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Dog Training Elite Southwest Las Vegas - Dog Training Services in Las Vegas, NV

Obedience Training

We believe sustained obedience comes from empowering owners and their dogs to build strong, lasting bonds through training.

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Service Dog Training

Built on 40+ years of experience, Dog Training Elite proudly leads the way in professional service dog training tailored to your needs.

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Empowering Owners


We work with dogs of any breed, size or age - and we empower owners with lifelong skills to continue successes.

  • Leash Walking & Heel Training

  • Barking Issues

  • Aggression & Reactivity 

  • Separation Anxiety

  • Jumping & Hyperactivity 

  • Sitting & Stay Commands

  • Destructive Chewing & Digging

  • Recall Training (Come When Called)

  • Boundary Training (Off Furniture or Beds)

  • Vehicle Behavior

  • Training for Specific Tasks

  • And More

Training Programs

Flexible & Customized for your Pet

At Dog Training Elite, we go beyond basic obedience and train dogs to excel in real-world situations. Our dog training in Las Vegas, NV produces dogs that are prepared for real-world challenges and enrich your daily life. We focus on creating lifelong bonds of love and trust, helping your dog become a confident, trusted family member.

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Obedience Training

Our obedience training for dogs in Las Vegas, NV is designed to teach essential commands and reinforce good behavior, ensuring your dog is well-mannered in any situation.

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Puppy Training

Our puppy training in Las Vegas, NV builds a strong bond between you and your new puppy by focusing on early socialization, basic commands, and good behavior.

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Service Dog Training

Our Las Vegas service dog training turns dogs into dependable companions, trained to perform tasks like retrieving items, providing stability, or alerting to medical conditions.

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Anxiety & Aggression

Our Las Vegas aggressive dog training targets and corrects behaviors driven by anxiety and aggression, helping your dog stay calm and well-behaved in challenging situations.

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Therapy Dog Training

Our Las Vegas therapy dog training equips dogs with the skills needed to provide comfort and emotional support in various settings. These trained dogs help reduce stress, ease anxiety, and improve the overall well-being of their owners.

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Group Training

Our group dog training classes in Las Vegas, NV offer a structured environment where dogs can learn and practice essential skills while socializing with other dogs and their owners.

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Our Story

Dog Training Elite Southwest Las Vegas

Our programs are flexible and designed to meet the needs of each client’s schedule and their dog’s unique behavior, home environment, and situation. We are a family-owned, professional dog training company with over 40 years of experience specializing in strengthening the bond between you and your dog.

We offer in-home dog training, basic obedience, advanced training, and specialized programs like Service Animals and Therapy Dogs. No matter the breed, size, or behavioral issue, the Dog Training Elite team is here to help. Let our professional Las Vegas dog trainers help you today.

About Us

Our Team

Nick Smith - Owner/Trainer
Nick Smith
Owner/Trainer

I was born and raised in Denver, Colorado and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2017. After being presented a job opportunity in 2017, I decided to take a leap of faith to pursue a new career just shortly after graduating with my degree in Business Marketing. After 5 long years in the corporate world, I have decided it is time to make a change for the better. Starting my journey with Dog Training Elite has already brought my family and me so much joy, I can only imagine what the future has in store for us. I find it fascinating how intelligent dogs can be and how even a little bit of training can go a long way. We love taking our dog, Kaden, everywhere we go and our dream is to give that gift to other families around us.

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Bryanna Smith - Owner/Administrative
Bryanna Smith
Owner/Administrative

Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. I grew up playing soccer and started working in the food and beverage industry right out of high school. Over the past 5 years I have worked as Human Resources in a more corporate environment along side of my husband. I look forward to making this drastic career change with my husband to not only better our lives, but those around us and in our community. With our passion for animals, I believe it’s going to be a true privilege getting to spend most of our days enhancing the lives of dogs all around us.

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Learn Why Dog owners choose Dog Training Elite

