Golden Retriever Training in Springfield, MO

JoJo was a handful of unlimited energy and his cattle dog instincts fueled the fire. He is no longer the goodest naughty boy, he is just the Goodest Boy. The best part is how much bigger his world can be now! His human sister was excited he was able to join her hanging out at the salon while she got her hair done. Is there work to continue, always! But now I have confidence we can go in public and show off our new manners. JoJo has received so many compliments on his behavior, even after the first week of camp. So worth it!

It is incredible the difference that I see in our 2 Great Danes after their time at Dog Training Elite. Jasper was a jealous bully and I didn’t feel comfortable at all taking him anywhere. And Kronk was just very excited and chatty boy. But now Jasper listens and checks in and I can take him out with confidence. And Kronk is a still a happy guy but he doesn’t overwhelm you with his excitement anymore. They’re both just little gentlemen now. And knowing that we can go to the group classes and ask DTE for advice still is very reassuring.

Dog training Elite review My wife and I rescued a small dog after her previous dog (Abby) passed away. He (Charlie) was a cute dog, but young (about 1 year old) and very rambunctious. Charlie had no boundaries or manners; he would walk all over you and jump on you the second you walked into the house. We knew he needed professional training, so we took him to Dog Training Elite. To be honest, we were a little skeptical of the E-collar procedure at first. However, after attending the training sessions, we started seeing real results. Charlie has come such a long way because Amber and Maddie did a wonderful job with him. Charlie now has great manners and follows his commands, all thanks to the team at Dog Training Elite. Hats off to Christie, Jeremy, and their trainers, Amber and Maddie, for doing such a great job with Charlie. Thank you!

Kristi and her team are all amazing and have so much compassion for what they do! They helped my husband and I learn how to train our dog Bowie so we could be more confident taking him out in public. He went from being so wild and terrified to being such a good listener! I highly recommend bringing your dog here for any training whether it's for service animals or just general obedience training.

I would highly recommend Dog Training Elite Springfield to anyone looking for honest, straightforward help with their furry friend. Jeremy and Kristi are going to tell it to you straight and actively try to be part of the solution/end goal.

My wife and I entered our boys into the 2 week program with DTE. We have 4 Great Danes and our oldest boys have stopped getting along, it got so bad that our 3 year old, Jasper, attacked our 4 year old, Kronk. They are both about 150lbs each and very hard to control but they are our children, so we came to DTE as a long shot to hopefully keep our family together! It is currently the end of week 1 of our 2 week training and our boys were in the same room today! Jasper tried to be mean to Kronk but within seconds my wife was able to get him under control and refocused on her. This is an absolute testament to the work the DTE team does with them during the day because on day 1 Jasper was so strong, big and determined that it took 2 trainers to even try to control him, by day 2 it only took 1 trainer, by day 3 Jasper was walking and not pulling on the leash at all! A 90 year old grandma could have walked him on day 3!!! Kristi, Jeremy and the rest of the team at DTE are amazing and clearly know the minds of dogs! They are knowledgeable, caring but keep good calm boundaries, and really know how to teach the dogs what to do and how to listen! It’s been amazing to watch and to be a part of and I can’t wait to see how week 2 goes!! So before you give up your baby, go talk to Kristi and let her and her team help your pup understand how to have manners! They gave us our family back! It’s worth it!

We are so thankful to the team at DTE Springfield for their expertise in helping our dog, Brody (and us!), during his two-week training camp. Two weeks ago, Brody was uncontrollable on our neighborhood walks, barking at every dog or person we passed. Not only was it embarrassing, but we felt guilty watching his world shrink to the confines of our house. We were also unable to have company over without keeping him secured in another room—hardly ideal for people who enjoy hosting. I eventually stopped taking him on walks altogether for fear of his “outbursts,” which is when I decided to look into local trainers. The glowing reviews are what sold us on DTE Springfield, and I am so glad we chose them. Kristi, Jeremy, Amber, and Madi were welcoming and thorough when educating my husband and me on each day’s progress. We left every evening with clear instructions on how to practice our goals at home. By the end of the two-week camp, I was able to take Brody to his first group class of about 20 dogs. Even in a busy park with ample distractions, I couldn’t believe it—my dog was silent and controllable for the entire hour. He stayed focused on me and the training he was putting into practice in the "real world." I left that first group experience feeling like I finally have my life back with my dog. Thank you again to the DTE Springfield team. They are upfront, encouraging, and they truly believe in you and your dog if you’re willing to do the work.

