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One of our trainers will visit your home to meet you and your dog and discuss any issues you're facing. We will then demonstrate one of our model dogs so you can see what you can expect after hiring our trainers. From there, we will discuss the various packages we offer and which we feel best suit your (and your dog's) needs.
We provide full obedience training that covers all basic commands, both on and off-leash. Our in-home visits target specific issues like counter-surfing, digging, and more. Unlike some trainers, we work with all breeds, including those often considered challenging.
Yes. You (and anyone in your family who wants to be involved) are integral to your dog getting trained. We need you to practice 5-6 days a week, about 15-20 minutes a day for optimal results.
Once a week. We come to you (with the silver, gold and platinum packages) once a week to start your dog off, then you come to park sessions which are held once a week in Salt Lake City.
To effectively resolve specific issues, we need to start with a solid foundation in obedience. This approach helps you become a confident leader for your dog, which is key to addressing and preventing behavioral problems.
Nope. Those are dangerous grounds to tread upon. We'd much rather train a vicious dog!
We train dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. Whether your dog is a tiny Chihuahua or a large Mastiff, we have the experience and expertise to work with them.
Yes. Working with and controlling aggression is one of our specialties in Salt Lake City.
We focus on training companion dogs for veterans and individuals with PTSD and other psychological conditions. In addition to service animals, we also train therapy dogs that visit hospitals, nursing homes, and treatment centers.
To be a service dog, your dog needs to have an even temperament. Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Standard Poodles, Goldendoodles, etc. typically have a great temperament for service work. For some types of service work, your dog will need to have AKC certifications (such as Canine Good Citizen or Community Canine) which we are able to certify. As always, we would be happy to assess your dog's aptitude for service work for free!
Yes, we do offer personal protection training in Salt Lake City.
To be a personal protection dog, your dog will need to have some "drives" that can be utilized for the work. Generally, prey drive is the key drive that we look for (ie, chasing a tennis ball or going after a tug), but there are several forms that we can utilize. Your dog does not have to be vicious! We want your dog to be a great family dog first, then we need its obedience perfected; only then will we work on personal protection. Of course, we would be happy to assess your dog for free!

