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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 Orlando, 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.

Dog Training Elite offers expert retired K9 training programs near you in Orlando.

Not all training packages may be available at our Dog Training Elite in Orlando location, please reference our pricing page for complete information on services offered.


Silver

$1,745

  • In-Home Training SessionsOne-on-one & personalized 3 Sessions
  • Group Training Classes 14 Classes
  • 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

$2,245

  • In-Home Training SessionsOne-on-one & personalized 6 Sessions
  • Group Training Classes 20 Classes
  • 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)
  • Load Up (go into kennel, car, or dog house)
  • Manners, Safety, & Boundaries
  • Calm Anxiety & Build Confidence
  • Housebreaking / Potty Training
  • STOP Jumping on People
  • STOP Mouthing & Nipping
  • STOP Chewing & Digging
  • STOP Begging & Stealing Food
  • STOP Bolting Through Doors, Running Away and Chasing Animals
  • STOP Chasing Animals, Cars, Bikes etc.
  • STOP Reactivity (dog & human)

Platinum

$3,245

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 Training SessionsOne-on-one & personalized 9 Sessions
  • Group Training Classes 24 Classes
  • 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)
  • Load Up (go into kennel, car, or dog house)
  • Manners, Safety, & Boundaries
  • Calm Anxiety & Build Confidence
  • Housebreaking / Potty Training
  • STOP Jumping on People
  • STOP Mouthing & Nipping
  • STOP Chewing & Digging
  • STOP Begging & Stealing Food
  • STOP Bolting Through Doors, Running Away and Chasing Animals
  • STOP Chasing Animals, Cars, Bikes etc.
  • STOP Reactivity (dog & human)
  • *Stay With You on a Job or Bike Ride (off-leash)
  • *Emotional Support Dog Training(ESA)
  • *Control Aggression(dog & human)
  • *Calm Extreme Anxiety(behavioral modification)

Silver

$1,995

Training Equipment Included: E-collar

  • In-Home Training SessionsOne-on-one & personalized 3 Sessions
  • Group Training Sessions 5 Sessions
  • 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

$2,495

Training Equipment Included: E-collar

  • In-Home Training SessionsOne-on-one & personalized 5 Sessions
  • Group Training Sessions 10 Sessions
  • After-Training Tune Up Sessions 1 Session
  • 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 / Potty Training
  • Calm Anxiety & Build Confidence
  • Get into Car or Kennel
  • STOP Running Away
  • STOP Jumping on People
  • STOP Puppy Biting
  • STOP Chasing Animals
  • STOP Chewing
  • STOP Digging
  • Go home(go into kennel or dog house)
  • Wait
  • STOP Begging & Stealing Food
  • STOP bolting through doors

Platinum

$3,495

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.

Training Equipment Included: E-collar

  • In-Home Training SessionsOne-on-one & personalized 8 Sessions
  • Group Training Sessions 20 Sessions
  • After-Training Tune Up Sessions 2 Sessions
  • Come
  • Place(go to bed)
  • Heel(walk with you without pulling)
  • Sit(next to you & off leash at a distance)
  • Off(furniture if desired)
  • Quiet(stop excessive barking & whining)
  • Down(next to you & off leash at a distance)
  • Housebreaking / Potty Training
  • Build Confidence
  • Get into Car or Kennel
  • STOP Running Away
  • STOP Jumping on People
  • STOP Puppy Biting
  • STOP Chasing Animals
  • STOP Chewing
  • STOP Digging
  • Go home(go into kennel or dog house)
  • Wait
  • STOP Begging & Stealing Food
  • STOP bolting through doors
  • Choose to Address Advanced Concerns: - Calm Anxiety
    - Control Aggression (dog & human)
  • Or Choose One Tailored Skill Below: *Specialized training options based upon your dog's abilities. - Therapy dog training See Details - Emotional Support Dog Training
    - Other Custom Command Approved by Trainer
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Dog Training Elite has the best dog trainers near you in Orlando experienced at retired K9 training.

Benefits of Retired K9 Training in Orlando


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 Orlando 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 Orlando, 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.


  • Empowering Owners
    We empower Owners to train so their dog knows who to obey at all times.
  • Personalized
    We deal with problem behaviors on a personal basis.
  • Environment Specific
    We train wherever issues tend to arise (i.e. jogging, park, home).
  • Supportive
    We support Owners in the off-hours (when training is "not in session").
  • Involved
    We work with all members of the household.
  • Simplified & Customized
    We plan training around the owner's schedule and require only 20 min/day follow-up practice.
  • Continued Training
    Additional programs / group sessions offered after in-home training.
  • Lifetime Investment
    We follow up & are invested in the owner's success long-term.
  • Satisfaction Ratings
    Our high client satisfaction rating sets us apart from competitors.

We help your dog become a valued companion and beloved member of the family. Read what our customers have to say and then give us a call!

