The idea of being able to train your own dog might seem farfetched if you have a giant breed or a strong-willed rescue. You may be skeptical, worrying your dog is just too stubborn or large to train. You may have even been turned away elsewhere, thinking that was the final word. But we often find the worry doesn't hold up once we meet the dog.

All kinds of dogs can learn. Breed or size might make a particular dog seem intimidating from the outside, but that doesn’t change this fact. Great Danes and Chihuahuas alike learn the same way: through clear communication, consistency, and the right motivation. Temperament matters above all else, and even a tough temperament is one of the best reasons to start.

At Dog Training Elite, we have worked with reactive German Shepherds, leash-aggressive herding dogs, anxious rescues, and sporting breeds with energy to spare. With all dog training, the beginning is the same: an assessment, completely free, to come up with a plan suited to your dog’s personality. Age is no barrier here either, as both puppies and senior dogs can learn, simply on different timescales.

We've watched dogs that arrived muzzled and impossible to approach learn to greet their trainers calmly weeks later. The pace differs from one dog to the next. But for nearly every dog, there is a path forward.

If you’ve been told your dog is too much to handle, you can seek out a second opinion with no cost. With Dog Training Elite, obedience training starts by understanding what makes your dog tick. Everything else builds from there. The free assessment is the easiest place to begin.

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