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Pitbull Dog Training in Salt Lake City, UT

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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 However, pitbull owners know their dogs are highly affectionate and loyal, and this stigma is outdated and harmful.

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  • Kathy Nelson
    Oct. 4, 2025
    Meggie was very informed and very nice. I look forward to working with her and the rest of the team.
  • Ginger Utley
    Oct. 1, 2025
    Jeff is so knowledgeable about dogs, their needs, and their interactions with humans. He put us all at ease. Clearly, our family and dog are in great hands with him and we’re excited to start learning what he has to teach.
  • Kara Smith
    Sep. 30, 2025
    Meggie is awesome! Our first in home session was amazing!
  • Ada Prins
    Sep. 28, 2025
    He was very personable and good with my dog. Very knowledgeable
  • Tori Raphael
    Sep. 10, 2025
    Meg was amazing! So patient and showed us a few tricks just in that 30 minute evaluation. We are definitely signing up for more and we are excited to work with her!!!
  • Jessica Kennedy
    Sep. 23, 2025
    This is regarding the in-house consultation: Meggie and Kam did an amazing job. They sat down and explained everything throughly and answered any questions I had regarding the programs and my pup!
  • Universal Garage Door Services
    Aug. 2, 2025
    Jeff was amazing, he came to our office at work and coached us all.. He is excellent with explaining how and why we are learning the skills we are working on…looking forward to more advanced training as Bernie gets older🐶.
  • Ashley Pacheco
    Dec. 5, 2024
    Jeff as always is so professional and great to work with. Thank you for helping with Alphonso.
  • Nathan Jones
    Jul. 18, 2025
    Both McCall and Meggie are fantastic trainers!
  • Michael Slagle
    Sep. 17, 2025
    Maggie did a great job at explaining what will happen with both in house and on site training. She also showed us what it looks like with her own dog.
  • Angela Stone
    Sep. 17, 2025
    Jeff slack was the trainer for my puppy’s obedience today. He was knowledgeable, friendly and connected with my boy. Excellent class!
  • 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. Update 9/16/25 They are still the best, was having issues with leash pulling while on hikes, Jeff met me on a hiking trail and really helped me get that under control. The group classes have also been invaluable and a great time!
  • Curtis White
    Aug. 5, 2025
    Jeff and his young dog came by the house to introduce us to some of the training benefits of his program. Our dog really to a liking to both of them. And they showed us the benefits of training for both us and our Delilah. We know it’s a real commitment to enter their program but I can see great benefits down the road.
  • Rosanne Gerrard
    Sep. 25, 2024
    We love our home sessions with Jeff. Invaluable.
  • Martin Webb
    Sep. 8, 2025
    We had the absolute best experience with Dog Training Elite! From the very first session, the trainers were professional, patient, and truly invested in helping our dog Sherlock succeed. Sherlock can be a handful, but they worked with him in such a positive and encouraging way that we quickly saw progress. Their training methods are clear, effective, and tailored to both the dog and the owner, which made it easy for us to continue practicing at home. What impressed me most was how much they genuinely cared about Sherlock’s success. They didn’t just train him—they also gave us the tools and confidence to keep reinforcing his good behavior long after the sessions ended. I can’t recommend Dog Training Elite enough. If you’re looking for trainers who are knowledgeable, kind, and dedicated to helping your dog thrive, this is the team you want! Sherlock is happier, more confident, and so much better behaved thanks to them.
  • William Koehler
    Sep. 6, 2025
    We had Jeff Slack in our house today to meet our new puppies and he was absolutely fantastic and his vibes were fantastic and we’re excited to work with him
  • Lorence & Tiffany Ford
    Sep. 5, 2025
    Meggie was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and patient with all of our questions
  • Anita Torgersen
    Aug. 25, 2025
    She was great. Positive to the point and the dogs had fun
  • Brie Breivik
    May. 14, 2025
    We loved McCall! She turned our rowdy puppy into a well behaved pup! She was so well taken care of and we just love the end result!
