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Puppy Socialization Classes

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. At Dog Training Elite, we offer safe, guided sessions where your puppy can interact with other dogs and people.

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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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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 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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  • gagan saini
    Aug. 12, 2026
    Doug did an amazing job describing different programs and listening to my concerns, very kind and patient and super knowledgeable /experienced and what he and the team does, Marlene has been amazing as well. Would def recommend them to other dog parents 🥰
  • Bella Rose
    Aug. 12, 2026
    I cannot say enough good things about Dog Training Elite. We’ve worked super closely with Marie and done group trainings with Gus and they are absolutely incredible. Not only are they so knowledgeable but they actually care and show their love for my dog, Archie. Archie is currently in training to be a certified therapy dog and this would not be possible without dog training elite!!
  • Edwin
    Jul. 27, 2026
    Jason came for the initial visit. We were impressed with his presentation and signed up. Illiana is our trainer who comes to the house and we really like her because she has a special way about her. Pia and Shultz get all excited when she comes. Both pups are responding nice to the training methods introduced at home and at the group classes. We are very happy with the service. Thank you. Ed an Cat- Pia an Shultz
  • Greg Arnold
    Aug. 12, 2026
    We had a wonderful experience with Dog Training Elite. Their puppy training is very helpful and interactive
  • Sharon Barefield
    Aug. 12, 2026
    I purchased my 2 mini (9 weeks old) doxies mainly to relieve the sadness of having had to put my 2 adult doxies (14 and 17) to sleep. I was going to train these 2 puppies myself. After 2 months of self training (it was not much of a training schedule mainly not knowing how to train them) , I decided to get some professional help . I contacted Dog Elite Training and as a result of an excellent interview of what they do in the 2 week training program , I signed them both up at the same time. The program is not only excellent in every aspect (fits your schedule in dropping off and picking up) in what they teach, but the trainers are an absolute delight and they truly love your puppies. I can’t say anything more complimentary than to say I would sign them up again 100%!!!
  • Sandra Mendelson
    Aug. 12, 2026
    There are several things you’ll notice about the Dog Training Elite team of the Treasure Coast, whether you visit their facility or you're working with a trainer. These are just a few reasons for my 5-star review: 1. The Owners Are Trainers Themselves- In fact, unless you’ve done your homework, you won’t know that the person greeting you and your dog in the lobby and giving you tips when your dog reacts, just so happens to own the place. They are completely hands-on. 2. This may be a business of training dogs, but the staff all have special skill sets for working with humans, to show up the way they do with customers. Every call, every request is handled kindly and efficiently. They don’t leave you hanging and waiting – they really follow through – cheerfully, no less. Every person on the staff gives you the feeling that they truly love what they do. This makes a huge difference, day in and day out, in how they handle anything that comes up. 3. The trainers (so far I’ve worked with Nick and Nate) have a kind of “contagious calmness” about them. As a newbie to dog training, I’m really impressed with how they greet all of my questions and concerns with the same kind of enthusiastic reassurance that my puppy responded to immediately. (You can’t fool a dog!) Trust me, you’ll want to emulate their behavior yourself when you see the best in your dog start to surface. 4. The 6 months of unlimited group classes in the package I chose, proves to me that they're patiently with you, committed to your-and your dog's -progress. Some things take time and, if you haven't already learned patience yourself, you will by watching the trainers. In short, I highly recommend this business for you and your dog. They set a very high bar!
  • Jennifer Duvall
    Mar. 26, 2026
    Sarah did an amazing job working with us and our dogs! We learned something new during every session and our dogs responded very well to her methods. I would highly recommend Dog Training Elite Michiana to anyone looking for quality dog training.
  • Mauricio Lopez
    Aug. 12, 2026
    (Translated by Google) EXCELLENT SERVICE AND ATTENTION IN MY OWN HOME, THANKS TO TRAINER GUS, TONY IS MUCH BETTER AND LEARNED A LOT. (Original) EXCELENTE SERVICIO Y ATENCION EN MI PROPIO HOGAR, GRACIAS AL ENTRENADOR GUS, TONY ESTA MUCHO MEJOR Y APRENDIO BASTANTE.
  • Shelby Lawhon
    Aug. 12, 2026
    The training was excellent. Each day I was told what training would be covered and when I picked Orla up the trainer spent time with me about what was accomplished. In other words, trained me on how to reinforce the training. Each day there were videos made that I could watch at home. The training provided a foundation to build on. I would recommend Elite to anyone wanting to build a positive, well behaved and happy relationship with their dog.
  • Mike Downing
    Aug. 12, 2026
    Broward Elite has been a great experience in my adventure with training both me and my dog. Both the personal experience & the group trainings have been more than I expected!
