The Best Service Dogs for Veterans & PTSD in Orlando

Craig is a definite must as a trainer if you need help with your dog. I HIGHLY recommend his company, Craig is professional, patient, kind and courteous with not only your beloved dog, but also you the owner. My stubborn Yorkie has made so much improvement so far in the four weeks of working with Craig. More to come.

I cannot say enough about Dog Training Elite. We knew we had the potential of a great dog in our Ozzie but we needed help in reassuring him that we had things under control so that he could relax and not be so reactive and Maria with her home visits and Chelsea and Cheyenne with the groups classes helped us do just that. I’m not exaggerating when I say it’s been a complete lifestyle change for us. He’s great on walks, can be around other dogs without reacting, and we can take him with us to the park and kids activities on the weekends. This program is worth every penny and has allowed Ozzie to live out his full potential. I highly recommend!

Chelsea, Cheyenne, and Maria are absolutely incredible. We had tried other local trainers but still had a puppy whose behavior was frustrating and unmanageable. After working with DTE it is like I have a brand new dog! This crew is extremely knowledgeable and takes a personalized approach when it comes to your dog. Their communication skills are top-notch and their dog training services are even better. I highly recommend Dog Training Elite Orlando and look forward to using then again when we add another pup to our family!

Love Dog Training Elite! Our dog, Fiddler, began being unpredictable with other dogs and pulled on the leash like crazy, so it was difficult to take her anywhere. Now, thanks to Dog Training Elite, we can take Fiddler on all of our adventures without any worry! Fiddler loves it!

Cheyenne,Chelsea and Maria are all AMAZING!!! They really have helped our puppy Lucy learn the basics for training and safety!!! We are looking forward to booking the next level at some point 🩷

Chelsea, Cheyenne, and Maria are excellent dog trainers. Upon meeting them you instantly know working with dogs is their passion. My little puggle, Maggie, is adorable but was a “hot mess” when it came to behavior. Maria worked with us in home and within a few lessens she was much better behaved. She loves people and didn’t understand that not everyone loves her, her jumping on people has stopped. The group walks in Winter Garden and obedience training in Phelps has helped further improve her listening and behavior. She’s learned how to behave around other dogs and people. I’m considering taking her training to the next level with their therapy dog training. I highly recommend this team for your dog training needs.

Dog training Elite was top Kotch. We loved working one on one with Maria! She was calm and friendly. Gave us all her expertise with training our little mini Goldendoodle Kopper. He has a lot of energy so all her techniques have been so helpful. We look forward to group classes. Looking for a trainer look no further hire them!

Update 6/18/24: I am incredibly grateful for Dog Training Elite Orlando. The progress has been remarkable, and their support is outstanding. Whenever I have a question, they are always available to help Ella (my dog) and me navigate through it. Ella is now 11 months. Chelsea, Cheyenne, and Maria are amazing. My 5-month-old Golden Retriever is thriving, and it's all thanks to them. As a service dog in training, she is receiving the best care and guidance from this team. I am extremely appreciative of their dedication and expertise.

Chelsea and Cheyenne from Dog Training Elite were incredible. I have a dog, Bama, that I was nervous to even sign up for training due to his fear-based aggression, especially with strangers. Long story short he is a rescue that was abused most of his younger life. He only likes 5 people. His life is very limited because of this. Chelsea put all my worries at ease. She came well equipped with different tools so that we could move past the aggression and actually focus on training. She wasn't even phased by his behavior and was incredibly professional and helpful. After a few sessions, Chelsea even brought her own dog so we could work on Bama’s reactivity. She literally thought of everything and made it so seamless and 100% worthwhile. I have gone through many different training companies- the whole board and train, a dog “therapist,” I’ve even tried medication. You name it I’ve tried it. I’ve spent so much money looking for help for him. And this is the first time I felt I actually got it! I am so thankful for the work they did with him, all the ways they taught me how to continue to train with him, and the breakthroughs we have continued to experience even after the 1 on 1 training ended. I feel like his life is slowly starting to open up and he’s going to be able to actually live a worthwhile life thanks to them and their help. I really can’t say enough good things about their team and recommend them to everyone I know!

