Dog Socialization Classes in Clarksville, TN

Austin was an amazing trainer and teacher. He worked so well with our pup and made sure we had the tools we needed. We never had any issues or concerns with this company and highly recommend!

One of my big goals with having a dog was to have the dog that everyone wished they had. I wanted a dog that would behave well both inside the house and outside the house. While I still have a long way to go, after working with Austin at DTE, I feel like that goal is going to be so much easier to achieve as my 5 month old puppy Kuma grows older. When I first got my puppy Kuma, I tried training him myself by following an online course for puppy training. It did not go nearly as well as I was hoping purely to the fact that the two dogs had such different energy levels. So I decided to get someone to help me and I contacted DTE and they sent Austin over my way. Training Kuma with Austin was a day and night difference than going at it alone. Austin was able to help me learn how to better understand Kuma and how to work with him. It truly helps to have access to someone who knows what they are doing. Austin was an absolute blast to work with. Any time I had questions, Austin was happy to answer and give in depth responses to the questions. We even hopped on a phone call for an hour going through a laundry list of questions I had. Kuma also always got very excited when he saw Austin walk through the door, so that's a plus. DTE also trains with e-collars, and that was something I was looking for in a training group since I want Kuma to one day be trained to behave well when he's off leash. What I didn't expect was the e-collar was an absolute game changer in setting better boundaries with Kuma. When I asked him to go to his place bed, I no longer have to chase him around the table if he jumps of. If he decided to jump off, I would use the collar and he would go right back. If I ask him to come to me, he will come. If I ask him to sit, he'll sit and he will stay in a sit. Same with down. I am happy to say that after a few short months, Kuma graduated from his 1 on 1 sessions with Austin after doing our test walking around a Lowes. Next up is to keep up with what we've been doing, and to start taking the group classes.

Today was our first outing with Regina at home depot very helpful. I would have never taken Gabby there without her encouragement. Thanks Regina. Also Austin has always been informative and helpful. More businesses need a staff of customer service like this company has . Cost sounds high at first but worth it.

They were extremely professional and did an amazing job with my schedule and my puppy.Reina and Austin did an amazing job!

We could not be happier that we chose Dog Training Elite Clarksville for Apollo’s obedience training! From the beginning, the entire experience has been wonderful. The program was reasonably priced, and I especially appreciated the financial flexibility. After putting down our deposit, we were able to make weekly payments rather than having to pay the entire balance at once. That accommodation made investing in Apollo’s training much easier for our family. Austin has been AMAZING. He is knowledgeable, patient, kind, and always takes the time to explain what he is teaching Apollo—and just as importantly, what we need to do at home to reinforce it. He always has a smile on his face, and you can genuinely see how much he enjoys working with the dogs. Apollo is comfortable with him, and as a dog mom, that means so much to me. The difference we are seeing in Apollo is incredible. On leash, he is learning to heel, automatically sits when I stop, and is paying much more attention to me instead of everything happening around him. We are still working together to fine-tune and reinforce everything he has learned, but Austin has given us the knowledge, tools, and guidance to continue doing that successfully. This training is especially important to us because our hope is for Apollo to eventually become my service dog. Before we can even pursue that next step, he needed a solid obedience foundation and will have to be evaluated to determine whether he is a good candidate for service work. With Austin’s training and guidance, I truly feel that Apollo is well on his way, and I couldn't be happier with his progress. And can we talk about the appointment reminders?! 😂👏 AMAZING! With everything life throws at us, having those reminders is such a small detail that makes a HUGE difference. The communication and organization from DTE have been fantastic. THANK YOU, AUSTIN, for everything you have taught Apollo and for teaching us how to continue working with him. And thank you, Dog Training Elite Clarksville, for having such a wonderful trainer on your team. Choosing DTE was absolutely the right decision for our family, and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for professional, knowledgeable, caring dog training. Apollo isn't finished learning yet—but seeing how far he has already come makes me so excited to see where he goes from here. 🐾💙

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Great trainers! Great program! Austin always takes his time to explain the why behind a thing not just the what.You can tell he wants teams to succeed and it shows every session he works with them. My pup and I have learned alot working with Austin and DTE. We look forward to our next phase of training.

Our trainer Reina was great. She fully understood what we needed and wanted for our dog. The way she teaches is kind and was focused on training us on how to train our dog. Not sure if all the trainers are like her but I recommend using them.