  • Courtney Cole Hurley
    Aug. 12, 2026
    We had such a great experience with Dog Training Elite while working with our 8-month-old Golden Retriever puppy! Jason did our initial evaluation at our home and was incredibly thorough, attentive, and thoughtful. He took the time to understand exactly what we wanted to work on and created a training plan that was truly tailored to our puppy and our goals. We really appreciated that the approach was effective without ever feeling aggressive or overwhelming for our puppy. We then continued our 1:1 training with Iliana, and we saw tangible improvements from day one! She was patient, knowledgeable, and so great at helping both us and our puppy understand what we were working toward. The entire team has been flexible, friendly, and responsive, and it’s very clear how much they genuinely love and care about dogs. We’ve been so happy with the progress we’ve made and are looking forward to continuing our training with the group classes. Highly recommend Dog Training Elite!
  • Jesse Taylor
    Aug. 12, 2026
    This company is amazing ! We have a goldendoodle that we are training to be a service dog for my son who has CP, autism, SPD. The Trainers are very skilled and personal. You will feel like Family in class and they are very personal with every dog and handler. We have put our dog through their daycamp course, we have and are continuing group class, and have started Public access class and we are working on direct task commands to assist for my son. Our Goldendoodle is only 18 months old and we have been so blessed with everything she has learned and retained in all of the classes. She is a completely different dog from where she started.I highly recommend if your looking for a training company for your dog for any service even if just for basic obedience, go to Dog Elite Training. They are amazing!
  • tony rossi
    Aug. 12, 2026
    Michael is very thorough and does a great job with the animals
  • Dave
    Aug. 12, 2026
    I couldn’t be more impressed with Dog Training Elite! From the moment Apollo and I walked in, Matt and his staff have been incredibly kind, welcoming, and knowledgeable. Apollo and I have been working on advanced obedience and protection work, and since starting the program, I can see a huge difference in him. When we first started, Apollo would do what he wanted; now, he listens and performs his commands when told. The difference has truly been night and day. For the protection work, Kalvin has been incredible to work with. You can tell he genuinely enjoys teaching both you and your dog, and he gives 110% in every class. He’s extremely knowledgeable, patient, and makes the training a lot of fun. It’s been such a great experience training with Dog Training Elite. Apollo and I genuinely look forward to every class. If you’re looking for top-tier dog training, I highly recommend checking out Dog Training Elite. You won’t be disappointed!
  • Kristin Bieber
    Aug. 11, 2026
    We have a Goldendoodle, Maggie, who we adopted at four months old. We started working with Bob and his staff when she was seven months old. She still had so much puppy energy and needed a lot of support to get her to where we wanted her to be. Our experience with Dog Training Elite has truly been transformative for Maggie. She had been through some obedience training before but was still jumping up on guests, stealing food from the counter, and just overall being a sassy puppy. After their patient and consistent approach, she is now so much more manageable. I used to dread having friends or guests over because she would be so wild. Now I love it- she is able to sit and stay when someone comes to the door and wants to be petted without jumping up. The Dog Training Elite approach is all about patience, consistency, and building a strong bond with your dog. It has been amazing for Maggie and our family!
  • Andrew Tram
    Aug. 11, 2026
    Jeff came out and did an amazing consultation and provided invaluable tips on how to help my dog use his own yard to go to the bathroom! Would recommend him to others!
  • Amy Carney
    Aug. 11, 2026
    We are so impressed with the quality and care we are receiving at Elite Dog Training. We are currently training 2 cane corso puppies and are so pleased with the progress we are making. Paul is fantastic and the communication from Meghan very fast and thorough! Highly recommend.
  • Connie Giles
    Aug. 11, 2026
    We were reminded of the appt every time and were provided a convenient location while training. Dog Training Elite was very accommodating for a change in appt time. Our texts were answered promptly. Rod was always on time for each training session and very patient with our dog. As a result of Rod’s dog training skills, we have a more enjoyable walk on a leash and less anxiety in general. I highly recommend Dog Training Elite.
  • Molly Carlson
    Aug. 11, 2026
    We started with three weeks of camp at the facility for our puppy. She learned so much and is doing great at home. Next step is Obedience training and then service dog training. I feel like we are in good hands along this journey. Plus they send me the cutest pictures of her!
  • Victoria Rowland
    Aug. 11, 2026
    I needed help with my older dog, age 12. He has really thrived with Alex's help. As an older dog, it does take him longer to respond to commands but that's ok. He's learned a lot and I'm going to keep up with the training. With this program he has life-time support, which is great! We just finished our private lessons and I'm looking forward to taking him to group. This is a really good program and the trainers are excellent. Alex has been wonderful with Julio.