I have never been so impressed by a dog training company before these guys. When I first started thinking about a service dog, I had no idea what it would be like. As I met staff (Chelsea, Cheyanne, Maria, and the rest of the crew) they listened to my needs and gave their hearts beyond my expectations. All my hopes were fulfilled and then some., Dog Training Elite Orlando has been nothing but by my side this whole year during the training process with my now Service dog, Raven”. I can say that I have been truly blessed ❤️ Thank you all! You are the best in my book, 😊👍
— Sean Meskimen
Posted March 17th 2024
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Chelsea, Cheyenne and Maria are fantastic! They shared effective strategies to train our energetic dog. Marley's anxiety and whining were uncontrollable. For private dog training sessions they were very flexible and made themselves available to accommodate our limited availability. Our dog's behavior has significantly changed for the best after we enrolled him in the Dog Training Elite Orlando. We are extremely grateful. Highly recommend.
— Michele Munoz
Posted September 22nd 2023
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After more than six months looking for a school for my fur baby, Peaches, which I needed to be my Service Dog due to my conditions, I thank God for letting me find this amazing place with 3 exceptional trainers. From the beginning Chelsea (owner) was so helpful and diligent with me and my worries that I was excited waiting for my appointment. The moment I got to know Cheyenne (owner) and my assigned trainer, Maria, I told my husband, “Honey, I am hook with Dog Training Elite Orlando”. I have to say these Ladies know their business and after making my research the amount charge is so reasonable compared to so many out there, that for me, it was a win, win deal. I can not recommend enough these amazing women. Maria was Peaches direct trainer and she is the sweetest, understanding and in addition loves her work. I am so grateful for them and their understanding during a difficult period in my life and making possible for me to have my loving Peaches with me helping me coupe with my situations. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! UPDATE I am so happy, because I was able to take Peaches with me to Magic Kingdom for the first time and it was a great experience. She behave awesome even with all the distractions. Thank you so much Dog Training Elite Orlando, does ladies are out of this world!
— Magda Rodriguez
Posted December 16th 2023
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Obi and I have had an incredible experience with the Dog Training Elite Orlando program. Chelsea, Maria and Cheyenne are very knowledgeable, patient, and really helped us understand how to communicate effectively with our furry friend. Obi has made significant progress in his behavior and obedience, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I highly recommend this training program to anyone looking to strengthen their bond with their dog and see positive changes in their behavior. Thank you for all your help!
— Jenaro Pagan
Posted March 8th 2024
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The program that Dog Training Elite is amazing. We wanted to have some training so that our dogs would be well behaved and listen in the house with our 2 girls. We also have the thought to have them certified as therapy dogs so if we want to volunteer at different facilities to bring the dogs we would be able to do so. They break down the training into easy sessions that are easy to understand (both for the dog and for us as owners). I feel like I am prepared to continue with training even after the program with the skills they have given me. We have only done our 1 on 1 in home sessions and have some group classes that we plan to attend over the summer to help further the training we have completed already. They are super easy to schedule and work with as well as great communicators!
— Aimee Brun
Posted March 8th 2024
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Chelsea, Cheyenne & Maria are amazing. My 7 month old Golden Retriever is thriving & I owe it to them. She is a service dog in training & the team has made sure we are taking care of in every single way. I am extremely grateful.
— Yassairah González
Posted March 8th 2024
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We contacted DTE shortly after my wife rescued a Senior special needs dog. The owner Craig responded to our inquiry right away and wanted to assure us they were there to help. Our sweet spaniel Jax was completely blind and mostly deaf. We discovered quickly he had never walked on a leash before and was understandably very anxious trying to get familiar with his new surroundings. I can’t say enough about how pleased we are with the training and positive results that was accomplished given Jaxs’ limitations. Craig has a very calming demeanor that dogs instinctively respond to and their humans do too! He was able to modify the usual training techniques to accommodate Jax given his circumstances. We can now enjoy walking in our neighborhood on a leash as well as sit/stay using a touch cue. I’ll also add that Jax is always happy to see Craig when he comes for “class” which I’ve shown in this picture!! I can wholeheartedly recommend DTE for any dog training needs.
— Harrison Walker
Posted February 21st 2024
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María has been our trainer with Johnny for the past 10wks and I cannot believe how much Johnny has changed for the better. I’m a better pet owner for it as well. The e collar has been a great tool in this journey. We made a huge breakthrough with Johnny today and I am so grateful for Maria and Dog Training Elite. Thanks yall!!!
— tuffuhknee
Posted February 6th 2024
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Craig and Miriam are wonderful. They care about what they do and will go out of their way to make sure you always feel they are there to assist. Truly life changing work with these pups, I’m forever grateful.
— Ian P
Posted January 25th 2024
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I continue to have an outstanding experience with our trainer, Maria. Her training methods are effective, and the results speak for themselves. Communication throughout the process with Dog Training Elite is excellent. What truly sets them apart is the personal touch – my dog, Daisy, and I felt not just trained but genuinely cared for. I highly recommend this skilled and compassionate training school!
— Lisa Mercurio
Posted January 22nd 2024
