Eric has been a great trainer for my dog. He is very patient and guides both the dog and me to learn everything we need to know to ensure my dog is ready to obey any command and behave as needed. I am very glad we chose this company for our dog training needs

I can’t recommend Dog Training Elite enough! 6 training sessions with Eric helped tremendously. Eric is very knowledgeable and patient and helped us gain a new found confidence with our dog. We were on the fence about choosing to do professional training with our dog but we are so glad that we did and would choose Dog Training Elite every time!

My German is cool and all but he's kind of a spaz. We called Eric and this guy had my dog finely tuned in no time. Eric is quick as a whip and his patience is unparalleled. You can tell he's extremely experienced in this business. He knew what he was doing and he didn't get caught on any speed bumps. This was money well spent. Lastly, if you believe your dog is beyond help, I assure you Eric will still be able to train them. Dude knows what he's doing. 10/10 recommend this service.

We can’t thank Eric enough at Elite Dog Training helping us w our rescue Pittie, Oliver. Oliver was terrified of water and aggressive w other dogs he didn’t know. The change in Ollie is something to behold. We love Ollie and wanted him to be able to enjoy the beach, new dog friends and simply have a wonderful life within his own head. Eric is kind, intelligent, dependable and was completely attentive to the success of our dog and us continuing to train with our dog. Seriously- from the. Bottom of our hearts we thank you Eric and Elite Dog Training. Just magnificent.

Recently we began having trouble with our dog becoming reactive to dogs, even after working with a trainer. We realized the trainer we had wasn’t a good fit. After some research,we found Dog Training Elite First Coast. I was a bit hesitant because of the e-collar use, but we decided to have them come over for a consultation. After talking with Eric, our hesitation diminished. He explained that the e-collar is a way to communicate with my dog, not punish him, and showed us how to use it properly. Once we started using his method, we saw a big difference. Our dog was listening better, especially off-leash, and our training sessions got easier and more enjoyable. It made things clearer for both of us. If anyone is on the fence about e-collars, I highly recommend learning how to use them correctly with a trainer. When used the right way, they can be a great tool for building trust and strengthening your bond with your dog. We highly recommend Dog Training Elite First Coast! They have been great!

Eric was wonderful. We throughly enjoyed working with him to train our mini labradoodle puppy. He is knowledable and very patient - with both my husband, myself and the puppy. We see much improvement in behavior and our dog listens to us now. We highly recommend this company !!

Just finished private lessons with my dog, Annie, this week. Eric was a great trainer! Annie was shy and scared at first. Eric was patient with her, and she warmed up to him quickly! Even without her being treat motivated like most dogs, he was able to teach her a lot in 6 lessons! Annie has improved so much and I’m excited for her to continue to learn in the group lessons.

Eric is a great trainer and provides incredible service.

So glad I chose Elite to help train my 1yr old chocolate Lab. The trainer ‘Eric’ was very professional and knowledgeable. He has a great understanding of a dog’s behavior and was very effective in training my pup and providing me with the information for continued training.

I don't have enough praise for Dog Training Elite! We worked with Eric & Chris training our Yellow Lab puppy Luna, starting with basic obedience and working our way up to so much more we thought we were going to accomplish with her. They made the process enjoyable, simple, and had great suggestions for a few off-challenges we had in integrating her into our house with two other dogs (11y & 6y). Communication was clear, prompt and simple... you can't go wrong with Dog Training Elite with Eric & Chris! 👍👍

Colby has been amazing in helping train my bernedoodle.

I have a 3.5 year old Australian shepherd that I rescued and all this time have tried multiple different trainers, tried training him myself and had pretty much thrown my hands up that he was just “untrainable” until I came across Eric and his business! We are two lessons in and my dog is already more behaved and well trained than when I rescued him! He is understanding commands, doing those commands when told etc. I highly recommend Eric and his team and I am excited for the upcoming future lessons we have scheduled!

Eric and the team are great! Easy to work with and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend their training services.

We’ve been working with Eric for several one-on-one sessions for aggressive behavior from our rescue, and are seeing some signs of hope. I appreciate his willingness to listen and having us take an active role in the solution. We still have a long road ahead of us, but are encouraged by our progress so far! I am looking forward to the transition to outside the home to see Eric work with our girl. Definitely recommend!

We are SO happy we chose Dog Training Elite for our golden doodle puppy. Eric is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, & our puppy loves him. I am so impressed, and surprised, at how much she has learned & is now able to do. It’s such a relief to trust her to listen to commands amid distractions, not run out the front door, etc. Highly recommend to everyone!

