Elite, Award Winning Dog Training Services in Greenville

Wow! This friendly, expert group of trainers provided consistently encouraging instruction for me and my pup. We enjoyed the comprehensive training sessions and would HIGHLY recommend DTE - but only if you want to see real, life-improving changes. I am so glad to be training with DTE!

The whole staff at Dog Training Elite has been amazing! Our family added a new baby recently and had worries about our dog’s behaviors. The DTE team went above and beyond to make sure we all felt confident and secure. They exceeded our expectations and our bond with our dog is happier and stronger than ever. Thank you!

Before I write a detailed review, here is the short version: we have a 6 month old golden retriever and without exaggerating - people are CONSTANTLY commenting on what a good boy he is, “especially for a puppy!” We hear a lot of “I wish my dog was that well-behaved!” That is all thanks the team at DTE Upstate SC!!! We took our dog to puppy training at DTE Upstate SC at 12 weeks old & we had such a great experience that we sent him back for e-collar/obedience camp 2 months later. I cannot say enough about Elizabeth, Jared, McKenzie, Sydney & Ken, they are the dream team! First & foremost - they really care about giving you & your pup the tools you need to have the best life together. They’re incredibly knowledgeable & you’ll see that daily in your pups progress. At puppy training, our dog learned basic commands like sit, down, place, and crate. We simply could not have taught him this stuff on our own, nevermind in 5 days! We practiced the commands at home daily & our pup responded wonderfully. The foundation he got from puppy training definitely put him on the fast track to success at e-collar/obedience training. He was quick to pick up new commands such as “heel” & learning the implied “stay” when seated or in “place” (this is something we struggled with at home, he’d gladly “sit” or “place” but if we walked away, he was right us). He was the youngest dog in his e-collar/obedience group, the other dogs were as young as 1 year & up to 6 years old & while I don’t want to speak to others experiences, I can say that without a doubt, I saw all of these dogs improving EVERY SINGLE DAY. It was a lot of fun to see our pup & his buddies so proud of themselves & eager to show their humans what they learned. Jared did a great job of explaining what the dogs learned, and specifically how your dog responded each day & really gave us a lot of insight into the dogs world & why/how training works. They are definitely not pushing a “one size fits all” model, they adjust as needed to fit you & your dogs needs. After just a day or 2, we were seeing huge improvements in our dogs listening & following of commands & he seems genuinely happier knowing what’s expected of him & his hilarious personality still shines through. Another thing worth mentioning - you are encouraged to text questions you have as they come up & Jared/Elizabeth will respond so that you can correct behavior or get an answer in real time! This is a huge help when you’re practicing commands at home. This is truly a family business & you become part of that family the moment you walk through the door!!!

I cannot recommend Dog Training Elite enough! My Golden Retriever attended both Puppy Camp and E-collar training, and the results were simply amazing. Elizabeth, her husband Jared, and McKenzie were all fantastic trainers who paid incredible attention to detail in transforming my puppy into a perfect gentleman. Thanks to their expert guidance, my puppy learned all the important commands and behaviors that make him a well-behaved and obedient companion. He is now a joy to be around, and I couldn't be happier with his progress. The trainers at Dog Training Elite truly care about their clients and their dogs, and it shows in everything they do. If you're looking for a top-notch dog training program, look no further than Dog Training Elite. They will exceed your expectations and help you and your furry friend achieve your goals.

My 7-month old GSD has learned so much in our in-home visits. We are excited to start our group sessions next week. Ken and Sidney were great, so patient and so knowledgeable. I highly recommend Elite Dog Training and I definitely feel it was/is worth the cost.

If you’re looking for the most incredible dog training company, look no further! I could not be more impressed with Elite. Everyone you work with is kind, compassionate & understanding. They explain things thoroughly to you. I have a 2 year old collie mix who was left abandoned & came with quite the baggage. All the trainers took the time to understand Lucy and was patient with her. She used to be highly reactive on the leash - lunging, growling & barking at every dog we walked by. Now she walks by dogs confidently with limited reactivity knowing she is safe. Elite is life changing and I promise you will not be disappointed in this investment!

After getting a new puppy, it didn’t take long before I knew I needed help. I had trained my previous dog through a dog train class, and thought I could do it on my own. But with a busy life and wanting to start out right with the new puppy, I decided to give Dog Train Elite a try. I am SO glad I did!!! It is like night and day the difference in how my puppy responds to me now. And because of that, I believe we are both calmer, happier, and enjoy each other more. The trainers are so nice and easy to work with. The schedule is very accommodating. I would suggest Dog Train Elite to anyone!

We are so thankful for everyone at Dog Training Elite!! Everyone was so kind to our family and our dog, Leroy. From our initial consult to our final in-home training, everyone communicated clearly and helped us quickly learn how to train Leroy. The training made a big difference even after the first session. He listens so well to all of us now and others are able to enjoy being around Leroy too:) Thank you so much DTE!!