  • Gaby Oliva
    Sep. 28, 2026
    Nick is fantastic! Highly recommend for anyone with dogs in Las Vegas. We can't say enough good things about Nick and Dog Training Elite. From our very first consultation, he took the time to get to know our pups and didn't hesitate to start working with them right away. He's incredibly patient and has a natural way with dogs, and it shows in how quickly they've responded to him. We have two dogs, and Nick works with both of them at the same time, which has made a huge difference for our household. He's also been wonderfully accommodating with our busy work schedules, always finding a way to make it work. Along the way, he regularly checks in and reassures us about our dogs' progress, so we always know where we stand and what to practice. If you're looking for a trainer who genuinely cares about your dogs and your family, Nick is the one. Thank you for everything!
  • Teresa Peterson
    Sep. 22, 2026
    We couldn’t be happier with the transformation in our dog, Jewels! From the very beginning, Nick was patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive to Jewels’ individual personality and needs. Jewels has made such wonderful progress with her training, and we’ve seen a noticeable difference in her confidence, listening skills, and overall behavior. We also appreciate that Nick didn’t just focus on Jewels—he taught us how to better communicate with her and reinforce what she was learning at home. It’s clear that Nick genuinely cares about the dogs he works with, and that dedication shows. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a professional, compassionate, and effective dog trainer. Jewels is happier, more confident, and so much easier to manage—and we couldn’t be more grateful!
  • Nina Gateley
    Sep. 22, 2026
    I had the best experience! Not only were they extremely helpful and professional but Nick was amazing with my dog.
  • Jeffrey Britten
    Sep. 19, 2026
    Nick was awesome! He helped so much with our little pup Kali, we were having a hard time with having her being a little bit rebellious and sometimes disobedient but he was able to help out tremendously. The weekend group classes have been awesome too, they’ve helped keep her training fine tuned and spot on. Would definitely recommend
  • Lisa Clark
    Sep. 18, 2026
    Nick is the absolute best! We adopted a new dog and we needed a lot of training for our little guy. From the very beginning it was obvious that Nick knew what he was doing! He was able to get Brutus to follow even more commands than we had originally requested. I highly recommend Nick Smith from Dog Elite Training Southwest Las Vegas to help you with your training needs. You won’t be disappointed.
  • Taylor Kowalske
    Sep. 13, 2026
    Nick is very down to earth and patient. He got our dog prepped for his therapy dog exam, which he passed on his first try. He never pushed too hard but also met our pup where he was at and got him to excel. The commands learned where unique to what setting we were going to volunteer in. We also enjoy the group classes any chance we get as a refresher of skills.
  • Patti Kaptain
    Aug. 7, 2026
    My Sully loves Nick and responds to his directions, thank you For helping Sully and I to achieve our goal of becoming a great dog team. He brought joy to my Anne before she passed, she loved Sully.
  • Mareena Stiver
    Jul. 31, 2026
    Our dog Max went through the psychiatric service dog program and Nick was AMAZING with him the entire time! He’s now a certified service dog and is such a good boy! Thank you Nick for everything you’ve done for us and Max!
  • Melissa Blancarte
    Apr. 6, 2026
    The training was amazing and I say was because my dog Sassy and her humans have completed the class that was asked of us. I couldnt be anymore prouder and happier with what she has learned she's a keeshond that became our emotional support pupp she's so good to my son. I have no regrets I love everything about this company. Thank you for everything.
  • Jessica Plasencia
    Apr. 1, 2026
    Great job working with our dog at home and out in public? Went with the service package to get extra training and well worth it. Very patient with hyper Doberman puppy. Flexible schedule and accommodated some last minute changes due to puppy mishaps. Very highly recommend.
  • Loren Shinohara
    Mar. 5, 2026
    Colin was awesome and easy to work with which was very refreshing! Our bernadoodle Bodhi had some behavioral issues that Colin helped correct in a short time period and she even came Out with a few new tricks!! I would highly recommend Colin to dog owners with any training needs!
  • Dawn Atkerson
    Feb. 27, 2026
    We absolutely recommend Colin with Dog Training Elite! The experience has been fantastic! Colin is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly cares about your dog and their individual needs. He’s not only patient with the dog but the owner as well. Always willing to answer any questions I had. The training sessions were fun and engaging, and I also learned so much about how to continue reinforcing positive behavior at home. Again I highly recommend this service to any dog owner looking for effective and compassionate training!"
  • Jason and Tiffany Sawin
    Jan. 30, 2026
    We couldn't be happier with the results Nick helped implement in training our goldendoodle. Our dog needed obedience training and the improvement has been amazing - she is calmer, more responsive, and just better behaved all around. We were especially impressed that Nick trained her without treats due to her pancreatitis risk. You can tell that he really understands dogs and knows how to adjust his methods accordingly. We would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for real results.
  • Mike Watts
    Dec. 6, 2025
    Colin has been a great instructor. We have learned so much and everyone is happier. Great job!
  • Patricia Kaze
    Nov. 6, 2025
    Colin did a great job with my pup Willow. She has manners and listens to commands so much better. I cak have company over without worrying about my dog being crazy. He was patient with her and she caught in quickly to his training.
  • Stephany Crawford
    Oct. 10, 2025
    Elon was a10 month old mini poodle when we started with Nick at Dog Training Elite. He's a medium size dog compared to the toy poodles we had in the past and double the weight. He also has double the energy and loves doing the zoomies, especially at bedtime. Being in our 70's, we needed help. Nick has a very quiet and understanding demeaner and loves dogs. Elon immediatly jumped on him and licked him thinking it was playtime. However, he also realized in a very short time that Nick meant business. Nick trained him to stay, go to his bed, heal, stay down, potty outside, and pay attention to my commands within 5 hour sessions at our home. He did so well, we decided to have him be a service dog. He "hugs" us now when we have anxiety by cuddling us and putting his full weight on our laps. Nick never raises his voice, and trains with love and affection. Nick does use a collar, but mostly for vibration that can be adjusted. Dog Training Elite and Nick went beyond our expectations. He definitly has a gift. Thank you, Nick.
  • Carla Martin
    Sep. 30, 2025
    Nick, with Dog Training Elite, was A-MAZing! We received his name as a referral and ran with it. We have TWO frenchies, who were a bit crazy...at only 11 months old. Our goal was not to train them on all things, but to have them listen, interact with guests, follow a series of commands, and be well behaved in our busy home. Nick did such a great job training our family, working with our dogs and educating us. We are excited to participate in the group classes moving forward. His kindness, expertise, and knowledge served our Cash and Annie so well. Thank you for helping us and making being a dog owner even more pleasant!
  • Kris Rothberg
    Aug. 29, 2025
    Nick was a phenomenal trainer! He was flexible with scheduling, patient as he guided us to give clear consistent training and last but not least, affordable! I finally have a family member who is also the service dog I have needed for years but could not afford. Thank you Dog Training Elite Southwest for improving my quality of life!
  • Bianca Pucci
    May. 31, 2025
    I am a first time dog owner and my Bernedoodle kind of fell into my lap one day and never left. The 1.5 year old puppy needed training in obedience and just the basics. I had no idea what I was doing and turned to Dog Elite Training. Colin was our trainer and I learned as much as my dog did. My puppy has made so much progress in the one-on-one sessions. Within a week of starting training, the most problematic behavior Colin addressed was dramatically improved. I would highly recommend Colin as a trainer. He is patient and is not an aggressive trainer as the prior one I attempted to have was. My dog loves Colin and has learned so much.
  • ELAINE HARMAN
    May. 9, 2025
    Nick Smith is the best dog trainer we have ever had. Over decades as dog owners, we've had numerous dog trainers and by far, Nick's patience and love for dogs shines through. We had recently adopted a pitbull from the shelter that had severe anxiety issues. There was some destructive behavior because of separation anxiety. We started training with Nick and our dog changed overnight. She's in therapy dog training with him right now and I cannot explain how much she enjoys going through her training regime each day. I implore people to get Nick to train their dog if they're having issues because you will not regret it.
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We Train Every Breed