Eric and his team are excellent. Particularly at service and patience to meet your dog and family needs. Our Cavapoo took to Eric like a member of the family. I highly recommend their approach and methods, frankly, the hardest to train is us humans !!

We have had an awesome experience with Dog Training Elite! We were ready to give up on our husky because not only was she naughty but didn’t listen either! We were so surprised at her behavior after the first appointment! With every appointment, she continued to grow more and more obedient and actually pays attention and listens and respond when given commands. We have had the pleasure of working with Eric! He has always been accommodating with our schedule and time. He is amazing and truly knows how to train and work with our pet! We have learned so much! Thank you Eric and Dog Traing Elite! Such a positive experience for our family and our husky Athena!

I’ve had several trainers with my dogs over the years, but Eric is by far the BEST! He’s so very skilled and knowledgeable! He’s patient and sweet with my dog and me! Pippin is learning so well under his guidance. This is the place to call if you want a positive learning experience.

Eric has been great! We were so stressed & thought we would have to do something drastic & couldn’t see anyone fixing our issue. Our 1yo Rottie Odin was biting & not allowing us to pet him, barking at ppl & dogs and jumping on us. I really did a lot of research online & followed a lot of advice INCLUDING going thru 2 other trainers (one told us we should put him down)! Eric has been working with us for around 2mths now & he has changed everything! Odin hasn’t had one bad incident since day one of working with Eric. My relationship with Odin is so much better, I feel more confident & can finally love on him without worry. I have so many options on how to help Odin make the correct choices. I have gained so much knowledge & abilities. We truly felt we had tried so many ways to help Odin that I was really skeptical another trainer would really make a difference, I can tell Eric has really good knowledge and experience with ANY situation you may have, and lots of patience. This has made day to day living much better and I’m thankful Eric has learned what he has, so he can help others.

While being a new dog owner who wants to get her dog trained for being a psychiatric service animal, I had A LOT of questions. Eric, had SO much patience with me on the phone and answered everything in detail without making me feel rushed. He had an answer for them all and even provided me with examples of what they would provide for my specific needs. He also sent a follow up with the information we talked about immediately after our call. Super happy with the experience even before signing up to be a part of Dog Training Elite!

Dog training Elite was the best decision. My five year-old mix made such fast progress. She behaves so well. I am now able to take her to public places. I am truly grateful to Eric her trainer. He is so knowledgeable and confident, and he is always so sweet with us. Eric truly helped me gain confidence with my dog. I am very happy and I certainly recommend this company, highly. Thank you Dog Elite Training!

I'm so happy with how training is going, my dog Zeus is doing so amazing after just two sessions! Eric is amazing and would recommend him to anybody.

Eric is amazing to work with and learn from. I share that from both my perspective and my dog 😊 His technique is completely logical and is easy to incorporate into our daily routines. Highly recommend!

I have a large breed, Sherlock, about a 1yr and 7 months old. He had problems with listening if you weren't right next to him and a anxiety/dominance issue that would turn toward aggression to people. The trainer, Eric, was amazing and helped us and Sherlock gain confidence in his training in recall, boundaries in the yard and doors, place, on his leash, and sit and down. We also learned how to prevent and work with Sherlock when be displayed his anxious/dominance behavior to my family or guests. They were flexible with scheduling, and checked periodically throughout the week to make sure the training was going well. I would highly recommend them.

Outstanding!!! After a serious google search for dog training in the area I just moved I went with my intuition and hired Eric from Dog Training Elite First Coast for my 7 months old German Shepard. After a long conversation on the phone I realized I made the right choice. Eric came to my place, met my puppy and evaluated him and we discussed the different training plan options. No hidden fees, everything was upfront and honest, no push for the expensive plans so the owner of the dog actually has the final word on what is best for his/hers budget and of course what he/she expects from the training. There is a plan for every budget!!! I was given a folder with all the details and info about the company and training and Eric business card. Any breed can participate in any plan. So far my puppy had 2 one-on-one classes and it already paid off. I had a scary situation when coming back from shopping I found my entrance door opened. No sound, no movement and I just froze for a second. I completely opened the door and called my pup and to my surprise he was waiting exactly on the line where Eric trained him to stay for door boundary. Eric practiced with him the previous week about this!! My pup could have been roaming in the building or outside and get lost or hit by a car but he stayed inside and waiting for me. I was just stunned!!! My 7 months old pup actually listened to Eric and remembered that he needed to stay at the boundary and not go out. Best investment to hire Eric!!! I realized that I was so lucky I started my pup on a 6 weeks plan!!! My pup adores Eric, he looks at him with reverence and makes great eye contact and listens to him. Ok, you might say but what about when Eric is not there training my GSD? Fair question!!! So far all that Eric taught me how to handle my pup worked out nicely. I do have homework!!! Repetition, repetition everyday!!! I am looking forward for the future classes and I already want my doggie to have the advanced classes. Thank you Eric for your professionalism, patience, great communication and feedback but most of all for giving me an amazing opportunity to have my puppy be a better behaved dog. I already recommended Eric to many people in my building.

