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Jennie Maines
Nov. 9, 2025 - google
After searching for a dog trainer I came upon Dog Training Elite. Danielle returned my call promptly, answered all my questions, was incredibly patient and easy to talk to. I have a toy poodle named Blu that tends to react to people and other dogs. We attended our first group class and Blu did amazing. I was very impressed with how organized the class was and supportive everyone there was. Don’t hesitate, call Danielle! You will not be disappointed!
Carl Schulz
Oct. 29, 2025 - google
Great program! The instructions provided excellent one-on-one training that really helped me learn how to work with my dog. And the group classes are a great way to reinforce what was learned.
Alonso Perez
Oct. 20, 2025 - google
Our dog Daisy went through training with Danielle and I can’t begin to describe how much I would recommend E Collar training to others. She is now ready for anything that could come her way and the peace of mind that we have when taking her on different adventures is all we could have hoped for from training and more. Her recall, obedience, patience and more are all beyond her years and it’s very much thanks to Danielle and her skills as a trainer. Daisy gets so excited when we take her E Collar out to put on because she knows it’s time for an adventure, car ride, walk, or even just some errands she can join in on! Thank you Danielle + Dog Training Elite!
Madison Sowersby
Oct. 8, 2025 - google
Highly recommend Dog Training Elite RI! Danielle has been fantastic to work with, and our dogs absolutely love her. Our puppy has transformed with this structured training and benefits so much from the group classes. Before starting training he was so reactive to other dogs and would pull to try and go meet them, and now he’s much more balanced and understands how to behave neutrally around other dogs. I never imagined he could sit quietly just a few feet from a whole group of other dogs in class while we all practiced training exercises. If you listen to Danielle’s instructions, and stay consistent with training and coming to class, then you will see results in no time.
Tara Rondeau
Sep. 19, 2025 - google
Highly recommend!!! It’s been a great experience for our team!!! She’s not as reactive and my husband and I feel much more confident when we see another dog approaching! Danielle has been wonderful!!! Thank you so much!!! Looking forward to group classes!!!!
Nicholas Cabral
Sep. 13, 2025 - google
I can’t say enough great things about Dog Training Elite of Rhode Island! Danielle has been an incredible trainer and gave me all the tools, guidance, and resources I needed to work with my dog, Austin. Thanks to her training, Austin has gained so much confidence, improved obedience, and developed a stronger bond with me. He’s now well-behaved both at home and in public, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Highly recommend Danielle and Dog Training Elite to anyone looking to transform their dog’s behavior and relationship!
Katie Binette
Sep. 10, 2025 - google
We are just so thankful to the expert guidance that Danielle has given to us! Our dog Ginger has learned so much and has come so far! We recommend elite dog training of Rhode Island to everyone!!
Ann Barry
Sep. 1, 2025 - google
Danielle has been a joy to work with! Kind, understanding to my dog and me. My dog, Frannie, wants to impress because when she does well, Danielle awards with praise and love. Instructional, clear concise direction. I was very nervous to attend my first group session; Danielle managed a group of anxious owners and some reactive dogs (mine can be!) beautifully. I look forward to remaining group sessions! Worth every penny!
Paola Lois
Sep. 1, 2025 - google
Working with Danielle at Dog Training Elite Rhode Island has been life-changing for me and Callie. Callie had some training before, but with Danielle things finally started to make sense and move forward consistently. The biggest difference has been the confidence Danielle gave me to guide Callie and really be part of her success. I’m so grateful we found her—if you’re committed and want real results, she’s the one to call!
Teresa Delmonico
Sep. 1, 2025 - google
My family and I Love Danielle and Shelby they changed our lives! Our dogs are better behaved and I can finally walk them with no problems!! I recommend Danielle for everyone! Terri DelMonico
Jocelyn Bluto
Aug. 16, 2025 - google
Harper( my one year old Lab) and I are having the best experience! She has a tendency to be over excited about people and dogs. Danielle has helped us be better citizens. We had our first group lesson and I couldn’t be more pleased with our work. Harper thinks Danielle is marvelous and so do I. I think my relationship with Harper is so much better. When I was looking at training for Harper and me, I did a ton of research and Dog Training Elite kept coming up and I’m so happy to have found them and Danielle.
William Rivelli
Aug. 16, 2025 - google
Elite Dog Training is the best! The owner Danielle is great with dogs.We saw immediate improvements with our dog’s behavior. She is so calm and listens to commands immediately.