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Each dog breed has different behaviors and personalities due to a combination of genetics, selective breedings, and environmental factors. At Dog Training Elite, we work with every dog. Our team understands canine behavior and the unique challenges of every breed.

We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we apply specific breed training techniques to bring out the best in your dog. From impulse control in terriers to focused mental stimulation for herding breeds, we’ll work with you and your dog to design a personalized training plan.

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Dog Training in Las Vegas, NV

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At Dog Training Elite, we’ve seen how DIY dog training can lead to inconsistent results and frustration. Our qualified professionals bring the expertise needed to assess your dog’s unique needs and apply methods that work. Choosing experienced trainers makes a noticeable difference in attaining reliable, lasting behavior changes.

We rely on a balanced training method that delivers lasting results, even with the most challenging dogs. Our trainers are skilled in addressing any behavioral issue and can help your dog to reach their full potential with encouragement and proven techniques.

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Professional Las Vegas Dog Trainers

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Pet owners often have many options when it comes to dog training, including low-cost, quick-fix programs that claim immediate results. However, our training methods stand apart by focusing on sustainable, long-term success rather than temporary fixes. We provide a high standard of expert dog training that is built to last, ensuring that you and your dog benefit from a deeper, enduring bond and advanced obedience that continues over time.

Investing in effective dog training is one of the most valuable choices you can make for your pet’s health, behavior, and happiness. Our trainers are dedicated to delivering personalized training plans that target your dog’s unique needs, going beyond basic obedience to include specialized behavioral work and service dog training. Our goal is to be the last dog trainers you’ll ever need — bringing advanced training quality to the Las Vegas, NV area for lasting, meaningful results.

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At Dog Training Elite, we are proud to offer training services recognized for outstanding results and effective methods. With skilled trainers dedicated to helping dogs and their owners build strong, lasting relationships, we guarantee your dog receives the best care and guidance.

Our programs cover everything from basic obedience to advanced behavior modification, customized to your dog’s needs. Whether you’re addressing behavioral issues, improving obedience, or strengthening your bond, our methods deliver reliable results.

Experience the difference our award-winning training can make in your dog’s life.

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