vicki sastre
Aug. 8, 2026
Dog Training Elite saved my dog’s life. For years, I tried to find a local trainer who could help us. I called at least six different places over a three-year period, and unfortunately, I never even received a call back. Then, three months ago, everything came to a breaking point. My dog Jack attacked two different dogs while they were on leashes. The first time, he got loose. The second time, he broke through a brand-new dog lead. I was devastated and felt like I had run out of options. I was ready to make the heartbreaking decision to put him down. Thankfully, it was a Sunday and my vet’s office was closed. After having some time to calm down, I searched online for a dog trainer, and Dog Training Elite was the first company that came up. I called around 4 PM on a Sunday expecting to leave a message. To my surprise, a real person answered the phone. The woman I spoke with was incredibly kind and supportive. She was only the answering service, but she listened, took all my information, and helped me feel like there was hope. I couldn’t believe it when, less than 10 minutes later, I received a phone call from Beth, the owner of Dog Training Elite. She took the time to talk with me, calm me down, and let me know she would come meet Jack within the next day or two to see what could be done. Jack has always been a sweet, loving dog. His issue was that he could not handle seeing other dogs on leash. I decided to enroll in their training program, even though it was a bit of a drive for me and for them since they came to our home for the first part of the program. Now, 2½ months later, Jack is a completely different dog. Is he perfect? Not yet — but he is a work in progress, and the change has been incredible. He is calmer, better trained, and I no longer feel the same fear and stress when we go for walks. With continued training for both Jack and me, I truly believe we will get to the point where we can walk confidently around other dogs. Dog Training Elite didn’t just train my dog — they trained me as well. They gave Jack another chance and gave me hope when I thought there was none. I would recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone. They truly saved my dog and saved me from making a decision I would have regretted. I can’t thank them enough for everything they have done for Jack and for our family.