Our Values at Dog Training Elite Spartanburg
The founders of Dog Training Elite Spartanburg have been successfully training dogs, providing support to dog owners and working closely with charity organizations for over 40 years. Our passion for dogs and service has driven us to create an innovative training method that sets us apart and elevates our trainers to a higher standard of training. We have worked to build a team of trustworthy local dog trainers that reflect our values and possess the necessary skill and qualities that strengthen our mission and advance our unique training model.
We provide comprehensive, generous support to our clients and balanced, sustainable dog training in Spartanburg to every dog we work with. We genuinely love what they do and aim to build a community for our clients that love their dogs just as much as we do. Once you begin the training process with us, you become a part of the Dog Training Elite family.
Our values are reflected in the work we do to provide service animals for those in need. We strongly believe in the healing power and helping benefits a service dog has for those with mental or physical disabilities/ disorders as well as the elevated love and joy that the companionship of a dog can bring into the lives of individuals and families in general.
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Empowering Owners
We work with dogs of any breed, size or age - and we empower owners with lifelong skills to continue successes.
- Leash & potty training
- Staying & coming
- Destructive chewing & digging
- Stealing food, clothing, or other objects
- Barking, howling & whining
- Food guarding & begging
- Mouthing, nipping & playing rough
- Anxiety & submissive urination
- Jumping up & hyperactivity
- Aggression & anxiety
Not all training packages may be available at our Dog Training Elite Spartanburg location, please reference our pricing page for complete information on services offered.
Award Winning Dog Training Services in the Spartanburg, SC Metro Area
Welcome to Dog Training Elite Spartanburg! We are a professional, family owned Spartanburg, SC-based dog training company with over 40 years of experience that specializes in strengthening the bond between your dog and your family, with a strong emphasis on teaching your dog the highest level of obedience, despite even the toughest level of distractions. Our Spartanburg, SC dog training programs are certain to meet all of your training needs. Unlike a lot of other dog training companies, we understand that each client has different needs, so we tailor our dog training programs to accommodate your unique situation. Dog Training Elite Spartanburg also trains service animals and dogs ready to volunteer in the community as therapy dogs and companions to those with special needs.
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Our Balanced Theory
We base our training around the "Classical Conditioning" model (a.k.a. "Pavlovian" or "respondent conditioning"). This includes developing conditioned or automatic reflexes to commands. In its simplest form (after proper conditioning), when the owner says "sit," the dog automatically sits without thinking about it. Our unique techniques ensure our program is a success no matter what behavior we encounter.
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Empowering Owners
We empower Owners to train so their dog knows who to obey at all times. -
Personalized
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Environment Specific
We train wherever issues tend to arise (i.e. jogging, park, home).
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Supportive
We support Owners in the off-hours (when training is "not in session"). -
Involved
We work with all members of the household. -
Simplified & Customized
We plan training around the owner's schedule and require only 20 min/day follow-up practice.
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Continued Training
Additional programs / group sessions offered after in-home training. -
Lifetime Investment
We follow up & are invested in the owner's success long-term. -
Satisfaction Ratings
Our high client satisfaction rating sets us apart from competitors.
clas·si·cal con·di·tion·ing
PSYCHOLOGY
noun
A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus and is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.
Meet Our Team
Jared Smearman
Owner/Trainer
Elizabeth Smearman
Office Manager/Trainer
Mackenzie
Trainer
Sydney
Trainer
Danny
Trainer
Why Dog Training Elite Spartanburg?
Lifetime Investment
We follow up & are invested in the owner's success long-term.
Value Priced
We pride ourselves on being able to offer our professional services at prices that are budget friendly.
Local Trainers
All of our local dog trainers are trustworthy, willing to be there for our clients and love what they do.
Simplified & Customized
We plan training around the owner's schedule and require only 15 min/day follow-up practice.
We help your dog become a valued companion and beloved member of the family. Read what our customers have to say and then give us a call!
Great people and trainers My dog Rambo changed for the better and now we have a closer bond together.I purchased the Gold package for Rambo and all the commands on that package Rambo learned and still obeys those commands. Thanks again to Dog Training Elite for you help and to the staff !!!— Arthur Gorbenko
Posted June 4th 2024
Hi, This is just a note to let you know just how much we appreciate the assistance, support, and knowledge of Elizabeth. When my husband and I 1st got Aquila, I could not fathom how she was going to fit into our household. She would not listen even though she understood some of the commands she was given. She would go through an attack of zoomies and running in circles, and ignore ALL commands. We wondered if we had made a huge mistake in adopting her. Fortunately for us, Elizabeth taught all of us and gave us the tools we needed to co-exist. Our stubborn little malamute is learning to behave and fit in. She likes being praised for her accomplishments and is becoming the lady that Elizabeth always knew she could be. (We were about to give up.) Elizabeth explained to us how Aquila was thinking and the things she was going to try to do before she even did them. She pointed out how to curb stubborn behaviors and how not to give Aquila any options for acting out. We very much appreciate the insight into how our dog was thinking and why. We can't help but be amazed at the progress she has made in such a short period of time. THANK YOU, ELIZABETH, SO VERY MUCH!!!— Keith heuring
Posted May 30th 2024
DTES was and is a great facility. After having worked with several other trainers since our Lady was 4wk old pup, DTES been the only one to find the right training and command use for her. She know shows control over her reactions to other canines and behaves accordingly. Thank you DTES for all your great techniques and training lessons. I highly recommend Dog Training Elite Spartanburg and Greenville locations.— christine hurayt
Posted May 10th 2024