Service Dog Training in Orlando

Having contacted you guys was the best decision that I could have made for my Belgian Malinois pup. Craig is a great trainer, very friendly, also patient with our dog (mostly at the beginning). He is also very flexible with the in-home training schedules. Now we are in group classes and they are really helpful so that our dog can socialize with strangers and other dogs. We have really seen a big change in our dog thanks to the training. I strongly recommend you to contact them if you are a dog owner, you won't regret it. Thank you for everything!!

I met Craig and Miriam last year and worked with them for several months. They were both extremely professional, communicated often and well, were kind and friendly, and were punctual. On the customer service side, they are a definite A+! Now onto the dog/training side of my review! I needed specific help with my Siberian Husky, so I hired them to help me achieve my training goals. I wanted to train her to loose leash walk on a flat collar or slip leash (get off her prong collar). This was a very challenging task for us to tackle as huskies LOVE to pull. I spent most of my time with Miriam doing 1:1 training, and she is fantastic!! Miriam knows a lot about working dogs, what drives them, and is familiar with the dramatic stubborn husky. She truly spent the time to get to know both of us to figure out the best way for me to teach my dog. Typical training methods were not working for us, so we got creative and developed unique games for my husky. Miriam really cares and wanted to help. She spent the time to watch my dogs behaviors, listen to what we were struggling with, and showed us not 1 but several methods! I learned that what worked yesterday, doesn't always work tomorrow. In my few months of working with Miriam and Craig, I was able to build up a large toolset of training tips to help me communicate better with my dog and we ultimately got her to pass all of her ACK-CGC Obedience exams! I definitely recommend Craig and Miriam for individualized 1:1 training! I will say this... no matter how amazing Craig and MIriam are, your dog's training will only be as good as the time YOU put into it! You also have to do the work.

Thad a fantastic experience with them. They were incredibly patient and kind, and my dog responded very well to their methods. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for effective and caring dog trainers.

The best of the best. Craig and Miriam are very professional. Very knowledgeable. I recommend them 100%.

In the short that with have been with dog elite, We have noticed a big difference in our dog’s obedience. He is still in the process of learning and we know that Craig can help to achieve success.

We decided to get our dogs trained because we noticed their reactivity toward other dogs was getting worse. We were always embarrassed when taking them places because it would mostly end in them barking and lunging at most dogs while on the leash as well as some people. We recently finished in home training with our dogs and have began group classes (which we have always been afraid to start due to their reactivity). After the in home trainings and a couple of group classes, we are now able to take our dogs out in public with way less reactivity. It’s still a work in progress but they have made so much improvement. We look forward to seeing their continued progress

Craig and Miriam are the best trainers. They listen and are there for any problems that you may have in training your dog's. Craig trained my yellow Labrador puppy one on one and when she came home she knew all the basics! Thank you Craig! Thank you Miriam!

10000000/10 would recommend this company! All three instructors are OUT OF THIS WORLD incredible! It is worth absolutely every penny invested into this training. I now have a fully trained service dog that I can bring with me everywhere and helps me out on a daily thanks to them. If it wasn’t for their incredible training, Everest and I would not be where we are today! We now comfortably take on theme parks, airports, stores, restaurants (even fine dining)- you name it and we’ve done it! Everest was a completely different pup before beginning this program. I will say it takes a lot of hard work and dedication. You will NOT see results if you do not put in the work as an owner/handler. They taught me exactly what to do and how to do it. Any questions I had along the way, they would help, but I was the one working and training her on a daily basis to get where we are today. I often get asked in public how I got her to be such a good doggy, but the answer truly is Dog Training Elite. They teach you all the fundamental skills you need to have an incredibly behaved life-long companion. Whether it’s a service dog or not, this training program IS worth it! These three ladies are almost like a magic wand waves over our lives! If you have the opportunity to, please invest in this program! The absolute best of the best here, so don’t look any further!

