Empowering Owners
We work with dogs of any breed, size or age - and we empower owners with lifelong skills to continue successes.
- Leash & potty training
- Staying & coming
- Destructive chewing & digging
- Stealing food, clothing, or other objects
- Barking, howling & whining
- Food guarding & begging
- Mouthing, nipping & playing rough
- Anxiety & submissive urination
- Jumping up & hyperactivity
- Aggression & anxiety
We strongly believe that the key to sustained obedience and training is to empower owners to be an integral part of the training experience.
Dog obedience classes are held on a consistent basis and are included in most packages. Our dog obedience training classes are designed to place yourself and your dog in public places (surrounded by other dogs, people, smells, and sounds)!
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Welcome to Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City! We are a professional, family owned Salt Lake City, UT-based dog training company with over 40 years of experience that specializes in strengthening the bond between your dog and your family, with a strong emphasis on teaching your dog the highest level of obedience, despite even the toughest level of distractions. Our Salt Lake City, UT dog training programs are certain to meet all of your training needs. Unlike a lot of other dog training companies, we understand that each client has different needs, so we tailor our dog training programs to accommodate your unique situation. Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City also trains service animals and dogs ready to volunteer in the community as therapy dogs and companions to those with special needs. We also offer a fun and challenging personal protection program as well!
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Meet Our Trainers
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
clas·si·cal con·di·tion·ing
PSYCHOLOGY
noun
A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus and is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.
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Why Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City?
Lifetime Investment
We follow up & are invested in the owner's success long-term.
Value Priced
We pride ourselves on being able to offer our professional services at prices that are budget friendly.
Local Trainers
All of our local dog trainers are trustworthy, willing to be there for our clients and love what they do.
Simplified & Customized
We plan training around the owner's schedule and require only 15 min/day follow-up practice.
Come Meet Us!
We are often at home shows in your area! Our passion for dogs and service sets us apart. All of our local dog trainers are trustworthy, willing to be there for our clients and love what they do. We want to build a community for our clients that love their dogs just as much as we do and once you begin the training process with us, you become a part of the Dog Training Elite family.
Proud Sponsor of The Malinois Foundation
At Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City work's with the Malinois Foundation to heal and empower these individuals with a specialized service animal, a partner in life, and a new best friend.
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!
We have seen such great results with this program! We loved that we could be present, and trained as well, for each weeks training protocol. The ability to do training at our home made all the difference in us choosing DTE. We appreciate Jeff and the staff for providing us the confidence we needed in caring for and handling our aggressive pup.— Jessika Reilly
Posted September 26th 2023
FIVE PLUS STARS We are so grateful these five stars were aligned and led us to our wonderful forever friendship with DTE! It has been 5 years since we lost our beloved 15 yr old fur family member. Didn’t think we’d be doing this again. Dogs are mental health for me. That’s ALL I wanted for Christmas! Oh boy…the new puppy arrived and we knew we needed help! That’s when McCall arrives at our door and quickly teaches us that WE are the Boss of our home, not this adorable fur ball! We witnessed McCall’s magic which was quiet but firm. Our pup Sonny was left feeling like the best boi each time they met! He since has completed 2 dog camps. These are not easy but he couldn’t get to the door fast enough. Jake worked wonders with Sonny! Jake has a very confident energy that is passed on to your dog with so much praise. Dallin, who teaches the puppy classes, is as fun & friendly to the families not just the adorable puppies of all kinds and makes you feel you are the best parent! There is not a question or concern that Kacie, who runs the show at the front desk, can’t immediately help you with and is the perfect person who greets you with a friendly Hi & smile!— Paige
Posted September 25th 2023
Incredible service, training and especially trainers. Jake and Mcall were superb and Moses (golden retriever) looked forward to training and came away a better pup— Ben Harrison
Posted September 24th 2023
Got the Whole Den package and am very satisfied with the level of professionalism that everyone had. They gave wonderful suggestions and presented things I a way I could understand. Will use them going forward for all trainings on our little one.— Demy Averett
