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One of our trainers will visit your home to meet you and your dog and discuss any issues you're facing. We will then demonstrate one of our model dogs so you can see what you can expect after hiring our trainers. From there, we will discuss the various packages we offer and which we feel best suit your (and your dog's) needs.
We provide full obedience training that covers all basic commands, both on and off-leash. Our in-home visits target specific issues like counter-surfing, digging, and more. Unlike some trainers, we work with all breeds, including those often considered challenging.
Yes. You (and anyone in your family who wants to be involved) are integral to your dog getting trained. We need you to practice 5-6 days a week, about 15-20 minutes a day for optimal results.
Once a week. We come to you (with the silver, gold and platinum packages) once a week to start your dog off, then you come to park sessions which are held once a week in Salt Lake City.
To effectively resolve specific issues, we need to start with a solid foundation in obedience. This approach helps you become a confident leader for your dog, which is key to addressing and preventing behavioral problems.
Nope. Those are dangerous grounds to tread upon. We'd much rather train a vicious dog!
We train dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. Whether your dog is a tiny Chihuahua or a large Mastiff, we have the experience and expertise to work with them.
Yes. Working with and controlling aggression is one of our specialties in Salt Lake City.
We focus on training companion dogs for veterans and individuals with PTSD and other psychological conditions. In addition to service animals, we also train therapy dogs that visit hospitals, nursing homes, and treatment centers.
To be a service dog, your dog needs to have an even temperament. Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Standard Poodles, Goldendoodles, etc. typically have a great temperament for service work. For some types of service work, your dog will need to have AKC certifications (such as Canine Good Citizen or Community Canine) which we are able to certify. As always, we would be happy to assess your dog's aptitude for service work for free!
Yes, we do offer personal protection training in Salt Lake City.
To be a personal protection dog, your dog will need to have some "drives" that can be utilized for the work. Generally, prey drive is the key drive that we look for (ie, chasing a tennis ball or going after a tug), but there are several forms that we can utilize. Your dog does not have to be vicious! We want your dog to be a great family dog first, then we need its obedience perfected; only then will we work on personal protection. Of course, we would be happy to assess your dog for free!