Got a new dog. Shepard mix. I've had dogs all my life. Wasn't worried about training her myself. She became a handful to the point I was thinking of giving her up. With there help I was able to get the unacceptable behaviors under control and now she has a happy home. Me to.

Choosing Dog Training Elite North Orlando has been the best choice for my Maltese Rocco, Craig is a brilliant trainer, he treated us with patient, respect and always have the best example, guidance to get Rocco obedience. I am so happy to see improvement in sleeping I can say he can sleep all night. I recommend their training program it really worth it.

We have been training our dog through dog training elite for the last 6 months. The team over there is absolutely incredible! With so limited ways to get service dogs, the work that they are doing is quite literally changing lives. My dog has gone from a destructive, uncontrollable puppy to a working service dog. Everyone at the time is so friendly and knowledgeable. The group classes are great to help desensitize the dogs from smells, sounds, and distractions. With each training session my dogs skills continue to grow. If you are looking to get a dog trained, especially if you need a service dog (psychiatric or alert) Dog Training Elite is the way to go!

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dog Training Elite Orlando!!! My first in home session was with Chelsea. WOW! What a difference the first one hour session made for my then 7 month old Golden Doodle, and boy did my pup love her. After a few sessions with Chelsea, Cheyenne finished up “our” final training session. My doodle responded to her as if she had been training her all along. Chelsea and Cheyenne are so loving and caring yet able to keep my pups attention as well as trust throughout each training session. In my opinion they are the best in the business!!!

Can begin to Express The Amazing progress and growth DTE has provided for my baby boy. The quality of life he can have as a PitBull has improved tremendously. Super grateful for the support and knowledge that each trainer has given me. Thank you for your patience through this process. Can't wait for the end results.

100% RECOMMEND - Dog Training Elite Orlando is a godsend. My family got a corgi puppy (Sage) in January 2023 and at the time I never thought about doing dog training until I could not sit down on the couch to relax in the evenings without Sage constantly jumping at me. Everyone else in my house could sit down and do things except for me. When we went outside, I could not leave my property without her pulling back to come home, I couldn't even go to PetSmart or out in public without her pulling back when she heard a sound or saw other people. I saw Dog Training Elite at a home and garden show and contacted them for a consultation. When Chelsea and Maria arrived, Sage would not even come near them; if I sat close by, she wouldn't come to me. I knew I had to do something before it was too late. It was a big decision to make, but I knew it was something I needed to do. I joined the Dog Training Elite Family and within 2 weeks I saw a difference in Sage. I was able to sit down to relax, and we could walk off of our property and go for a walk. Each week I could see she was becoming more confident and started allowing Maria, Chelsea, and Cheyenne to pet her and approach her. Now when we attend group class she rolls over and wants them to scratch her belly. This was the best decision I made. Thank you, Maria, Chelsea, and Cheyenne for helping Sage and my family. You guys are the best!

When we bought our German Shepherd puppy I knew that the only way we could have this breed meant that we needed to be sure that she was fully trained. We researched many trainers and decided on Cheyenne and Chelsea. We had always had very easy dogs, temperament-wise, before our GSD and never needed formal training for them. This puppy was a new story! From the first visit I knew that our girl, Remi, was in the right hands. Having a German Shepherd has been a new challenge and Chelsea and Cheyenne at our side have given us the confidence and support to feel like we can handle her unique quirks, intelligence and reactive protective aggression. We went through the initial puppy training sessions with them and were thrilled with the results. Remi was immediately responsive to commands and was exceptionally obedient. Unfortunately, due to our schedule and circumstances, we were unable to follow through with the next phase of their recommended training and our dog became aggressive and reactive. We were feeling frustrated and concerned about our ability to keep her as a safe pet around others outside of our home. When I reached out to them about this, they immediately responded and gave me concrete suggestions and plans for how to address her behavior, despite the fact that we were at fault for not following through with the next part of the training that we were supposed to do with her. Chelsea and Cheyenne are incredibly committed to ensuring that you and your dog have the best relationship ever. Today they came to our house for over an hour to touch base and make sure that any regressions that our dog was having were addressed and nipped in the bud. They are dog whisperers, without a doubt! They not only know how to handle reactive and aggressive dogs, like ours, but they also are able to show us what to do to confidently do the same. I am so grateful that we found them and have absolute confidence in following their amazingly insightful suggestions and insight!