  • Joyce Ferrone
    Jul. 31, 2025
    Meggie was great. Came to our home, met our puppy and answered our many questions. We are looking forward to teaching our darling puppy to be a great dog. She taught us how to calm our over activated puppy!!!! So helpful
  • Kathy Nelson
    Oct. 4, 2025
    Meggie was very informed and very nice. I look forward to working with her and the rest of the team.
  • Ginger Utley
    Oct. 1, 2025
    Jeff is so knowledgeable about dogs, their needs, and their interactions with humans. He put us all at ease. Clearly, our family and dog are in great hands with him and we’re excited to start learning what he has to teach.
  • Kara Smith
    Sep. 30, 2025
    Meggie is awesome! Our first in home session was amazing!
  • Ada Prins
    Sep. 28, 2025
    He was very personable and good with my dog. Very knowledgeable
  • Tori Raphael
    Sep. 10, 2025
    Meg was amazing! So patient and showed us a few tricks just in that 30 minute evaluation. We are definitely signing up for more and we are excited to work with her!!!
  • Jessica Kennedy
    Sep. 23, 2025
    This is regarding the in-house consultation: Meggie and Kam did an amazing job. They sat down and explained everything throughly and answered any questions I had regarding the programs and my pup!
  • Universal Garage Door Services
    Aug. 2, 2025
    Jeff was amazing, he came to our office at work and coached us all.. He is excellent with explaining how and why we are learning the skills we are working on…looking forward to more advanced training as Bernie gets older🐶.
  • Ashley Pacheco
    Dec. 5, 2024
    Jeff as always is so professional and great to work with. Thank you for helping with Alphonso.
  • Nathan Jones
    Jul. 18, 2025
    Both McCall and Meggie are fantastic trainers!
  • Michael Slagle
    Sep. 17, 2025
    Maggie did a great job at explaining what will happen with both in house and on site training. She also showed us what it looks like with her own dog.
  • Angela Stone
    Sep. 17, 2025
    Jeff slack was the trainer for my puppy’s obedience today. He was knowledgeable, friendly and connected with my boy. Excellent class!
  • 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. Update 9/16/25 They are still the best, was having issues with leash pulling while on hikes, Jeff met me on a hiking trail and really helped me get that under control. The group classes have also been invaluable and a great time!
  • Curtis White
    Aug. 5, 2025
    Jeff and his young dog came by the house to introduce us to some of the training benefits of his program. Our dog really to a liking to both of them. And they showed us the benefits of training for both us and our Delilah. We know it’s a real commitment to enter their program but I can see great benefits down the road.
  • Rosanne Gerrard
    Sep. 25, 2024
    We love our home sessions with Jeff. Invaluable.
  • Martin Webb
    Sep. 8, 2025
    We had the absolute best experience with Dog Training Elite! From the very first session, the trainers were professional, patient, and truly invested in helping our dog Sherlock succeed. Sherlock can be a handful, but they worked with him in such a positive and encouraging way that we quickly saw progress. Their training methods are clear, effective, and tailored to both the dog and the owner, which made it easy for us to continue practicing at home. What impressed me most was how much they genuinely cared about Sherlock’s success. They didn’t just train him—they also gave us the tools and confidence to keep reinforcing his good behavior long after the sessions ended. I can’t recommend Dog Training Elite enough. If you’re looking for trainers who are knowledgeable, kind, and dedicated to helping your dog thrive, this is the team you want! Sherlock is happier, more confident, and so much better behaved thanks to them.
  • William Koehler
    Sep. 6, 2025
    We had Jeff Slack in our house today to meet our new puppies and he was absolutely fantastic and his vibes were fantastic and we’re excited to work with him
  • Lorence & Tiffany Ford
    Sep. 5, 2025
    Meggie was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and patient with all of our questions
  • Anita Torgersen
    Aug. 25, 2025
    She was great. Positive to the point and the dogs had fun
  • Brie Breivik
    May. 14, 2025
    We loved McCall! She turned our rowdy puppy into a well behaved pup! She was so well taken care of and we just love the end result!
  • Joyce Ferrone
    Jul. 31, 2025
    Meggie was great. Came to our home, met our puppy and answered our many questions. We are looking forward to teaching our darling puppy to be a great dog. She taught us how to calm our over activated puppy!!!! So helpful
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!