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  • Devin Stika
    Apr. 28, 2025
    McCall took such good care of Kronk, in two weeks they fixed issues I've been working on and struggling with for years. Highly recommend
  • Brandon Olsen
    Apr. 24, 2025
    Meggie came to our home to do a consultation with our Golden Retriever puppy, Goose, and she was amazing! She answered all of our questions and helped us figure out the best plan for our puppy and our goals! She was straightforward and open about the services DTE offered.
  • Tj Franks
    Jan. 28, 2025
    Meggie is absolutely the best, Dexter and I are doing so much better. She’s very knowledgeable along with her personality she makes a great trainer. I recommend Elite and Meggie if you need a professional dog trainer. Thank you Meggie I look forward to out continued training!!!
  • Ashley Pacheco
    Dec. 5, 2024
    I would like to express my sincere appreciation for McCall and all of the trainers at DTE. They have been truly amazing with our dog, Alfie. Thanks to their dedication and expertise, he is well on his way to becoming the ideal dog we have always envisioned. We absolutely love the programs offered, and we are especially grateful for the kindness, clear communication, and support provided to help everyone achieve their goals. Thank you for your outstanding work!
  • Jennifer Coyle
    Apr. 18, 2025
    Dallin was energetic, positive, and confident that he can help us with our pup. We’re excited for her training g to begin
  • Tamara Castellano
    Apr. 15, 2025
    We’re training our black lab puppy with Dog Training Elite and they are wonderful. Their in-home training, especially with Meggie, has been so helpful. Having that 1:1 time with a trainer and our dog is invaluable. I can’t recommend them enough!
  • Larry Benson
    Mar. 26, 2025
    Meggie was a perfect fit for our 16 week wild man, and for us, and Jeff is a master! Thank you both for everything you do.
  • Jon Pardue
    Apr. 12, 2025
    Meggie did a fantastic job! She was very concise and encouraging to both me and my dog. She was very calming and my dog took to her VERY quickly! Meggie is an awesome trainer!
  • Maddie Rooklidge
    Apr. 11, 2025
    It was great meeting Jeff during our free in-home evaluation. He arrived right on time and immediately made both us and our dog feel comfortable during the meet and greet. We really appreciated his nonjudgmental approach, especially as we work through a few challenges with our 10 year old dog, who isn’t always the most obedient. Jeff’s calm and understanding demeanor made a big impression on us.
  • Emily Fintak
    Feb. 11, 2025
    Move over Cesar Millan—Utah has its own Dog Whisperer, and his name is Jeff Slack! Jeff, Meggie, and the entire team at Dog Training Elite are absolute rockstars. From day one, they were hands-on, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive. Every trainer we worked with was excellent and truly passionate about helping both dogs and their humans succeed. They didn’t just train our dog—they gave us the tools to help her grow into a happy, confident, and well-behaved member of our family. Huge thank you to everyone at DTE!
  • Meghan Allen
    Apr. 10, 2025
    Dallin is above and beyond! You can tell he is a true dog lover, and someone who will ACTUALLY make a difference in a dogs life. Within 30 minutes, I knew that this was the company to train my little dog and hopefully get him on the way to service training.
  • Mike Zundel
    Mar. 5, 2025
    Meggie works very well with Brody. She loves her work and is has been fantastic with our dog. Highly recommend.
  • JJ yan
    Apr. 5, 2025
    Jeff came and did a great job explaining everything. Understood our issues was very open with the programs!
  • Athena Poole
    Feb. 12, 2025
    Jeff and yaga are amazing they know their stuff. Our little pup It’s always so exciting to work with Jeff and Yaga.
  • alan poole
    Sep. 4, 2024
    Jeff is an amazing trainer! He really understands all fur babies and know how to help them to be successful. He truly loves all dogs. I would recommend him and Dog Training Elite to anyone! Thank you Jeff for getting Kenobi going on service dog training.
  • Michelle Mooney
    Mar. 28, 2025
    My dog Kilo just completed the first step of a lifelong journey with Dog Training Elite (DTE). He had the opportunity to be worked with at the Sandy facility with his amazing trainer McCall and her team. Upon pick-up, the trainers work with you as the dog parent to learn the skills and techniques to practice on our own. Training with DTE is truly the last one you will ever need as a dog parent. The habits/changes my dog has learned from the first day to the immense growth he has demonstrated two full weeks later has me MIND BLOWN. In fact, McCall and her team has treated my Kilo like their own pet and this is a big deal for me coming from Hawaii where Ohana is so important. 10/10 recommend to anyone needing any dog training services and it is worth the expense for the time, consistency, dedication, love, and quality they put into each day of training. I am excited for the next step of having some 1:1 training sessions and joining group training sessions. Im grateful that my dog’s journey wont end here and we will have lifetime support and unlimited group class experiences that help us as dog parents be more confident in working with our own dogs, and maintaining our dog’s learning outside of the facility. Look at my happy dog and make sure you all follow his Instagram acct to follow his journey with DTE and learn more about his experience: @Kilothepitt_
  • warren walker
    Mar. 27, 2025
    I appreciated the in-depth assessment of my two German Shepards. Dillan was not only professional his knowledge base fantastic. Hope to work with him in the near future.
  • celeste gates
    Mar. 12, 2025
    Dallin is phenomenal. Our dog loves him. He is affectionate and very caring ! Can’t say enough!!!
  • Cathy Figueroa
    Feb. 26, 2025
    Well, today was our last day of in-house training and I feel like Dalin has helped my little Lucy a lot. He’s a great trainer and a nice guy doggy elite should be grateful they have him Speaking of Dog elite the staff, they are great. They really worked with me and I appreciated it.
  • Jen Waterfield
    Feb. 17, 2025
    Dallin continues to be great and worth every penny (we are 5 sessions in)- he’s great at introducing the skills and building on the foundation! Highly recommend him and DTE Salt Lake!
