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
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We strongly believe that the key to sustained obedience and training is to empower owners to be an integral part of the training experience.
In-Home Training
Dog obedience classes are held on a consistent basis and are included in most packages. Our dog obedience training classes are designed to place yourself and your dog in public places (surrounded by other dogs, people, smells, and sounds)!
Socialized Group Training
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Teachers & Educators Discount at Dog Training Elite Denver!
As former educators, we understand the important role that teachers and educators play in our communities. Dog Training Elite Denver offers a 10% discount to members of the education community.
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Military Discount at Dog Training Elite Denver!
Whether you are on active duty in the military or a retired vet, we want to show our gratitude by offering a discount on any training package. Call to learn more!
EDS, MCAS, POTS Discount at Dog Training Elite Denver!
As a family of Zebras ourselves, we understand how difficult and expensive receiving a diagnosis and treatment can be. Dog Training Elite Denver offers a 10% discount for the EDS, MCAS, POTS community.
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Popular Services
Obedience Training One of our most popular training services is to teach basic obedience. This includes both in-home training sessions and group classes for a more advanced approach.
Service Dog Training Dog Training Elite Denver has a variety of service dog training packages, all of which are highly personalized to the individual seeking assistance.
Puppy Training Dog Training Elite has developed a highly successful and unique positive puppy training program that empowers dog owners and their canines to work together, creating strong bonds and sustained obedience.
Award Winning Dog Training Services in the Denver, CO Metro Area
Welcome to Dog Training Elite Denver! We are a professional, family owned Denver, CO-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 Denver, CO 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 Denver also trains service animals and dogs ready to volunteer in the community as therapy dogs and companions to those with special needs. We also offer a fun and challenging personal protection program as well!
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.
Empowering Owners
We empower Owners to train so their dog knows who to obey at all times.
Personalized
We deal with problem behaviors on a personal basis.
Environment Specific
We train wherever issues tend to arise (i.e. jogging, park, home).
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.
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·ingPSYCHOLOGYnoun 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.
Dog Training Services in Denver, CO
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Centennial
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Commerce City
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Greenwood Village
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Jefferson County
Lakewood
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Why Dog Training Elite Denver?
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.
Come Meet Us!
We are often at home shows in your area! Our passion for dogs and service sets us apart. All of our local dog trainers are trustworthy, willing to be there for our clients and love what they do. We want to build a community for our clients that love their dogs just as much as we do and once you begin the training process with us, you become a part of the Dog Training Elite family.
Proud Sponsor of The Malinois Foundation
At Dog Training Elite Denver, we believe that Service Dogs save lives. It is our mission to make these life-saving companions available to our Veterans, First Responders, Women Survivors, and Children with Medical Needs. Whether it be for PTSD, Mobility Support, or Special Needs, Dog Training Elite Denver work's with the Malinois Foundation to heal and empower these individuals with a specialized service animal, a partner in life, and a new best friend.
The CCPDT is the leader in the development of rigorous exams to demonstrate mastery of humane, science-based dog training practices. Thousands of dog training professionals worldwide maintain the CCPDT's certifications as a mark of high professional distinction.
It is crucial to remember that all behavior is conditional. This means to teach or modify any behavior, we need to change the conditions that allow it to occur.
The Paw School suddenly closes doors in Colorado, leaving customers without refunds. Denver7 Investigates is digging into a popular dog training school after both locations suddenly closed their doors, leaving customers out hundreds of dollars.
And, according to Ruben Montes, owner and dog trainer at Kindred Dog PDX, the most difficult aspect of training is one you might not guess. Actually, the hardest part of dog training is our own self-discipline and patience, as he explains in a recent Instagram post.
Positive reinforcement isn't just one of the most effective dog training methods. It's also popular since it's both humane and ethical. Humane dog training methods center the dog's emotions, Muldoon says, and consider the reasons behind a specific behavior. “Dogs, like humans, experience emotions,” Muldoon says.
The 3-3-3 rule is a guideline for transitioning a rescue dog into its new home and helping it to settle in. It suggests that the first three days should be used for adjusting to its new surroundings, the next three weeks for training and bonding, and the first three months for continued socialization and training.
Letters CCC stand for Connect, Commit and Cue. These three Cs are the heart of OneMind Dogs method, and the key factors of proactive handling. All of the three Cs are connected to each other. The handler needs to pay attention to each one of them, between every obstacle during the course.
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The most challenging time of raising a puppy is the adolescent period. Dogs become “teenagers” and seem to forget everything they have ever been taught. This period is individual to each dog, but it may begin when he's about eight months old and continue until he's two years old.
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