A Dog Training Elite professional providing protection dog training in Salt Lake City, UT.

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Protection Dog Training

Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City

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Our Protection Dog Training Could Help:

Boost your dog's natural protective instincts
Improve your dog's reactions to tough situations
Keep your dog protective but not aggressive
Train your dog to bark, hold still, or be quiet on command
Prepare your dog to protect your family
Build a stronger bond through training

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Protection Dog Training in Salt Lake City, UT

At Dog Training Elite, we know that safety is important. That’s why we offer expert protection dog training in Salt Lake City, UT for individuals and families.

Our approach is simple: we prioritize your dog’s role as a pet first, and a protector second. We do not train dogs with aggressive temperaments to attack. Instead, we focus on temperament testing to ensure your dog is prepared for various situations. By encouraging both protective and loving instincts, we help you raise a dog that is loyal, fun, and a great family companion.

Learn more about our specialized training programs and how we prepare your dog for protection duties.

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We Focus on Protection, Not Aggression


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Our guard dog trainers in Salt Lake City, UT will work closely with you and any other family member who interacts with your dog to ensure a positive relationship. Our training program is focused on protection, not aggression, meaning your dog will only attack when given a command.

We hope that attack commands will never be necessary, but knowing that your dog is fully trained and ready to protect is reassuring.

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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

  • 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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How We Train Personal Protection Dogs

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At Dog Training Elite, we take a thorough and balanced approach to training personal protection dogs. Our process ensures your dog is fully prepared for protection duties while maintaining a calm and obedient demeanor.

Here’s how we do it:

  1. Initial Assessment: We begin by evaluating your dog’s physical and mental readiness for protection work. Older, overweight, or anxious dogs may not be suited for these duties. If needed, we start with basic obedience training to ensure a solid foundation before moving forward.
  2. Specialized Training: Once your dog is deemed fit, we develop a personalized training plan tailored to your dog’s unique abilities and your specific needs. We utilize proven techniques throughout the entire training process to build confidence and trust between you and your dog.
  3. Ongoing Support: We are always available for questions and provide ongoing training if needed. Our trainers are committed to helping you maintain your dog’s skills and providing support as your needs evolve.

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Why Choose DTE for Salt Lake City Protection Dog Training?

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When it comes to finding reliable guard dog trainers in Salt Lake City, UT, Dog Training Elite stands out as the top choice. Here’s why:

  • Experienced Trainers: Our team of highly skilled trainers brings years of experience to the table, ensuring your dog is prepared for protection work with a solid foundation in obedience.
  • Dedication to Excellence: We are committed to delivering top-tier results in every training session. Our focus is on creating well-rounded protection dogs that are reliable, loyal, and calm in any situation.
  • Customer-First Approach: Your satisfaction is our priority. We customize our training programs to meet your needs and provide ongoing support to ensure long-term success.
  • Commitment to Your Dog’s Safety: We prioritize your dog’s well-being in every aspect of training. Our approach ensures your dog remains happy, healthy, and behaved.
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When you choose Dog Training Elite for dog protection training, you get a partnership that's focused on your needs. We will train your dog to be protective, loving, and safe for the entire family.

Start training your protection dog today with Dog Training Elite and feel safer knowing your loyal companion is by your side.