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Dog Training Elite in Sarasota / Venice, FL

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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 Sarasota / Venice.
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 Sarasota / Venice.
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!

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  • Ron Martin
    Mar. 10, 2025
    Today My dog Nova and I did our Public Access Test. Our trainer Renee Juliano a highly trained Dog Handler with Dog Training Elite. This test is to ensure that dogs that have public access are stable. The Bottom Line of this test is that Nova demonstrates she is safe to be in public and that I demonstrates I has control of Nova at all times. Our final Result was "Pass." Renee is a valuable quality skill in her trade nothing but the best.
  • Tonzathome
    Apr. 25, 2025
    Anthony is amazing with dogs! Our doodle is very receptive to the training!
  • Jay B
    Apr. 23, 2025
    5 stars aren’t enough to praise our experience with Dog Training Elite. We are 8 weeks into the program and Alisa has been phenomenal as our in-home trainer. Her knowledge and patience was critical not only with Roxy, but with us too. We learned that successful training is just as much up to us as it is to the dog (if not moreso). She customized her approach and sped up and slowed down as needed based on how we all performed. She also touched base with us in between our weekly sessions and answered all our questions and concerns along the way. Group training on Saturdays has also taken Roxy to a whole new level of confidence and Jess, Anthony & Renee have been a tremendous help. Thank you all!
  • TK
    Apr. 22, 2025
    Denise did a wonderful job. She was extremely engaging, knowledgeable and encouraging of our dog Beau’s potential to be a great addition to our family. I would highly recommend Dog Training Elite for any obedience training for your dog!
  • Ann Marie Persico
    Apr. 15, 2025
    Denise was prompt and extremely knowledgeable of proper dog training with use of various teaching modalities. My dog was very comfortable meeting Denise and so was I!!! I would recommend obedience training with Dog Training Elite.
  • Linda Moore
    Apr. 16, 2025
    Good first session with Jessica.
  • Geraldine Mercado
    Apr. 14, 2025
    Anthony is the best. It is obvious that he loves dogs and knows how to train them.
  • Sandi Bundy
    Mar. 26, 2025
    Denise was extremely thorough, very knowledgeable, and I’m super excited to get started training my new puppy!! I have confidence that he will be extremely successful (and the most handsome pup ever!!❤️) Jessica is amazing at what she does! We’re 2 sessions in and I’m so amazed! I have learned a lot as well.
  • Jane McGinty
    Apr. 9, 2025
    Anthony handled our dog very well and he was very patient with us! We will continue our training with him for sure. Have already recommended him to other people
  • Ellie “Ellie” Bres
    Mar. 4, 2025
    My initial introduction to Dog Training Elite today exceeded my expectations. Although my puppy is only 7 months old, this will be the THIRD time enrolling in Dog Training and Obedience classes. After completing our evaluation, I feel confident my young boy will excel throughout the classes we have enrolled in. We discussed my concerns regarding my puppy's high-strung behavior and difficulty in focusing. In the short period of time we were there, the trainer demonstrated a few basic ways, when applied consistently , how my puppy responded with relative ease. With that said, given the proper instructions and my determination to work with my little boy, I'm excited to see him grow into a happy, eager to please fun companion.
  • martha joy
    Jan. 24, 2025
    Exceptional 1st session for my 5 month old poodle puppy. I’m looking forward to our next session. Alisa is knowledgeable & patient & is a great trainer for me & my dog Daisy. Daisy 🌼 really responded to her technique.
  • Kenneth Maltabes
    Apr. 9, 2025
    Tony is excellent! He has been getting our dog ready to pass the service test and is always available for any questions and very quick to assist us with any difficulties that arise WITHOUT amplifying our anxiety. I could not have asked for a better trainer!!!
  • TF
    Apr. 9, 2025
    Renee at Elite Dog Training is most certainly the premier dog and handler whisperer. I have a beautiful, but originally sky/skittish Labradoodle that she helped me grow into a confident, fully functioning service dog. I am forever grateful for everyone at Elite Dog Training. The skills coaching is superb but more than anything it’s the “little” things she said that motivated me and Leah build confidence over time.
  • John Carter
    Mar. 21, 2025
    First visit today. Denise was so nice and already thought me a few things. I am confident they will be able to help us and Marshmallow to get to where we want to be. Thank you so much. Looking forward to the future.
  • Colleen Krumm
    Apr. 3, 2025
    Great assessment visit with Denise. Explained everything, answered all of our questions, no pressure, and direct access for questions.
  • Ekaterina Cherkasova
    Mar. 31, 2025
    Jessica was amazing! She is very experienced in her job. Today she taught my dog Murphy to swim and my dog is only three months old so that’s amazing! And I’m looking forward to working with her until my dog is a service dog!
  • Bill Flowers
    Mar. 28, 2025
    Again great info from Jessica. Sent her a text about 8 am with an issue that developed yesterday and 3 hours later she was here to help out and will swing by late afternoon to make sure we are good with the crate I bought today. She is so focused on what she is trying to accomplish. You cannot beat that.
  • Candyce Perez
    Mar. 24, 2025
    Was very pleasant with every thing going on in my house even my grandson running around. Described in major detail what would happen sitting there classes and I was very pleased would recommend he especially if I have a wild child like I do!
  • Richard Terwilliger
    Mar. 24, 2025
    Jessica is a great trainer. My dog and l are learning a lot. Keep up the great work Jessica!
