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Puppy Socialization Classes in Port Charlotte, FL

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Puppy Socialization Classes in Port Charlotte, FL

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 Port Charlotte, FL. At Dog Training Elite, we offer safe, guided sessions where your puppy can interact with other dogs and people.

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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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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 Port Charlotte 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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  • Mary Jo Linscott
    Aug. 18, 2025
    My dog, Ms Beasley, and I just completed our 5 week training program with Jessica. I am so impressed by Jessica’s professionalism, patience, and care for Beasley and I. She is available at all times when I have questions or concerns. She has prepared us well to be successful in our next step…service dog training. This is the most successful program in which we have invested. Many thanks to Jessica and all of the amazing people at Dog Training Elite. They have gone above and beyond by helping to set up our training in another city for the holidays. They are truly elite!
  • Itz Statik
    Sep. 18, 2025
    Jessica was awesome very helpful and a very good teacher
  • Pat Coderre
    Sep. 17, 2025
    Jessica of Dog Training Elite has been amazing! She has helped us to understand our rescue and helped us learn how to help him feel safe and loved in our home. He has a long way to go but we would have been totally lost without her help! Thank you!!!
  • Bobbi Edmonds
    Sep. 10, 2025
    Jessica was awesome! Knowledgeable and showed me exactly what I need to do.
  • NE Erickson
    Sep. 10, 2025
    Jessica is a great trainer. She is patient with the dog (as long as they obey… kidding). I would highly recommend her and the Dog Training Elite SW Florida team.
  • Melanie Corbett
    Aug. 26, 2025
    Jessica is the best! Not only does she work in a loving and professional way to my pup. She also communicates very well with me.
  • Deb Hollis
    Sep. 6, 2025
    Jessica is very professional. She is extremely knowledgeable and understands the task at hand while handling our girl. After 2 lessons our girl is concurring her commands.
  • Riley Couto
    Sep. 5, 2025
    First day training with Jessica. It was great and we are looking forward to completing the course!
  • Mike Stevens
    Aug. 28, 2025
    Great first session. Jessica loves dogs and obviously training them. Having two is a huge challenge and she is up for the challenge. Looking forward to homework and our next session.
  • Susan Ruettimann
    Aug. 5, 2025
    Jessica came to our house for our e-collar and first lesson. She was AWESOME!!! Very patient, thorough and knowledgeable. Great energy and very easy to learn from. We are looking forward to practicing our lessons with our crazy border collie! We need all the luck we can get l - but we have a great chance at success because of Jessica!
  • Sharon Lesko
    Aug. 4, 2025
    Jessica and the rest of the team are awesome trainers! Jessica is teaching us how to train our two year old Corgis and it's going great! It's amazing how fast the dogs are learning! (and us too) We're so glad we are going with Dog Training Elite for our obedience training.
  • Jerry Hommes
    Jun. 25, 2025
    Tucker and I enjoyed our session and look forward to the next one
  • Laurie Kohl
    Jun. 19, 2025
    Jessica really helped me get over my frustration over Sully’s progress. I couldn’t believe the difference this training makes.
  • Richelle Sterling
    Sep. 24, 2024
    We had a great time with Chris! Our dog loves him, and always responded positively to his training and guidance. Chris was energetic, engaging and had a lot of important insight for us to learn from. We hope to have a strong bond with our family pet and look forward to more enrichment with our pup in the future. This training program exceeded our expectations and was an excellent first time program for him!
  • Reeves Martin
    Nov. 15, 2024
    I can’t say enough great things about Dog Training Elite! They completely transformed my dog, Tippy, into a well-behaved and confident pup. Before training, Tippy was overly excited on walks and struggled with basic commands. After just a few sessions, the difference was night and day! The trainers were incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and took the time to understand Tippy’s unique personality. They taught me how to reinforce training at home, which made a huge difference. Now, Tippy is a joy to take on walks, listens to commands, and is so much happier overall. If you’re looking for professional, results-driven training, I highly recommend Dog Training Elite. They truly care about you and your dog. Thank you for helping Tippy become her best self!
  • Grace Randazzo
    Nov. 14, 2024
    Elite Dog Training exceeded all expectations! Their expertise and personalized approach transformed my dog's behavior in no time. Professional, compassionate, and results-driven—highly recommend!
  • Rickey Truelove
    Oct. 23, 2024
    I cannot even begin to express how strongly I recommend Dog Training Elite Oklahoma for any training needs. We are using them for our service dog training. Their love for the animal and it's potential is amazing. They have been so gentle with Rose during her service dog training and in just 3 weeks she is a completely different dog! We can't wait to she her live up to her full potential and have a purpose after service dog training.
  • Kathy Chappina
    Oct. 21, 2024
    Absolutely amazing company, they go well above and beyond to help you and your best friend. The care, understanding and love of their profession shines through. How very lucky we are to have them in our lives!!
  • Marcy Torsell
    Oct. 18, 2024
    I cannot say enough good things about Dog Training Elite! From start to finish, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and so patient with my dog. We signed up for the obedience training program, and the results have been amazing. My dog used to pull on the leash constantly, bark at the door, and never listened to basic commands, but now he’s walking calmly by my side, ignoring distractions, and following every instruction like a pro! The entire team provided support and guidance every step of the way, from in-home training through group class training. We always felt confident, thanks to their expertise. If you’re looking for dog training in Southwest Florida, look no further than Dog Training Elite! They’re truly the best. 🐾
  • Kason Taylor
    Oct. 17, 2024
    Chris was a great teacher and worked well with buddy!