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Dog Training Elite Midlands SC

Areas We Service Near Columbia, SC

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Make Life with Your Dog Easier, Safer, and More Enjoyable

Personalized Training Programs for Family & Service Dogs in and Around Columbia, SC

Dog Training Elite is a local, family-owned dog training company in Columbia, SC that offers in-home and group training classes. We teach and reinforce the skills and behaviors you want to see in your dog through our structured training programs, which include:

  • Basic obedience
  • Service dog training
  • Therapy dog training
  • Puppy training and early development
  • Behavioral modification
  • Off-leash training
  • And more!

Our goal is to help individuals and families in our community build stronger bonds with their dogs and gain the knowledge and tools to continue successful training on their own.

If you’re interested in professional dog training, explore our current service areas in Columbia, SC to learn more about our programs!

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  • Zach Underwood
    Feb. 19, 2026
    Justin was great. Extremely professional and helpful. Cannot wait to join the DTE family.
  • Sharon
    Dec. 31, 2025
    Logyn was empathetic with challenges experienced with our now 22 week old Lab. We visited Lowes to expose our puppy to different noises. I had so much anxiety. Not knowing how she would react to the environment. But she did well. We worked on commands. Very good training, we have homework. Thanks Logyn!
  • Barbara Philson
    Feb. 11, 2026
    Our training today was amazing with immediately responses from our dogs. We are so pleased with the training. 😊
  • Charline Mayo
    Feb. 1, 2026
    I am so thankful for the training, guidance, and support Justin, Loghin, and their team have provided me as I raise Beaufort, my English Springer Spaniel. It has been a long time since I have reared a puppy, and I want to be sure I get it right. I want Beaufort to be the kind of dog people love and want to be around. And I want to give him the best possible life I can give him, and the team at Dog Training Elite is helping me do just that. Thank you and God Bless!
  • Matthew Wilson
    Jan. 19, 2026
    Justin was through in his demonstration of expected dog behaviors, and of the different programs available.
  • michael varallo Sr.
    Nov. 12, 2025
    Super program Super Trainer Great start for our Charlie
  • Stephen Lynch
    Dec. 19, 2025
    Justin dealt with our dog at the craziest he'd been yet and took it in stride. Really impressed with their methods and how they walk owners through what to do!
  • Gail Marcum
    Dec. 12, 2025
    This session was really needed. We worked on "place" with our wild puppy. Instructions were great and puppy is learning with us
  • Natasha Stamps
    Jan. 8, 2026
    Justin and his team are amazing trainers. 10/10 recommend!
  • Lu
    Jan. 5, 2026
    We had our assessment today with Justin and he was awesome! He was professional, knowledgeable, and down to earth. We can’t forget about his fur co-assessor Louie!! So adorable!
  • Melissa
    Dec. 23, 2025
    I was hesitant to use a trainer but my Luna got to be too much to handle on my own. Still a ways to go, but After 5 sessions I can take her on a walk and not have to worry about her chasing cars, people, or trying to pull me with the leash. I am thankful for our trainer in giving us the tools we need to be able to enjoy having Luna with us enjoying more than just our home.
  • Ted Smith
    Nov. 14, 2025
    Awesome first session with Bear! Thanks Justin!
  • Tina Boutte
    Dec. 4, 2025
    Justin was very professional and pleasant to talk with. He explained the process very well and provided a on-site demonstration with his dog Louie. Awesome experience.
  • Mary BACO
    Dec. 3, 2025
    My first training session with Logan, it was great. We made a lot of progress with Daisy that I will work on over this week. All of my training received with Elite/Midlands has been great. THANKS!
  • Ben Ott
    Nov. 20, 2025
    Highly recommended!! Great experience and great trainers
  • Marvin Carraway
    Aug. 21, 2025
    Can't say enough positive things about Justin. Justin is truly an elite trainer who is very modest and well grounded.
  • Loghin Livingston
    Nov. 11, 2025
    The team has been outstanding from start to finish. Their professionalism and dedication made the process seamless, from helping me find the right dog to guiding us through training from 10 weeks to 15 months. My Service Dog now performs with near-perfect accuracy, and thanks to their expertise, I’ve been able to move away from the medication I once relied on. I’m incredibly grateful for this team and all they’ve done to help my dog and me reach this level of success.
  • Ashley Roberts
    Nov. 5, 2025
    We have a 10 month old English Setter. We have had 5 sessions with Justin so far and it has been an amazing experience. We have learned so much and our dog Penny has too! We did our first lesson out in public yesterday and I was so nervous but Justin met me at the store and took control of her because he knew I was nervous and she did great! I feel much more confident in my own ability to handle her in public now which will open up so many possibilities for us to travel with her and experience new things. I HIGHLY recommend Justin and his crew! We did another week long board and train program and it just wasn’t effective but having Justin come and train us all in our environment has been a game changer for us. Justin also brings his dogs to help socialize and train and offers group classes on weekends too!
  • Darren Bean
    Oct. 27, 2025
    Intro meeting. Straight forward and thorough
  • Bryce Harrington
    Oct. 22, 2025
    Justin has been great at instructing and demonstrating the commands to teach our dog the behaviors we’re looking for. We have seen dramatic improvements in our dog’s behavior in just two lessons. We would recommend Dog Training Elite Midlands to anyone.