  • Jodi Rambo
    Feb. 20, 2025
    Both Gunnar and I look forward to our sessions. Anthony makes it feel so effortless working with our high energy breed.
  • Ron Martin
    Mar. 10, 2025
    Today My dog Nova and I did our Public Access Test. Our trainer Renee Juliano a highly trained Dog Handler with Dog Training Elite. This test is to ensure that dogs that have public access are stable. The Bottom Line of this test is that Nova demonstrates she is safe to be in public and that I demonstrates I has control of Nova at all times. Our final Result was "Pass." Renee is a valuable quality skill in her trade nothing but the best.
  • Tonzathome
    Apr. 25, 2025
    Anthony is amazing with dogs! Our doodle is very receptive to the training!
  • Jay B
    Apr. 23, 2025
    5 stars aren’t enough to praise our experience with Dog Training Elite. We are 8 weeks into the program and Alisa has been phenomenal as our in-home trainer. Her knowledge and patience was critical not only with Roxy, but with us too. We learned that successful training is just as much up to us as it is to the dog (if not moreso). She customized her approach and sped up and slowed down as needed based on how we all performed. She also touched base with us in between our weekly sessions and answered all our questions and concerns along the way. Group training on Saturdays has also taken Roxy to a whole new level of confidence and Jess, Anthony & Renee have been a tremendous help. Thank you all!
  • TK
    Apr. 22, 2025
    Denise did a wonderful job. She was extremely engaging, knowledgeable and encouraging of our dog Beau’s potential to be a great addition to our family. I would highly recommend Dog Training Elite for any obedience training for your dog!
  • Ann Marie Persico
    Apr. 15, 2025
    Denise was prompt and extremely knowledgeable of proper dog training with use of various teaching modalities. My dog was very comfortable meeting Denise and so was I!!! I would recommend obedience training with Dog Training Elite.
  • Linda Moore
    Apr. 16, 2025
    Good first session with Jessica.
  • Geraldine Mercado
    Apr. 14, 2025
    Anthony is the best. It is obvious that he loves dogs and knows how to train them.
  • Sandi Bundy
    Mar. 26, 2025
    Denise was extremely thorough, very knowledgeable, and I’m super excited to get started training my new puppy!! I have confidence that he will be extremely successful (and the most handsome pup ever!!❤️) Jessica is amazing at what she does! We’re 2 sessions in and I’m so amazed! I have learned a lot as well.
  • Jane McGinty
    Apr. 9, 2025
    Anthony handled our dog very well and he was very patient with us! We will continue our training with him for sure. Have already recommended him to other people
  • Ellie “Ellie” Bres
    Mar. 4, 2025
    My initial introduction to Dog Training Elite today exceeded my expectations. Although my puppy is only 7 months old, this will be the THIRD time enrolling in Dog Training and Obedience classes. After completing our evaluation, I feel confident my young boy will excel throughout the classes we have enrolled in. We discussed my concerns regarding my puppy's high-strung behavior and difficulty in focusing. In the short period of time we were there, the trainer demonstrated a few basic ways, when applied consistently , how my puppy responded with relative ease. With that said, given the proper instructions and my determination to work with my little boy, I'm excited to see him grow into a happy, eager to please fun companion.
  • martha joy
    Jan. 24, 2025
    Exceptional 1st session for my 5 month old poodle puppy. I’m looking forward to our next session. Alisa is knowledgeable & patient & is a great trainer for me & my dog Daisy. Daisy 🌼 really responded to her technique.
  • Kenneth Maltabes
    Apr. 9, 2025
    Tony is excellent! He has been getting our dog ready to pass the service test and is always available for any questions and very quick to assist us with any difficulties that arise WITHOUT amplifying our anxiety. I could not have asked for a better trainer!!!
  • TF
    Apr. 9, 2025
    Renee at Elite Dog Training is most certainly the premier dog and handler whisperer. I have a beautiful, but originally sky/skittish Labradoodle that she helped me grow into a confident, fully functioning service dog. I am forever grateful for everyone at Elite Dog Training. The skills coaching is superb but more than anything it’s the “little” things she said that motivated me and Leah build confidence over time.
  • John Carter
    Mar. 21, 2025
    First visit today. Denise was so nice and already thought me a few things. I am confident they will be able to help us and Marshmallow to get to where we want to be. Thank you so much. Looking forward to the future.
  • Colleen Krumm
    Apr. 3, 2025
    Great assessment visit with Denise. Explained everything, answered all of our questions, no pressure, and direct access for questions.
  • Ekaterina Cherkasova
    Mar. 31, 2025
    Jessica was amazing! She is very experienced in her job. Today she taught my dog Murphy to swim and my dog is only three months old so that’s amazing! And I’m looking forward to working with her until my dog is a service dog!
  • Bill Flowers
    Mar. 28, 2025
    Again great info from Jessica. Sent her a text about 8 am with an issue that developed yesterday and 3 hours later she was here to help out and will swing by late afternoon to make sure we are good with the crate I bought today. She is so focused on what she is trying to accomplish. You cannot beat that.
  • Candyce Perez
    Mar. 24, 2025
    Was very pleasant with every thing going on in my house even my grandson running around. Described in major detail what would happen sitting there classes and I was very pleased would recommend he especially if I have a wild child like I do!
  • Richard Terwilliger
    Mar. 24, 2025
    Jessica is a great trainer. My dog and l are learning a lot. Keep up the great work Jessica!
  • Jodi Rambo
    Feb. 20, 2025
    Both Gunnar and I look forward to our sessions. Anthony makes it feel so effortless working with our high energy breed.