Danielle Hatzis
Aug. 16, 2025 - google
We hired Danielle to help us train our 1 y/o GSD, specifically with her fear reactivity towards other dogs. Danielle was very nice and professional right off the bat and quickly called me to set up an appointment once I had inquired. She came to our house and evaluated Olive and we started training a week later. Since Olive was already pretty familiar with obedience, we mainly focused on her staying calm in situations where other dogs may be present. Today we had our first group class with 16 other dogs and their owners. I was nervous to say the least but Olive did great and her reactivity was kept at a minimum! This is only the beginning, as Olive still has a long way to go but we are impressed with her progress thus far and we are excited for the classes to come. We would definitely recommend Danielle to others!
Sharon Bruner
Aug. 10, 2025 - google
Like so many others we have had an incredible life changing experience with Danielle. We moved from TN where we lived in a rural area into the city of Providence where there are a ton of dogs and Bean would lunge and bark at everyone and everything that moved. I was so anxious every time I had to take her out. Within two lessons I started feeling more confident in her and she started feeling more confident in herself. Danielle was so reassuring that she would get where she needed to be and even though an ecollar was a part of training she really emphasized praise which Bean really responds to. I love seeing her so proud of herself on our walk down Blackstone (a place we could have never gone before training). We graduated from private classes last week and had our first group class today (and I do mean we because I think I needed to learn more than Bean). Danielle prepped us well that she might struggle in the group at first but to stay the course and by the end of class she was in a down position with dogs 5 feet away from her on a loose leash. I could not have dreamed she would be where she is when we started. Truly so thankful for Danielle and would highly recommend her as a trainer!!
Jessica Newton Smith
Aug. 8, 2025 - google
Danielle is a great trainer. She worked with my dog one-on-one for several sessions at my home and even brought her dogs to work with my dog on a couple of days, which was very helpful. My pup graduated to group classes today, which is exciting. So far, the program has been beneficial, and I would recommend using Dog Training Elite.
Marisa Verte
Jul. 5, 2025 - google
Danielle has been a life changer! Our Stellina a rescue came with many behavior issues. We experienced two other trainers prior Danielle and we were loosing hope. With our one on one training with Danielle and attending the group sessions Stellina has changed significantly. Danielle's expertise can make a difference for you and your furry friend as well!!!
Razz Designz
Jul. 5, 2025 - google
It’s awesome seeing your dog change right in front of you. I now have a super obedient Aussie whose confidence improves with every session! Highly recommend
todd arlia
Jun. 20, 2025 - google
My experience with dog training elite has been amazing. It's in just 5 at home sessions. I noticed a huge change in how my dogs attitude, attention and personality changed. I recently started the group training, and he's taken to it Amazingly, I would definitely recommend dog training elite, to anybody that ever asks me, about dog training
Jennifer Hushion
Jun. 19, 2025 - google
We have used other trainers at great expense with our dogs in the past and never had the results we’ve gotten from Danielle. She is outstanding. We adopted a rescue dog 3 years ago with severe anxiety issues. It had gotten to the point where we simply didn’t have people over anymore because of the excessive barking and aggressive behavior. Walks were anything but relaxing, the constant tugging, aggression towards other dogs and humans made it very stressful. We are now four weeks into our private lessons and he is a different dog and a pleasure to have in our family. Danielle comes to your house to train your dog, but more importantly she trains the humans in the house, because let’s face it, we are the issue, not the dog. Like any good training program, you must do the daily 20 minute homework with your pet, but she gives easy to follow instructions and is available for advice between sessions if you have questions. For consistency, I would recommend that all adults who live with the dog attend training sessions, she has always been able to make this work with our schedules. We will be moving into the next phase of group lessons shortly and we are very excited. A month ago the thought of entering a group lesson with unfamiliar dogs and humans would have been anxiety provoking. This is no longer the case. Danielle also has an excellent temperament for training, she is non-judgmental when teaching humans and has extensive personal experience with reactive dogs. I’d give her a 6 out of 5 if I could - she’s that good - and worth every penny. She has been such a positive influence on our household.
