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Off Leash Dog Training in Sarasota / Venice, FL

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Dog Training Elite

Sarasota / Venice Off-Leash Dog Training

Off-leash training is a rewarding process requiring patience, strong communication, and trust between you and your dog. Many owners seek this training to give their pets freedom outdoors, allowing them to roam, explore, and exercise while maintaining control of their behavior and safety.

At Dog Training Elite, we believe off-leash training is about more than freedom. It’s about trust, safety, and reliability. Whether your goal is to enjoy outdoor time together, improve behavior at home, or simply have a calmer, more responsive dog, our off-leash training program in Sarasota / Venice, FL helps make it happen.

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The Benefits of Off-Leash Dog Training

Families across Sarasota / Venice choose off-leash dog training for all kinds of reasons. Here’s what makes it so impactful:

Dogs who are allowed to move freely get more exercise. They run, jump, explore, and burn energy. This leads to a healthier weight, stronger muscles, and improved endurance. A tired dog is usually a well-behaved dog.
Off-leash training requires your dog to think, make choices, and control their impulses, which improves their confidence and helps reduce anxiety. Many families tell us their dogs seem calmer and more content once they begin off-leash work.
Whether you’re in the backyard, out on a trail, or simply having guests over, you want a dog that knows how to behave. Off-leash training teaches dogs how to greet politely, resist jumping, stay calm around distractions, and respond to direction without being physically restrained.
Emergencies happen. Doors get left open. Leashes get dropped. When your dog knows how to stay with you and come when called, you can rest easier knowing they’re prepared for the unexpected.
Two beautiful huskies off leash at a park - Dog Training Elite offers the best Sarasota / Venice off leash training for owners and families.

What to Expect from Dog Training Elite’s Training Program

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Our training is built around real families and real lives. We don’t use a one-size-fits-all method. Instead, we take time to understand your family’s needs, your lifestyle, and your goals with your dog.

Step One: A Personalized Plan

We begin with a free in-home consultation to learn more about your dog’s behavior and your priorities. From there, we create a custom, step-by-step training plan. Whether you live in an apartment or have a large backyard, we’ll help your dog learn to behave off-leash.

Step Two: Real-World Training

We don’t believe in sterile classrooms or unrealistic settings. We train where life happens—in your home, in your yard, and around your neighborhood. That way, your dog learns to respond in the same places where they’ll be expected to behave every day.

Step Three: Mastering Practical Skills

Your dog will learn to:

  • Come immediately when called
  • Walk at your side without pulling
  • Stay focused despite distractions
  • Respond reliably, even with freedom to move

Step Four: Coaching for You, Too

Many families tell us that what made the biggest difference wasn’t just what the dog learned, but what they learned as owners. Our trainers work closely with you to explain every step, demonstrate every technique, and build your confidence. You’ll walk away knowing how to handle your dog with or without a leash.

Step Five: Ongoing Support

Training doesn’t stop when the program ends. We offer ongoing group classes and advanced options to help maintain your dog’s skills and continue their growth. Some families move on to service dog training, therapy dog work, or advanced behavioral skills.

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You don’t need to hike remote trails or break leash laws to benefit from off-leash dog training. If your dog ever spends time in the house, the yard, or anywhere they aren’t physically tethered to you, they should know how to behave without a leash. It makes life easier, safer, and a whole lot more enjoyable.

At DTE, our leash and obedience training is built around structure, communication, and confidence, for both you and your dog. We don’t rush the process, and we don’t cut corners. We give families the tools to succeed and the support to sustain it.

Ready to see what your dog can do? Contact Dog Training Elite today to schedule your free consultation. We’ll help you create a plan that fits your life, supports your dog, and gives you both the freedom to enjoy each other more than ever because life is better with a trained dog!

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  • Michael Hook
    Mar. 14, 2025
    Working out well😎
  • Tonzathome
    Apr. 25, 2025
    Anthony is amazing with dogs! Our doodle is very receptive to the training!
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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.