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Our Socialization Dog Training Could Help:

Reduce anxiety
Improve dog and other animal interactions
Build confidence with people
Reduce fear-based aggression
Encourage calm behavior in public
Teach proper responses to distractions
Strengthen bond with owner
Foster positive play

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Utah County Dog Socialization Classes

Socialization is crucial for a dog’s development, significantly impacting their anxiety levels, aggressive tendencies, and overall well-being. At Dog Training Elite, we recognize this importance and offer socialization training to help your pup feel comfortable around different people, animals, and unfamiliar places.

We introduce socialization in a controlled and structured way. Once you and our trainers are confident in your dog’s obedience training, we gradually introduce them to our Utah County dog socialization classes and public settings. By prioritizing obedience first, we ensure your dog has a strong foundation of self-control and responsiveness, making the process smoother and more successful.

At Dog Training Elite, we are committed to minimizing stress for both you and your dog. We use proven techniques and involve you from the very beginning. Whether you’re out for a walk, visiting a friend, or navigating a busy public space, you’ll have confidence in your abilities and your dog’s behavior.

Call us today to schedule your free consultation!

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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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When to Socialize Your Puppy

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Socialization for dogs should be happening throughout their lifetime. Still, getting a good start as early as possible is always best.

Socialization for puppies starts at just three weeks old as they begin to engage with their littermates and the world around them. The “sensitive period of socialization,” when puppies are primed and ready to try new things, is from 3-14 weeks of age. Because puppies can go to new homes at around eight weeks old, you only have a small window to get that necessary socialization training done.

You can start Utah County dog socialization classes with DTE as soon as you bring your puppy home at eight weeks old! Our classes are puppy safe and provide an excellent opportunity for your puppy to meet new dogs and people while having new experiences outside your home.

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What Do Our Utah County Dog Socialization Classes Look Like?

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Puppy and dog socialization is not about teaching new commands or obedience but creating a positive experience around new stimuli. Socialization can look like taking them around your neighborhood, letting them hear and smell things at their own pace, and offering plenty of soft treats. It can also look like introducing them to a friend's healthy dog in a safe place and allowing them to greet the dog and learn about social cues and behavior from them, all while offering treats and praise.

Our socialization classes teach your puppy or dog that even if something is new, it can be safe and fun to explore! We create opportunities for your pet to safely meet new dogs, smell new things, hear new sounds, walk on different surfaces, and meet new friendly people.

Socialization is all about removing fear and entering new situations with curiosity.

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Discover the Benefits of Socialization Classes Today

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Proper socialization from a young age offers many benefits as dogs grow. It teaches puppies about the world from a place of safety and curiosity instead of fear and anxiety. Doing this allows them to enter any situation confidently, which grants you the freedom to bring them along for the ride as you both experience life.

Whether you have an older dog or a brand new puppy, our Utah County dog socialization classes will give them the tools to be comfortable with new sights, sounds, smells, and experiences.

Give your furry companion the best chance at a happy and exciting life with our elite training. Schedule your free consultation today!