When we bought our German Shepherd puppy I knew that the only way we could have this breed meant that we needed to be sure that she was fully trained. We researched many trainers and decided on Cheyenne and Chelsea. We had always had very easy dogs, temperament-wise, before our GSD and never needed formal training for them. This puppy was a new story! From the first visit I knew that our girl, Remi, was in the right hands. Having a German Shepherd has been a new challenge and Chelsea and Cheyenne at our side have given us the confidence and support to feel like we can handle her unique quirks, intelligence and reactive protective aggression. We went through the initial puppy training sessions with them and were thrilled with the results. Remi was immediately responsive to commands and was exceptionally obedient. Unfortunately, due to our schedule and circumstances, we were unable to follow through with the next phase of their recommended training and our dog became aggressive and reactive. We were feeling frustrated and concerned about our ability to keep her as a safe pet around others outside of our home. When I reached out to them about this, they immediately responded and gave me concrete suggestions and plans for how to address her behavior, despite the fact that we were at fault for not following through with the next part of the training that we were supposed to do with her. Chelsea and Cheyenne are incredibly committed to ensuring that you and your dog have the best relationship ever. Today they came to our house for over an hour to touch base and make sure that any regressions that our dog was having were addressed and nipped in the bud. They are dog whisperers, without a doubt! They not only know how to handle reactive and aggressive dogs, like ours, but they also are able to show us what to do to confidently do the same. I am so grateful that we found them and have absolute confidence in following their amazingly insightful suggestions and insight!

Dog Training Elite has been great to work with, we are more than grateful for the hard work and training that has gone into Scarlett. She has a little ways to go now, but has done a 180 degree turn from where she was. We are forever grateful….. If you’re looking for professional trainers to work with your dog give them a call. Special thanks to Maria for her hard work we were impressed from day one, and most of all Scarlett is a much more confident puppy.

After our first in-home training from DTE we started to see better behavior from our 3-year-old mini Golden Doodle. After 2 visits our walks on or off leash are less distracted and stressful. Learning "place" at home is helping with craziness when visitors arrive. Our trainer, Craig, is friendly, kind and patient with our dog and the owners! We look forward to more learning in our group sessions.

In the past less than 3 months Max has transformed from a wild, barky, jumpy puppy, who couldn't walk on a leash, into my perfect boy. He heels beside me constantly touching his nose to me hand, listens to and obeys my commands, and is always aware of what's going on around him. DTE (Chelsea, Cheyenne, and Maria) helped transform him into my perfect companion. I am so grateful that Max was able to complete obedience training with DTE and am so excited to watch him continue to grow into being the Psychiatric Service Dog he is meant to be. I would recommend DTE to anyone - from earliest of puppy training all the way to senior dog group classes - they really know what's up.

I have a high-energy Jack Russell Terrier female that has always shown a natural empathy for people and who also is really a kind-hearted, sensitive dog. While she had already graduated from a basic obedience class as a puppy, I hired DTENO when she turned a year old to help train her as a service animal specifically to address PTSD. We dove right into intense, bi-weekly, one-on-one courses, including various group classes. I'm proud to say that with the critical education and guidance provided by Craig and Miriam, Harper quickly passed her Public Access Training qualifications within four months and had her specific service tasks down within that same timeframe. When you have an intelligent dog and are committed to doing the homework in their specific program (you have to do the homework!), the results can be incredible. I give DTENO an enthusiastic 5 stars for their service, responsiveness, and training expertise. Plus, Craig and Miriam are two warm and empathetic people which helps immensely during the training process (because the human has to be trained, too). Harper has flown with us now; she's excelled in public spaces (including at a zoo, the US Capitol, & the madness of an airport!); and is still the fun-loving, joyful, sweet dog we love so much.