I’m going to be really honest here, because this comes from the heart. After a really bad experience with dog training in the past, I had pretty much given up. I sent my dog Nitro off to a trainer and it failed—and that kind of disappointment sticks with you. On top of that, hearing all the stereotypes about Huskies even mixed breed being “untrainable” got in my head, and I truly started to believe maybe it just wasn’t possible. Then I got my Pomsky, Nova. I’m so bonded to him and him me, and something in me said to try again… even though I was scared of wasting time, money, and trust on another failed experience. That’s when I found Dog Training Elite (DTE)… and everything changed. As you all know facebook seems to listen… their page came across my feed. Jeremy, Kristi, and their team didn’t just train my dog—they believed in us when I was struggling to believe in myself. They supported me, encouraged me, and even cried with me through the tough moments. When I felt like Nova wasn’t going to get it, they didn’t give up on us. They pushed us through. They made my little velcro gremlin fur ball into an unbelievable independent confident well mannered little obedient dog. Now we are a still a work in progress as people, we are never perfect in life but I’m telling you for my 6 month old “sassy pants” to completely flip like he did in just 2weeks I can’t wait to see how much more he’s going to change and grow and learn in next weeks to come and our journey from here on out 😭❣️🐾🐾 we will be working towards him becoming a service dog . And somehow… they made what felt impossible, possible. If you have a dog that you think is “too much,” or someone has told you there’s no chance—please don’t give up. Pick up the phone and call Dog Training Elite. They don’t just train dogs… they change  lives. Forever grateful ❤️

We have an almost three year old mini Aussie doodle, Bindi. She was a sweet, smart dog with lots of energy and love. We had a hard time training her at home so it was difficult taking her all the places we wanted to take her - from simple walks down the street, patio cafes, etc. she pulled so hard on her leash she choked herself, got super anxious about anything she saw or heard - was ready to bark or run after it, etc. We tried a lot of things but nothing really worked. I started researching formal training and landed with Dog Elite. We met to learn more about training and signed up Bindi for the next session. That was Feb-Mar. She’s a very different dog now and we are better owners. We appreciated the videos to help reinforce training for us and Bindi. We’ve attended the Saturday morning trainings and continue to learn more. Bindi loves kids and people in general but would jump on the and get overly excited. She still gets excited to meet people, but is calmer and doesn’t jump on anyone. She does not react to every sight and sound in every situation, which is better for all of us. We are able to take her more places because she follows commands so well and knows how to behave. Bindi is much more relaxed (and so are we) and we enjoy her so much more - from shorter outings like a walk on a trail to a brewery visit to long road trips - it’s all easier, more relaxed and more fun for all of us. We still have more training to do but it’s about one month after her initial training so we feel fantastic about the progress. We are so grateful for the transformation and look forward to continuing learning and training Bindi with Dog Elite’s help. They patiently meet your dog and you where you are and help you understand why you need to handle behaviors and situations in certain way. We highly recommend their services!

DTE has greatly increased the quality of our dog's life and ours. Kristie really understands the minds of reactive dogs and how to get through to and teach them. Our previously timid, reactive, 10 year old large dog has become more confident, well-behaved and friendly in just a few sessions with DTE so far! No more incessant barking at everything and nervousness. No more cowering fear of things new to her. We are able to take her out now on lead confidently. Her world and ours are now expanding and becoming larger, calmer and happier. We are in early training currently and the change is just amazing already. Getting ready to move into group lessons and are very excited for the next phase. We are sorry we didn't contact DTE sooner!!

I love everyone at DTE. They have been working with my puppy since he was about 4 months old and Sargeant is doing amazing. Our next step is to get him trained as a service dog. Thank you to everyone at DTE

We’ve had an outstanding experience with Elite Dog Training in Springfield. We started with Charli as a puppy and continued all the way through service dog training, and the results have been incredible. Kristi and Jeremy set very high expectations—not just for the dogs, but for the owners as well—and that’s exactly what makes their program so effective. They are knowledgeable, consistent, and truly committed to producing well-trained, confident dogs. Yes, the training is an investment, but it’s absolutely worth it. Having a dog that is well-behaved, reliable, and able to go anywhere with us is honestly priceless. We still attend group classes regularly to keep Charli’s skills sharp, which says a lot about the ongoing support and value they provide. Highly recommend to anyone serious about properly training their dog.

I cannot even begin to express my gratitude for Jeremy and Kristi. My oldest son (9) has PTSD and I had been looking to get a dog trained for him. So I did what any mother would do and Google service dog training in my area. Dog Training Elite of Springfield was the first option when I Googled it. Upon meeting Kristi for the first time I knew they were going to be a good fit and no nonsense. We did the 2 week day camp then group class and now Sharky is in the service dog track. They have been so patient with us. I learned first and now we are all working together to teach my son how to handle his own dog. I feel like I have been able to get part of my life back because there is less anxiety with my son when Sharky is around. Thank you Jeremy and Kristi. You both have become like family to us.

We have two puppies Bichon Poo and Mini poodle under 6 months. If you think thats not challenging, think again. We saw Dog Training Elite online decided to contact them. I have to tell you we had the best experience ever. We now have to BEST puppies that are in controll when walking, playing, meeting family and friends. As well as they listen to the correct commands. I can't express enough, if you want a positive, knowledgeable and experience trainers contact Dog Training Elite. If you want to build a strong relationship with your dog. Then contact Dog Training Elite for an experience you will never forget. Thanks Happy Family.

