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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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  • Anneliese Parsons
    Jan. 21, 2026
    Jenny at Dog Training Elite is fantastic. Her training approach is clear, effective, and tailored to my dog’s specific behaviors. She took the time to explain the “why” behind each technique and made sure we felt confident continuing the training on our own. We started seeing results in our very first session, and we’re so grateful for her expertise. Highly recommend!
  • Shefali Patel
    Jan. 21, 2026
    Working with Mike through DTE's psychiatric service dog training has been such a positive experience for both me and my dog Sugar. From day one, she’s been completely comfortable with him, and it really shows in how quickly she picks up what he teaches. Mike takes the time to explain every small detail and why it matters, which has helped me become more confident and consistent as a handler. He also gently holds us accountable for practicing between sessions, and that structure has made a big difference in our progress. I’m genuinely very happy with the training and the growth I’m seeing in my dog. Highly recommend Mike if you’re looking for someone knowledgeable, patient, and truly invested in your success.
  • Melissa Forestal
    Dec. 8, 2025
    Marshall is great. My dog Toby took to him instantly and he's doing great. I appreciate the direction and the tips to help make Toby and I a success. Thank you.
  • Tess Wiltgen
    Jan. 20, 2026
    We’ve only just started platinum training for my stubborn 3 year old French bulldog, and two weeks in my boy is already following new commands both on and off leash. We still have a long way to go, but Montana has been nothing but professional, prompt, and thorough in walking me thru all the steps she takes to achieve the desired end result. We will miss her immensely as she embarks on a new, self owned professional training venue down in Georgia. Thank you for being so wonderful!
  • Kelsey Podmeyer
    Jan. 20, 2026
    Michael has been incredible to work with and learn from! My dog, Gio, absolutely adores him. He has made me feel so much more comfortable handling Gio & working towards our goal of becoming a therapy dog. Thank you DTE!!
  • Will Mohney
    Jan. 19, 2026
    Brennan knows his pups. Max 10 weeks old was attentive and open to the learning techniques. We, parents, learned the most in session one !! 5 stars.
  • Mary Gorman
    Jan. 19, 2026
    Excellent instruction and advice! Highly recommend!
  • Matthew Wilson
    Jan. 19, 2026
    Justin was through in his demonstration of expected dog behaviors, and of the different programs available.
  • Ilana Brown
    Jan. 19, 2026
    We’ve had a fantastic experience with Dog Training Elite Boston. The trainers are incredibly dedicated and clearly care about both the dogs and their owners. We received thoughtful, personalized feedback at every step, along with practical training strategies that were easy to understand and apply at home. The process gave us and our dog so much more confidence, and we now feel like we have real tools to handle situations that used to feel overwhelming. Highly recommend to anyone looking for effective, supportive, and results-driven dog training.
  • keith nizwantowski
    Jan. 19, 2026
    Cindy and Kyle were great to work with. DTE started working with me in July. They came with me to Saving Grace in Wake Forest to make sure we were adopting the right dog to train to be a service animal. Cindy and Kyle was very responsive to all communications and was a pleasure to work with. DTE has an amazing business concept that will put their competitors out of business since they offer their training packages at a substantially lower price than what you would to pay to other companies. Thank you Cindy for your amazing work
  • virginia schlies
    Jan. 19, 2026
    My dog was a dog that I love very much it was 6 month old puppy totally out of control. I brought him down here with hopes high hopes. And they were met more than met I have a dog that I am proud of I love and I can control. He's happier and I am happier. His trainer Stephanie and Mitch are the best ever. Answered all questions was there every time I asked for anything. This place will turn your dog into the well-loved behaved animal that you've always wanted thank you Mitch and Stephanie signed Virginia
  • James Pratt
    Jan. 19, 2026
    Very informative. Very knowledgeable Cant wait to start sessions
  • Jim Paragona
    Nov. 22, 2025
    My wife Sandra and I had a wonderful experience with Marcus from Elite. We have a 5 month old 60 pound Black and Red German Shepherd puppy. We all learned a lot with the experience. We are so pleased we chose the Platinum package and look forward to the results for Hans ! Thank you Marcus!
  • Pamela Schaefer
    Jan. 18, 2026
    We have been training our 18 month old German shepherd mix rescue and our 8 month old Golden Mountain Doodle during the past year. I cannot find the words to recommend Kayla highly enough. She is professional, kind, punctual, loving to our dogs and has done wonders training our dogs. She truly is the best!
  • Austin Dillon
    Jan. 18, 2026
    Highly recommend. Brought my pup to them who was overreactive to other dogs and they did excellent job helping her get over the hurdle. We have been able to get her back out in public and around other dogs with no problem!
  • Stephanie OKeefe
    Jan. 17, 2026
    Danielle has been terrific to work with! The in house visits were super helpful for our dog in calming his reactivity and now the group meet ups are great reinforcement for our dog (and us). Highly recommend!
  • Lillian Modak
    Jan. 16, 2026
    I am so happy that I found David and Niki and Dog Training Elite!! I have wanted to train a dog for pet therapy for many years but knew nothing about it. David and Niki have been so kind, professional and encouraging. My dog has learned so much and I look forward to the rest of our work. I can't recommend them enough!!
  • Ricky Vasquez
    Jan. 16, 2026
    Rebecca came to my home very professional gave me a lot of good insight and provided all the information I needed. Couldn’t ask for a better experience.
  • Sarah
    Jan. 16, 2026
    Working with these teams has been a mind blowing experience! The knowledge Kayla D and Kayla C have when it comes to training is phenomenal. Both of them have brought Rico into a place I’d never have thought we could go. I’m incredibly thankful I found them and can’t wait to work some more with them
  • MW Fults
    Jan. 16, 2026
    George is great - he made training our energetic golden simple and fun.