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Puppy Obedience Training in Utah County, UT

Training is one of the most important steps in raising a well-mannered dog. Pups are eager to learn from a young age, and structured training helps prevent unwanted behaviors before they become habits.

DTE offers professional obedience training for pups in Utah County, UT that is designed to meet your needs. Our experienced trainers focus on building strong communication, reinforcing positive behaviors, and preparing puppies for more advanced training techniques as they grow.

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Puppy Essentials Webinar

Free 70-Minute video

$45 Value

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Our trusted puppy class is now available "on-demand" from the comfort of your home! This webinar video is designed for owners of puppies age 8-16 weeks old, and will be accessible to you for free after completing the form below or with the purchase of one of our puppy packages!

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Our webinar includes education on the following topics:
  • Introducing a new puppy to your home
  • Health & well-being
  • Veterinary care & vaccines
  • Nurturing a good temperament
  • Scruffing & calming signals (e.g. dog yoga)
  • Basic Treat Obedience Including: Come, sit, loose-leash walking, and down
  • Puppy Corrections (Stop biting, digging, jumping, etc.)
  • Crate Training / Housebreaking
  • Socialization Tips
  • Environmental Hazards
  • Puppy Enrichment
  • Caring for Your Puppy

The Benefits of Puppy Training

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Early training shapes a puppy’s behavior for life. Teaching structure, commands, and impulse control early makes daily life easier and sets the stage for a well-behaved dog.

Without proper guidance, puppies can quickly develop habits like jumping, barking, or chewing that become harder to correct over time.
Training strengthens communication and trust, creating a better relationship between owner and dog.
Exposure to new people, places, and other dogs helps puppies become more adaptable and reduces anxiety in unfamiliar situations.
Obedience commands provide control in unpredictable situations, keeping puppies out of harm’s way.
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Puppy Training 101

Key Commands For Puppies

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Obedience commands help puppies understand what is expected of them and how to respond in different situations. These skills are fundamental for shaping a well-behaved and responsive dog:

  • Down: The "down" command teaches a puppy to lie down and stay in place until released. This command helps with impulse control and keeps a dog calm in busy environments or when guests visit.
  • Break: "Break" lets the puppy know they are free to move after following a previous command. This command helps structure training by showing the puppy when a command is over and they are allowed to move.
  • Heel: "Heel" teaches a puppy to walk calmly at the owner’s side rather than pulling ahead or lagging behind. Practicing this skill improves leash control, makes walks more enjoyable, and helps the dog stay focused in public settings.
  • Come: A reliable recall command is one of the most important skills a dog can learn. "Come" trains a puppy to return immediately when called, helping to prevent dangerous situations like running into traffic or getting lost.
  • Leave It: "Leave it" teaches a puppy to ignore or drop objects they shouldn’t touch, such as harmful food, household items, or dangerous materials. This command helps prevent destructive behavior and keeps the puppy safe.

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What to Expect from Dog Training Elite’s Puppy Program

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Training a puppy can feel overwhelming, especially for first-time owners. Professional training makes the process easier by providing clear structure, proven methods, and expert guidance to help puppies learn faster and with better results.

Dog Training Elite offers in-home training programs structured to meet the needs of each dog. When you sign up for our puppy training program, you can expect:

  1. Initial Assessment: Our trainers will provide a personalized evaluation of your puppy’s temperament, behavior, and current skills to create a customized training plan.
  2. Training Schedule: Private, in-home sessions are scheduled to fit your routine, allowing your puppy to learn in a familiar environment with real-world distractions.
  3. Clear Goals: Training focuses on impulse control and basic commands, helping your puppy develop respect and responsiveness.
  4. Owner Involvement: Hands-on guidance ensures you feel confident reinforcing commands at home for long-term success.
  5. Ongoing Support: Additional group classes and advanced training programs are available after puppy training to continue building on your puppy’s progress.

Dog Training Elite gives owners the tools and support they need to raise a well-behaved puppy without the frustration of trial and error.

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The first few months of a puppy’s life are the most important for shaping their behavior, but training during this stage doesn’t have to be difficult. With the right approach, even the most energetic dogs can learn obedience and self-control.

Dog Training Elite provides expert guidance to make puppy training effective and rewarding. Our hands-on techniques keeps you actively involved in the process, teaching you how to reinforce good behavior even after the sessions are completed.

Schedule a free consultation today to learn more about our training programs.