Reina has been absolutely perfect training my mini dachshund so far!! We're about 1/3 through training and he's like a whole new dog!! He couldn't do anything before and already he's out and about getting compliments on his good behavior. Absolutely recommend!!

Everyone here is so amazing and very professional working with the dogs.

Working with Dog Training Elite has been an absolute great experience. Their communication and schedule flexibility is top notch. The ultimate reason I chose to work with them is because they not only train your dog they also educate the owner and have provided me with knowledge of how to better understand my dog. Before training, I had a stubborn French Bulldog who was only interested in doing what he wanted to do. Now thanks to Austin and the rest of the team, he is turning into a well mannered dog who now listens. We are excited to start group sessions and continue the progress we have made!

Our 8 month old German shepherd puppy (in addition to my husband and I) truly benefitted from the training with Austin at Dog Training Elite. Walks are so much more enjoyable and I’m frequently told how well behaved she is in public. Happy to be building a strong foundation as a young pup.

I really have no words! We started this process with little hopes and just the mind set of “maybe one day” but man with the help of Dog Training Elite, my girl has the ability to be her best self! I am no teacher especially no dog trainer and yet these dog trainers didn’t just teacher my dog but they taught me as well! They were very professional, helpful, and my dog was HAPPY to see them! I am very excited for my puppy’s next steps with them!

The Dog Elite has been a very good experience. Our dog has responded well with the training and homework. The staff are very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.

I had an absolutely wonderful experience with Dog Training Elite. I had Amber for all of my training sessions and she was professional and personable the entire time. She taught me so much! I learned a great deal, likely more than my dog who was an absolute natural and took to the training extremely well. I sincerely feel that my bond with my dog has been made so much stronger after having worked with Dog Training Elite. I have no problems taking my dog into public spaces or walking her. Before training she would pull and try to sniff everything possible. My dog seems so much more regulated and in control. The training has been worth every penny!

I’ve been training my dog with Dog Training Elite of Clarksville and every single one of the trainers have been excellent and extremely accommodating and supportive throughout my journey. They always are eager to give you feedback and stay way you on task. Special thanks to Amber and Austin for all their help with Shandi.

I can’t say enough good things about Dog Training Elite or our trainer, Amber. After a few too many reactive moments with Mochi - and one nightmare day on a trail where she lunged at dog after dog - I knew I needed help. Dog Training Elite responded quickly and scheduled a consultation, and I felt immediate trust in their team after Reina’s home visit. Because we’re moving soon, I was worried we wouldn’t have enough time. Amber and Reina reassured me and helped fast-track our training - and the results have been incredible. After just two months, Mochi is a completely different dog. I used to dread taking her out in public or on hikes, but now she can walk a busy trail in a perfect heel, hold a sit or down as dogs pass by, and even stay in her given command when other dogs get into her space - something that would have caused her to lunge before. To Amber and the team - I truly cannot thank you enough for getting us to a point where going out together is actually fun again. To anyone reading this - if you’re on the fence about training or which company to choose, this is your sign - go with Dog Training Elite. You won’t regret it.

I have been so happy with Dog Training Elite Clarksville. Each trainer has been excellent: Regina, Amber, and Austin. My puppy gets excited to see them. The e-collar has really helped Riley make the right choice making life more harmonious. It's more of a nudge. It, of course, is taking follow through at home, but the combined efforts will ingrain the behavior I am looking for. My puppy is the happiest girl ever. I am learning good ideas and how to work better with Riley than I would on my own. Had I not hired DTEC I would've been a lot more frustrated and had a bratty puppy. It was the right decision for us.

Love this service! Debated on training my dog for months, truly saw the problem when her behaviors started hurting my grandparents. Called and got a trainer to visit the same week! I once would have never brought my dog to Lowe’s; now she’s able to walk through the airport with me. I get compliments on how behaved she is now. I paid for obedience classes, so far; I have learned how to train her with help from the professionals. This was a better choice than sending her to a school and not getting to learn how to maintain the obedience myself. The team has managed well with my work schedule to allow me time to choose when training sessions are; the convenience of coming to my home to train has been a blessing. Cannot describe how thankful I am for the team in training Wynonna so well! Included a photo of her aggressively playing before Dog Training Elite and a photo of her in the airport after Dog Training Elite to show the difference.

They were absolutely amazing. Our dog was extremely difficult to walk especially when she saw other dogs. Also, she was an extremely anxious pup. After working with Dog Training Elite, specifically Amber, she is super easy to walk and is much less anxious