Socialization

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A group of puppies at one of Dog Training Elite's puppy socialization classes in Augusta / Aiken, GA.

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Puppy Socialization Classes in Augusta / Aiken, GA

Bringing a new puppy home comes with a lot of responsibilities, from potty training to vet visits and teaching basic obedience. With so much to manage, it’s easy to overlook socialization. However, those first few weeks are crucial for helping your puppy grow into a well-behaved and confident dog.

Proper socialization introduces your puppy to new sights, sounds, and experiences, helping them become more confident and preventing unwanted behaviors. One of the best ways to socialize your puppy is through puppy socialization classes in Augusta / Aiken, GA. At Dog Training Elite, we offer safe, guided sessions where your puppy can interact with other dogs and people.

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Dog Training Elite Augusta

The Importance of Puppy Socialization

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Socialization should be prioritized in the early stages of a puppy's life. Group puppy training classes are a great place to safely introduce them to new friends while teaching behavioral skills to help them appropriately respond. Owners who take their puppies to professional training acquire the tools to use positive reinforcement and redirection to help their young dogs know what to do in new circumstances.

Too often, owners and dogs become frustrated when they cannot communicate, leading to poor behaviors and habits that are harder to fix later in a dog's life. Our trainers will work with you and your puppy to help strengthen the bond between you and ensure you have a happy home with your four-legged best friend. Request a free in-home assessment today!

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One of our trainers will visit your home to meet you and your dog and discuss any issues you're facing. We will then demonstrate one of our model dogs so you can see what you can expect after hiring our trainers. From there, we will discuss the various packages we offer and which we feel best suit your (and your dog's) needs.
We provide full obedience training that covers all basic commands, both on and off-leash. Our in-home visits target specific issues like counter-surfing, digging, and more. Unlike some trainers, we work with all breeds, including those often considered challenging.
Yes. You (and anyone in your family who wants to be involved) are integral to your dog getting trained. We need you to practice 5-6 days a week, about 15-20 minutes a day for optimal results.
Once a week. We come to you (with the silver, gold and platinum packages) once a week to start your dog off, then you come to park sessions which are held once a week in Augusta / Aiken.
We train dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. Whether your dog is a tiny Chihuahua or a large Mastiff, we have the experience and expertise to work with them.

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You and your canine companion really can have it all. See how easy it can be to become a member of the elite pup society by requesting a free consultation today!

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Augusta / Aiken Puppy Socialization

Benefits of Early Puppy Socialization Sessions

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First-time dog owners are often unsure of when to begin training their dogs. Starting socialization with your puppy as early as possible will give them the best chance of learning that new things aren't bad or scary. When a puppy is not allowed to desensitize and get comfortable with new sights, sounds and smells, they may become overly fearful and unwilling to try something new, which creates a very small and scary world for them.

Give your puppy the best chance at a happy and exciting life with our Dog Training Elite Augusta / Aiken puppy socialization sessions! Our trainers will help your puppy safely engage with new dogs, people, and experiences so they can grow up to be confident and curious dogs.

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  • Autumn Jones
    Nov. 22, 2024
    We absolutely have loved our experience with Dontevia! She has exceeded expectations and works with us meticulously to make sure our Labrador retriever puppy can enjoy outings and walks with us! She even helped us with some of his food resource guarding! He even does amazing in stores!
  • Leela Gadson
    Nov. 21, 2024
    Dontevia M. is absolutely AMAZING. She has such amazing energy and she’s so patient. Solace responds very well to her direction and she jumps in to take over as soon as she sees my anxiety levels rising. Working with her restored my hope and provided the reassurance I needed.
  • alexzia rodriguez
    Nov. 19, 2024
    Dontevia is my dogs trainer she has been so patient and very helpful when if comes to my dog and taking at ease to make him more comfortable very satisfied with what i paid for the services i am receiving & more... i Recommend Dog Training Elite to anyone who needs help with dog obedience training!
  • Meredith Serbanica
    Nov. 5, 2024
    Dontevia has been so wonderful. She is so calm with my shy skittish dog. As an instructor she is very clear and observant of my dog’s subtle cues. She has a gentle personality and nice sense of humor.
  • Keri Schneider
    Jun. 26, 2024
    Great personality and so helpful! Seneca helped with some bad behavior and now my dog is listening to me and being the best dog she can be.
  • Arnet Rogers
    Jun. 13, 2024
    Seneca was a great trainer and gave me alot of support
  • S Fens
    Jun. 13, 2024
    Seneca is very professional and friendly. He has done wonders with our rescue dog who was afraid of everything. He is now ready for public access and his service certification thanks to Seneca. I highly recommend Seneca for your training needs.
  • Arin Fenstermacher
    Jun. 13, 2024
    Seneca is an amazing trainer! He has done wonders with our dog and has helped us a lot in understanding our dog too.
  • Matt DeHaven
    Jun. 12, 2024
    Seneca was fantastic! Showed us how to be accountable during training so that we got the most out of each session, and then training in between. He is the man! He always explained things to be relatable to help even further. I give him 10 stars if we could!
  • Tyler Clark
    Jun. 12, 2024
    Seneca is an outstanding dog trainer! His expertise, patience, and genuine love for dogs was evident in every session. He tailored every training to suit my dog's needs and made the process enjoyable for both of us. Seneca's methods are effective and compassionate, resulting in remarkable improvements in my dog's behavior. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and dedicated trainer. Thank you, Seneca, for transforming our training experience!
  • Erica Crossland
    Jun. 4, 2024
    Our Trainer, Seneca is really pushing our dog to be obedient. He is doing a great job with our stubborn dog. Would highly recommend Seneca and Dog Training Elite Augusta!
  • Steve Crossland
    Jun. 4, 2024
    Seneca is doing a fantastic job with our training. We have a stubborn dog that is finally starting to develop skills. Would highly recommend!