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Dog Socialization Classes in Kansas City, MO/KS

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Our Socialization Dog Training Could Help:
Reduce anxiety
Improve dog and other animal interactions
Build confidence with people
Reduce fear-based aggression
Encourage calm behavior in public
Teach proper responses to distractions
Strengthen bond with owner
Foster positive play

Dog Training Elite

Kansas City Dog Socialization Classes

Socialization is crucial for a dog’s development, significantly impacting their anxiety levels, aggressive tendencies, and overall well-being. At Dog Training Elite, we recognize this importance and offer socialization training to help your pup feel comfortable around different people, animals, and unfamiliar places.

We introduce socialization in a controlled and structured way. Once you and our trainers are confident in your dog’s obedience training, we gradually introduce them to our dog socialization classes in Kansas City, MO/KS and public settings. By prioritizing obedience first, we ensure your dog has a strong foundation of self-control and responsiveness, making the process smoother and more successful.

At Dog Training Elite, we are committed to minimizing stress for both you and your dog. We use proven techniques and involve you from the very beginning. Whether you’re out for a walk, visiting a friend, or navigating a busy public space, you’ll have confidence in your abilities and your dog’s behavior.

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When to Socialize Your Puppy

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Socialization for dogs should be happening throughout their lifetime. Still, getting a good start as early as possible is always best.

Socialization for puppies starts at just three weeks old as they begin to engage with their littermates and the world around them. The “sensitive period of socialization,” when puppies are primed and ready to try new things, is from 3-14 weeks of age. Because puppies can go to new homes at around eight weeks old, you only have a small window to get that necessary socialization training done.

You can start puppy socialization classes in Kansas City, MO/KS with DTE as soon as you bring your puppy home at eight weeks old! Our classes are puppy safe and provide an excellent opportunity for your puppy to meet new dogs and people while having new experiences outside your home.

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What Do Our Puppy Socialization Classes in Kansas City, MO/KS Look Like?

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Puppy and dog socialization is not about teaching new commands or obedience but creating a positive experience around new stimuli. Socialization can look like taking them around your neighborhood, letting them hear and smell things at their own pace, and offering plenty of soft treats. It can also look like introducing them to a friend's healthy dog in a safe place and allowing them to greet the dog and learn about social cues and behavior from them, all while offering treats and praise.

Our socialization classes teach your puppy or dog that even if something is new, it can be safe and fun to explore! We create opportunities for your pet to safely meet new dogs, smell new things, hear new sounds, walk on different surfaces, and meet new friendly people.

Socialization is all about removing fear and entering new situations with curiosity.

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Discover the Benefits of Socialization Classes Today

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Proper socialization from a young age offers many benefits as dogs grow. It teaches puppies about the world from a place of safety and curiosity instead of fear and anxiety. Doing this allows them to enter any situation confidently, which grants you the freedom to bring them along for the ride as you both experience life.

Whether you have an older dog or a brand new puppy, our Kansas City dog socialization classes will give them the tools to be comfortable with new sights, sounds, smells, and experiences.

Give your furry companion the best chance at a happy and exciting life with our elite training. Schedule your free consultation today!