We reached out to this lovely group of trainers to assist us with basic training for our two pups, we also learned from them about advanced training for one of our pups to better assist me (the hubby) with my PTSD, anxiety and a couple other issues from my deployments since one of our pups were naturally already alerting in her own way to me when I was having issues. We didn’t realize that we had reached out to an amazing team that has helped us step by step even on bad days get to where we are today with certain things, they have grown on us so much there like family and will furever be in the pack guiding us even further down the line. Mrs Maria was are main in home trainer and with her help and time we learned simple things to make lives challenges easier, don’t get me wrong the Bosses are amazing too and seeing them at group helped us out in other ways that made training fun and easy not like some job. All I know is without this amazing team we wouldn’t be doing some of the things I struggle with and making it a little easier at night. I highly recommend this team to any veteran out there wishing to have assist from the ease of there home with there best friend at home to make life’s challenges easier for you. Aaron S.

My dog is a rescue puppy and had every issue in the book. Dog Training elite implemented structure and obedience into my hazel and she’s never been better. Cannot recommended enough to friends and family.

We researched quite a few training programs and since choosing Dog training Elite Orlando they have been amazing! Maria has been our at home trainer and she is very kind, informative, patient and funny at times. We just went to our first group training and it was very interactive and you get to see other dogs on all levels of training. Sarge is learning a lot and is becoming a very well behaved boy.

Wonderful experience Craig very professional & our 14 month Uma , aWoodle responded well to the commands & I was quite pleased!

We had Maria for our in home trainer and she is a gem! She is able train the handler as well as the doggy. Her calm, assertive, and at times funny delivery is amazing. The use of the E-collar to communicate (not punish) is a great tool. Our group lessons with Chelsea, Cheyenne, & Maria are informative and fun. Our Great Dane- Nebula is really becoming the dog we knew she could be without losing her personality.

If I could give 10 stars for Dog Training Elite, I would! I was so nervous about my baby Bella going thru this and our trainer, Maria, was the perfect fit for our family. She truly has a gift from God for these dogs. She made the training fun for our family. My Bella loved Maria! She is no longer jumping on people when they come in the door. We finally can have our life back and start having people over again. She isn't pulling on the leash anymore so our walks are so much more enjoyable and safe. I am so thrilled with our experience with Dog Training Elite!

Dog Training Elite Orlando is truly a life saver. I have a 10 month old Rottweiler pitbull mix, who was very reactive. He used to have explosive barking and lunging fits at dogs, people, kids, skateboards, bikes, and motorcycles. The two week boarding program is the best money I’ve ever spent. I can finally enjoy the best parts of having a dog with out worrying about someone getting injured. He has an arsenal of commands now and is able to walk off leash even with all of his previous triggers visible to him, at the same time. To be honest and give fair warning, I got lucky I signed him up when he was young and he’s a very smart dog. So my advice would be to take action as soon as possible but to keep your expectations reasonable because every dog is different. But if you’re in need of help, like I was, this is the place to go to. I was helped by Cheyenne but I’m sure everyone apart of this organization is professional and experienced in dog training.

I can’t say enough great things about the programs offered from Dog Training Elite! I rescued Kai, my boxer/pit mix, and right from the start DTE was so supportive in starting his training and working towards giving him the best life possible. I am amazed with how quickly Kai is progressing, and even after the first few weeks he is tremendously better behaved. All the trainers are excellent, and Maria did a fantastic job working with Kai and myself directly, teaching both of us how to properly train! I’m excited to continue working with Kai and all the trainers with DTE on his training journey. Highly recommend!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Dog Training Elite North Orlando for my new puppy, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Craig came directly to my house, which was incredibly convenient and made the training process feel very personalized. Craig was knowledgeable, patient, and clearly passionate about helping both my puppy and me. He taught me a variety of tips and tricks for house training that have been absolutely invaluable. I highly recommend his services to any new dog owners out there looking for effective, compassionate training assistance."

Roscoe is 9 years old and still learning we have been working with Craig excellent trainer We are able to walk with very little reaction now and also meet up with other dogs. Always training Mini Australian Shepard very smart.

I have never been so impressed by a dog training company before these guys. When I first started thinking about a service dog, I had no idea what it would be like. As I met staff (Chelsea, Cheyanne, Maria, and the rest of the crew) they listened to my needs and gave their hearts beyond my expectations. All my hopes were fulfilled and then some., Dog Training Elite Orlando has been nothing but by my side this whole year during the training process with my now Service dog, Raven”. I can say that I have been truly blessed ❤️ Thank you all! You are the best in my book, 😊👍