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Salt Lake City Dog Behavior Training

Does your dog chew on things, pee indoors, or bark excessively? If so, your dog may benefit from a dog behaviorist in Salt Lake City. UT, and DTE is here to help. Our experienced trainers specialize in correcting unwanted behaviors and can address various issues your dog may face at home.

Behavior-focused training differs from basic obedience training and requires knowledgeable, experienced trainers. DTE trainers can identify and address the root causes of problematic behaviors, such as separation anxiety or excessive barking, and teach your dog to respond more appropriately to those triggers.

Through consistent training and positive reinforcement, your dog can learn new, desirable behaviors that last.

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Our Behavioral Solution Programs

Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City - Salt Lake City Dog Socialization Classes. DTE
Socialization

Our Salt Lake City dog socialization classes teach dogs to maintain control and obedience around other dogs, people, and various distractions, reducing fear and aggression while promoting calm, confident behavior.

Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City - Stop Puppy Biting in Salt Lake City, UT. DTE
Biting

Through targeted puppy biting training in Salt Lake City, UT, we address aggressive tendencies and teach dogs to inhibit biting, helping them develop better self-control.

Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City - Reactive Dog Training in Salt Lake City, UT. DTE
Fear & Reactiveness

Our reactive dog training in Salt Lake City, UT, focuses on managing and reducing fear-based reactions to common triggers, helping dogs be more relaxed and well-adjusted.

Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City - Destructive Chewing and Digging Training in Salt Lake City, UT
Destructive Chewing & Digging

Our destructive chewing and digging training in Salt Lake City, UT addresses your dog’s destructive chewing and digging by redirecting these behaviors toward more appropriate and constructive outlets.

Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City - Separation Anxiety Training for Dogs in Salt Lake City, UT. DTE
Separation Anxiety

Our separation anxiety training in Salt Lake City, UT helps dogs overcome the stress of being alone, which curbs destructive behaviors and makes departures easier for everyone.

Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City - Excessive Barking Training in Salt Lake City, UT. DTE
Excessive Barking

We address the root causes of barking with our excessive barking training in Salt Lake City, UT, teaching your dog to communicate appropriately and reduce unnecessary noise.

Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City - Staying and Coming Training in Salt Lake City, UT. DTE
Staying & Coming

Our staying and coming training in Salt Lake City, UT focuses on improving your dog’s reliability in following essential commands like down and come, ensuring they respond promptly in any situation.

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Stealing Food, Clothing, or Other Objects

Our trainers work with your dog to curb the habit of stealing items, teaching them to respect boundaries and avoid problematic behaviors.

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Resource Guarding

We tackle resource guarding behaviors by addressing the underlying causes of your dog's insecurity. Our training helps your dog feel more secure, which reduces aggression over food, toys, or personal spaces.

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Food Guarding & Begging

Through consistent and focused training, we teach dogs to eat politely and reduce persistent begging behaviors. This approach creates a more peaceful and enjoyable mealtime experience for everyone involved.

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Mouthing, Nipping & Rough Play

Our program teaches dogs to play gently, reducing the risk of injury and making playtime safe and enjoyable.

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Anxiety & Submissive Urination

We work with anxious dogs to build their confidence. This program will help to reduce incidents of submissive urination and make your dog feel more secure.

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Jumping Up & Hyperactivity

This program helps dogs learn to greet people calmly and manage their energy levels, reducing hyperactivity and inappropriate jumping.

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Excessive Licking

We address compulsive licking behaviors, helping dogs find more appropriate ways to express themselves and reducing skin issues.

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Leashing

Our leashing program teaches dogs to walk politely on a leash, making walks more enjoyable and less stressful for you and your dog.

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Abnormal Repetitive Behaviors

We help your dog break free from compulsive actions like spinning or tail chasing, focusing their energy on healthier habits.

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Escaping

We train your dog to respect boundaries, significantly reducing the risk of escape and keeping them safe at home.

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Heeling

Our training improves your dog’s ability to heel, keeping them close by your side during walks and improving their overall leash manners.

Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City - Dog & Puppy Potty Trainer in Salt Lake City, UT. DTE
Potty Training

We help dogs learn to relieve themselves outdoors with our Salt Lake City dog potty training, reducing accidents in your home and fostering good habits that last a lifetime.