I can't express how happy I am to have found Dog Training Elite First Coast. Training with a professional trainer was a game-changer for me and my puppy. Nemesis is my 7-month-old Doberman puppy. She is very loving and full of energy but has a super aggressive and destructive attitude. No matter what I did, I could not get her under control. I couldn't go for walks, have company, or take her anywhere in public because of her aggressive behaviors. I watched video after video with zero luck. I was at the end of my rope when I found Dog Training Elite First Coast. The trainer, Eric, even during the assessment visit, gave me tips that worked immediately! The best part was that the training wasn't just learning the basics for Nemesis; I could ask questions and learn how to address any behaviors I wasn't sure how to deal with. He gave me all the information to correct the bad behavior immediately. I cannot recommend Eric and Dog Training Elite First Coast enough. It's like I have a new dog! If you love your dog but are stressed about their bad behaviors, this training is a must! 10 out of 10 recommend!

LOOK NO FURTHER FOR DOG TRAINING, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! There is something to be said about watching a trainer love your dog like it is his own. Eric is amazing not only with Remy but with me as well.

The training my pet received was top rated. I highly recommend Dog Training Elite for anyone who has a stubborn pet such as mine.

Amazing work! Our dog is learning so fast and listens so well. She is a bit stubborn so this is just an amazing experience to have her learn so quickly.

Grate dog trainers and very nice and good at what they do.

Highly recommend! After getting my first goldendoodle, (Dudley) I decided to begin obedience training to start my puppy off on the right foot. I searched for a while and even visited a few places where they take the puppy for a couple of weeks and return it trained. Frankly, I wasn't a fan of this approach. The dogs were kept in small crates and away from home and their families. I felt bonding with my new puppy was equally important to his training so Elite First Coast was the perfect option. They train in your home, weekly. That way your puppy can bond with the family while learning AND the family learns how to do the training that is needed. The only hesitation I had initially was the training collar. I learned that the training collar is actually nothing to fear! Eric was patient and kind with Dudley and never used it except in a positive way. By the time we finished initial obedience training Dudley is proficient in healing, sit, down, stay, coming when called (recall), not running out the door when guests arrive, and even some off lease work. We have even hired Eric to take Dudley to the next level for service dog training to be an emotional support dog for me. I cannot say enough great things about Eric. If your considering dog training, Eric is your guy!

Eric was SUPER helpful to deal with our dog. He was a stray we found behind a super market and had a few behavioral issues we wanted to tweak, including nipping at strangers. Eric listened to us and our issues and taught us how to communicate effectively with our dog. Like anything worth doing, this is an ongoing process that we have to consistently reinforce, but we were provided the tools to continue our work with our pup and build on his training. Eric was so patient with both us and our pup. I couldn’t recommend them more! We are telling all of our friends about him and his team.

Wonderful program, delivered professionally with great results. Our trainer, Eric is, very knowledgeable and easy to work with! Bitsy thanks you!!

We have been working with Dog Training Elite weekly for about a month. They are amazing trainer and great at teaching you how to work with your dog. We love taking our 5 month old lab out to Home Depot and other stores and do so with confidence thanks to Eric’s instruction. I highly recommend them!

Dog Training Elite First Coast has been amazing!! They form genuine relationships with the pup and the owners. The service provided is outstanding and they have proven the success of their training. The trainers welcome all questions and quickly respond to any questions that may arise between training sessions. We look forward to continue watching the growth our pup will make and highly recommend DTE for all your dog training needs!!

Dog Training Elite First Coast has been amazing!! They form genuine relationships with the pup and the owners. The service provided is outstanding and they have proven the success of their training. The trainers welcome all questions and quickly respond to any questions that may arise between training sessions. We look forward to continue watching the growth our pup will make and highly recommend DTE for all your dog training needs!!

Dog Training Elite First Coast has been amazing for our dog! Our dog Verdell is only about 6 months old and he has already learned so much! With Eric’s help and guidance he has made great strides! Recommend Dog Training Elite First Coast to everyone!