Glenn Hogan
Jun. 12, 2025 - google
Great training, danielle is awesome to work with, Tucker is doing great and coming along with things. Differently great company
D. M. R.
May. 5, 2025 - google
Danielle is awesome! She helped me with a 6 year old shepherd that had virtually no training at all. We just had our first group session and I was very nervous. Danielle handled my dog for most of the session and it couldn’t have gone better! I can’t wait for our next class. Danielle is very easygoing and really knows her stuff. I’m so glad I went with Dog Training Elite.
Michelle McCaughey
Apr. 22, 2025 - google
I am still traing for 11 sessions in group training at dog parks with Danielle. Danielle is WONDERFUL!!! We had 5 sessions of one on one and she was patient, kind, and thorough. I would definitely recommend her as trainer at Dog Training Elite Rhode Island. I am looking forward to the rest of our (Tucker and my) experience over the next 11 weeks. Soon, Tucker will be a therapy dog and go for his testing.
Molly Barnhart
Apr. 22, 2025 - google
Danielle is amazing. After 3 trainers my dog is no longer reactive. I can take him near other people and dogs without any concerns. My dog loves her. She has truly made a huge improvement in our lives. We are grateful. I wish I would had met her 6 years ago. Thank you!!!
Brenda Longstreth-Cabral
Mar. 19, 2025 - google
Danielle has been a game changer for us!! We have an adult French Pug and a 5-month-old sheepadoodle that just joined our home. It was not a nice transition until Danielle helped us to work with both dogs. They are both enrolled in Elite and it works!!!!
Kevin
Mar. 1, 2025 - google
You can teach an old dog new tricks! We got Penny in the fall of 2019. We went to a few puppy classes, but then the pandemic happened; no more classes, no visitors to the house. Four years later, we couldn't take Penny on a walk without fearing she would lunge at passing dogs and people. Mail or UPS deliver? She'd bark like we were being invaded. Nothing could bring her under control. Enter DTE: after just a few sessions with Danielle Penny immediately improved. After five sessions, she no longer barked at the mailman, and she strolled right by other dogs when we went on a walk. The turnaround was fast and complete; we couldn't believe it! I was apprehensive about using a collar; it seemed "mean" to me. But Danielle assured us, even demonstrating what it feels like. And she's right - it's just a way to get your dog to pay attention to you, not the mailman. A year after training, we only have to use the collar occasionally.
Captain Marie
Feb. 11, 2025 - google
Danielle is amazing! Right in the first 45 minutes my dog learned trust and confidence. My main focus was “recall” This journey started about 8 weeks ago. Rex is now walking with me off leash. He listens , does not take off for hours anymore. Just a completely changed dog in no time. Money well spent! I do recommend Dog training elite!
Karen Wheet
Dec. 12, 2024 - google
Cabo is a rescue who comes with “some” issues - mostly related to reactivity/barking. After 2 years of trying everything, I was ready to give up. I contacted Danielle in tears. She listened, she trained both of us and in no time she helped me and Cabo get to the finish line (well almost - there’s always more to learn). I am so grateful for Danielle’s knowledge and ability to manage a difficult dog. Believe me, I spent boatloads of $ trying to get things in control. Finally I found the answer. Contact Danielle, she will work with you and your sweet dog to help you be the best you can be together.
Kelly Marcotte
Dec. 10, 2024 - google
Danielle is absolutely amazing. Words cannot express our satisfaction with her training and our dogs behavior!! ❤️❤️❤️
Bob Armstrong
Dec. 9, 2024 - google
Danielle has given us the skills to train out goldendoodle. Guests in our home have told us that Angus is a different dog. He is well behaved and responds to our commands. They said it is now a pleasure to have him around.
Brian Redmond
Dec. 7, 2024 - google
Danielle has done a wonderful job guiding me and my GSD, Ruby, through basic obedience training. Ruby is taking to training well and she is so much happier now that she is trained enough to join me on most of my daily work/chores. The in-home sessions were awesome and I notice an immediate improvement to here calmness after the first group class. I can’t say enough good things about this program. Highly recommend!
Michele Ruttenberg
Nov. 26, 2024 - google
Working with Danielle has been transformative for me and for my dog, Buddy! Buddy came to us as an anxious and reactive rescue dog with a strong prey drive. I could not walk him without him barking and lunging at every dog we met or straining to get to every bunny. Within 2 sessions, he was more confident and controlled out in the world. Now that we have graduated to the group classes, I continue to be amazed at how well he responds to commands and how relaxed he is in a big group of dogs. I am so grateful to Danielle and Elite! I consider this the best money I’ve spent on anything in a long time!
