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While it is a common practice to adopt retired police or military dogs, many pet owners are unaware of the extra attention these K9s need. These dogs are not considered dangerous, but they may face issues like anxiety and depression. With the right K9 training in Kenosha & Racine, however, these retired animals can become loyal and loving pets.
Typically, K9 dogs serve for 7 to 8 years and then are "retired" and allowed to live with their original handler as a family pet or can be adopted by a member of the general public. Previous military or police dogs are highly intelligent and vigorously trained to perform specific tasks. The stress of these jobs can leave a retired K9 with issues of aggression, anxiety, and PTSD. Often times, all that is needed is a loving relationship with a new family for the retired K9 to enjoy his remaining years. Adopting one of these dogs is a great way to support these animals that work so hard to protect our local communities.
Not all training packages may be available at our Dog Training Elite Kenosha & Racine location, please reference our pricing page for complete information on services offered.
Silver
Master The Basics
$1,295
- In-Home Training SessionsOne-on-one & personalized 4 Sessions
- Group Training Classes 2 Months
- Come
- Heel(walk with you without pulling)
- Sit(next to you & off leash at a distance)
- Off(furniture if desired)
- Quiet(stop excessive barking & whining)
- Place(go to bed)
Gold
$1,895
- In-Home Training SessionsOne-on-one & personalized 6 Sessions
- Group Training Sessions 4 Months
- Come
- Heel(walk with you without pulling)
- Sit(next to you & off leash at a distance)
- Off(furniture if desired)
- Quiet(stop excessive barking & whining)
- Place(go to bed)
- Down(next to you & off leash at a distance)
- Housebreaking
- Build Confidence
- Off-Leash Obedience
- Load into Car or Kennel
- STOP Running Away
- STOP Jumping on People
- STOP Chewing & Puppy Biting
- STOP Chasing Animals
- STOP Digging
Platinum
$2,295
Platinum offers advanced obedience/behavioral modification with a goal of off-leash control. Includes additional training options and offers more one-on-one and group sessions than Gold.
- In-Home/Community Training SessionsOne-on-one & personalized Up to 8 Sessions
- Group Training Sessions 24 Sessions
- Come
- Sit(next to you & off leash at a distance)
- Down(next to you & off leash at a distance)
- Place/Bed(go to bed)
- Heel(walk with you without pulling)
- Stand
- Off(furniture if desired)
- Quiet(stop excessive barking & whining)
- Human & Animal Reactivity
- Housebreaking / Potty Training
- Build Confidence
- Boundaries
- Get into Car or Kennel
- STOP Running Away
- STOP Jumping on People
- STOP Puppy Biting
- STOP Chasing Animals
- STOP Digging
Platinum Plus
$2,795
Platinum Plus offers advanced obedience/behavioral modification with a goal of off-leash control. Includes additional training options and offers more one-on-one and group sessions than the Gold.
- LIFETIME SUPPORT!
- In-Home/Community Training SessionsOne-on-one & personalized Up to 8 Sessions
- Group Training Sessions 24 Sessions (and once a month for life thereafter)
- Come
- Sit(next to you & off leash at a distance)
- Down(next to you & off leash at a distance)
- Place/Bed(go to bed)
- Heel(walk with you without pulling)
- Stand
- Off(furniture if desired)
- Quiet(stop excessive barking & whining)
- Human & Animal Reactivity
- Housebreaking / Potty Training
- Build Confidence
- Boundaries
- Get into Car or Kennel
- STOP Running Away
- STOP Jumping on People
- STOP Puppy Biting
- STOP Chasing Animals
- STOP Digging
Benefits of Retired K9 Training in Kenosha & Racine
If you are interested in adopting a retired K9 but are unsure about how to create the best environment for it, the qualified trainers of Dog Training Elite can help. We have a special program for K9 training in Kenosha & Racine that helps new pet owners create a strong bond with these highly intelligent dogs. If your adopted K9 suffers from any type of anxiety, our highly qualified trainers can teach you tips and techniques to manage it. Our behavior modification training program can minimize K9 aggression, anxiety, and depression. We work directly with you and your new K9 to retrain his behavior responses, leaving you with a calm and loyal pet. As retired K9 dogs are highly intelligent and very responsive to training, they usually only need a few sessions. Our unique approach uses positive reinforcement and places you, the pet owner, at the center of the training sessions in order to create a strong bond between dog and owner.
When it comes to retired K9 training in Kenosha & Racine, Dog Training Elite is the company you can count on. Adopting a retired K9 is an opportunity to both provide these intelligent hard working dogs with a happy life and find a loyal and protective pet for you and your family. Contact us today to learn more about our retired K9 training program.
