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Puppy Training Classes

Dog Training Elite Sarasota

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Our Puppy Training Classes Could Help:

Teach basic obedience commands
Improve socialization skills
Reduce unwanted behaviors
Strengthen the bond with your puppy
Build confidence in new environments
Encourage proper leash manners
Promote calm behavior around distractions
Prepare for advanced training

Professional Training with Dog Training Elite

Puppy Classes in Sarasota / Venice, FL

Bringing home a new puppy is an exciting time for any family! Puppies love to cuddle, play, and explore, but they also have much to learn before becoming well-behaved companions. Puppies can start training as soon as they come home at eight weeks old, and the benefits of training young will last their whole lifetime.

If you’re searching for professional Sarasota / Venice puppy training classes, Dog Training Elite is your top choice.

We offer free in-home consultations to get your puppy on the right track from day one. Our experienced trainers work closely with you to customize a program that meets your goals and your puppy's needs.

From basic obedience to socialization classes and advanced service training, Dog Training Elite is here to guide you every step of the way.

Learn more about our specialized puppy training programs and give us a call to start your puppy’s journey toward a happy, confident life!

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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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Dog Training Elite Sarasota

The Benefits of Puppy Training

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Our classes help your pup grow into a well-behaved dog. Here are a few benefits you can expect from choosing our elite training:

  • Deepen Your Bond With Your Puppy: Training your puppy – and continuing training with new tricks as they get older – is a great way to bond closely. Puppies have a natural desire to please and will learn to rely on you for guidance and direction, establishing a foundation of trust and love.
  • Socialize Your Dog: Obedience training, especially with group classes, helps dogs become comfortable and well-socialized around other dogs and people. This is important for when you want to take your dog on walks or invite people into your home.
  • Improve Your Dog’s Safety: Training your dog to listen and obey your commands will help them stay safe in any situation. Learning commands like “down,” “leave it,” “stop,” and “wait” can keep your dog safe from messing with dangerous things like electrical cords and other situations outdoors.
  • Provide Mental Stimulation: Good dogs can become bad dogs if they don’t have a way to work out physical and mental energy. Training as a lifelong pursuit is a great way to challenge your dog mentally and keep them engaged.
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Dog Training Elite Sarasota

Puppy Training Class Prices

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When you train your dog with Dog Training Elite, you get the most bang for your buck. Not only do we offer a variety of programs, but Dog Training Elite trainers are building on over 50 years of experience.

At Dog Training Elite, we are dedicated to open communication, clear timelines, and providing transparent, honest puppy training class prices. Dog Training Elite trainers love what they do and aim to build a community for clients who love their dogs just as much as we do

We specialize in strengthening the bond between your dog and your family. With our focus on positive reinforcement and classic conditioning, we create dogs who truly desire to please from the inside out.

More Classes We Offer

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Schooling Your Pup in Obedience
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Hear From Our Customers

Learn Why Dog owners choose Dog Training Elite

  • Ruben Gonzalez
    May. 2, 2025
    Renee Juliano, is an outstanding dog trainer, every time she comes she amazes me with her Superior training knowledge. my dog Sailor is so lucky to have her as his trainer. Thank you Renee
  • 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.
  • NiloM
    Apr. 30, 2025
    Jessica has been an absolute blessing for our family. We are expecting a baby in a couple of months and our french bulldog(Luna) was starting to show signs of resource guarding and crate aggression. She had bitten me, my wife, and my mother. A couple weeks later with the help of Jessica, Luna has completely done a 180. You can really tell that she cares deeply for dogs and has made a genuine bond with our dog. We are rebuilding our relationship with Luna and training obedience. 5/5 stars definitely worth the money. We no longer have any fears of keeping Luna in our family!
  • Michael Hook
    Mar. 14, 2025
    Working out well😎
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • Ruben Gonzalez
    May. 2, 2025
    Renee Juliano, is an outstanding dog trainer, every time she comes she amazes me with her Superior training knowledge. my dog Sailor is so lucky to have her as his trainer. Thank you Renee
  • 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.
  • NiloM
    Apr. 30, 2025
    Jessica has been an absolute blessing for our family. We are expecting a baby in a couple of months and our french bulldog(Luna) was starting to show signs of resource guarding and crate aggression. She had bitten me, my wife, and my mother. A couple weeks later with the help of Jessica, Luna has completely done a 180. You can really tell that she cares deeply for dogs and has made a genuine bond with our dog. We are rebuilding our relationship with Luna and training obedience. 5/5 stars definitely worth the money. We no longer have any fears of keeping Luna in our family!
  • Michael Hook
    Mar. 14, 2025
    Working out well😎
  • 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!
  • 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.

Dog Training Elite Sarasota

Training Essentials for Your Puppy

Here are a few puppy training tips from the expert team at Dog Training Elite! If you have any questions or want to see these methods in action, give us a call. We are more than happy to show you a demonstration and provide you with a glimpse of what our professional team can do!

At Dog Training Elite, we believe in positive reinforcement and yummy treats do the trick! We recommend a high-quality, berry-sized reward that your puppy will enjoy. Rewarding your dog while training teaches them that you approve of that behavior and maintains their motivation to perform well.
Because you’ll be handing out lots of treats, you will probably want a treat bag or pouch. There are many options out there with different sizes, shapes, and ways to carry. The benefit of getting a treat pouch is the ease of access and the ability to reward your puppy quickly. If you aren’t interested in getting a treat pouch, we recommend getting a small bag to carry you puppy’s rewards.
A clicker is a great tool to have along with rewards when training a puppy. With a clicker, you can immediately provide a positive sound when your dog performs a correct behavior, and then you can reward them with a treat. Pairing a clicker with treats is a great way to instill positive reinforcement because you teach your dog that they get a treat when they hear a click. You can buy many kinds of clickers at your local pet store, and they even have helpful clicker apps.
A good leash is another essential when bringing home a new puppy. We suggest a leash made of a durable material like leather and about 6 feet long to allow for comfortable room for both of you. Training your dog on a leash will set you up for fun walks in the future, keep your dog safe, and prevent them from getting lost while out of the house. It is also beneficial for an excited puppy who wants to run around and play while training.
You'll need a sturdy collar or harness to attach a leash while training. Deciding between a flat collar or body harness is up to your personal preference, but it is good to consider your dog's comfort and demeanor. A collar is necessary while training and for safety while out and about. A collar/harness is also the best place to attach the identification for your puppy. If anything happened to your dog, you'd be glad you had a collar with your information on it!
Getting a dog crate is a great way to housetrain your puppy. You will want to get a durable and safe crate for your dog that has enough room for them to be comfortable. You want the crate to be a place of calm and safety for your dog, not a punishment zone. Getting your puppy crate trained gives you a safe space in your home to keep them while they are unsupervised and also prevents unwanted behaviors like chewing or peeing inside.
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The early months of your puppy’s life are crucial for developing good behavior, confidence, and a strong bond with your family. At Dog Training Elite, we offer specialized training tailored to your dog’s unique needs.

We focus on essential skills like obedience, socialization, and more. Our experienced trainers are committed to helping your puppy grow into a well-mannered companion that will be a joy to have at home and in any environment.

Call us today to schedule a free consultation and get a head start on your puppy’s training journey!