Carol Brann
Nov. 17, 2024 - google
Danielle has helped me help my beagle be showered with love from everyone she comes in contact with now that she is more disciplined. Beagles by nature are loud, inquisitive and full of energy bred as hunting dogs. This combination often gets them in trouble in domestic situations but once trained a beagle can be the best version of a companion. I recommend Dog Training Elite specifically Danielle and the approach used to train my dog to be more at home in a close knit condo complex with lots of unexpected deliver personnel, children and other dogs. Thank you!
Kaylie Beeson
Nov. 16, 2024 - google
My dog is so much easier to walk and loves going to group class.
Katie Clark
Nov. 4, 2024 - facebook
Dog Training Elite is the best! I was struggling with my dog Boatie. He was jumping all over people when they would come over, used his paw to get our attention (scratching us), barked a lot, and was
Katie Clark
Nov. 4, 2024 - google
Dog Training Elite is the best! I was struggling with my dog Boatie. He was jumping all over people when they would come over, used his paw to get our attention (scratching us), barked a lot, and was reactive to other dogs while on walks. He was a very anxious boy and thanks to Danielle he’s like a new boy! I’ve had people say to their dog in front of me “why can’t you act like that”. Never thought I’d be hearing that! The one-on-one and group classes have been amazing. I would definitely recommend!
Paul Seippel
Nov. 3, 2024 - google
Great instruction done with the utmost patience and professionalism. I highly recommend Danielle and Ellie Dog Training!!
cheryl martel
Nov. 2, 2024 - google
I love Elite dog training. Danielle is wonderful with all dogs and their parents. I have seen such an improvement in my dog's behavior since we have been going to classes and so much better with other dogs and people. i would highly recommend Elite dog training for a well behaved dog!
Julian Trilling
Oct. 30, 2024 - google
I HIGHLY recommend DTE! I could not say enough about how amazing this has been. Finn, my standard poodle, just graduated basic obedience training today! He's training to be a service dog, and he's doing so well. I love that the private lessons are at my home. The setup is that you do five one on one classes, then join group classes to reinforce all the skills you and your dog learn in the one on one sessions. Danielle has been INCREDIBLE. I went into this feeling terrified that I wouldn't be able to do this training with Finn, but Danielle has broken it up into easy to digest pieces, with each skill building on the previous one. She is kind, gentle, observant, amazing with dogs (of course), and a fantastic teacher, and her presence immediately puts me at ease, which makes it so much easier for me to work with Finn. The lessons are fun and practical, and even include practicing skills on walks in my own neighborhood. Finn and I are both learning so fast, and I wouldn't have been able to do any of this without Danielle. She's unbelievably supportive, not judgemental in the slightest, and really good at troubleshooting in ways I would never have thought of. As someone who cannot afford to get a pre-trained service dog, I find the price to be quite reasonable for what I'm getting, and it is worth every penny. Remember, you're not paying for a puppy class, you're paying for serious obedience training. It's worth the money. Also, the training package comes with group classes for life, so we can go any time we need to practice, even after he's certified. I've had an amazing experience so far, and I'm so excited for the next step! I'm so glad I found this place! I'd give more than five stars if I could. ✨❤️✨
Jack
Sep. 24, 2024 - google
I’d like to be president of Danielle’s fan club when theres a job opening. She transformed my 1 yr old Black Mouth Cur into a happily obedient roommate. Danielle is accomplished and elegant with dogs, patient and quietly firm until she gets the desired results. It’s been an amazingly happy and positive experience that we will expand and treasure for many years to come. So worth it!
Charles Peckham Jr.
Sep. 2, 2024 - facebook
Danielle is the BEST! She is one of those people who just has a natural "connection" with dogs. She is very patient, kind, understanding, and extremely helpful. I can't say enough good things about her, and I'm so glad we are lucky enough to have found her for our training. 😊
Charles
Sep. 2, 2024 - google
Danielle is the BEST! She is one of those people who just has a natural "connection" with dogs. She is very patient, kind, understanding, and extremely helpful. I can't say enough good things about her, and I'm so glad we are lucky enough to have found her for our training.
Michelle Pacheco
Aug. 31, 2024 - google
Danielle is absolutely fantastic! She has a true understanding of each dog's temperament and abilities. She knows just how far to push them each class so that they can reach their full potential.
