Extremely knowledgeable. Did a tremendous job with our dog Scooter.

I cannot say enough great things about Kristi and the staff at Dog Training Elite! I brought my dog in for training due to having some reactive tendencies around other dogs at the dog park and home. He is not an aggressive dog, but he didn't know how to control his emotions. Since starting training with Kristi, my dog has become significantly calmer and is now able to be around other dogs without lunging, barking, or pulling. I love taking my dog to breweries, and I can happily do that without worrying if he will go after a person or a dog. I know he will continue to make progress with other dogs, but he has a great foundation to continue to build upon!

We LOVE DTE Springfield and the entire team!! We adopted Maverick, a German Shepherd mix about 6 months ago from the Humane Society with a very traumatic background. Maverick was a very anxious, trauma-ridden, aggressive, defiant dog. He lunged at cats, people, barked and whined 24/7, nipped and tried to bite people. He had absolutely no structure and let us know he thought HE was the boss! We got Mav into DTE the next week after having him home and he made a complete turn around after session 2 or 3. Although at times it was challenging to get through his hard head, it was so incredible to watch. He even seemed to love learning and working our new tricks. With their help, he stopped being reactive to our cats and other dogs, as well as people. He started listening and gained SO MUCH confidence in himself. He is not an angry dog anymore; in fact he is now energetic and smiley, the happiest, sweetest dog. He is such an amazing member of our family and absolutely LOVES his sister, Harley, who is also trained by DTE. We can never thank you enough!

The wonderful staff at Dog Training Elite not only trained my dog, but they gave him confidence while coaching me at the same time! Between his time in class and his nightly homework, Crosby is a different dog! He’s calm and relaxed. For the first time in his life, he’s not anxious when I walk out of the room. There literally aren’t enough good things to say about the Platinum Fast Track program. Pricey, but worth every penny. If it weren’t for Kristi and her team, I don’t think Crosby would still be in our family. I owe them a lot.

This place was everything i hope for and more, on getting my dog trained to be a service dog. I learned so much and just in matter of months my dog pass her test to be a service dog. They every supporter and helpful on get to the goal you want with your dog and try to work around your schedule. I will let everyone know where to go to get the help on training their dog. (She been busy helping out with me, now she gets a nap time.)

We started training for our dog a couple months ago. The classes have been amazing, and our dog is now responding to commands. We can safely go out to the park, to the local dog friendly stores. We highly recommend Dog Training Elite.

We are so impressed with Dog Training Elite! Our little pug is happier, better behaved and so much calmer. The staff is amazing and professional in dealing with the owners as well as the dogs. They are focused on clients being successful with the the training and having a happy and well trained puppy.

The biggest thing my wife and I struggled with was the knowledge and confidence to give our dog what he needed. Kristi, Jeremy, Kenzi, Sara, and the rest of the Dog Training Elite team were nothing but exceptional and provided us exactly what we needed. The step by step videos, the hands on training at the end of the day, and of course their hands on work throughout the dog camp were worth every penny. The professional, friendly, and honest culture allowed us as dog owners to ask questions, participate and make mistakes and get help when needed. Our dog worked hard, but was still excited to go back to “school” everyday! We’re very thankful to have had the opportunity to work with them!

We had nicknamed our 5-year old Retriever "Maniac", but Kristi and Jeremy and their team weren't the least bit intimidated by his high energy and stubbornness. They very lovingly held him (and his people!) accountable, and taught us how to do the same. I appreciated their calm, "no excuses" methods and the opportunity for ongoing support. Life with our "Maniac" is a much better experience because of the folks at Dog Training Elite. We're very thankful for them.

I am so pleased with the trainers and methods at Dog Training Elite. My Daisy puppers was very full oh high energy. I could not control her at all. She has become quite the well behaved lady! I can keep her from attacking my senior blind dog, get her “Off” my kitchen cabinets and have a pleasant walk with her without pulling. It’s a dream come true! We play and have a good time now! Thanks Kristi and crew especially McKenzie she treats my Daisy so nicely! Becky Cook (I don’t know why my aunties name is showing here 🤷‍♀️

Magnolia and I are so thankful for the love and support of these amazing trainers! From day one Kristi came with us to make sure Magnolia was the girl for me. Kristi listened to my needs of a new dog and the plans I had for her. Magnolia is only 10 months old and has exceeded our expectations of adding a new family member. Kristi and Jeremy are patient, kind, and push both of us to do better every day. All of the trainers have ensured Magnolia and I are a team and I feel equipped to work with Magnolia. In a few months, Magnolia will become a certified therapy dog and I feel confident in our ability to serve the community in many capacities including going into the schools. Don’t hesitate to reach out to Kristi and Jeremy with your dog training needs!