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You and your canine companion really can have it all. See how easy it can be to become a member of the elite pup society by requesting a free consultation today!

A dog with expert behaviorial training from Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City.

What is Behavioral Training?


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Behavioral and regular obedience training serve different but equally important roles in shaping a well-behaved dog.

Obedience training teaches your dog basic commands like sit, heel, and come. This training helps your dog follow instructions in different situations and builds clear communication between you and your pet.

Behavioral training, however, goes deeper by addressing the root causes of problematic behaviors like aggression, anxiety, or excessive barking. While obedience training tells a dog what to do, behavioral training focuses on changing undesirable habits and reactions.

Combining obedience training with targeted behavioral solutions helps dogs overcome specific issues, resulting in a more balanced and adjusted pet.

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FAQs

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.
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.

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Learn Why Dog owners choose Dog Training Elite

  • S Mat
    Dec. 5, 2024
    All of our dogs have been trained by DTE and Jeff. We appreciate DTE support.
  • CYNDE ROW
    Oct. 1, 2024
    Meggie & Dallin is always so informative and an excellent dog trainer!
  • Brandon Isenhour
    Dec. 4, 2024
    Amazing results so much faster than I could have hoped for!
  • Johnathan Taylor
    Dec. 3, 2024
    Best training decision I have EVER made! Worth every cent.
  • Kristina Georgelas
    Nov. 30, 2024
    So great in explaining the behaviors and what to look for with my puppy.
  • Melanie
    Nov. 13, 2024
    She did a good job with carl
  • Davey Walbeck
    Nov. 20, 2024
    Great talking with the trainer and I'm excited to learn and grow with my pup
  • Erin Swanson
    Nov. 19, 2024
    We love him. He is so knowledgeable and fun to train with!
  • odalys zarate
    Nov. 20, 2024
    He’s a great. 10/10
  • Rachel Parent
    Sep. 27, 2024
    11/16 - Meggie came to our home as a part of our Berners completing their 2 week classes in Sandy. We are so happy that the in-home lessons are with trainers familiar to the dogs (dogs familiar to trainers and trainer familiar with dogs). The dogs did great - and our skills were reinforced as well! Dog Training Elite has been a great investment!
  • Lauren Carpenter DeVoe
    Nov. 3, 2024
    Jeff is amazing! I can tell he loves my dog and he is so great at teaching not only our pup but us, too! And now that we’ve met Meggie, we can’t wait for both of their classes!
  • Laura Uhle
    Oct. 1, 2024
    These guys are wonderful and I am so grateful to have them training my sweet girl right now. I've had a lot of extra requests and they've taken care of my needs above and beyond thus far. I expect to continue to work with them on an ongoing basis and other our other dog soon!! Thumbs up for Jake, McCall, Meggie, and Oakley as well as Jeff, who did some home training with us earlier this year and is now diligently working on training me to be a better and more consistent handler High five ✋ to these guys!! I'm going to enroll my other pup very soon in the advanced training:) Thanks again, Laura Uhle
  • Moises Hernandez
    Nov. 14, 2024
    Jeff is an excellent dog trainer we are very happy with the way he handles our dog he is very patient and loving yet firm with our dog we have seen a 100% improvement in our dogs behavior and I look forward the the group sessions that he puts on because our dog has learned so much from those classes I highly recommend Jeff he is an excellent dog trainer
  • Irene Kondos
    Nov. 14, 2024
    Meggie is awesome and my dog loves her! She is very patient and calm in her coaching style and demeanor.
  • Bob
    Nov. 6, 2024
    He explained the different programs available. What I could expect to happen. Loved his and Baba’s connection.
  • Suzanne Bray
    Nov. 6, 2024
    Jeff has been wonderful to work with! Always on time. Explains what each session will include and trains us so we can properly train the dog! Haha! We are excited to start group classes and keep going on our training! We have noticed a big difference in our dogs behavior and she’s even become more cuddly if that was possible.
  • Kari Bide
    Nov. 1, 2024
    We and our pup have had a great experience with McCall and Maggie and Dog Training Elite. We have an anxious and sometimes a stubborn little man and they took their time to work with him where he was at and help him grow. I am so grateful for McCall and Maggie they are both amazing trainers and really helped us at pick up to make sure we were all on the same page and his training continued at home. By the end of his first week out pup was excited for drop off to see his trainers and his fur friends. We excited to continue working with dog training elite with their in-home and group trainings in the future.
  • Josh B
    Oct. 30, 2024
    Had a great experience with Dog Training Elite. McCall was the main trainer for Daisy and the transformation we saw in just a couple weeks was incredible. She made sure to address all the concerns I had with Daisy. All the trainers that we worked with were great and super friendly. I would absolutely recommend people here.
  • Anna Sosnina
    Oct. 30, 2024
    Dallin came for an in home assessment, he was professional and courteous, discussed the program and payment options and let me know the next steps in a clear and a concise way.
  • Anelise Gardner
    Oct. 24, 2024
    Jeff is absolutely amazing! He helped me and max feel more comfortable in the airport. And he made me more confident in my abilities! He was super patient with me throughout the whole session and understood when i needed breaks. I can tell that jeff is very passionate about his job and enjoys every minute of it.

