FirstBarkI would select our trainer again because our dog has made progress after every session!! We are given tasks to work with her on and she is now an amazingly obedient dog! Her German Shepherd side blossomed with the guidance and tools we were given. Thank you M!
Dog Training Elite Austin
Austin, Texas
About Dog Training Elite Austin
We are a professional, family-owned 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 unique in-home dog training model is designed to teach owners how to train their dog alongside a professional dog trainer in their home environment as well as in small group settings. We strongly believe that the key to sustained obedience is to empower owners to be an integral part of the training experience. Once you begin the training process with us, you become a part of the DTE family. Contact us for a free in-home evaluation.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
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- Canine Good Citizen preparation
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Build manners, focus, and public obedience to pass the AKC CGC test. Calm greetings, leash skills, and reliable recall. Free in-home evaluation.
- Crate training
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Make crate training positive and stress-free. We teach dogs to see the crate as a safe space, helping with housebreaking, routines, and confidence. Free evaluation.
- House training
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Housebreaking for puppies and adult dogs using structure, routine, and positive reinforcement. Reduce accidents and build consistency. Free evaluation.
- Leash training
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- Obedience training
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Private, personalized training for obedience, behavior challenges, and confidence. Tailored to your dog’s needs at home or in real-life settings. Free evaluation.
Teach your dog Sit, Stay, Come, Heel, and Place with balanced, real-world training. Build manners, confidence, and control at home and in public. Free in-home evaluation.
Teach foundational commands, socialization, manners, and confidence in fun, structured sessions designed for growing puppies in your home. Enroll today.
- Recall training
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- Socialization
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Behavior support
- Aggression training
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Dog Training Elite Austin helps dogs overcome fear, reactivity, and aggression using balanced, proven methods. We build confidence, improve focus, and create calmer behavior at home and in public. Free in-home evaluation available.
- Barking
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- Fear and confidence
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- Reactivity training
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We help reactive dogs stay calm around triggers using balanced training and confidence-building. Reduce fear and improve focus. Free in-home evaluation.
How training happens
- Group classes
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Build obedience and focus around real-world distractions. Practice Sit, Stay, Heel, and social skills in a fun group setting. Join a class today!
- In-home training
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Professional training brought to you. Fix barking, jumping, reactivity, leash issues, and more with personalized at-home sessions. Free evaluation available.
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
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- Private training
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Dog age
- Adult dogs
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- Puppies
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Expert guidance choosing the right puppy based on breed traits, temperament, and family lifestyle. Start your journey with confidence. Free consult.
- Senior dogs
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Gentle, customized training for older dogs to refresh obedience, build confidence, and support age-related needs. It’s never too late to learn. Free evaluation.
Training level
- Advanced obedience
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Class options
- Small classes
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Support between sessions
- Follow-up support
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- Personalized training plans
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Balanced, proven training combining structure and positive reinforcement for lasting obedience and trust. Effective for all breeds. Free in-home evaluation.
- Photo updates
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Assistance and working dogs
- Medical-alert and mobility assistance
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Dog Training Elite Austin trains diabetic alert dogs to detect blood sugar changes.
Dog Training Elite offers service dog training for diabetic alert and other medical conditions. Call for a free in home evaluation.
- Protection training
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Dog Training Elite Austin's personal protection training packages teach your dog to become a reliable protector in any situation. Starting with basic alerting skills and advancing to full independent protection. Call for a free in-home evaluation.
- Psychiatric service dog training
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We train autism support dogs to provide calming pressure, interrupt behaviors, ease transitions, and increase independence. Customized, family-focused training. Free evaluation.
Our PTSD service dog training program helps individuals manage symptoms related to PTSD, including depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. Dogs are trained in tasks such as 'deep pressure therapy,' 'nightmare interruption,' and 'room checks' to
- Service dog training
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Customized service dog training for mobility, retrieval, alerts, and daily assistance tasks. Build confidence and independence. Dog Training Elite Austin trains service dogs for PTSD, anxiety, and mobility. Dogs learn tasks like DPT, medication
- Therapy dog training
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Train your dog for therapy work in schools, hospitals, and community programs. Focus on calm behavior, social skills, and certification prep. Free evaluation.