  • Devin Stika
    Apr. 28, 2025
    McCall took such good care of Kronk, in two weeks they fixed issues I've been working on and struggling with for years. Highly recommend
  • Brandon Olsen
    Apr. 24, 2025
    Meggie came to our home to do a consultation with our Golden Retriever puppy, Goose, and she was amazing! She answered all of our questions and helped us figure out the best plan for our puppy and our goals! She was straightforward and open about the services DTE offered.
  • Tj Franks
    Jan. 28, 2025
    Meggie is absolutely the best, Dexter and I are doing so much better. She’s very knowledgeable along with her personality she makes a great trainer. I recommend Elite and Meggie if you need a professional dog trainer. Thank you Meggie I look forward to out continued training!!!
  • Ashley Pacheco
    Dec. 5, 2024
    I would like to express my sincere appreciation for McCall and all of the trainers at DTE. They have been truly amazing with our dog, Alfie. Thanks to their dedication and expertise, he is well on his way to becoming the ideal dog we have always envisioned. We absolutely love the programs offered, and we are especially grateful for the kindness, clear communication, and support provided to help everyone achieve their goals. Thank you for your outstanding work!
  • Jennifer Coyle
    Apr. 18, 2025
    Dallin was energetic, positive, and confident that he can help us with our pup. We’re excited for her training g to begin
  • Tamara Castellano
    Apr. 15, 2025
    We’re training our black lab puppy with Dog Training Elite and they are wonderful. Their in-home training, especially with Meggie, has been so helpful. Having that 1:1 time with a trainer and our dog is invaluable. I can’t recommend them enough!
  • Larry Benson
    Mar. 26, 2025
    Meggie was a perfect fit for our 16 week wild man, and for us, and Jeff is a master! Thank you both for everything you do.
  • Jon Pardue
    Apr. 12, 2025
    Meggie did a fantastic job! She was very concise and encouraging to both me and my dog. She was very calming and my dog took to her VERY quickly! Meggie is an awesome trainer!
  • Maddie Rooklidge
    Apr. 11, 2025
    It was great meeting Jeff during our free in-home evaluation. He arrived right on time and immediately made both us and our dog feel comfortable during the meet and greet. We really appreciated his nonjudgmental approach, especially as we work through a few challenges with our 10 year old dog, who isn’t always the most obedient. Jeff’s calm and understanding demeanor made a big impression on us.
  • Emily Fintak
    Feb. 11, 2025
    Move over Cesar Millan—Utah has its own Dog Whisperer, and his name is Jeff Slack! Jeff, Meggie, and the entire team at Dog Training Elite are absolute rockstars. From day one, they were hands-on, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive. Every trainer we worked with was excellent and truly passionate about helping both dogs and their humans succeed. They didn’t just train our dog—they gave us the tools to help her grow into a happy, confident, and well-behaved member of our family. Huge thank you to everyone at DTE!
  • Meghan Allen
    Apr. 10, 2025
    Dallin is above and beyond! You can tell he is a true dog lover, and someone who will ACTUALLY make a difference in a dogs life. Within 30 minutes, I knew that this was the company to train my little dog and hopefully get him on the way to service training.
  • Mike Zundel
    Mar. 5, 2025
    Meggie works very well with Brody. She loves her work and is has been fantastic with our dog. Highly recommend.
  • JJ yan
    Apr. 5, 2025
    Jeff came and did a great job explaining everything. Understood our issues was very open with the programs!
  • Athena Poole
    Feb. 12, 2025
    Jeff and yaga are amazing they know their stuff. Our little pup It’s always so exciting to work with Jeff and Yaga.
  • alan poole
    Sep. 4, 2024
    Jeff is an amazing trainer! He really understands all fur babies and know how to help them to be successful. He truly loves all dogs. I would recommend him and Dog Training Elite to anyone! Thank you Jeff for getting Kenobi going on service dog training.
  • Michelle Mooney
    Mar. 28, 2025
    My dog Kilo just completed the first step of a lifelong journey with Dog Training Elite (DTE). He had the opportunity to be worked with at the Sandy facility with his amazing trainer McCall and her team. Upon pick-up, the trainers work with you as the dog parent to learn the skills and techniques to practice on our own. Training with DTE is truly the last one you will ever need as a dog parent. The habits/changes my dog has learned from the first day to the immense growth he has demonstrated two full weeks later has me MIND BLOWN. In fact, McCall and her team has treated my Kilo like their own pet and this is a big deal for me coming from Hawaii where Ohana is so important. 10/10 recommend to anyone needing any dog training services and it is worth the expense for the time, consistency, dedication, love, and quality they put into each day of training. I am excited for the next step of having some 1:1 training sessions and joining group training sessions. Im grateful that my dog’s journey wont end here and we will have lifetime support and unlimited group class experiences that help us as dog parents be more confident in working with our own dogs, and maintaining our dog’s learning outside of the facility. Look at my happy dog and make sure you all follow his Instagram acct to follow his journey with DTE and learn more about his experience: @Kilothepitt_
  • warren walker
    Mar. 27, 2025
    I appreciated the in-depth assessment of my two German Shepards. Dillan was not only professional his knowledge base fantastic. Hope to work with him in the near future.
  • celeste gates
    Mar. 12, 2025
    Dallin is phenomenal. Our dog loves him. He is affectionate and very caring ! Can’t say enough!!!
  • Cathy Figueroa
    Feb. 26, 2025
    Well, today was our last day of in-house training and I feel like Dalin has helped my little Lucy a lot. He’s a great trainer and a nice guy doggy elite should be grateful they have him Speaking of Dog elite the staff, they are great. They really worked with me and I appreciated it.
  • Jen Waterfield
    Feb. 17, 2025
    Dallin continues to be great and worth every penny (we are 5 sessions in)- he’s great at introducing the skills and building on the foundation! Highly recommend him and DTE Salt Lake!