We love DTE Springfield. My wife and I work from home. We have meetings, calls, etc. DTE has made it possible for our 6 month old puppy stay in place in a down position for several hours instead of her being in a crate because she is causing mayhem, She remains quiet and gets her naps in until we are ready to “party.” We’ve had several outings and she continues to gain confidence everyday. I look forward to continuing her training with DTE

We have nothing but wonderful things to say about Dog Training Elite. They have been so patient, kind, and understanding with me and Louie! He graduated the two week program and then the next day attended group class with about 20 other dogs. What I didn’t say is Louie is extremely dog reactive…. Our first group class wasn’t easy but he made it through with flying colors! For us it was a win for sure. We have a lot more work to do but without them we were just getting more and more limited with Louie and his anxiety was only getting worse. A huge thank you to them and we continue to be excited about Louie’s progress.

Juno came to us after being incarcerated at the dog pound for an entire year. She was nothing but a 40lb bundle of pittie energy and enthusiasm. I have had a number of Bully breeds over the years and thought this would be similar. WRONG!! It only took a week for me to realize that my tried and true training methods would not work with Juno! I could not get her to focus and she was actually a danger to my husband and myself. She thought nothing of leaping over the back of the couch right on top of anyone who happened to be there. She would hit the back of our legs at a dead run and knock us down. On leash she pulled me to the ground multiple times, AND she doesn't get cats, and we have many cats! My vet recommended DTE and it has worked out almost perfectly. Jeremy and Kristi and Amber are all absolutely engaged in what they are doing. In my opinion they don't train dogs, they train people to train dogs. I am astounded at the difference in a program that teaches my dog to respect me and focus on what is being communicated. Juno already was markedly different after just a day or 2. After every session of the 2 week day camp Amber spent as much time as was needed to make sure I clearly understood how to work with Juno. She now walks quietly on a loose leash, she will comfortably stay in place while I am working with food in the kitchen. She has not knocked anyone over and has visited the vet for no reason but to show off her new skills. She is still most angelic when she sleeps, but the change in attitude and behaviors is astounding. We are slowly working on the cat issue. I have now had Juno for 37 days, and I can say without DTE I would have had to surrender Juno to a shelter or pound. She was simply not manageble. As for the price? Absolutely affordable! I divided the cost by the approximate number of years I would have with Juno and find the number to be quite reasonable. If you want a peaceful relationship with your dog, don't wait!

I would give them 100 stars if I could! We were at a point with Kevin or St Berdoodle mix, where I had already reached out to a couple of rescues because I didn't see how we could help him with his aggression towards the male dogs in our home. After putting 12 stitches in our Beagle, I was at a loss. When I first met with Kristi, I cried as I told her how much I loved my dog and how brokenhearted I was that I didn't know if anything would help. We signed Kevin up for their two week camp and OH MY GOSH!! Just two days after being in class we saw drastic changes! The first day he pulled me all over on the way in the door. On the second day he walked calmly beside me. By the end of training, it was like we had a whole different dog! He follows commands and is much calmer. Don't get me wrong, he's still the same crazy, playful, lovable pup that we loved so much. But now he has manners! Just yesterday I took him to the Lake for his first time. We passed other dogs, including a little yappy one that kept jumping towards Kevin, but Kevin didn't flinch. He sat calmly next to me. If you love your dog like I do, this training is a complete game- changer!

I arrived at this home for an HVAC service call. However, I could not help but notice how beautifully behaved the homeowner's three dogs were. They were very well trained and I would definitely recommend Dog Training Elite for any of you dog training needs!

I would like to take a minute to express how incredible my experience was with DTE. They not only gave me an incredible experience along with a lot of hands on teachings so I personally would understand each step of their process in training, but they took my Belgian Malinois, Beau, and brought him from complete chaos, to pure obedience. I could not be more thrilled in how Beau has transformed from a true "Malingator" to the pet of my dreams. Beau is a herding dog, and my grandchildren were the perfect size for him to attempt to herd. The fear that Beau could or would possibly harm them is why I came to DTE. If they ran around or away from him, he'd chase them, jump up and attempt to herd them. Fortunately no harm ever came to my grandkids, but now the fear is 100% gone. He is the most loved and protective animal a human could ask for, and thanks to DTE, he is now very obedient with all of us, and surprisingly, just wants constant love and affection from us all at all times. He has not even remotely attempted to herd the kids, and all of them can now run around safely and be crazy without fear of this 60 lbs Malinois running their way. Thank you DTE for your patience and understanding when I needed to leave for my family emergency during our training times. Being gone a month, and having only 1 lesson remaining, you took an extra training class day out of your day and time to have Beau and myself regroup and then to continue again another week later. I was in complete awe of your compassion and I couldn't thank you more!! You are all so amazing and I am 100% in love with all you have taught me and Beau with your lessons. To whom ever is reading this, just know this; You will forever be grateful for the experience and knowledge you'll gain and put to use at home and in the community for you and your fur baby once you have DTE teach you all you'll need to know to have the best and most loved obedient dog ever. Sincerely with all my love, Christine