Donna Zannelli
Aug. 18, 2024 - facebook
Danielle is amazing! She has been working with me and our newly adopted Alaskan Malamute, Storm. She has been patient and kind as Storm and I work together to become a pet therapy team. Storm adores Danielle and enjoys every class we attend.
Donna Zannelli
Aug. 18, 2024 - google
I adopted a two year old Alaskan Malamute. When we got her, she was nervous, suffered from separation anxiety, and constantly used her big paws to get our attention. Danielle has been so patient and kind with both me and our Storm. Working with Danielle, Storm now walks on a lead with confidence, no long uses her paws to get our attention, and can now be left alone at home without her howling or being destructive. Storm actually looks forward to our lessons, and so do I. Danielle has helped us become a team. I highly recommend Danielle and Dog Training Elite to anyone who has a dog, regardless of their age or breed!
T Tat
Jul. 8, 2024 - google
Danielle is an amazing trainer! I couldn’t recommend her enough. She was patient and kind during all sessions. My dog is an amazing service animal thanks to Danielle and it’s made a huge difference in my life.
Andrew Frisch
Jun. 22, 2024 - google
Danielle is the best by far of dog trainers I've known. She knows what she's doing and does it exceptionally well.
Paul Fickenwirth
Jun. 6, 2024 - google
Danielle helped us to train our Great Dane puppy in no time. We have a toddler and a new born in our house and we wanted to be sure Ringo would be gentle and respectful of the kid’s personal as well as listen to all his commands. With Danielle’s help, we were able to get our 7 month old, 70 lbs, Great Dane to place where we feel comfortable with him around not just the toddler, but the new born baby and guests as wel with minimal supervision.
paul
May. 20, 2024 - google
Outstanding training and outstanding results. Our minigoldendoodle was a wild one until we enrolled him. After 5 lessons he is a pleasure to have. The group lessons are a plus as our pooch does not interact with bigger dogs like he does at group class. The decision to use Danielle proved to be very well worth it!
Robin Castillo
May. 11, 2024 - google
Danielle is amazing!! She has trained our Dutch Shepherd puppy and totally transformed her. She has learned so much from her private lessons and our group lessons. I highly recommend Danielle at Dog Training Elite!
Pat Small
May. 6, 2024 - facebook
Danielle is amazing. You can tell her love for dogs as soon as you meet her. She is so patient, and her instruction is very clear. Our dog Odie has made great strides in his training both at home and in group. I highly recommend Danielle at Dog Training Elite.
James Lampman
May. 4, 2024 - google
Dog Training Elite RI has been a game-changer for Sully, our dog, thanks to the exceptional training provided by Danielle. Her commands for both the dog and the trainer are comprehensive and effortlessly understood. She is undeniably a seasoned expert in her field. I highly recommend her services to anyone, regardless of their dog’s breed or size.
Shannon Tacelli
Apr. 26, 2024 - google
We reached out to Danielle regarding our 6 year old hound mix who’s part beagle and we are not sure what else. Lexi was your typical dog, behaved generally well and knew commands such as sit, stay, down, etc. She barked at pretty much anything, and would jump on anyone who walked through our door to try to lick their face. Fast forward to late 2022 we noticed Lexi become more skittish and would appear anxious since our son would at times lunge at her unexpectedly. This lasted through the year and she was getting more and more anxious. Fast forward to winter of 2023, our son HATED bath time for a bit as two year olds do, and Lexi started to not quite attack me when clean up his toys but would get aggressive and put herself between me and the toys I was trying to clean. We resorted to locking her in a room at bedtime for my safety since I was pregnant at the time. She also started going after our dog when other dogs would just walk by our home, or if we accidentally so much as stepped on her paw, she would attack our other dog, most times drawing blood. We were at a point of, “do we re-home her”, we have young children and we’re not sure we could trust her to not hurt them or us. This was a dog who completely changed from an easygoing dog to one who became so anxious with children in the home. We are BEYOND grateful to Danielle for coming and working with us, it saved our first baby and showed us that if you put in the love, time, and effort you can also have your beloved pet back. Danielle came out in the end of March for our first one on one session. After the first class we practiced the “come, off, quiet” and within that first week, we noticed a big difference with her barking, jumping on people and coming after me at bedtime. Others who came over that she normally jumped on also noticed a big difference. As the weeks went on, we continued through the program and we got Lexi to the point of being on a leash not pulling, lunging at other dogs and was able to walk along side Danielle’s dog in the final one on one. If you are hesitating, do we try this?, DO IT! We have a completely different dog back and she listens better than she ever has. We are so grateful for this training.