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  • Bria Mertens
    Nov. 17, 2025
    We had a fantastic experience taking two dogs through the program. McCall was an outstanding trainer and made great progress with both our adult dog and our puppy. We are really looking forward to sending our other two doggos through the program soon!
  • Katie Burton
    Nov. 16, 2025
    Always a joy working with Jeff. Out dogs love him and we are learning a lot about training our pups.
  • Laura Smith
    Oct. 16, 2025
    Jeff was great with our dog Sera, she loved him and his dog. We are really excited to start training with him. Had our 3rd lesson with Meggie and it was very good she have us great advice.
  • Andrea Boyle
    Nov. 13, 2025
    Jeff is the dog whisperer! First day went well! Coco is progressing nicely!
  • Curtis White
    Aug. 5, 2025
    Wow, Jeff arrived and quickly put our dog Delilah at ease. He showed us how to make the training session fun using lots of small treats for Delilah. Command, Mark, Treat and repeat. It’s us needing the training not our puppy.
  • Julie Alverson
    Sep. 24, 2025
    I have loved working with Jeff and his dog. Our dog loves him too. He has a great way to teach and connect with us.
  • Pamela Aizad
    Oct. 14, 2025
    These trainers are amazing !! They are so knowledgeable and patient! They know their stuff!!
  • Alan Rigdon
    Oct. 30, 2025
    Meggie did a great with our one on one appointment today. She put extra effort into the training session
  • shontae Vowles
    Oct. 30, 2025
    Jeff is amazing with his techniques and lessons not only teaching your dog but also teaching you. He’s very knowledgeable and explains everything well so you understand it, Titus and I are excited to work with him and the rest of his team
  • Angelica Panlaqui
    Oct. 12, 2025
    McCall did an incredible job training our 4-month-old doodle, Peaches! She taught our pup all the basic commands, sit, come, lay down, off, and up, and our favorite, “place”! Peaches now knows how to stay in her place, even when we walk away, until we give the release command, “break.” It’s been a game-changer! McCall also introduced “calm stops,” helping Peaches learn how to regulate her emotions. I can’t say enough about how much she taught not just our dog, but us as owners! Every day, she provided clear breakdowns of what Peaches learned, what to practice, and always asked, “What else? What else came up? What else do you need help with?” She’s incredibly attentive, thorough, and supportive. We’re so excited to continue with in-home sessions! Peaches has learned so much, and so have we!
  • Erin Kerr
    Oct. 23, 2025
    Meggie took amazing care of me and my pups!
  • Erin Rooks
    Oct. 23, 2025
    Meggie took such good care of me and my pitties! 😍
  • Kirstie Savage
    Oct. 17, 2025
    We've loved our experience with Dog Training Elite! We've done the majority of our in home trainings with Meggie and she is such a delight to work with and our pup just loves her so much! The in facility training was also so awesome! Definitely recommend.
  • Adam Fox
    Oct. 16, 2025
    Jeff was fantastic. Easy to talk to and professional. Presented the information in a natural way without beating around the bush. Displaying his dogs skill and training was fun to watch. You can tell he loves what he does!
  • Joyce Ferrone
    Jul. 31, 2025
    Meggie was great. Came to our home, met our puppy and answered our many questions. We are looking forward to teaching our darling puppy to be a great dog. She taught us how to calm our over activated puppy!!!! So helpful
  • Kathy Nelson
    Oct. 4, 2025
    Meggie was very informed and very nice. I look forward to working with her and the rest of the team.
  • Ginger Utley
    Oct. 1, 2025
    Jeff is so knowledgeable about dogs, their needs, and their interactions with humans. He put us all at ease. Clearly, our family and dog are in great hands with him and we’re excited to start learning what he has to teach.
  • Kara Smith
    Sep. 30, 2025
    Meggie is awesome! Our first in home session was amazing!
  • Ada Prins
    Sep. 28, 2025
    He was very personable and good with my dog. Very knowledgeable
  • Tori Raphael
    Sep. 10, 2025
    Meg was amazing! So patient and showed us a few tricks just in that 30 minute evaluation. We are definitely signing up for more and we are excited to work with her!!!

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Kelley Rosequist - Owner - Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City
Kelley Rosequist
Owner - Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City

Kelley has been working with dogs for over 10 years. Kelley enjoys working with owners and their dogs to help them better communicate with each other. Kelley works closely with The Malinois Foundation to provide service animals for those in need.

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Oakley Thorn - Co-Owner & DIrector of Operations
Oakley Thorn
Co-Owner & DIrector of Operations

Oakley has been a vital part of DTE for over four years, dedicated to ensuring the smooth operation of the organization. As a co-owner of DTE Salt Lake, she plays a key role in supporting trainers, clients, and their beloved pups. With a lifelong passion for dogs, Oakley thrives on witnessing the success of her trainers and the joyful transformations of clients and their pets.

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Jeff Slack - Trainer
Jeff Slack
Trainer

Jeff has worked with DTE for 4 years. He has been in the dog training world for over 22 years. Jeff and his dog, Baba Yaga, enjoy watching the client's dogs learn. He strives for all dogs to feel excitement and pride when they succeed. He is grateful he gets to build client's relationships with their dog and create a trusting relationship. Jeff trains dogs in puppy programs, obedience, service, scent-based service, therapy, and personal protection.

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McCall Iorg - Facility Trainer
McCall Iorg
Facility Trainer

McCall has worked at DTE for over 2 years. She has become a jack-of-all-trades through her training and administrative work. She is our facility trainer and works with puppies, advanced obedience, therapy, service, and scent-based service dogs. McCall, and her dog, Icky, enjoy going on adventures and training outdoors. McCall's favorite part about dog training is seeing the bond between client and dog become stronger.

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Meggie Suazo - Trainer
Meggie Suazo
Trainer

Meggie, and her dog, Happy, are our newest addition to our Salt Lake team! While Meggie may be new at DTE, she has 9 years of dog training experience. She has trained her own diabetic alert service dogs, taken online courses, helped train dogs in her community, and mentored top trainers in the country. Her favorite part of dog training is watching the connection between dog and handler grow.

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