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  • Tiff P
    Feb. 10, 2025
    We met Deira for our first visit. I couldn't be more excited to have her help us!
  • Dustin Taylor
    Jan. 7, 2025
    I highly recommend this company. They are awesome. Deidre is amazing. Looking forward to the future.
  • Joe
    Feb. 4, 2025
    They are always wonderful and understanding. We have a rescue that has some behavior issues, we have used trainers from big box stores and professional trainers. We have had the most success with Dog Training Elite! Some of what we learned at the big box store classes enforced bad behavior masking it as part of the learning. Should have started at Dog Training Elite!
  • Kimberly Ruesch
    Jan. 25, 2025
    We have worked with Meagan and Deidre so far. We are only a few weeks into our training but it is clear that Dog Training Elite Utah County know their stuff. It has been such a positive experience. I looked forward to our future training sessions and can’t wait to learn more from this amazing group of trainers.
  • brittny hart
    Oct. 14, 2022
    Evan, Ryan and Deidre have been amazing! We had so much chaos and lack of structure for our dogs, and they have given us relief and resources. They have done all of the hard work in teaching new behavior to our dog, and then taught us how to continue the training. It has made all the difference in our lifestyle. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend them to everyone.
  • Amy Ritchie
    Jan. 14, 2025
    Deidre took the time to go over all of our questions during our consultation. She worked well with our Great Dane and we already learned things even during our consultation. Thanks Deidre!
  • Scott Peterson
    Jan. 9, 2025
    Very knowledgeable and friendly. She knew what we asked and was very professional. I highly recommend her and am glad we will see her again.
  • William Provence
    Jan. 9, 2025
    She was awesome.
  • Celeste Lopez
    Jan. 6, 2025
    Meagan knows her stuff ! She taught me so much while she visited. Would recommend !
  • Nicole Needles
    Apr. 27, 2024
    Dog Training Elite has been absolutely phenomenal. I first started working with them to help my dog Nico become a service dog. Throughout the process, he and I have both grown more confident in what we do. The trainers have given me and showed me the tools to help Nico and I need to succeed. They are extremely knowledgeable and patient. One thing I value most is, they aren't just training the dog, they are training me as well.
  • Teresa Weber
    Dec. 12, 2024
    Great experience. I gained useful knowledge about training my dog.
  • Karen Delgado
    Oct. 11, 2024
    My experience so far has been amazing. I’m beyond happy with Deidre Wilson! She has been amazing with my Doberman and has such a natural connection with my entire pack. Deidre is not only talented but also takes the time to explain everything, educating me and giving me the confidence to succeed with my Doberman. I couldn’t ask for a better dog trainer! Kaycee is also fantastic, always patient and flexible with our schedule, making the entire experience seamless. I highly recommend them both and their staff.
  • Cassie Baldonado
    Nov. 7, 2024
    Deidre is a great trainer. She knows what she’s doing an explains things very well, so you can understand. Definitely recommend 10 out of 10
  • Les Baxley
    Nov. 5, 2024
    Very happy with this special session. Now I'll work on the things she showed me.
  • Sabastien Robbins
    Sep. 27, 2024
    Deidre is one of the coolest people I’ve ever met! She is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. She’s great with my dog, she’s honest and helpful. I’ve really enjoyed our time with her and the success both my dog and I have had thanks to her!
  • Samantha Rasmussen
    Sep. 18, 2024
    We love Deidre! The work she and Megan have done with our little doggie has been absolutely amazing.
  • Lacie Valgardson
    Oct. 23, 2024
    She was great deidre worked really well with my puppy and made him listen awesome.
  • Karissa Illu
    Apr. 1, 2024
    Follow up 6 months later-Reggie had some continued training to learn to fetch things for his girl, and is absolutely incredible at it thanks to Evan and his team!..We also took a trip to Florida with Reggie. First flight with him, Disney World, and Universal Studios for ten days straight. He did absolutely remarkable, and most people didn’t even realize we had a dog with us until they noticed his Minnie ears. He was able to ride several rides with his girl, and did incredible! Elite dog training is the absolute best of the best!!! We have a service dog for my 9 year old, and between Evan, and Kaycee I couldn’t ask for better people to work with! They have gone absolutely above and beyond to help our pup do any, and everything possible to help our daughter live the most independent life despite her chronic health problems. The amount of time, and work they have put into Reggie these last two years is astounding. Because of them Reggie is able to spend countless weeks in the hospital with my 9 year old, he goes to school with her everyday, and goes everywhere she goes. He is by far the best dog ever because of the incredible people at Elite. You can absolutely tell the people at Elite love what they do! 5 stars is not enough to describe what an incredible company this is!! We LOVE Utah County Elite dog trainers!!
  • Wyatt
    Oct. 20, 2024
    Bey smart and knowledgeable with dogs.
  • Gabe N
    Oct. 9, 2024
    Deidre showed up for our initial consultation and immediately made me feel confident in her, and DTE’s, training and knowledge! She is kind, calm, educated, and very patient! We cannot wait to have her start training our puppy!