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Kelley Rosequist - Owner - Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City
Kelley Rosequist
Owner - Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City

Kelley has been working with dogs for over 10 years. Kelley enjoys working with owners and their dogs to help them better communicate with each other. Kelley works closely with The Malinois Foundation to provide service animals for those in need.

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Oakley Thorn - Co-Owner & DIrector of Operations
Oakley Thorn
Co-Owner & DIrector of Operations

Oakley has been a vital part of DTE for over four years, dedicated to ensuring the smooth operation of the organization. As a co-owner of DTE Salt Lake, she plays a key role in supporting trainers, clients, and their beloved pups. With a lifelong passion for dogs, Oakley thrives on witnessing the success of her trainers and the joyful transformations of clients and their pets.

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Jeff Slack - Trainer
Jeff Slack
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Jeff has worked with DTE for 4 years. He has been in the dog training world for over 22 years. Jeff and his dog, Baba Yaga, enjoy watching the client's dogs learn. He strives for all dogs to feel excitement and pride when they succeed. He is grateful he gets to build client's relationships with their dog and create a trusting relationship. Jeff trains dogs in puppy programs, obedience, service, scent-based service, therapy, and personal protection.

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McCall Lorg - Facility Trainer
McCall Lorg
Facility Trainer

McCall has worked at DTE for over 2 years. She has become a jack-of-all-trades through her training and administrative work. She is our facility trainer and works with puppies, advanced obedience, therapy, service, and scent-based service dogs. McCall, and her dog, Icky, enjoy going on adventures and training outdoors. McCall's favorite part about dog training is seeing the bond between client and dog become stronger.

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Dallin Renouard - Trainer
Dallin Renouard
Trainer

Dallin has worked at DTE for almost 2 years. As a veteran, he knows the magic service dogs have and how much they help their handler, which is why he loves service dog training. Dallin, and his dog Lucy, enjoy attending therapy events and showing off her many skills. Dallin loves watching clients turn from dog owners to dog trainers. Dallin works with puppy programs, advanced obedience, therapy dogs, and service dogs.

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Meggie Siegfried - Trainer
Meggie Siegfried
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Meggie, and her dog, Happy, are our newest addition to our Salt Lake team! While Meggie may be new at DTE, she has 9 years of dog training experience. She has trained her own diabetic alert service dogs, taken online courses, helped train dogs in her community, and mentored top trainers in the country. Her favorite part of dog training is watching the connection between dog and handler grow.

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