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Behavior Training Techniques

At DTE, we use techniques rooted in positive reinforcement to encourage lasting behavior changes in dogs. Our methods focus on rewarding desired behaviors with treats or praise, creating a positive association that motivates dogs to repeat those actions.

Here’s how we do it.

We use a clicker to mark the exact moment your dog performs the correct behavior. The click signals a coming reward and helps your dog learn which actions are worth repeating.
Similar to clicker training, this method uses a specific word or phrase like "yes" or "good" to mark the behavior. This verbal cue reinforces positive behavior and strengthens the communication between you and your dog.
By demonstrating correct behaviors with a "model" dog, other dogs in the group learn through observation. This method taps into dogs' natural tendency to imitate, making it easier for them to adopt positive behaviors.
Building a strong bond between dog and owner is key. We build trust and understand your dog's needs to create a cooperative training environment where your dog is more likely to respond positively.
A stick or specific spot is used to guide your dog to the desired behavior, encouraging them to touch or follow the target. Once they succeed, we reinforce the action with a reward. This technique is ideal for teaching complex behaviors and improving focus.
An owner and their happy, healthy dog with expert training from Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City.

Classical Conditioning, or the Pavlovian Model

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Classical conditioning, pioneered by Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov's work, is a fundamental principle in dog training. Pavlov’s study showed dogs could learn to associate a neutral stimulus, like a bell, with food, prompting them to respond to the bell alone.

At Dog Training Elite, we apply this principle using positive reinforcement in our behavioral training programs. We pair a command with two stimuli: a clicker (or marker word) and a reward like a treat or praise. The clicker signals the correct behavior, and the reward reinforces it. This method helps dogs quickly understand what’s expected and encourages them to repeat desired behaviors.

Unlike punishment-based methods, classical conditioning with positive reinforcement shapes behavior effectively and creates a well-adjusted, happy dog.

A dog with classical conditioning training from Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City.

Your Expert Dog Behaviorist in Salt Lake City, UT

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Our certified, experienced trainers are experts in solving various behavior problems, from aggression and anxiety to excessive barking and destructive habits.

We focus on understanding your dog’s personality, environment, and behavior triggers to develop customized training plans. Our trainers will work to resolve these issues and their root causes to prevent them from returning.

What Makes Our Trainers Stand Out?
  • Certified and Experienced: Our trainers are certified professionals with years of experience handling behavioral challenges. With a proven track record of success, they’re equipped to deliver the best results for your pet.
  • Breed-Specific Knowledge: We understand the unique traits of different breeds and customize our training methods to match your dog’s natural behaviors, making the training more effective.
  • Friendly and Understanding: Our trainers are approachable and empathetic, working closely with you to build trust and create a supportive training environment for your dog.
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If you're looking for a top dog behaviorist in Salt Lake City, UT, Dog Training Elite is the top choice.

Our experienced trainers handle various issues, including aggression, anxiety, excessive barking, and more. With a personalized approach focused on positive reinforcement, we help dogs overcome their challenges and build stronger, happier relationships with their owners.

No matter how challenging your dog’s behavior may seem, there is hope. Whether your dog’s behavioral issues are minor or more serious, we’re here to help.

Reach out today for a free consultation!