Our 3-year-old Bernedoodle, Mozzie, knew basic commands but did not listen to my husband and me. Before Dog Training Elite, we had to give him the same command multiple times before he would finally comply. After his 2 weeks with Kristi and her staff, he is listening the first time, every time. Mozzie is over 100 lbs, and with the "heel" command, he is able to come with us even to crowded/tighter spaces. This is something we weren't able to do previously due to his poor leash manners and disobedience. With the help of Kristi and her team, Mozzie has met his full potential, and we could not be more pleased. Our 4-month-old Goldendoodle puppy, Birdie, was a tornado in dog form. She did not listen, and we could not control her energy; we had no tools to communicate what behavior we wanted from her. Today, she is wrapping up week 1 of her 2-week program and she is remaining in the "place" command next to her big brother, who is a very large distraction for her. She will sit until released, and we can go on pleasant walks with no pulling. Kristi and her team have allowed us to actually enjoy the puppy phase, knowing we can prevent bad behavior early. We could go on and on about how Kristi and her team have transformed our day-to-day lives with our dogs. We would give Dog Training Elite 100 stars if it were an option.⭐️🐶

I can’t say enough good things about Dog Training Elite Springfield. Rocky used to be a stubborn puppy, and he could not walk on a leash without pulling to wherever he wanted to go. Kristi and Jeremy took his driven behavior and steered him in the right direction. Within just one week, I saw a huge difference! I now take Rocky on walks wherever. He is even training to become a service dog! Kristi and Jeremy get results and teach you how to maintain them. If you have a dog, do yourself a favor and take them to Dog Training Elite Springfield!!! They’re the best!!

Kristi, Jeremy and the whole team at Dog Training Elite Springfield provided expert guidance throughout our service dog training program, offering encouragement and reassurance as Chloe (my 6 month old GSD) learned new skills. Their patience, understanding and care allowed me to feel confident in my ability to improve Chloe's behavior and meet the goals and progress in record time. I am still impressed daily by Chloe's ability to understand and work in unison with me as we navigate new obstacles and settings.

Kristi is very knowledgeable in the area of canine behavior. She is such a natural teacher, that she is seamlessly teaching not only the dog but the handler at the same time. Kristi is also very creative and uses a variety of techniques when working with the dogs. Kristi’s training was highly effective for our very stubborn and reactive dog Harley and the results speak for themselves as we saw major positive changes in the behavior of our dog. Kristi is a dog/person trainer "Rock Star". Her positive, reward-based philosophy is one we share and is most effective with our dog. Kristi was wonderful! So helpful. She listened to our priorities and implemented them into the training sessions. Our overall experience? We feel that choosing Dog Training Elite Springfield was the best decision we ever made for our Harley! I highly recommend Kristi and her team, and I can not speak more highly of our experience with Dog Training Elite Springfield. The entire team has been professional, easy to work with and friendly. A very big Thank You goes out to Kristi, Jeremy, McKenzie and Amber. You guys are the Best

Harley is our 1.5 year old high-energy English Bulldog. When we first met Kristi and the Dog Training Elite crew, Harley was a brat that only wanted to do what she wanted to do and that was that. She is a very stubborn girl that did not want to listen to mom or dad. She would pull and lunge on her leash, jump all over everyone, “bulldoze” as I would call it, running through the house and at people. Just after a week of training with DTE, we had a new dog that would listen and mind us. We could go on walks without having to worry about her lunging at other dogs, people. Harley now spends most of her day with mom in her office being a well behaved baby getting ALL the positive attention she wanted before! We will forever be thankful for the transformation and tools we were given to have a well-mannered member of our family again. Worth every single penny and will recommend to everyone!

The compassion and commitment we found here was just the start of the amazing relationship we found! We looked into training for the Service Dog we had bought for our daughter. We had a proper sit down consultation, and immediately started the Journey! We started with the Platinum Puppy Program, which is AMAZING! In such a short time our 5 month old puppy could do more than I ever saw a puppy do. With more training, the confidence and intelligence I saw grow more and more helped not only our dashing doggo, but also our daughter as well. We are still on the path for completing our Service Dog certification. They have this Wonderful group training. It’s an amazing way to train your dog around other dogs, and see how/where they may need help in other categories. All in All the staff and facility are a 1000/10 in my eyes. If you want someone you can trust to go on this journey with you, Dog Training Elite in Springfield is definitely the way to go!

Elite went above and beyond for our dog! Our expectations were met and then some. It was worth every penny to have a better relationship with our beloved Doberman and for her to have the confidence for every situation. Highly recommend!

I love dog training elite. Kristi trained Chloe, who was a very rambunctious ill behaved puppy, to behave politely in public. No jumping, barking, running wild. I’m in a wheelchair with MS. Kristi taught Chloe to also heel which is super important for me. Chloe finally walks beside me, while I’m driving my electric chair and when I stop, she sits right beside me. Anyone who is physically challenged and wants a dog but was worried it would not be safe Kristi will show you it’s possible. Dog training elite is so much more than just training, it’s caring. I’m complimented on Chloe’s manners all the time. I HIGHLY recommend dog training elite, Springfield. Kristi and team know their business.

The team at Dog Training Elite Springfield exhibited remarkable patience, kindness, and true dedication, making Ollie's training an amazing experience for him, and for us. His progress after only one day was remarkable, and today he graduated! From the time and interest Kristie initially took to gather information to customize the training to ours and Ollie's needs, to Jeremy's "gentle giant" approach and listening skills, we couldn't be happier. A special shout out to McKenzie, Ollie's new girlfriend for helping him become the best boy he can be and for very obviously loving him so much. We are beyond grateful to everyone and will see them at group classes very soon!