We are so pleased with the training from DTE for our year old GoldenDoodle! Every staff member we worked with was professional, compassionate, knowledgeable, and friendly. Theo has learned so much… and so have his “parents!” It’s a sense of peace knowing we can have friends over and also go places with our dog who obeys well. Thank you, Dog Training Elite! We appreciate everything! Will see you for the group classes soon!

Absolutely wonderful!!!! Has helped me and my dog so much! I can not put into words how happy I am that I went with them!

Our experience for our therapy dog in training Oakley has been so great from the start. Elizabeth was so helpful in answering my questions about the whole process and even led me to the perfect fit of a breeder to get our therapy dog. Each member of the staff has been so encouraging and helpful and great with Oakley. They are so great to answer any and all questions. Jared, Elizabeth, McKenzie, Ken, and Sydney are all the best! Highly recommend to anyone looking!

Working with Dog Training Elite - Upstate SC has been such a great experience. We wanted to train our Chocolate English Lab (Nash) early on, and we feel like training with Jared and his team was the best decision we could have made. As owners, we feel confident using the training techniques that we have learned through home sessions with Jared and his team. They were very professional, great dog trainers, good teachers (for us) and very easy to get along with. We went into this knowing that as owners, it’s our responsibility to keep up with training and to hold ourselves accountable. We have to work every day with Nash on keeping up with his training, and I think it’s important for people to know that before committing to a training program. You get out what you put in, and we feel confident thanks to this team! As a 6 month old pup, Nash has learned so much. We look forward to learning more at group sessions with everyone!

Working with Dog Training Elite - Upstate Sc has been such a great experience. We wanted to train our Chocolate English Lab (Nash) early on, and we feel like training with Jared and his team was the best decision we could have made. As owners, we feel confident using the training techniques that we have learned through home sessions with Jared and his team. They were very professional, great dog trainers, good teachers (for us) and very easy to get along with. We went into this knowing that as owners, it’s our responsibility to keep up with training and to hold ourselves accountable. We have to work every day with Nash on keeping up with his training, and I think it’s important for people to know that before committing to a training program. You get out what you put in, and we feel confident thanks to this team! As a 6 month old pup, Nash has learned so much. We look forward to learning more at group sessions with everyone!

I can’t thank the Elite team enough for all their help with our Rottie KASH! Definitely worth every cent! Group class here we come!!

Estoy muy feliz de que hallan entrenado a mi pastor Aleman muchas gracias 🙏🙏

Really enjoyed the entire program and experience. Every person on the team we interacted with was exceptional in both communication, professionalism, as well as ability to interact with our dog. Our pup is a very anxious guy and while that continues, the skills he gained through the 1:1 portion of the training have given us/him great tools to help both in his calm and anxious moments. He has learned how to do things I didn’t even realize we would be able to teach him and we are really looking forward to the group sessions on Saturday’s as a next step. For our next canine family member we will do this program when they are still a puppy vs waiting 5 years. We will be back!

Best thing I did for my 8 year old miniature rat terrier. He was a horror before training and now thanks to Elite he is listening to commands and so much more. They were there for me every step of the way and always available for questions after training. Thanks again!

From the initial in home evaluation to the last one on one session, the entire staff has been great to work with. They went out of their way to accommodate our schedule and work with us to guide us to the best life for us and our dog! After just one session, we couldn’t believe how much better Reesie’s behavior and manners were around the house and traveling for the holidays. We could not be more impressed and thankful for the help of Jared and the whole team. Looking forward to joining the group classes soon! Jackson, Mady, and Reesie

Could not recommend DTE Upstate enough! When we got our GSP puppy, we were in over our heads with how energetic she was and worried that we may not ever be able to teach her the skills that she needed. After contacting DTE Upstate, Jared came over for an initial evaluation and stayed for over an hour to discuss our goals and to ensure that we understood the training process. Since then, each session has been thorough and the trainers have been so patient with our dog—even on her most energetic days. Jared and the team have been fully committed to training Maple, even offering to do an extra session with us when Maple was unable to adequately learn a skill. After completing all of our private sessions, Maple is now able to come out with us in public and we can trust her to go on walks even in the busiest areas. Our relationship/bond with Maple has even gotten stronger since training. It is obvious that the trainers at DTE Upstate truly care about their customers/pups and are passionate about providing them with the skills to live a better puppy life. A big thank you to all the trainers of DTE Upstate for giving Maple the opportunity to be the best pup that she can be! 10/10 ⭐️

Just finished the 6 one on one training for our sweet Lucy! Check her out below relaxed, confident, and sitting in “place” like a champ. I would highly recommend the staff at Dog Training Elite for the patience, kindness and effective work with our pup!