  • Tiff P
    Feb. 10, 2025
    We met Deira for our first visit. I couldn't be more excited to have her help us!
  • Dustin Taylor
    Jan. 7, 2025
    I highly recommend this company. They are awesome. Deidre is amazing. Looking forward to the future.
  • Joe
    Feb. 4, 2025
    They are always wonderful and understanding. We have a rescue that has some behavior issues, we have used trainers from big box stores and professional trainers. We have had the most success with Dog Training Elite! Some of what we learned at the big box store classes enforced bad behavior masking it as part of the learning. Should have started at Dog Training Elite!
  • Kimberly Ruesch
    Jan. 25, 2025
    We have worked with Meagan and Deidre so far. We are only a few weeks into our training but it is clear that Dog Training Elite Utah County know their stuff. It has been such a positive experience. I looked forward to our future training sessions and can’t wait to learn more from this amazing group of trainers.
  • brittny hart
    Oct. 14, 2022
    Evan, Ryan and Deidre have been amazing! We had so much chaos and lack of structure for our dogs, and they have given us relief and resources. They have done all of the hard work in teaching new behavior to our dog, and then taught us how to continue the training. It has made all the difference in our lifestyle. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend them to everyone.
  • Amy Ritchie
    Jan. 14, 2025
    Deidre took the time to go over all of our questions during our consultation. She worked well with our Great Dane and we already learned things even during our consultation. Thanks Deidre!
  • Scott Peterson
    Jan. 9, 2025
    Very knowledgeable and friendly. She knew what we asked and was very professional. I highly recommend her and am glad we will see her again.
  • William Provence
    Jan. 9, 2025
    She was awesome.
  • Celeste Lopez
    Jan. 6, 2025
    Meagan knows her stuff ! She taught me so much while she visited. Would recommend !
  • Nicole Needles
    Apr. 27, 2024
    Dog Training Elite has been absolutely phenomenal. I first started working with them to help my dog Nico become a service dog. Throughout the process, he and I have both grown more confident in what we do. The trainers have given me and showed me the tools to help Nico and I need to succeed. They are extremely knowledgeable and patient. One thing I value most is, they aren't just training the dog, they are training me as well.
  • Teresa Weber
    Dec. 12, 2024
    Great experience. I gained useful knowledge about training my dog.
  • Karen Delgado
    Oct. 11, 2024
    My experience so far has been amazing. I’m beyond happy with Deidre Wilson! She has been amazing with my Doberman and has such a natural connection with my entire pack. Deidre is not only talented but also takes the time to explain everything, educating me and giving me the confidence to succeed with my Doberman. I couldn’t ask for a better dog trainer! Kaycee is also fantastic, always patient and flexible with our schedule, making the entire experience seamless. I highly recommend them both and their staff.
  • Cassie Baldonado
    Nov. 7, 2024
    Deidre is a great trainer. She knows what she’s doing an explains things very well, so you can understand. Definitely recommend 10 out of 10
  • Les Baxley
    Nov. 5, 2024
    Very happy with this special session. Now I'll work on the things she showed me.
  • Sabastien Robbins
    Sep. 27, 2024
    Deidre is one of the coolest people I’ve ever met! She is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. She’s great with my dog, she’s honest and helpful. I’ve really enjoyed our time with her and the success both my dog and I have had thanks to her!
  • Samantha Rasmussen
    Sep. 18, 2024
    We love Deidre! The work she and Megan have done with our little doggie has been absolutely amazing.
  • Lacie Valgardson
    Oct. 23, 2024
    She was great deidre worked really well with my puppy and made him listen awesome.
  • Karissa Illu
    Apr. 1, 2024
    Follow up 6 months later-Reggie had some continued training to learn to fetch things for his girl, and is absolutely incredible at it thanks to Evan and his team!..We also took a trip to Florida with Reggie. First flight with him, Disney World, and Universal Studios for ten days straight. He did absolutely remarkable, and most people didn’t even realize we had a dog with us until they noticed his Minnie ears. He was able to ride several rides with his girl, and did incredible! Elite dog training is the absolute best of the best!!! We have a service dog for my 9 year old, and between Evan, and Kaycee I couldn’t ask for better people to work with! They have gone absolutely above and beyond to help our pup do any, and everything possible to help our daughter live the most independent life despite her chronic health problems. The amount of time, and work they have put into Reggie these last two years is astounding. Because of them Reggie is able to spend countless weeks in the hospital with my 9 year old, he goes to school with her everyday, and goes everywhere she goes. He is by far the best dog ever because of the incredible people at Elite. You can absolutely tell the people at Elite love what they do! 5 stars is not enough to describe what an incredible company this is!! We LOVE Utah County Elite dog trainers!!
  • Wyatt
    Oct. 20, 2024
    Bey smart and knowledgeable with dogs.
  • Gabe N
    Oct. 9, 2024
    Deidre showed up for our initial consultation and immediately made me feel confident in her, and DTE’s, training and knowledge! She is kind, calm, educated, and very patient! We cannot wait to have her start training our puppy!