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  • DAVID DREDGE
    Aug. 10, 2024
    This company is very very accommodating, flexible and understanding. They are super good at training and explaining how to do it. They are patient with the dogs and really know how to get it done. In short THEY ARE THE BEST. I highly recommend 👌
  • Devina Burnett
    Sep. 30, 2025
    They have been so amazing to work with! I can't wait to develop even more skills with my service dog in the future.
  • Diane Gardner
    Jan. 21, 2023
    Wonderful people who know dogs. Took our 5 month old Standard Poodle from a great puppy to my licensed diabetic service dog in 6 months. Just do the homework. They continue to provide weekly learning activities. Great group. Highly recommend.
  • Susanna Coxe
    Jul. 8, 2025
    Excellent training and Excellent customer service. Professional, courteous and kind.
  • Travis Cole
    Jul. 2, 2025
    Chuck and his team are amazing. They took my scared reactive puppy and made her into the perfect family member. Maggie is such a great part of our family. She's confident and ALWAYS listens. I couldnt imagine ever having a dog that chuck and his team don't train. Worth twice the price. Thanks Chuck.
  • wendy calvert
    Jun. 29, 2025
    Chuck and his team are amazing. They are knowledgeable, patient and professional. They really care about the pups and their owners. Working to make the relationship between pup and parent positive, and stress free .
  • Cody Akins
    Jun. 26, 2025
    Chuck and his crew have trained two of my dogs (an older one and a puppy). I wouldn't go to anyone else. One of his team picked up my 10 year old dog for a group class because I work on Saturdays, and my new puppy goes to sleep in her kennel every night when I tell her it's bed time. Ignore the negative reviews. This crew is some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. If you follow their instructions, you will absolutely achieve success with your training.
  • Kyle
    Jun. 26, 2025
    Chuck & his team are amazing at what they do. Our dog Josie went their program & it changed our lives. If you need a dog trainer look no further they are the best in Kansas City!
  • Amanda Clark
    Jun. 26, 2025
    They helped me learn how to train my dog! My girl was pulling when I’d walk her, aggressive, and didn’t listen. Now I have the tools to keep her on the right path! Kaylee is amaaaaaazing!!
  • Matt Baird
    Jun. 23, 2025
    Cat was Awesome working with our dog! Highly recommend Chuck, Cat and their great team of trainers!!
  • Liz Crenshaw
    May. 21, 2025
    Chuck and his team are very passionate in what they do and are very knowledgeable. I highly reccommend Dog Training Elite Kansas City.
  • Julie Lehane
    Mar. 21, 2025
    We cannot thank Dog Training Elite enough!! We brought Rooster home in October of 2024. He is my most fluffy little love my heart could ever desire. Rooster joined our home as our 5th dog and the largest of all of them. Our other pups are 3 wiener dogs and a frenchie. But “Roostie Doo” is my baby. Unfortunately with his larger size compared to our other dogs, and his super high puppy energy he was terrorizing our other dogs. I reached out to Dog Training Elite after hearing awesome stories of the wonders they had worked with other pups… it was the best decision ever. They came out to meet with me and set us up for their Puppy Training program with Kaylee as our trainer. Kaylee worked with us and for Rooster to address all of his issues. From food aggression to a very short attention span Rooster has blossomed into the best boy!! Rooster has completed Puppy Training and progressed into Puppy Gold(which is exactly what they have turned him into). He went from pushing the other dogs around to respecting their boundaries and waiting patiently for his food. He no longer counter surfs, or ties my legs together when we go for a walk. Everyone praises him for his behaviors when I take him to work where he is around at least ten other unfamiliar dogs. He even got his moment is the spotlight and walked like a pro in a parade last weekend!!! I could go on and on about the difference this training has made in “Mr. Rooster Cogburn”. But the true praise goes to Kaylee and the entire team at Dog Training Elite. There is a huge difference in dog training and teaching a dog owner how to best support for their dogs positive behaviors and this team knows it. Thank you so much for ending my husbands complaints of 5 is too many dogs!!!!
  • Darla Beckman
    Oct. 21, 2024
    Love the trainer's
  • GREG DURKIN
    Feb. 14, 2025
    THEIR TRAINERS ARE VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND THEY COME TO YOUR HOUSE. EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE.
  • Jake Cooper
    Feb. 13, 2025
    Chuck and his team are great. They will take a scary process seem like the easiest thing on earth. They will turn your puppy into a well behaved dog. Couldnt recommend them higher
  • Emily LaMar
    Aug. 24, 2024
    Cat is the best. She worked with our dog in a way that helped them learn quickly. She was patient and kind. I was not expecting our dog to learn as quickly as she did.
  • Amanda Kunkel Beech
    Aug. 13, 2024
    Haylee with Dog Training Elite has been doing an awesome job of teaching us to work with our dogs, Penelope and Oliver. Haylee has made sure each lesson has been tailored to the individual issues we were trying to work on with them. Additionally, she verifies that we have understood what is being taught so that we can continue to work with the dogs on our own. Chuck, Kaylee and Haylee have been completely invested in our progress. We were impressed both with our dogs and our own progress after each lesson! His prices were reasonable which was another plus! Chuck and his team have always been responsive and returned our messages and calls quickly or could easily reschedule if something arose that would conflict. We highly recommend Dog Training Elite for training your dogs of any age.
  • Amanda Beech
    Aug. 13, 2024
    Haylee with Dog Training Elite has been doing an awesome job of teaching us to work with our dogs, Penelope and Oliver. Haylee has made sure each lesson has been tailored to the individual issues we were trying to work on with them. Additionally, she verifies that we have understood what is being taught so that we can continue to work with the dogs on our own. Chuck, Kaylee and Haylee have been completely invested in our progress. We were impressed both with our dogs and our own progress after each lesson! His prices were reasonable which was another plus! Chuck and his team have always been responsive and returned our messages and calls quickly or could easily reschedule if something arose that would conflict. We highly recommend Dog Training Elite for training your dogs of any age.
  • Kimberly Christopher
    Aug. 6, 2024
    My trainer, Cat, was wonderful to work with, as was the entire team. Training was kind, efficient and effective from Cat, and I’m very glad that training was held mostly at my home. Juniper and I put in the hard work each week - which is a must. It paid off- Juniper passed her certification, and we’re looking forward to the unlimited group classes. Another great feature of Dog Training Elite’s program! I would definitely recommend this group to anyone looking for a solid training program.
  • Bill Fry
    Apr. 11, 2024
    Love Chuck and all of his team they were able to help our crazy mastiff that is 250 lbs and thinks he was a lap dog and could jump on everyone ! He loves people and acts right now without dragging me down the street ! Thanks for what you do ! Can’t wait for weekend group events !