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Dog Training in Providence / New Bedford, RI

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Obedience Training

We believe sustained obedience comes from empowering owners and their dogs to build strong, lasting bonds through training.

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Service Dog Training

Built on 40+ years of experience, Dog Training Elite proudly leads the way in professional service dog training tailored to your needs.

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Empowering Owners


We work with dogs of any breed, size or age - and we empower owners with lifelong skills to continue successes.

  • Leash Walking & Heel Training

  • Barking Issues

  • Aggression & Reactivity 

  • Separation Anxiety

  • Jumping & Hyperactivity 

  • Sitting & Stay Commands

  • Destructive Chewing & Digging

  • Recall Training (Come When Called)

  • Boundary Training (Off Furniture or Beds)

  • Vehicle Behavior

  • Training for Specific Tasks

  • And More

Training Programs

Flexible & Customized for your Pet

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Obedience Training

Our obedience training for dogs in Providence / New Bedford, RI is designed to teach essential commands and reinforce good behavior, ensuring your dog is well-mannered in any situation.

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Puppy Training

Our puppy training in Providence / New Bedford, RI builds a strong bond between you and your new puppy by focusing on early socialization, basic commands, and good behavior.

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Service Dog Training

Our Providence / New Bedford service dog training turns dogs into dependable companions, trained to perform tasks like retrieving items, providing stability, or alerting to medical conditions.

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Anxiety & Aggression

Our Providence / New Bedford aggressive dog training targets and corrects behaviors driven by anxiety and aggression, helping your dog stay calm and well-behaved in challenging situations.

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Therapy Dog Training

Our Providence / New Bedford therapy dog training equips dogs with the skills needed to provide comfort and emotional support in various settings. These trained dogs help reduce stress, ease anxiety, and improve the overall well-being of their owners.

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Group Training

Our group dog training classes in Providence / New Bedford, RI offer a structured environment where dogs can learn and practice essential skills while socializing with other dogs and their owners.

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Our Story

Dog Training Elite Rhode Island

Our programs are flexible and designed to meet the needs of each client’s schedule and their dog’s unique behavior, home environment, and situation. We are a family-owned, professional dog training company with over 40 years of experience specializing in strengthening the bond between you and your dog.

We offer in-home dog training, basic obedience, advanced training, and specialized programs like Service Animals and Therapy Dogs. No matter the breed, size, or behavioral issue, the Dog Training Elite team is here to help. Let our professional Providence / New Bedford dog trainers help you today.

About Us

Our Team

Danielle Sanderson - Owner and Trainer
Danielle Sanderson
Owner and Trainer

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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Learn Why Dog owners choose Dog Training Elite

  • Karen Wheet
    Dec. 13, 2024
    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
    Danielle is absolutely amazing. Words cannot express our satisfaction with her training and our dogs behavior!! ❤️❤️❤️
  • Bob Armstrong
    Dec. 9, 2024
    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
    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
    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
    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
    My dog is so much easier to walk and loves going to group class.
  • Katie Clark
    Nov. 5, 2024
    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!
  • Katie Clark
    Nov. 4, 2024
    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
  • Paul Seippel
    Nov. 3, 2024
    Great instruction done with the utmost patience and professionalism. I highly recommend Danielle and Ellie Dog Training!!
  • cheryl martel
    Nov. 2, 2024
    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
    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
    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
    Sep. 2, 2024
    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 Peckham Jr.
    Sep. 2, 2024
    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
    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. 19, 2024
    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!
  • Donna Zannelli
    Aug. 18, 2024
    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.
  • T Tat
    Jul. 8, 2024
    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. 23, 2024
    Danielle is the best by far of dog trainers I've known. She knows what she's doing and does it exceptionally well.
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We Train Every Breed

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Each dog breed has different behaviors and personalities due to a combination of genetics, selective breedings, and environmental factors. At Dog Training Elite, we work with every dog. Our team understands canine behavior and the unique challenges of every breed.

We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we apply specific breed training techniques to bring out the best in your dog. From impulse control in terriers to focused mental stimulation for herding breeds, we’ll work with you and your dog to design a personalized training plan.

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Dog Training in Providence / New Bedford, RI

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At Dog Training Elite, we’ve seen how DIY dog training can lead to inconsistent results and frustration. Our qualified professionals bring the expertise needed to assess your dog’s unique needs and apply methods that work. Choosing experienced trainers makes a noticeable difference in attaining reliable, lasting behavior changes.

We rely on positive reinforcement, a training method that delivers lasting results, even with the most challenging dogs. Our trainers are skilled in addressing any behavioral issue and can help your dog to reach their full potential with encouragement and proven techniques.

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Professional Dog Trainers in Providence / New Bedford, RI

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Pet owners often have many options when it comes to dog training, including low-cost, quick-fix programs that claim immediate results. However, our training methods stand apart by focusing on sustainable, long-term success rather than temporary fixes. We provide a high standard of expert dog training that is built to last, ensuring that you and your dog benefit from a deeper, enduring bond and advanced obedience that continues over time.

Investing in effective dog training is one of the most valuable choices you can make for your pet’s health, behavior, and happiness. Our trainers are dedicated to delivering personalized training plans that target your dog’s unique needs, going beyond basic obedience to include specialized behavioral work and service dog training. Our goal is to be the last dog trainers you’ll ever need — bringing advanced training quality to the Providence / New Bedford, RI area for lasting, meaningful results.

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At Dog Training Elite, we are proud to offer training services recognized for outstanding results and effective methods. With skilled trainers dedicated to helping dogs and their owners build strong, lasting relationships, we guarantee your dog receives the best care and guidance.

Our programs cover everything from basic obedience to advanced behavior modification, customized to your dog’s needs. Whether you’re addressing behavioral issues, improving obedience, or strengthening your bond, our methods deliver reliable results.

Experience the difference our award-winning training can make in your dog’s life.

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