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Denise Yenchochic - Chief of Pack OPS
Denise Yenchochic
Chief of Pack OPS

🐾 Meet Denise and Tanner 🐾

Hello, I'm Denise, and this is my exuberant Goldendoodle, Tanner. As an AKC Certified Trainer, I specialize in various advanced training techniques, including Puppy Development, Service Dog Training, Fetch and Mobility Training, as well as Scent and Diabetic Alert Training.

Driven by a deep passion for giving back, my mission is to help people foster a stronger bond with their canine companions. There's nothing more rewarding than witnessing the positive impact we can create together, transforming not just the lives of the dogs but also the owners and their families.

I thrive on being goal-oriented and am dedicated to making a lasting difference. Through the proven methods of Dog Training Elite, I ensure clear and consistent training, sticking to a process that delivers remarkable results. And here's the best part – I believe in having fun during training sessions, because building a better relationship with your dog should be an enjoyable journey!

Join me in the wonderful world of dog training, where every day brings new opportunities to make a positive change.

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Alisa Kellington-Welsh - Chief of Pack Training
Alisa Kellington-Welsh
Chief of Pack Training

This is Alisa and her partner, Cash. Cash is a 3-year-old, enthusiastic Aussiedoodle rescued from Zanesville, Ohio. Alisa graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2001 where she earned her B.S. in Biological Sciences and M.A.T. in Instruction and Learning. She dedicated 21 years teaching underprivileged students in the public-school system where she helped students grow educationally and personally. Alisa has been an animal lover her entire life and often used her love of dogs as an escape from the grind of her professional career. Eventually her passion for teaching students shifted into a passion for training animals.

Alisa’s training philosophy is deeply rooted in the science of animal behavior and how animals learn. Her positive energy and calm approach will quickly put you and your dog at ease. She maintains that developing and fostering trust between you and your dog is the key to successful training. Alisa’s instructional clarity, patience, and adaptability teaches you and your dog reciprocal skills needed to nurture a resilient bond, clear communication, and a happy and healthy lifetime together.

