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Puppy Socialization Classes in Little Rock / Chenal Valley, AR

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Puppy Socialization Classes in Little Rock / Chenal Valley, AR

Bringing a new puppy home comes with a lot of responsibilities, from potty training to vet visits and teaching basic obedience. With so much to manage, it’s easy to overlook socialization. However, those first few weeks are crucial for helping your puppy grow into a well-behaved and confident dog.

Proper socialization introduces your puppy to new sights, sounds, and experiences, helping them become more confident and preventing unwanted behaviors. One of the best ways to socialize your puppy is through puppy socialization classes in Little Rock / Chenal Valley, AR. At Dog Training Elite, we offer safe, guided sessions where your puppy can interact with other dogs and people.

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The Importance of Puppy Socialization

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Socialization should be prioritized in the early stages of a puppy's life. Group puppy training classes are a great place to safely introduce them to new friends while teaching behavioral skills to help them appropriately respond. Owners who take their puppies to professional training acquire the tools to use positive reinforcement and redirection to help their young dogs know what to do in new circumstances.

Too often, owners and dogs become frustrated when they cannot communicate, leading to poor behaviors and habits that are harder to fix later in a dog's life. Our trainers will work with you and your puppy to help strengthen the bond between you and ensure you have a happy home with your four-legged best friend. Request a free in-home assessment today!

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Little Rock / Chenal Valley Puppy Socialization

Benefits of Early Puppy Socialization Sessions

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First-time dog owners are often unsure of when to begin training their dogs. Starting socialization with your puppy as early as possible will give them the best chance of learning that new things aren't bad or scary. When a puppy is not allowed to desensitize and get comfortable with new sights, sounds and smells, they may become overly fearful and unwilling to try something new, which creates a very small and scary world for them.

Give your puppy the best chance at a happy and exciting life with our Dog Training Elite Little Rock / Chenal Valley puppy socialization sessions! Our trainers will help your puppy safely engage with new dogs, people, and experiences so they can grow up to be confident and curious dogs.

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  • Savannah Tyndall
    Oct. 10, 2025
    Bailey has been working her MAGIC with my sweet dutchess, the progress is so insane just after a few sessions- today we worked with her dogs (joker and delta) and my dutchess (pitbull) felt so calm with them and immediately all the training started to click. Truly working wonders!
  • Leila Dockery
    Nov. 6, 2025
    Great training program and trainer!!
  • tami Kohl
    Nov. 5, 2025
    Karsen is fantastic. She knows her dogs & does a great job with my hardheaded Aussie. My puppy loves her & Gypsy.
  • Molissa Boston
    Oct. 24, 2025
    Working with Bailey has been such a positive experience. Her understanding of the individual dog's behavior & instincts is amazing. Her perspective & approach helped me connect with my Belgian Malinois on a whole new level. I’ve always had rescue dogs but this breed is oh-so very different. I realized very quickly I was going to need help. He (Bronson) is extremely smart, driven & quick to test all boundaries. Since he was a rescue I needed help w/ socialization & correcting some *very* challenging behavior problems. Bailey helped with confidence and firmness before my pup could outsmart me. Her guidance has made such a difference. She has taught me how to handle & understand him & his unique needs. She’s very caring toward both the owner and the dog and she’s enlightened me on training techniques I didn’t even know existed. I’m beyond grateful for her knowledge, patience and dedication. My sweet baby boy Bronson & I are very appreciative. High recommendations!
  • Vanessa Lee
    Oct. 23, 2025
    We completed our 2nd session with Bailey and couldn't be happier with the results so far. Our Owen is making excellent progress, and we feel confident we'll get over the reactivity hurdle soon.
  • Sarah Hamilton
    Oct. 20, 2025
    We’ve had the best experience with Dog Training Elite. Bailey is fantastic. She is dependable and knows exactly what to do with our pup. She is intentional with her time and has been a great help to us, the owners, as we continue her good work when she leaves. I know our dog is in the best hands with Bailey, and we totally trust her guidance. Two thumbs up!
  • Kelli Williams
    Oct. 8, 2025
    Had a great first visit. Buddy was a a little nervous but warmed up to them quickly. It was great to see how quickly he can learn good behaviors.
  • Jeannette Varela
    Sep. 20, 2025
    Bailey is absolutely phenomenal. She has worked tirelessly with our Cane Corso Monocco and has transformed her into a well behaved baby. At only 5 months old she has learned so very much and I could not be more proud of all the progress and hard work Bailey has put into our girl!!
  • Belinda Bryant
    Oct. 6, 2025
    Excellent experience. The trainer was on time and professional. She was also friendly. Explained the program well and gave me some training tips.
  • Zoey-Jane Jobe
    Sep. 19, 2025
    Very kind and understanding; the best service dog trainers I've encountered thus far!
  • Alawishes Lee
    Sep. 2, 2025
    I was very pleased with the first session. She was able to bring him down stairs in which he would not come downstairs for 9 months. We are on the road to recovery.
  • JEANNE SCOTT
    May. 1, 2025
    Debbie came to our home to evaluate our new puppy as a serviced dog for me. He will be trained to sevice Parkinson’s (mobility issues) and PTSD (Anxiety). Debbie was very helpful, knowledgeable, and our pup responded to her quickly. He did throw a puppy temper tantrum while she was here. Even with his full on puppy rage, (teething and not being weaned properly from his mother), she quickly put him in check and demonstrated how to handle him and de-escalate the situation. I was extremely impressed and look forward to seeing what’s next for us.
  • Jeanne Scott
    May. 1, 2025
    Debbie came to our home to evaluate our new puppy as a serviced dog for me. He will be trained to sevice Parkinson’s (mobility issues) and PTSD (Anxiety). Debbie was very helpful, knowledgeable, and our pup responded to her quickly. He did throw a puppy temper tantrum while she was here. Even with his full on puppy rage, (teething and not being weaned properly from his mother), she quickly put him in check and demonstrated how to handle him and de-escalate the situation. I was extremely impressed and look forward to seeing what’s next for us.
  • Ruth Goff
    Aug. 13, 2025
    I was so sad and disturbed because my precious, very traumatized little one was not progressing much. I was desperate for help! I simply didn’t know what to do next. Then I found these people. Oh how thankful I felt! Still I wasn’t sure, but I had to try. I’m so hopeful now. Thank you very much, Debbie!
  • Sam Watson
    Aug. 21, 2025
    Very professional and helpful. Opened my eyes to things I was not aware of. Excited to get started.
  • Neida Quinones
    Aug. 6, 2025
    The first visit was very helpful help me to understand some behavior from my puppy
  • Annemarie McGahagan
    May. 9, 2025
    Super informative and helpful. Worked with my schedule.
  • Chellie Stewart
    Jul. 31, 2025
    My sweet (to me) Iris has recently started training with Jess. She’s already come a long way. Our first encounter was a bit scary. I thought Jess may become a puppy treat. Just a few weeks later, Iris & Jess are playing catch in the backyard. With her help, my time with Iris is becoming a much more pleasurable experience.
  • Brad Davenport
    Jul. 31, 2025
    Jess is the absolute best! Our golden has made SO much progress! We love working with her!
  • Bettyjean Plemmons
    Jul. 27, 2025
    I can’t say enough good things about Bailey at Dog Training Elite! She is everything I hoped for in a dog trainer—professional, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what she does. You can tell she’s truly educated in this field. What impressed me most is that she brought her own dog with her, and we were able to see her training methods in action. It gave me so much confidence in her approach. If you’re looking for a trainer who knows dogs and genuinely cares, ask for Bailey. She’s the real deal!