Benjamin Phillips
Apr. 23, 2024 - google
Danielle was great. We have a 10 month old bully mix who is very energetic we also have a child on the way and knew we needed help before she arrives. She helped us to get him to listen to us and follow directions both around the house and while out on walks. We have seen steady improvement with our dog as his training progresses.
Seth Jablonki
Apr. 23, 2024 - google
I am a student at Roger Williams University working on a dog scent project. I couldn’t have been happier with picking Dog Training Elite to help me out. Kona was very well trained puppy who showed great work doing her smell training. I would highly recommended this company for all type of training. Danel greatly helped me out answering any and all questions I had. And she did it with a smile on her face the entire time.
John Babb
Mar. 30, 2024 - google
In Dec 2022 I brought home an 8 week old, highly energetic, husky malamute shepherd mix. It was immediately clear that I needed more training than I knew at the time and I enlisted the help and expertise of Danielle at Dog Training Elite. I started with the puppy training package which provided the fundamentals. I then followed that with Advanced Training, which built on the fundamentals and included e-collar training and group classes. The group classes are where the rubber meets the road and the practice of all the training you’ve done comes together in practical application. Danielle excels at providing patient instruction to the dog and the owner. She offers solutions to problems that aren’t a one size fits all solution. I chose Danille because I highly valued a balanced training approach that came by way of treats and praise, as well as using the modern tools at our disposal including prong collars and e-collars. The e-collar is an invaluable communication tool and I knew it would be the right method for my dog. I highly recommend Danielle, her approach, and her training.
Kimberly Thompson
Feb. 26, 2024 - google
I would definitely recommend Dog Training Elite!! The amount of care and one on one experience is worth the money! I've seen such improvement in my pup since we started!
Joe Crabb
Feb. 10, 2024 - google
Excellent organization, and Danielle is awesome!
Robert Bolt
Dec. 2, 2023 - google
We recently got a puppy to be little sister to our 6-year old lab mix, and looked into training for them both. We couldn’t be happier to have found Danielle at Dog Training Elite RI. They have both come so far with their obedience training, and we will also be doing service animal training. Danielle’s love of dogs shines through in all of her classes. This was the best decision for the happiness of our fur babies!!
gary chiasson
Nov. 22, 2023 - google
Daniel is the best, From the initial training to the followup classes we have been very happy.
Caroline Barr
Nov. 19, 2023 - google
Danielle and her team are fabulous! My dog, Phil, is very before and she work with him with such patience and care. He has built up his confidence and training skills so much with Danielle’s help. Highly highly recommend
Jeff Palumbo
Oct. 21, 2023 - google
Owen has come a long way since starting training with Elite. He has improved with listening and understanding commands , as well as leash behavior. Highly recommended
Jessica Saraiva
Oct. 6, 2023 - google
Danielle was great! Extremely easy to work with and made you feel comfortable right away. She really listened to your concerns and helped recreate the situation so that you can work through it in real time. My dog is extremely reactive and she worked with me to give me the tools and confidence I need to help my dog. I am grateful for the training and would recommend her to those whether you are just starting off or need help on problematic behaviors such as reactivity!
Jamila Coulter
Oct. 3, 2023 - google
My boyfriend and I have had such a positive experience with them. Our trainer is so patient and attentive to our dog, Skye, and he loves her. She is super helpful with any advice that we may need to better work with him. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a dog trainer.
Miriam Eble
Sep. 30, 2023 - google
We highly recommend Danielle from Dog Training Elite Rhode Island. Our dog was experiencing aggression through his anxiety and Danielle was able to turn our dog into a confident and proud boy! She was knowledgeable in her practice and beyond patient while training our dog. We cannot thank her enough!
