Denise Yenchochic

Trainer

🐾 Meet Denise and Tanner 🐾

Hello, I'm Denise, and this is my exuberant Goldendoodle, Tanner. As an AKC Certified Trainer, I specialize in various advanced training techniques, including Puppy Development, Service Dog Training, Fetch and Mobility Training, as well as Scent and Diabetic Alert Training.

Driven by a deep passion for giving back, my mission is to help people foster a stronger bond with their canine companions. There's nothing more rewarding than witnessing the positive impact we can create together, transforming not just the lives of the dogs but also the owners and their families.

I thrive on being goal-oriented and am dedicated to making a lasting difference. Through the proven methods of Dog Training Elite, I ensure clear and consistent training, sticking to a process that delivers remarkable results. And here's the best part – I believe in having fun during training sessions, because building a better relationship with your dog should be an enjoyable journey!

Join me in the wonderful world of dog training, where every day brings new opportunities to make a positive change.

Alisa Kellington-Welsh

Trainer

This is Alisa and her partner, Cash. Cash is a 3-year-old, enthusiastic Aussiedoodle rescued from Zanesville, Ohio. Alisa graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2001 where she earned her B.S. in Biological Sciences and M.A.T. in Instruction and Learning. She dedicated 21 years teaching underprivileged students in the public-school system where she helped students grow educationally and personally. Alisa has been an animal lover her entire life and often used her love of dogs as an escape from the grind of her professional career. Eventually her passion for teaching students shifted into a passion for training animals.

Alisa’s training philosophy is deeply rooted in the science of animal behavior and how animals learn. Her positive energy and calm approach will quickly put you and your dog at ease. She maintains that developing and fostering trust between you and your dog is the key to successful training. Alisa’s instructional clarity, patience, and adaptability teaches you and your dog reciprocal skills needed to nurture a resilient bond, clear communication, and a happy and healthy lifetime together.

Alisa is also known to create opportunities that combine her enthusiasms for exploration and volunteerism and is always in search of ways to serve others around the world and in the southwest Floridian communities.

Danielle Kellington-Welsh

Marketing

Danielle and Carter (7-year-old loyal and loving Goldendoodle) moved to southwest Florida from Pittsburgh, PA. Danielle studied business marketing at the University of Phoenix and proceeded to work in the demanding, fast-paced, corporate setting, shaping campaigns for several iconic brands. As a beer and spirits ambassador, she created ads for Guinness, Sam Adams, Absolut, Patron, and many more. Then switching industries, she boosted Pillsbury, Cheerios, and YoPlait sales, growing annually during her tenure at General Mills. Danielle jokes, “I went from destroying livers to ‘healthying’ hearts!”.

Danielle helps people fall in love with brands because of her creativity and results-oriented personality. Danielle has a proven track record of achievements in developing new social media strategies and creating original social media content. Allow Danielle photos and videos of your dog in training, and you’ll be amazed at the content she creates for you!

Deene Yenchochic

Operations

My name is Deene and this is my rescue mix, Tucker. As a child, I was scared to be around dogs because I was bitten by a German Shepherd. As an adult, I have fallen in love with every dog I have met! I learned that a well-trained dog becomes a treasured companion who is safe around people and who also has a pretty darn good quality of life themselves!

I spent most of my career in higher education and marketing/management consulting. For 16 years, I found myself owning and operating a KOA campground that was located along a rails-to-trails bike trail. During that time, I learned a lot about how dogs react and behave on a trail with many other dogs and people around-plus wildlife to add some mystery.

I am amazed every day with just how brilliant a dog can be and how quickly they learn new behaviors. I look forward to seeing you and your dog achieve great success!

Chris Davila

Trainer

My name is Christopher Davila and this is my American Staffordshire Terrier, “Nahko”. I am originally from Boston, MA.

My dog training experience includes working in the board and train environment, being a dog behaviorist and trainer, as well as running private and group classes. I enjoy working as a decoy in protection training work and I am ABC Dog Obedience certified.

I love being a trainer because it is an opportunity to improve the lives and relationship bonding between people and their pets. By training people and dogs with a clear and direct communication style I hope to accomplish building a relationship that leads to a happy and healthy home for the entire family.

Anthony Rinehart

Trainer

This is Anthony Rinehart and his American Staffordshire terrier Buzz!

Anthony was born and raised in Sarasota and has dedicated his life to bettering dogs’ lives. His experience has taught him that he can impact the entire household by helping owners learn how to understand and communicate better with their furry friends!

Anthony has experience working with a wide variety of dogs and issues including training puppies, basic obedience and specialty training as well as addressing aggressive and reactive dogs.

He prides himself on his positivity and patience with both dogs and their owners during training.

His passion for bettering the lives of dogs and their families makes Anthony committed to making sure you will have the confidence and knowledge you need to improve your life with your dog!