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Pitbulls

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Our Pitbull Training Could Help:

Jumping on people
Destructive chewing
Excessive barking
Separation anxiety
Leash pulling
Territorial behavior
Stubbornness

Pitbull Training in Salt Lake City, UT

At Dog Training Elite, we can tailor our training method to work with any dog breed. We also understand that some dog breeds may require more training in some areas than others. Generally, all dogs share qualities of loyalty, intelligence, and compassion—regardless of what breed they are. Additionally, some breeds may have traits that require more attention and training than others.

For example, dogs within the pit bull family might possess some qualities that need training and correction that aren't an issue with other dog breeds. Whatever the case and dog breed you have, the trainers at Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City can create a breed–specific training plan to help you and your dog. Request a free in–home assessment and start your Salt Lake City Pitbull puppy and adult training today!

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What is a Pitbull?


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A pitbull is not just one breed of dog but a collection of breeds created by crossing bulldogs and terriers. The common dog breeds that fall under the “pitbull” umbrella are:

  • American Pitbull Terrier
  • American Staffordshire Terrier
  • American Bulldog
  • English Bull Terrier

At one time, pitbulls were prized family dogs, nicknamed "nanny dogs" for their attention and care around children. Unfortunately, they were also bred for cruel and inhumane "sports" like bear–baiting and dog fighting for many years. Because of that history, their breeds have been considered aggressive and intimidating. However, pitbull owners know their dogs are highly affectionate and loyal, and this stigma is outdated and harmful.

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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!

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Learn Why Dog owners choose Dog Training Elite

  • Brikelle Thacker
    May. 9, 2025
    They gave so much information and so very well wroded. The positivity and up going. They are amazing.
  • Derek Montilla
    May. 7, 2025
    she is so sweet and help me understood my dog feelings. I'm looking forward to work with her.
  • TERRY LEBER
    May. 1, 2025
    Excellent presentation. We look forward to the training program. Jeff was great at explaining the program and demonstrating with his dog. We are excited to get started.Dallin did a great job training our Duke. He was exhausted after his first session 😊
  • Judy Mahoskey
    May. 6, 2025
    Jeff gave us confidence that the training program will work for our lab! His attitude was very positive, and, after he demonstrated some behaviors with his own dog and showed us the collar used, we felt sure this was the right place for Ruby! We like the combination of at-home and in class training and the option for spot checks and help down the road.
  • Stephen Trujillo
    May. 2, 2025
    Dillan was absolutely a wealth of knowledge and extremely friendly. We ended up signing up our dogs and can't wait to get them board and trained. I will leave and updated review after the 2 weeklong classes and the group classes.
  • Janet Mitchell
    May. 2, 2025
    McCall, Meggie and Jeff are wonderful. McCall has the patience of a Saint. Meni loves them and has "happy butt" wiggles for them. Thank you all so much!
  • Shelley Mark Wright (Shell)
    May. 1, 2025
    Dog Training Elite were wonderful trainers and I would recommend them to anyone who loves their dog. Our little one year old miniature Shih Tzu weighs 4.2 pounds and we were scared that he might not get the help he needed. And, it seemed very expensive to us. BUT, not only did he get the best help but the price now seems very reasonable for what we have gained. I highly recommend this training to anyone who wants their dog trained. These people LOVE dogs and it shows!!
  • Diane Bradford
    Apr. 30, 2025
    I’m in love with this trainer! Puppy and I learned loads in first hour together. Excited for more!
  • 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.
  • Brikelle Thacker
    May. 9, 2025
    They gave so much information and so very well wroded. The positivity and up going. They are amazing.
  • Derek Montilla
    May. 7, 2025
    she is so sweet and help me understood my dog feelings. I'm looking forward to work with her.
  • TERRY LEBER
    May. 1, 2025
    Excellent presentation. We look forward to the training program. Jeff was great at explaining the program and demonstrating with his dog. We are excited to get started.Dallin did a great job training our Duke. He was exhausted after his first session 😊
  • Judy Mahoskey
    May. 6, 2025
    Jeff gave us confidence that the training program will work for our lab! His attitude was very positive, and, after he demonstrated some behaviors with his own dog and showed us the collar used, we felt sure this was the right place for Ruby! We like the combination of at-home and in class training and the option for spot checks and help down the road.
  • Stephen Trujillo
    May. 2, 2025
    Dillan was absolutely a wealth of knowledge and extremely friendly. We ended up signing up our dogs and can't wait to get them board and trained. I will leave and updated review after the 2 weeklong classes and the group classes.
  • Janet Mitchell
    May. 2, 2025
    McCall, Meggie and Jeff are wonderful. McCall has the patience of a Saint. Meni loves them and has "happy butt" wiggles for them. Thank you all so much!
  • Shelley Mark Wright (Shell)
    May. 1, 2025
    Dog Training Elite were wonderful trainers and I would recommend them to anyone who loves their dog. Our little one year old miniature Shih Tzu weighs 4.2 pounds and we were scared that he might not get the help he needed. And, it seemed very expensive to us. BUT, not only did he get the best help but the price now seems very reasonable for what we have gained. I highly recommend this training to anyone who wants their dog trained. These people LOVE dogs and it shows!!
  • Diane Bradford
    Apr. 30, 2025
    I’m in love with this trainer! Puppy and I learned loads in first hour together. Excited for more!
  • 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.
A happy, obedient pitbull with Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City training.

Common Pit Bull Personality Traits

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Because of their tumultuous breeding past, pit bulls get a bad reputation for being mean, loud, and fierce. But if you have ever met a well–trained pit bull, you'll quickly learn that most do not possess those qualities. Below are a few common pit bull personality traits you may not know about.

  • These breeds are often easier to train than other breeds because of their loyalty and desire to please their owners.

  • Pit bulls are highly energetic and love to be active.

  • Because these dogs are usually misunderstood and consequently given up, pit bulls are the most adoptable breed in need of loving homes.

  • Pit bulls have a lifespan of 8–15 years.

  • These breeds usually don't bark a lot. However, if there is a barking problem, it's probably due to boredom or anxiety, which the trainers of Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City can address!

  • Pit bulls are highly affectionate, making them great family and service dogs.

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Salt Lake City Pitbull Puppy and Adult Training

Training for Pitbulls with Dog Training Elite

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If your pitbull is exhibiting problems with aggression, barking, or does not socialize well with other dogs or people, the trainers at Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City can help! We have years of experience addressing behavioral problems with various dog breeds. We can create a specialized training plan with you using our proven training method.

Because pitbulls are loyal and have a high desire to please, the Dog Training Elite training method works exceptionally well for them. We focus on building a positive, long–lasting relationship between dog and owner using balanced, proven training techniques.

Our training method works with any dog because we base each training on a foundation of consistency, creating a lasting bond between dog and owner. If you and your dog need Salt Lake City Pitbull puppy or adult training, find a Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City trainer near you today!