Jeffrey Coolidge
Sep. 22, 2023 - google
We are so impressed with Danielle and Dog Training Elite! Aggie Rose, our Jack Russell, has really benefited from the private and group classes offered by Danielle. Aggie’s behavior around other dogs and humans has improved beyond our expectations – no more barking at other dogs, jumping on guests or pulling on her leash. Danielle has an approach that combines patience & knowledge into successful training sessions. The real bonus was Danielle’s ability to customize the training to address Aggie’s unique quirks. She helped Aggie to stop attacking the shovel and rake, making it possible to have her outside while working in the yard. After a few sessions, we were able to garden again with Aggie tagging along and only digging when we asked her too! Aggie Rose is a calmer and happier family member and we owe it to Danielle and Dog Training Elite. Thank you so much, Danielle!
Francelly Montano
Sep. 3, 2023 - google
Excellent
Kelly Compton
Sep. 1, 2023 - facebook
I 100% recommend hiring Danielle to train your pup! She deals with all types of dogs with various training needs. Our 10 month old mini Australian shepherd puppy has completely transformed her behavior after just 5 private sessions. She still has to attend group classes and I can’t wait to see her progress even further. Thank you so much Danielle!
Diana Oehrli
Aug. 12, 2023 - google
Danielle knows what she’s doing with dogs. She is very patient, she goes out of her way to help dog owners train their own dogs, and she’s very accommodating. My dog has become much less reactive, and much more obedient.
caroline murphy
Aug. 6, 2023 - google
It has been a great experience for me as a new dog owner and for my dog to learn so quickly the few commands. My dog knows all the commands to be around small children, busy public spaces and to stay within boundaries in big open spaces.
Cathy M
Jul. 12, 2023 - google
We love Danielle- she was fantastic and did such an excellent job with our pup Remy! We have seen such a positive difference in his behavior since training with Danielle. We would highly recommend Dog Training Elite to anyone looking for one on one training. Thank you Danielle- and Scruffy and Kona too! It's been a pleasure working with you and we look forward to Group Classes.
Teresa Letourneau
Jul. 1, 2023 - google
Zappa is the best dog, so good natured and loving. He is, however 86 pounds and full of energy not knowing his own strength. We contacted Elite and Danielle responded right away. We talked for a while and she answered all my questions. I set up an appointment and after meeting Danielle, we knew she was right for us and Zappa. With Danielle’s patience & kindness Zappa has come a long way. He is no longer jumping when company comes to the house, which is huge! We can’t thank Danielle enough for all she’s done and continues to do for Zappa. He adores her!
Cynthia MacDonald
Jun. 29, 2023 - google
Danielle is amazing! She did a puppy consultation on our puppy and had him following new commands within minutes. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing puppy or older dog training. Thank you Danielle!
Cindy Graham MacDonald
Jun. 29, 2023 - facebook
Danielle is amazing she came to do a puppy demonstration and in just minutes had our puppy following her commands. I would highly recommend her to anyone with puppy or older dog that needs to learn their manners. Thank you Danielle!
Bryan L.
Jun. 27, 2023 - google
Daniele is so patient with the owners and the dogs. Rocky has come so far in his training. She is always on time and very encouraging with the group. The group training is fun and interesting.
Nicole Marshall
Apr. 29, 2023 - google
Danielle, scruffy and Kona are the best. Danielle works well with the puppies and dogs. Our Molly was trained by Danielle and she absolutely loves her. Our dog Molly is going to be working with Danielle to get her service dog certificate. Molly is doing an awesome job with Danielle's guidance and advice. Would highly recommend.
karen poulin
Mar. 22, 2023 - google
I can’t say enough about Danielle and her training ability. My lab which happens to be a very large dog, was not quite a year old and extremely playful when Danielle came to my house to train him. I was very impressed on how she was able to control him and he listened to her. She taught me how to work with him and now he behaves so well and listens. He used to jump on anyone coming over to the house and I just have to use my command and he stops. He’s still young at 15 months and turning out to be such a good and happy boy!
Melissa wilbur
Feb. 11, 2023 - google
Danielle is fabulous. We have two puppies and she has taught us the tools to train them. Our goal was to have our dogs be part of the family and have people enter our home without getting knocked over by Al and Tess. They are getting better every day with the commands Danielle has taught them. She is very kind and flexible. I would highly recommend her business.
