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Dog Training Elite Austin

Austin, Texas

4.9/5· 165 Google reviews

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
  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    Housebreaking for puppies and adult dogs using structure, routine, and positive reinforcement. Reduce accidents and build consistency. Free evaluation.

  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
    Program details

    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
  • Socialization

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
    Program details

    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
  • Fear and confidence
  • Reactivity training
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Adult dogs
  • Puppies
    Program details

    Expert guidance choosing the right puppy based on breed traits, temperament, and family lifestyle. Start your journey with confidence. Free consult.

  • Senior dogs
    Program details

    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

Class options

  • Small classes

Support between sessions

  • Follow-up support
  • Personalized training plans
    Program details

    Balanced, proven training combining structure and positive reinforcement for lasting obedience and trust. Effective for all breeds. Free in-home evaluation.

  • Photo updates

Assistance and working dogs

  • Medical-alert and mobility assistance
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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

Training approach

  • Balanced training
  • Positive reinforcement

Consultations

  • Free consultation

Other listed services

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  • Dog Training Methods
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    Training for balance, retrieving items, opening doors, and mobility assistance tasks. Build independence with a skilled service dog. Free evaluation.

  • Public Access Training & Testing
    Program details

    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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What people have asked about this business.

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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4.9
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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
All 10 topics
  • Dog confidence improvement 7
  • Reactive dog training 5
  • Detailed training 4
  • Free evaluation 3

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100 collected reviews

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Tara Welton
5/5
I brought my dog Fresa to Jenny and Donny when she was about 2.5 years old. She’s a cavapoo who had a lot of anxiety and we were struggling with leash pulling, barking, and started to show leash aggression while we were on walks/in cafes. I had been skeptical about e-collars prev…Read full reviewClose full review

I brought my dog Fresa to Jenny and Donny when she was about 2.5 years old. She’s a cavapoo who had a lot of anxiety and we were struggling with leash pulling, barking, and started to show leash aggression while we were on walks/in cafes. I had been skeptical about e-collars previously but it made such an improvement with boundaries for both me and my dog. It allowed us to build confidence in each other and get an excellent foundation for obedience and improve her self control. Many of my friends have even commented on how she seems less hyper/anxious as well. The training has helped me understand my dog and her little quirks on a different level along with building trust between the two of us. I fully believe this transformation is from this dog training program and can’t imagine doing another one if/when I get another dog. Thanks Jenny for all your help and support!

Kate Lype
5/5
Can't recommend enough! Donny and Jenny are truly special human beings. I have a medical issue and getting a service dog for me to become more independent sounded like great idea, but I had no idea how to put it into action. From helping to find the right puppy, to in-home and …Read full reviewClose full review

Can't recommend enough! Donny and Jenny are truly special human beings. I have a medical issue and getting a service dog for me to become more independent sounded like great idea, but I had no idea how to put it into action. From helping to find the right puppy, to in-home and group trainings, and now with public access training, Donny and Jenny have been right beside us with us for every milestone. Bear is growing by leaps and bounds and I'm forever grateful for Dog Training Elite Austin's guidance and support!

Ron Stinson II
5/5
The team at Dog Training Elite Austin is personable and professional. Before getting my dog, I called for assistance in selecting the right dog for my situations. The owners answered all of my questions and guided me with the dog selection process. All of our training sessions h…Read full reviewClose full review

The team at Dog Training Elite Austin is personable and professional. Before getting my dog, I called for assistance in selecting the right dog for my situations. The owners answered all of my questions and guided me with the dog selection process. All of our training sessions have been informative and builds on the previous lessons. My puppy shows great progress after each lesson and helps me to keep the training going between sessions with clear instructions. This is a great team and a great company.

A I
5/5
We got a giant schnauzer puppy to be trained as a therapy dog for our daughter. The stubbornness of the breed and his size we knew would be a challenge. We would have given up had it not been for Dog Training Elite! He in almost 5 mos now and DTE has done wonders to help us with…Read full reviewClose full review

We got a giant schnauzer puppy to be trained as a therapy dog for our daughter. The stubbornness of the breed and his size we knew would be a challenge. We would have given up had it not been for Dog Training Elite! He in almost 5 mos now and DTE has done wonders to help us with puppy training! He is still challenging and we have a lot of training to go but he is turning into an obedient, smart, and affectionate guy. DTE is reliable, great communication, extremely knowledgeable, and we look forward to each training session with them!

Shelley Elliott
5/5
I have a one-year-old rough collie named Hope, who was raised on a farm. She was a very obedient and smart dog, who listened well to my commands and learned new tricks quickly. However, she had a big problem: she was terrified of public places. She would cower, whimper, and try t…Read full reviewClose full review

I have a one-year-old rough collie named Hope, who was raised on a farm. She was a very obedient and smart dog, who listened well to my commands and learned new tricks quickly. However, she had a big problem: she was terrified of public places. She would cower, whimper, and try to run away whenever we encountered strangers, loud noises, or unfamiliar situations. This was a huge issue for me, because I got her to be my service dog. I suffer from CPTSD and anxiety, and I need Hope to be by my side at all times. I tried many different methods to help Hope overcome her fear, but nothing seemed to work. She was too stressed and overwhelmed to respond to treats, praise, or toys. I was desperate and frustrated, until I found Dog Training Elite Austin online. They claimed to have a proven system that could help any dog become more confident and calm in any environment. They specialize is Training dogs for PTSD. I decided to give them a try, and I'm so glad I did. Dog Training Elite Austin trainers were very professional and friendly. They assessed Hope's personality and behavior, and designed a customized training plan for her. They used positive reinforcement, desensitization, and counter-conditioning techniques to gradually expose Hope to different stimuli and situations that she feared, while rewarding her for showing calm and relaxed responses. They also taught me how to communicate with Hope better, and how to provide her with the support and guidance she needed. The results were amazing. After just a few weeks of training with Dog Training Elite Austin, Hope became a completely different dog. She was no longer afraid of public places, but instead curious to explore them. She was able to walk calmly on a leash, greet strangers politely, and ignore distractions. She was also more attentive and responsive to me, and more bonded with me than ever before. She became the perfect service dog for me, always ready to help me cope with my anxiety. I can't thank Dog Training Elite Austin enough for what they did for me and Hope. They truly changed our lives for the better. If you have a dog who suffers from fear or anxiety, I highly recommend you contact Dog Training Elite Austin today. You won't regret it!

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