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Our Balanced Theory
We base our training around the "Classical Conditioning" model (a.k.a. "Pavlovian" or "respondent conditioning"). This includes developing conditioned or automatic reflexes to commands. In its simplest form (after proper conditioning), when the owner says "sit," the dog automatically sits without thinking about it. Our unique techniques ensure our program is a success no matter what behavior we encounter.
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Empowering Owners
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Personalized
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Environment Specific
We train wherever issues tend to arise (i.e. jogging, park, home).
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Involved
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Simplified & Customized
We plan training around the owner's schedule and require only 20 min/day follow-up practice.
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Continued Training
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Lifetime Investment
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Satisfaction Ratings
Our high client satisfaction rating sets us apart from competitors.
clas·si·cal con·di·tion·ing PSYCHOLOGY noun
A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus and is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.
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Jeff, Lara, Shelly and team are professionals. Shelly was our dog trainer. Excellent trainer with great communication skills and proven techniques. Our dog quickly grasps core commands and was ready for group sessions with other dogs. We are extremely pleased with Dog Training Elite and would highly recommend their services. Bear 🐻 is now a service dog!— Roberto Martinez
Posted September 30th 2023
They have helped me with my 3 year old Labradoodle. I can now walk him around other people and dogs. He no longer pulls me over or growls at everything. They do private training and group training. Highly recommend their services!—
Posted August 21st 2023
Jeff did a wonderful job getting my 3 year old Siberian Husky, Che, certified to become an official service animal. It was very challenging to get Che to listen at first, given how stubborn Huskies are as a breed, but with persistence, practice, and some great one-on-one sessions, we were able to get Che over some large hurdles. Che is super obedient now compared to how he used to be, well-behaved off leash, and has successfully traveled on a plane! I never thought we could get here with Che's training and I am very grateful to Jeff and his guidance.— Juliana Siward
Posted May 16th 2023
I teach first graders at GEMS World Academy Chicago. We do a six week unit of inquiry into accessibility. Jeff, Lara and their dog Max came into our classroom. Jeff and Lara are incredibly knowledgable and were great with the kids. They answered all of their questions about service dogs and more. We were very impressed with all three of them. I would feel very comfortable and lucky to have Jeff or Lara come into my home to train a dog for me personally or for a friend requiring ta service dog.— Kirsten Richards
Posted March 6th 2023
Enjoyed the training. Jeff was very good with our Trixie. Although we didn’t work as hard as we should with our puppy, Jeff was very good as training with Trixie. She did learn all the skills, we just have to enforce them. Thanks Jeff!—
Posted February 22nd 2023
Jeff and his team are passionate dog people and trainers!— Kelley Rosequist
Posted May 18th 2022
We are extremely pleased with our dog Maisy's training sessions with Atalie of Dog Training Elite-Kenosha. Atalie is always professional, on-time and accommodating to our specific requests for guidance. We came to DTE-Kenosha needing help with our 11 month old rescue Pug with aggressive behavior directed at our other 2 Pugs. During the evaluation session Atalie quickly and accurately assessed the pack dynamics and presented us with a structured 'plan of attack' to help Maisy overcome her insecurities causing the aggressive behavior. From our very first lesson Atalie stressed that she was not only training Maisy but more importantly training us to be consistent and impactful with our interactions with Maisy. After a few sessions with Atalie, reinforced with our daily 15-20 minutes of practice, Maisy has made remarkable progress especially learning to go to her 'place' to give her time to decompress and calm down. Our house has become a much calmer place and Maisy's interactions with the other Pugs has greatly improved. The DTE training methods work if you follow the program and do your homework. Atalie's super energetic and friendly personality has all 3 of our Pugs so excited to see her each visit. We are confident that we can eliminate Maisy's aggressions with the assistance of DTE. HIGHLY RECOMMEND USING DTE-KENOSHA FOR YOUR DOG TRAINING NEEDS.— Lisa Lantz
Posted November 30th 2021
Proud Sponsor of The Malinois Foundation
At Dog Training Elite Kenosha & Racine, we believe that Service Dogs save lives. It is our mission to make these life-saving companions available to our Veterans, First Responders, Women Survivors, and Children with Medical Needs. Whether it be for PTSD, Mobility Support, or Special Needs, Dog Training Elite Kenosha & Racine works with the Malinois Foundation to heal and empower these individuals with a specialized service animal, a partner in life, and a new best friend.