Keri Jardine
Feb. 11, 2023 - google
I can’t truly express how thankful I am for the patience and commitment Danielle has shown us. After working with multiple trainers and vets, along with trying various medications, I was at the end of my rope. My two year old dog had developed severe and dangerous separation anxiety. She broke out of crates, caused significant damage to our house, and was dangerous to herself - she jumped out a second floor window! I was desperately trying to find ways to help her, so we could avoid my worst nightmare - not being able to keep her. Four months into our crisis, after spending thousands of dollars on doggy daycare, trainers, and medicine, I connected with Danielle. I was losing hope because nothing seemed to be working. Danielle knew she could get better. She encouraged, coached, and supported us each step of the way. Thanks to Danielle, Snoopy is now safely staying home alone in her crate for long stretches of time and my family has been able to resume everyday life!
Carol Baker
Jan. 28, 2023 - google
Dog Training Elite is the best for teaching your best friend some manners! Magnum is a Wiemerana who is 13 months old, full of energy and extremely excited to see people. He no longer jumps on everyone who stops to say "Hello"!
Wendy McInnis
Jan. 21, 2023 - google
Danielle & Scruffy are great! Can’t believe how much better behaved my boy Gino is since we’ve started working with Danielle.
Cassie Goryl
Dec. 28, 2022 - google
We have had the most incredible experience working with Danielle, and we can’t believe how much our pup has grown and changed since we started working with her! She is encouraging, capable, and very professional. We are so proud to be part of the pack and I would recommend working with Danielle to anyone!
Rob
Nov. 6, 2022 - google
Danielle is amazing! We have a 15 month old very leash aggressive German Shepherd. Danielle has shown us how to get control of this and we can now go on walks and rides with him in a car without him flipping out. We can not thank her enough.
Fernando Faria
Oct. 10, 2022 - facebook
Danielle is an amazing trainer! Our Coon Hound responded great to the training.
David Webb
Sep. 23, 2022 - google
Danielle is such a kind and patient trainer and she will work closely with you to ensure both you and your dog understand all areas of the training. I highly recommend calling her if you are struggling with basic obedience or if you need more advanced training.
Dog Training Elite Greater Cincinnati
Sep. 23, 2022 - google
Danielle is one of the kindest, most patient people I have ever known. Turns out those traits transfer perfectly for dog training. I would let her train my kids if she would :)! She is truly amazing!!!
Jodi Peters
Sep. 2, 2022 - google
I spoke with Danielle in great length about what i expected to get out of training. I have had 4 dogs trained on e-collars so, i am not new to the method. Danielle took the time to answer all of my questions and worked to accommodate me in any way she could. Although I opted for a different training method. I can not thank her enough for the time, understanding and compassion she showed me. I HIGHLY recommend Dog Training Elite to everyone! I can't say enough good things about their training techniques, their compassion for the dogs, and their willingness to work with owners to obtain the perfect pet!
Gavin L
Aug. 3, 2022 - google
Danielle is fun-loving and patient. My Goldens took to her and The Dog Training Elite methods right away. I highly recommend!
Debra B
Aug. 2, 2022 - google
So happy we decided to try Dog Training Elite! Danielle was the best, my nervous English Springer Spaniel loved her and her behavior is so much better! We learned so much, it was worth every penny.
Sally Comparetto
Aug. 2, 2022 - google
Danielle has the patience of a Saint and my dogs warmed right up to her! I totally recommend
Lisa Weir
Aug. 2, 2022 - google
Danielle is an unbelievable trainer ! I highly recommend her !!!
Matt Dolson
Aug. 1, 2022 - google
Danielle has been working with dogs her whole life from volunteering at a no-kill shelter to owning and operating a successful dog kennel business. There is no one I can think better suited to handle the challenges of training, and to teach you the best methods for getting your pup in top shape.
Charlotte D'Antuono
Jul. 31, 2022 - facebook
Danielle is been great. Our pup Tyke has learned so much with Elite’s proven methodology. An amazing trainer ! 100% recommended
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Before starting her family, Danielle volunteered at the Hawaiian Humane Society training dogs to have good manners. She enjoyed owning and operating Kailua K9 Club doggy daycare, with her dogs Gatsby and Daisy. Her husband Dan's job moved them to California and eventually, they found their way back to the East Coast where they were from. Danielle has worked in the staffing industry, real estate and most recently in an elementary school as a Registered Behavior Technician helping children with special needs. DTE is the perfect combination for Danielle, being able to help people and getting to work with dogs.

Danielle lives in Portsmouth RI with her husband Dan, three children and two dogs, Koa and Scruffy.

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