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Danielle Kellington-Welsh - PAWSitive Support
Danielle Kellington-Welsh
PAWSitive Support

Danielle and Carter (7-year-old loyal and loving Goldendoodle) moved to southwest Florida from Pittsburgh, PA. Danielle studied business marketing at the University of Phoenix and proceeded to work in the demanding, fast-paced, corporate setting, shaping campaigns for several iconic brands. As a beer and spirits ambassador, she created ads for Guinness, Sam Adams, Absolut, Patron, and many more. Then switching industries, she boosted Pillsbury, Cheerios, and YoPlait sales, growing annually during her tenure at General Mills. Danielle jokes, “I went from destroying livers to ‘healthying’ hearts!”.

Danielle helps people fall in love with brands because of her creativity and results-oriented personality. Danielle has a proven track record of achievements in developing new social media strategies and creating original social media content. Allow Danielle photos and videos of your dog in training, and you’ll be amazed at the content she creates for you!

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Deene Yenchochic - Chief of Bark & Order
Deene Yenchochic
Chief of Bark & Order

My name is Deene and this is my rescue mix, Tucker. As a child, I was scared to be around dogs because I was bitten by a German Shepherd. As an adult, I have fallen in love with every dog I have met! I learned that a well-trained dog becomes a treasured companion who is safe around people and who also has a pretty darn good quality of life themselves!

I spent most of my career in higher education and marketing/management consulting. For 16 years, I found myself owning and operating a KOA campground that was located along a rails-to-trails bike trail. During that time, I learned a lot about how dogs react and behave on a trail with many other dogs and people around-plus wildlife to add some mystery.

I am amazed every day with just how brilliant a dog can be and how quickly they learn new behaviors. I look forward to seeing you and your dog achieve great success!

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Anthony Rinehart - Pack Leader (In-Home)
Anthony Rinehart
Pack Leader (In-Home)

This is Anthony Rinehart and his American Staffordshire terrier Buzz!

Anthony was born and raised in Sarasota and has dedicated his life to bettering dogs’ lives. His experience has taught him that he can impact the entire household by helping owners learn how to understand and communicate better with their furry friends!

Anthony has experience working with a wide variety of dogs and issues including training puppies, basic obedience and specialty training as well as addressing aggressive and reactive dogs.

He prides himself on his positivity and patience with both dogs and their owners during training.

His passion for bettering the lives of dogs and their families makes Anthony committed to making sure you will have the confidence and knowledge you need to improve your life with your dog!

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Renee Juliano - Pack Leader (Elite Training Camp)
Renee Juliano
Pack Leader (Elite Training Camp)

This is Renee and her staffy mix, Nash!

Renee was born and raised in New Jersey, graduating with a BA in Communication from Rutgers University. She spent 8 years as an educator, teaching children from preschool to 6th grade. She became interested in dog training after adopting Nash. Training helped Nash overcome her fears after having lived life as a stray, and allows her to live life more fully and confidently!

Training dogs professionally blends Renee’s passion for helping animals with her love of educating others. She believes that training helps dogs become the best version of themselves, and she loves being part of that journey with them! Renee is proud to help teach owners how to strengthen their bond with their furry family members. 

Renee has experience in board and train, group classes, and in-home sessions, working with dogs of all ages on both obedience and behavioral issues, such as reactivity, aggression, and fear.

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Jessica Higdon - Elite Trainer (In-Home & Elite Training Camp)
Jessica Higdon
Elite Trainer (In-Home & Elite Training Camp)

Jessica is an experienced dog trainer with 10 years of experience in training dogs, beginning her journey at the age of 15 when she started training horses. This early experience with horses laid the foundation for her transition into dog training. Jessica currently lives with three dogs: Guardian, Raya, and Bex. Jessica is passionate about strengthening the bond between dogs and their owners through patience, consistency, and clear communication. As an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator (CGC), Jessica believes that with regular, consistent handling and obedience training, all dogs can thrive and live happier lives. With a focus on all stages of a dog’s life, from puppies to adults, she has provided private and group lessons and has experience working with a variety of breeds and temperaments. Jessica's training philosophy centers around building trust, respect, and mutual understanding, creating lasting relationships between dogs and their families.

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