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.
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5/5This is a fantastic group of people. Our golden is training to be a therapy dog and has gone from pulling to healing, staying and following all commands. Both Katie's are excellent.
I love how our trainer, Katie, provides positive feedback as we work together. She provides just t…Read full reviewClose full review
This is a fantastic group of people. Our golden is training to be a therapy dog and has gone from pulling to healing, staying and following all commands. Both Katie's are excellent.
I love how our trainer, Katie, provides positive feedback as we work together. She provides just the right amount of instruction so I am not overwhelmed. It is evident that I am the one in training so Sally Mae and I are both learning to obey.
If you are looking for a great program to train your puppy or dog, I highly recommend Elite! Sharon
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Caitlin Sleight
5/5
Katy was professional and knowledgeable about training our mini dachshund. He has learned new skills of how not to be reactive, basic commands, how to heel and walk with us, how not to bolt out the door when it’s open, be obedient and proper meet and greets with other dogs. She helped train us as the dog owners too, which is half the battle!
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Patricia Hollingsworth
5/5We have a young Aussie doodle named Rocco. We were bound and determined to have a well trained dog this time around. After much research, we focused on Dog Training Elite Wilmington. We scheduled a consultation in which Kati came to our home. My husband and I were very impressed …Read full reviewClose full review
We have a young Aussie doodle named Rocco. We were bound and determined to have a well trained dog this time around. After much research, we focused on Dog Training Elite Wilmington. We scheduled a consultation in which Kati came to our home. My husband and I were very impressed by her professionalism and the knowledge. We signed up for the premium package, even though the price tag seemed high at the time. Our dog trainer, Katy was on time for her all scheduled visits. Again, we were very impressed by her knowledge and how she immediately started working with Rocco from the moment she walked in the door. She explained everything that she was doing and why it was important. Ronco has just graduated with his 10th lesson and I have to tell you Dog Training Elite Wilmington is worth every penny. Rocco is still a puppy yet he can do all the basic commands and recalls. Katy even met with us in public places where I was having difficulty controlling Rocco. We are now able to walk through a busy store and Rocco will stay by my side, sit on command, lay down, and leave things alone, even when his sniffer is extra curious. I cannot say enough about Katy‘s knowledge, patience, and calm, cool collective approach she gives with every lesson. If you let her know of something that is not working, she immediately has a way to help solve it. I highly recommend Dog Training Elite Wilmington - you will not be sorry.
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Stephanie McNeil
5/5
Kati was very efficient and she helped me with one of my dogs Vader. She took her time to help my mom and I train him. Highly recommend Kati.
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Cheryl Redding
1/5Description - I was looking to have a consultation to see what you see in my very talented cocker spaniel....I want to have her learn how to help smell cancer in elderly. Your lack of calling me back when I called a week ago, and your pricing before meeting is outlandish!!! $1200…Read full reviewClose full review
Description - I was looking to have a consultation to see what you see in my very talented cocker spaniel....I want to have her learn how to help smell cancer in elderly. Your lack of calling me back when I called a week ago, and your pricing before meeting is outlandish!!! $1200-$2600 plus additional fees?! before even a consultation??! REALLY? This is even before you gave me an idea of what services you provide for that amount of money!! Grace was nice, but if you want bussiness, I suggest you up your game!!! Going with another company. Disappointed,
Cheryl
P.S. Do not contact me
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