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
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Training approach
- Balanced training
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- Positive reinforcement
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Consultations
- Free consultation
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Other listed services
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- Dog Training Methods
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Balanced, proven training combining structure and positive reinforcement for lasting obedience and trust. Effective for all breeds. Free in-home evaluation.
- Free In-Home Evaluations
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Meet with a trainer in your home for a free assessment of your dog’s behavior, needs, and training goals. Personalized plan included. Book your visit today!
- Military/Retired Vet Training
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PTSD and mobility support training for veterans. Dogs learn grounding, task work, and confidence-building skills. Proudly supporting veterans. Free evaluation.
- Mobility Support Dog Training
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Training for balance, retrieving items, opening doors, and mobility assistance tasks. Build independence with a skilled service dog. Free evaluation.
- Public Access Training & Testing
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Public Access Prep & Certification Prepare service dogs for public access with training in obedience, distractions, and ADA-ready behavior. Certification support included. Free evaluation.
- Off leash dog training
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Questions & answers
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Do you do in home training?
Hi Kari, yes. Thank you for asking. We do all of our training in home, in the neighborhood, in the community, and at a local park for our group classes. In addition - we never take your dog from you to train. We always include you in the training program as there is a lot of human training to be had in dog training!
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Customer reviews
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Mentioned in reviews
- confidence building 45
- group classes 27
- answering questions 21
- dog behavior improvement 13
- leash pulling 8
- anxiety reduction 7
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- dog confidence improvement 7
- reactive dog training 5
- detailed training 4
- free evaluation 3
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Dear Michael, Thank you for such an impactful experience. You’ve dramatically improved my relationship with Zena and my understanding of what it truly means to lead a pack with patience, consistency, love, and confidence. Our time during the one-on-one sessions has been incredi…Read full reviewClose full review
Dear Michael, Thank you for such an impactful experience. You’ve dramatically improved my relationship with Zena and my understanding of what it truly means to lead a pack with patience, consistency, love, and confidence. Our time during the one-on-one sessions has been incredibly memorable, and I truly appreciate the care and dedication you bring to your work. The lessons have gone beyond simple obedience — they’ve helped strengthen the relationship, communication, and trust between Zena and me. I would highly recommend your training & expertise to anyone looking to change the lives of their family as a whole. Thank you again for everything. We’re excited for the group training sessions next!
We had an amazing experience with our trainer Mike while working with our German Shepherd, Luna, from about 3–6 months old. He was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and consistent throughout the entire process. And took the time to answer any random questions. Mike taught basi…Read full reviewClose full review
We had an amazing experience with our trainer Mike while working with our German Shepherd, Luna, from about 3–6 months old. He was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and consistent throughout the entire process. And took the time to answer any random questions. Mike taught basic obedience while also helping us understand how to communicate with our girl and reinforce good behaviors at home. dialing in on focus, manners, and overall behavior. Training was also focused on building a strong foundation with our puppy. He understood the breed and knew how to work with a young, energetic German Shepherd. We were so grateful to get to partner with Mike and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for someone who is knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely passionate about dogs.
This team is willing to work with you on your dog training needs. Adjust the training approaches and pivot when needed. Very virtuous and personable and willing to address any issues as they arise. They really care for their customers. Money well invested for your self and your K9 companion.
Not to start too depressing. I lost my service partner of years and my lifestyle was drastically affected. Being somewhat lost in the woods I contacted Dog Training Elite. Talk about literal life savers. Jenny listened to my situation and service animal needs. She assisted me thr…Read full reviewClose full review
Not to start too depressing. I lost my service partner of years and my lifestyle was drastically affected. Being somewhat lost in the woods I contacted Dog Training Elite. Talk about literal life savers. Jenny listened to my situation and service animal needs. She assisted me through this whole journey from recommended breed, acquiring my new partner, and training program. Michael, the trainer assigned for us was absolutely a rock star. He had no issue at all working with my disability and getting Sailor and me trained, up to speed, and back to living in a much shorter amount of time than I expected. His understanding of, and interaction with my dog was beyond impressive. Whatever training needs you may have this is by and far the best service to use. Definitely a 5 star operation.
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