Posted September 8th 2023
If I could give 10 starts I would. This place is amazing. I did the two-week training camp for my 8 month old puppy and I couldn't be happier with the results. The entire experience was perfect from start to finish. The training staff is incredible. They answered all my questions and took extra time and care in helping my dog be successful. Special thanks to Jake and McCall, who worked with my dog every day. You can tell they love their jobs! I would recommend them to ANYONE. Thanks again DTE!!!— Kym Hancock
Posted September 6th 2023
I highly recommend Dog Training Elite!! Brock has made the most amazing changes in just a week! I couldn’t do this alone! Jake is incredible and patient with my pup. Even though my Lab was crazy… he’s learning how to be an absolute gentleman! I am so impressed with everything at DTE!—
Posted September 6th 2023
Fantastic! Jake was so patient with our very stubborn dog. Great improvement could be seen with each training session. Completely worth every penny. We went to Dog Training Elite on a referral and have already passed on the referral to others. Thank you!— Heidi Bedont
Posted July 28th 2023
I recently enrolled my Morkie, Zeus, and I couldn't be happier with the results! Kaycee was knowledgeable and helped us decide which program would be best for Zeus. Kaycee made everything seamless from scheduling, questions and payments during our 2 weeks of facility training. The training sessions were not only fun and engaging but also tailored to Zeus's individual needs and personality. Jake took the time to understand Zeus's strengths and areas that needed improvement, which made the learning process so much more effective. Zeus absolutely adored going to the training classes; it became the highlight of his week! I noticed a significant improvement in his behavior, from basic commands like "sit" and "stay" to walking politely on a leash. Beyond the training itself, the facility was clean, safe, and filled with a friendly atmosphere. It was apparent that Zeus was in excellent hands, and I felt confident leaving him in their care. I am immensely grateful to Jake and Dallin for their dedication and expertise in helping Zeus. I wholeheartedly recommend PTE to any dog owner looking to give their furry friend a positive and rewarding training experience. Thank you Jake, Dallin & Kaycee!— Courtney Schow
Posted July 21st 2023
Just finished my 5th in-home dog training and I can't be more relieved and happy that I finally have the makings of an obedient dog. I still have 3 more in-home sessions as well as a bunch of group sessions I am excited to start. McCall Iorg, Jeff Slack and Dallin Renouard have all been a part of this journey and have been nothing but amazing! Couldn't have done it with out them!— Jeremy Day
Posted July 19th 2023
So grateful to this place and all of their staff, they genuinely care about your pup and set you up for lasting success!— Asher Pappas
Posted July 11th 2023
I cannot express enough gratitude and admiration for the phenomenal dog training team. From the very first interaction, it was clear that this team possessed an unmatched level of expertise, dedication, and passion for what they do. I loved how my doggie (Oliver) felt safe and comfortable, paving the way for effective training and progress. Oliver absolutely loved Jake, he is awesome! He also trained with McCall and Dallin, and he enjoyed and showed immediately improvement into a well-behaved and confident companion, if you are seeking a dog training team that combines expertise, compassion and genuine love for dogs, look no further. I wholeheartedly recommend this incredible team. Definitely five-stars!! And Kaycee the administrative assistant is also a pleasure to deal with.— Gloria A
Posted July 1st 2023
If you don’t want to read a long review - I will put it simply. If you have a dog, GET THEM TRAINED WITH DOG TRAINING ELITE! You will not regret it. If you want the long version here it is… There are not enough goods things I could say about the amazing people at DTE. We adopted our dog Margot a little over a year ago and there has been so many tears and frustrations and even thoughts that we may need to re-home her because we weren’t able to have people over, go anywhere with her, take her on walks - even just hanging out at home or cleaning the house was near impossible due to Margot’s reactivity and behavior. We are SO GLAD we found Dog Training Elite when we did because it has literally changed not only our lives, but Margot’s too. We started her trainings in January this year and have gone from pretty much never leaving the house to taking her on walks at busy parks, going to the farmers market, and she has even been able to make a dog friend just this past weekend! Not every day goes 100% perfect and there is still work to be done, but we have all the tools and continued support we need. I always know I can call the office and have any questions answered and successes celebrated when I need it. Jeff is our trainer and he is the best! Since the first time we met him at our consultation, each training session in our home, sessions at parks, group classes, etc. he has always made us comfortable, confident and calm. He has given us so much knowledge about our dog