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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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Learn Why Dog owners choose Dog Training Elite

  • Lisa Martinez
    Jun. 4, 2025
    Deidre was so kind and respectful. She patiently answered all of our questions and explained the training process thoroughly. Communication with Dog Training Elite has exceeded all expectations!
  • Chad Killian
    Jun. 3, 2025
    Deidre came over to evaluate my dog, Zieva, and I was incredibly impressed. She was awesome—professional, informative, and clearly passionate about what she does. She walked me through the training program and all the plans they offer in a way that was easy to understand and encouraging. What really stood out to me was her empathy—Deidre has personal experience with PTSD, which helped her truly understand the type of support I’m looking for in a service dog. That connection and insight meant a lot to me. I'm looking forward to working with her!
  • Andrew Howard
    Apr. 21, 2025
    Meagan is the dog whisperer! She has great advice and awesome technique!
  • Abby Staker
    May. 24, 2025
    They have been amazing so far. The consultation was such a good experience, and all of our interactions have been so positive!
  • Audra Yankton
    May. 22, 2025
    Deidre and Meagan are absolutely fantastic at what they do! We started training with a 12 week old puppy and were just beside ourselves - she was having constant accidents in the house and we had no idea what we were doing. We even had the puppy in diapers! We called Dog Training Elite and they got us in the schedule right away! Our dog, although still young, doesn’t have accidents anymore (no more diapers - yay!!) and has even learned a few commands that are just a bonus for us. We couldn’t be happier with what we got in the puppy training package! If you’re considering doing training, I’d say go for it, there’s no way you will regret having a well-behaved dog and that’s exactly what you will get. Thank you for everything!! 😊
  • Brandy Armstrong
    May. 20, 2025
    Dog Training Elite has been *incredible*! We adopted are doggie 2 months ago and I cannot believe the success we have had in just the 3-4 training sessions we have had with Deidre. On top of that, the personalized support I receive throughout the week when I have questions or need moral support has been invaluable. I highly, highly recommend them!
  • Shayne Nelson
    May. 17, 2025
    Amazing customer service and confidence! Very knowledgeable
  • William Provence
    Jan. 9, 2025
    She was awesome.
  • Erlyn M.
    May. 10, 2025
    Diedre was so personable. She is clearly expert at what she does. So clearing her explanations. So easy to relate too. Just wonderful
  • Jason Yates
    Apr. 30, 2025
    Meagan was so awesome. Great experience and she answered all of our questions. Very easy to work with
  • Alysha Breyer
    Apr. 15, 2025
    I loved how Deidre Wilson gave advice on how to correct behavior. I will use that advice to correct behavior.
  • Betina Workman
    Apr. 12, 2025
    Introduction interview was amazing, My young dog responded to cues almost immediately and became much calmer. I’m excited to move forward with the training process
  • Erica Bowman
    Apr. 3, 2025
    In one session we are feeling more confident about handling and redirecting some of our puppy’s negative behaviors. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
  • Cindi Ellis
    Apr. 1, 2025
    I am so happy with Dog Training Elite!! I was hesitant to spend the money, but cared about my dog getting over his anxiety issues, IF possible. I wasn't sure we could help him. I had already spent quite a bit of money with online courses that didn't work. In a last ditch effort to help my little pup, I did a google search and found Dog Training Elite. I thought about it for a few days before calling. They were very nice and scheduled a visit that day. Deidre came out and spent some time with us and assessed my dog and explained everything thoroughly. Their payment plan made it doable for me and I scheduled our training sessions. After only 2 visits, I'm ecstatic with his progress! Deidre is definitely a dog whisperer. I now have so much hope for my sweet dog's future. I HIGHLY recommend Deidre and Dog Training Elite!
  • Michelle Karren
    Mar. 21, 2025
    Deidre is awesome! She has great knowledge and answers any questions we have. She’s excellent with our dog Ziggy and skillfully demonstrates and teaches us how to handle him. Her training has made a big difference in the quality of life with our dog.
  • Ammon Gillins
    Mar. 20, 2025
    Deidre is fantastic! We are putting our second dog through training right now with Dog Training Elite, and we are reminded just how amazing the trainers are. They are so educated and have an answer for every question I have. Worth every penny and more.
  • Amber Broderick
    Mar. 19, 2025
    Deidre was amazing in answering all of the questions we had.
  • Olivia Hernandez
    Feb. 26, 2025
    My first experience was amazing and very informative. All questions were answered and I was really put at ease with how friendly they are.
