An amazing organization doing incredible things!
  • ava fizer
    Dec. 14, 2024
    Dog Training Elite North Orlando is amazing! The trainers are professional, patient, and truly care about the dogs. My dog’s behavior has improved so much thanks to their positive, effective methods. They keep you involved and supported every step of the way. Highly recommend them for anyone looking for top-notch dog training!
  • Elena Macchiarella
    Dec. 12, 2024
    Great trainers, patient, flexible and with passion for this job. I would definitely recommend this company.
  • Brittnie Faine
    Dec. 7, 2024
    We couldn’t say enough wonderful things about Dog Training Elite North Orlando, Craig and his team. Our mini bernedoodle, Koa started with the in-home puppy training program at 12wks where all training was individualized to him and us (we needed training too 😉). We have seen tremendous changes in Koa’s at home and social obedience commands and look forward to continuing to work with Craig and his team to have him Therapy Dog certified. From basic obedience training to intensive therapy dog training, Elite Dog Training North Orlando is our trusted partner in all our dog training needs.
  • Heather Ahles
    Dec. 4, 2024
    Maria was life changing for us and our dogs! We rescued two pups, Maverick and Goose, that were bonded and started getting into fights 6 months after we got them. Maria came in and taught us how to provide better structure for them to thrive, become more confident, and even just enjoy being young pups instead of consistently in a fight or flight mode. We are so grateful to Maria and the team, and highly recommend this program to anyone and everyone.
  • Heather Ahles
    Dec. 4, 2024
    Maria was life changing for us and our dogs! We rescued two pups, Maverick and Goose, that were bonded and started getting into fights 6 months after we got them. Maria came in and taught us how to provide better structure for them to thrive, become more confident, and even just enjoy being young pups instead of consistently in a fight or flight mode. We are so grateful to Maria and the team, and highly recommend this program to anyone and everyone.
  • Misael Cortez
    Nov. 22, 2024
    Craig did amazing job training my American bully He went a step by a step with us making sure we understand the command. We are extremely very happy with the work done and our dog.
  • Peterson Hauers
    Nov. 22, 2024
    Chelsea and Cheyenne were attentive to our dog needs since the very beginning, and have carried out the 10 days camp training prioritizing things: Brownie Fox, our young Pomeranian, is now much better in terms of behavior and obedience, and on a much better shape to continue the learning curve! Thank you and truly recommended!
  • Julia James
    Nov. 6, 2024
    We had a wonderful experience with Dog training Elite North Orlando. We adopted a 4 year old rescue that had some reactivity after being abandoned and stuck in the shelter for 6 months, and she is also incredibly excitable. Craig and Miriam helped us understand her and even our other dog better, and taught us how to work with and train them! She’s so much better now and we are way better equipped to give her a great life. I’d definitely recommend them!
  • Raymond Luther
    Nov. 4, 2024
    I want to thank my Trainer at Dog Training Elite North Orlando. He provided positive coaching and feedback during the training courses. Our trainer was patient and encouraged us even during the setbacks.
  • Sharron Robinson
    Sep. 26, 2024
    Craig has helped me to train my 8 month old Heavapoo. She now gets in her create and I can leave her there while I go out. I live in a Condo so barking could be a problem. She now responds to quiet. Could not have done this without help. Highly recommend Dog training Elite.
  • Bianca Heap
    Sep. 20, 2024
    Maria is amazing. Great company, they take pride in their work. Maria is very friendly and is working so well with my tiny chihuahua puppy. So thankful for her care. Bianca Heap
  • Robin Zander
    Sep. 20, 2024
    Dog Elite Training have been a lifesaver for us and our puppy German shepherd. The trainers Cheyenne and Maria are so good with her and she is learning at lightening speed thanks to them. Chelsie goes beyond to accommodate our busy schedule. Run don’t walk to sign on with Dog Elite!