and how to advocate for her, help set her up for success, and guide her through situations where she is typically very reactive and scared. When we first started our sessions - Margot wouldn’t even look at Jeff and now when he has come to our home, she wags her tail and she also has even gone on walks successfully with his dog! We also have worked with Jake alongside Jeff at the reactive dog group classes we have attended so far and he is wonderful as well. And then there is Kaycee who works at the office who is an ACTUAL angel on earth. The week following our first session I called with questions which she, of course, answered thoroughly - and I also started crying because I was so happy with the changes we were seeing so quickly and she was so nice about my tears of happiness and relief. I have called many times since then and even had to go into the office to pick up some things a few times and every time I speak with her she is so kind and welcoming. Myself, my husband, Margot and even our friends/family will be forever grateful for this entire team! Pictured is Margot (right) with her new friend Sadie after lots of running and playing - this would not have been possible even 3 months ago.— Jessica Marsh
Posted June 28th 2023
We are so happy with our experience with Dog Training Elite! We just finished all of our private lessons and the change we have seen in our dog is amazing. We adopted an 5 year old pit bull mix and she lacked basic obedience and was very nervous and reactive with other dogs. In working with the trainers at Dog Training Elite we have helped her learn how to navigate those stressful situations, and we have learned how to handle them as well! We are now confident taking her on walks or to parks, she is now more obedient than most the other dogs we know, and we even recently introduced to her my parent’s German Shepherd (we tried before finding Dog Training Elite without success which was one of the things that lead to us making the investment in training, but I’m telling you, with the tools they give you it’s like night and day)! She is doing so well and I can’t recommend Dog Training Elite enough! We are excited to start group lessons.—
Posted June 26th 2023
We are so happy with our experience with Dog Training Elite! We just finished all of our private lessons and the change we have seen in our dog is amazing. We adopted an 5 year old pit bull mix and she lacked basic obedience and was very nervous and reactive with other dogs. In working with the trainers at Dog Training Elite we have helped her learn how to navigate those stressful situations, and we have learned how to handle them as well! We are now confident taking her on walks or to parks, she is now more obedient than most the other dogs we know, and we even recently introduced to her my parent’s German Shepherd (we tried before finding Dog Training Elite without success which was one of the things that lead to us making the investment in training, but I’m telling you, with the tools they give you it’s like night and day)! She is doing so well and I can’t recommend Dog Training Elite enough! We are excited to start group lessons.— Katie MacDonald
Posted June 25th 2023
Cielo (CeCe) and I have have gone through 2 of the trainings now. Sadly finishing the last of the at home training but happy that we will be heading to the puppy group training then on to group class sessions. McCall and Dallon were the trainer that CeCe had with the Gold Obedience in-home sessions. McCall also was the trainer with the Puppy training, she is outstanding. I will never go anywhere else for puppy/dog training as it is obvious they are very knowledgeable on training and they love there work. I recommend Dog Training Elite Salt Lake giving a 10 out 10 rating. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.— Jan Anderson
Posted June 15th 2023
Top notch - My rescue dog has learned so much. Our trainer was fun, professional and so amazing with Cruz. See you in group lessons. :)— Shirley LeGrand
Posted June 15th 2023
Bringing our new puppy to DTE has been incredibly helpful. Kaycee, Jake, and Dallin provided great service and were so helpful in training little Moses and giving us the tools to continue to train him at home! Thanks for making training a new puppy a great experience!— Beth Hoffman
Posted June 9th 2023
This is the best training. Our dog started to show aggression and the trainers were amazing and have taught us so much. Our dog is doing great with commands and her reactions. I highly recommend this place. Jeff listens to any issues that are happening and knows exactly what to do.— Melissa Waldron
Posted June 4th 2023
DTE in Sandy is FANTASTIC! Milo and I worked with Jeff and Jake over the last 7 months (2-week in-house training, weekly group classes, and the therapy dog certification). Constant communication between the facility and the handler. The group classes provide consistent practice for you & your dog. Milo has been the best version of himself since this training. Thank you DTE!— Madison Browne
Posted June 2nd 2023
These guys know there stuff! It has been life changing for our family as first time dog owners. Dallin, Jake and Casey we do helpful and I could tell they really loved working with our labrador retriever. Thank you. Thank you—
Posted May 21st 2023