My dog and I have been using DTE for three weeks as of this writing. I will say I have forgotten what puppy's are like and how wild they can be. Eric has shown both Hawkeye, my golden retriever, and I how to work together to achieve new task. I can not wait till we start the service animal training. I would highly recommend DTE to any and everyone.

We are very thankful for the work done by Eric and Dog Training Elite First Coast with our 1 year old Golden Retriever, Piper. She had tons of energy, charged the door, begged at dinner, etc. Since completing our 3 at home training sessions, she acts so much calmer & listens to all commands. We are so impressed with how fast they were able to help us & really look forward to watching her grow further during the group sessions. Thanks again!

Highly recommended! Eric was very patient with our Great Dane pup and we noticed immediate improvement in his behavior. We were given clear directions on what to focus on each week. Training started as Atlas was a bit over 4 months old. We were very quickly able to work through puppy behavioral issues. It is clear that they have great care in their work and are very adaptive to the needs of each pup! Again, highly recommend!

Our experience was amazing!! Very impressed with how quickly our Great Dane responded! Our trainer was great at answering all my questions!

We have been in training session with DTE and our puppy since October. The system is a no brainer for the average family and all of us participate to ensure consistency across the family members and our puppy. Eric is the best, his attitude and attention toward our pet and us is exceptional. Instructing and guiding for every session. At the end of each session he leaves us with clear objectives to perform for the week. It is amazing to see the progress in our puppy from Eric’s training and when each of us practice with her. I would say pull the plug right now, call Eric, your puppy needs Dog Training Elite.

Eric and Ashley are great dog trainers and people! Our pup loves them, we love them! They both have a calm assertive energy. They include our whole family every session. Our 11 year old has been working with our dog the most and Eric and Ashley really build her confidence and let her know that she can do it and IS doing it. Dog training is something we have put off but we are so happy we finally went for it. We didn’t know it was possible for our bond to be even stronger with our pup but it now is! Thank you Eric&Ashley💕

I was in an urgent situation and Eric and Ashley were very responsive to my needs. They are a wonderful team.They are professional, accessible and passionate. They explain and demonstrate everything so the homework is concise and they easy to follow. My K9 In Training has come a long way in just 2 weeks.

The first couple months with our new puppy were wild. We definitely forgot what having a puppy was like…and this puppy of ours is strong and confident. Dog Training Elite First Coast has been so absolutely incredible to work After the very first training session our home has been a calmer place. Eric & Ashley are so wonderful. They have helped us so much to give Ollie what he needs to be a successful part of our “pack”. They come to our house for training. They tailor the training to what works for our home and family. They are super flexible when life happens and they are available to talk anytime I have a question. Most of all, they genuinely care and love to teach. Ollie loves when they come, has fun with them and is eager to do the job. I also think Eric loves Ollie 😊 We are BEYOND HAPPY with the choice to have DTE help us with our pup! They are awesome.

The first couple months with our new puppy were wild. We definitely forgot what having a puppy was like…and this puppy of ours is strong and confident. Dog Training Elite First Coast has been so absolutely incredible to work After the very first training session our home has been a calmer place. Eric & Ashley are so wonderful. They have helped us so much to give Ollie what he needs to be a successful part of our “pack”. They come to our house for training. They tailor the training to what works for our home and family. They are super flexible when life happens and they are available to talk anytime I have a question. Most of all, they genuinely care and love to teach. Ollie loves when they come, has fun with them and is eager to do the job. I also think Eric loves Ollie 😊 We are BEYOND HAPPY with the choice to have DTE help us with our pup! They are awesome.

Eric and Ashley are awesome dog trainers and great people! They are able to train dogs of all breeds and personalities. They are so patient and dedicated. I loved working with them!

Eric and Ashley are wonderful people and truly care about improving your relationship with your furry friend. Eric's Veteran background and both of their previous careers as first responders aligns perfectly for providing a high quality service of dog training and exceptional customer service. They are backed by a franchise system that has 40+ years of experience. They are passionate about giving back to the community and want to make a difference in their community through customized dog training solutions. If you are interested in working with fantastic people and get high quality results, look no further!

Knowledgeable, friendly, professional! Would recommend anyone using their services. Great service, provided by all.

I’ve known these people for a long time. They will provide you with a service like none other and will pour everything they have into their business. Their character bleeds into everything they do and they will exceed your expectations!

Great customer service polite and professional , will recommend to everyone!