  • 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.
  • Lisa Martinez
    Jun. 4, 2025
    Deidre was so kind and respectful. She patiently answered all of our questions and explained the training process thoroughly. Communication with Dog Training Elite has exceeded all expectations!
  • Chad Killian
    Jun. 3, 2025
    Deidre came over to evaluate my dog, Zieva, and I was incredibly impressed. She was awesome—professional, informative, and clearly passionate about what she does. She walked me through the training program and all the plans they offer in a way that was easy to understand and encouraging. What really stood out to me was her empathy—Deidre has personal experience with PTSD, which helped her truly understand the type of support I’m looking for in a service dog. That connection and insight meant a lot to me. I'm looking forward to working with her!
  • Andrew Howard
    Apr. 21, 2025
    Meagan is the dog whisperer! She has great advice and awesome technique!
  • Abby Staker
    May. 24, 2025
    They have been amazing so far. The consultation was such a good experience, and all of our interactions have been so positive!
  • Audra Yankton
    May. 22, 2025
    Deidre and Meagan are absolutely fantastic at what they do! We started training with a 12 week old puppy and were just beside ourselves - she was having constant accidents in the house and we had no idea what we were doing. We even had the puppy in diapers! We called Dog Training Elite and they got us in the schedule right away! Our dog, although still young, doesn’t have accidents anymore (no more diapers - yay!!) and has even learned a few commands that are just a bonus for us. We couldn’t be happier with what we got in the puppy training package! If you’re considering doing training, I’d say go for it, there’s no way you will regret having a well-behaved dog and that’s exactly what you will get. Thank you for everything!! 😊
  • Brandy Armstrong
    May. 20, 2025
    Dog Training Elite has been *incredible*! We adopted are doggie 2 months ago and I cannot believe the success we have had in just the 3-4 training sessions we have had with Deidre. On top of that, the personalized support I receive throughout the week when I have questions or need moral support has been invaluable. I highly, highly recommend them!
  • Shayne Nelson
    May. 17, 2025
    Amazing customer service and confidence! Very knowledgeable
  • William Provence
    Jan. 9, 2025
    She was awesome.
  • Erlyn M.
    May. 10, 2025
    Diedre was so personable. She is clearly expert at what she does. So clearing her explanations. So easy to relate too. Just wonderful
  • Jason Yates
    Apr. 30, 2025
    Meagan was so awesome. Great experience and she answered all of our questions. Very easy to work with
  • Alysha Breyer
    Apr. 15, 2025
    I loved how Deidre Wilson gave advice on how to correct behavior. I will use that advice to correct behavior.
  • Betina Workman
    Apr. 12, 2025
    Introduction interview was amazing, My young dog responded to cues almost immediately and became much calmer. I’m excited to move forward with the training process
  • Erica Bowman
    Apr. 3, 2025
    In one session we are feeling more confident about handling and redirecting some of our puppy’s negative behaviors. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
  • Cindi Ellis
    Apr. 1, 2025
    I am so happy with Dog Training Elite!! I was hesitant to spend the money, but cared about my dog getting over his anxiety issues, IF possible. I wasn't sure we could help him. I had already spent quite a bit of money with online courses that didn't work. In a last ditch effort to help my little pup, I did a google search and found Dog Training Elite. I thought about it for a few days before calling. They were very nice and scheduled a visit that day. Deidre came out and spent some time with us and assessed my dog and explained everything thoroughly. Their payment plan made it doable for me and I scheduled our training sessions. After only 2 visits, I'm ecstatic with his progress! Deidre is definitely a dog whisperer. I now have so much hope for my sweet dog's future. I HIGHLY recommend Deidre and Dog Training Elite!
  • Michelle Karren
    Mar. 21, 2025
    Deidre is awesome! She has great knowledge and answers any questions we have. She’s excellent with our dog Ziggy and skillfully demonstrates and teaches us how to handle him. Her training has made a big difference in the quality of life with our dog.
  • Ammon Gillins
    Mar. 20, 2025
    Deidre is fantastic! We are putting our second dog through training right now with Dog Training Elite, and we are reminded just how amazing the trainers are. They are so educated and have an answer for every question I have. Worth every penny and more.
  • Amber Broderick
    Mar. 19, 2025
    Deidre was amazing in answering all of the questions we had.
  • Olivia Hernandez
    Feb. 26, 2025
    My first experience was amazing and very informative. All questions were answered and I was really put at ease with how friendly they are.
  • 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.