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I cannot express my gratitude enough to Chelsea, Cheyenne, and Maria! They not only help you train your pup, but they ensure you understand the training & training tools as well. When I take my Roo on walks, she walks next to me and when she see people and/or other dogs are approaching, she no longer gets crazy excited (barking/whining/jumping). If I have company coming over & entering the house, she doesn’t bark instead sits in her “place” until everyone is inside and she hears her release word. These are just a couple examples of how training with Chelsea, Cheyenne, and Maria have help me and my Roo. If you are looking for a trainer, I’d HIGHLY recommend Dog Training Elite Orlando.
— nicole buchert
Posted January 19th 2024
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Highly recommended Dog Training Elite! They gave me the tools to turn my 4 legged “frat boy” into a little gentleman! Chelsea, Cheyenne and Maria made me feel comfortable learning the techniques and the confidence to carry them over after they left!
— Lori Branch
Posted January 18th 2024
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Love love love these trainers. The time and care they’ve spent working with me and Kaia is unlike any other I’ve seen before. My golden retriever puppy went from a crazy 10 week old puppy to a 10 month old getting ready for her service test coming up soon. I’m so grateful to them and their work as it’s made such a huge impact on my life.
— Manuela Goncalves
Posted January 12th 2024
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I don't have enough good things to say about Chelsea, Cheyenne, and Maria. We have been training our Doberman mix to be a service dog and the expertise, care, and patience is why I love these ladies. They truly want the best for you and your dog. I will never hesitate to recommend them.
— Renee Becker
Posted January 12th 2024
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I truly cannot say enough good words about my experience with Dog Training Elite Orlando. As a first time German shepherd owner, I knew I needed trainers who were knowledgeable on the breed. I am truly grateful for my choice in trainers. They have been so supportive, understanding and so willing to help when it came to my Apollos reactivity. They truly never give up on their clients and are there for you if you have any questions or need help. Apollo has grown up into such wonderful boy and I truly believe it wouldn’t have happened if it weren’t for Chelsea, Cheyenne and Maria! It definitely is an investment both financially and time, but if you want a well behaved dog for the long run, I 100% recommend Dog Training Elite!
— Ainsley Chambers
Posted January 12th 2024
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I had a great experience with Dog Training Elite! They helped me learn the tools to train my puppy, and he is doing so well with the training!
— Lindsey Snyder
Posted January 11th 2024
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The trainers at DTE Orlando are FABULOUS! Not only are the trainers competent and know what they are doing, they care about you and your dogs. The trainers tailor the training program to your specific needs, and they make sure to hone skills. I have used DTE to train both of my dogs, and they are lifesavers! I wish I had found them sooner. DTE is wonderful!!
— C P
Posted December 18th 2023
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I can’t say enough about the training my dog Carina received from Maria. She was absolutely AMAZING. I honestly didn’t expect the results I got in my crazy 1 and half year old golden retriever Carina. She is the most loving girl, but had all the “typical” bad behavior you could think of. We can now enjoy wonderful, long walks where she stays easily by my side. No pulling at all and sometimes I forget she’s on a leash. No more jumping on people when they come through the door either. Carina is working hard on her obedience and I couldn’t be more proud of my girl! Thank you so much Maria and Elite Dog Training of Orlando. I can’t wait to bring Carina to her first group class! If you are considering dog training, I highly recommend !! Just do it, you won’t regret it.
— Lisa Licata
Posted December 11th 2023
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Chelsea, Cheyenne & Maria are amazing. My 5 month old Golden Retriever is thriving & I owe it to them. She is a service dog in training & the team has made sure we are taking care of in every single way. I am extremely grateful.
— Yassairah Gonzalez
Posted December 11th 2023
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I did extensive research for training for my German Shepherd Puppy. Originally, my goal was obedience and behaviors as she is a working dog. While I qualified for a service animal, I never thought it was possible for me to be a handler and financially able to afford it. From the beginning, Chelsea and Cheyenne at DTE Orlando set themselves apart from the other companies/trainers we interviewed. The main thing was how they explained that they train the dogs AND owners and support through out. I took a chance and was nervous, but after our first session with Maria as our trainer, a weight was lifted. Chelsea came to support and explain more while Maria took the time to build a bond with my then scared 10 week old puppy, Nala. I knew this was going to be a match. What I didn't realize is the full impact Chelsea, Cheyenne, and Maria would have on us. Nala passed obedience and we went on to advanced obedience, service training, training camp, and scent training. While the training is affordable and effective, this team brings so much more to the table that you don't find with other trainers and companies. I can never thank the three of them enough for their time, support, encouragement, patience, challenges, new adventure, and welcoming into a training "pack". The individual classes are catered to you and your pups individual needs, but the group classes are helpful with socializing, fine tuning skills, and working with others in the DTE "pack". Chelsea, Cheyenne, and Maria are there to support when you are struggling, but will also be the first ones to celebrate you. Nala and I have grown each individually and as a team together. We look forward to each class and session and pack walks. They make training fun and not overwhelming. We have been able to accomplish things that I never thought would be possible. (Nala met Mickey!) Having a service dog has positively impacted and changed my life for the better and none of that would have been possible without them. I am so thankful I chose DTE Orlando and this team and will never be able to thank them enough.
— Erin Russell
Posted December 2nd 2023
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At Dog Training Elite in Orlando, 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 in Orlando 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.

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