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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 & 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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At Training Elite Upstate SC (Spartanburg), we believe every person has the right to feel welcomed, included, seen, and heard. We celebrate the uniqueness of each client and their individual strengths while also viewing them as part of the larger DTE family- here at Training Elite Upstate SC (Spartanburg), individuality and community intertwine. We provide the utmost support to each and every client, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. In fact, this diversity is the cornerstone of the work we so passionately pursue.
At Training Elite Upstate SC (Spartanburg), dogs- and the tremendous love and joy they bring their owners - are the center of our world. As much as we dedicate our time and effort to teaching them, we’re continuously learning from their example of what it truly means to love others unconditionally and inclusively. Our trainers show all clients and DTE community members this same standard of unconditional and inclusive respect and kindness.
Here at Training Elite Upstate SC (Spartanburg), you are more than just welcome- you, and your dogs, are family.
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Award Winning Dog Training Services in the Spartanburg Metro Area
Welcome to Dog Training Elite Spartanburg! We are a professional, family owned Spartanburg-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 Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg also trains service animals and dogs ready to volunteer in the community as therapy dogs and companions to those with special needs.
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Meet Our Trainers
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Jared Smearman
Owner/Trainer
Elizabeth Smearman
Office Manager/Trainer
Mackenzie
Trainer
Sydney
Trainer
Danny
Trainer
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.
Why Dog Training Elite Spartanburg?
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.
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!
DTES was and is a great facility. After having worked with several other trainers since our Lady was 4wk old pup, DTES been the only one to find the right training and command use for her. She know shows control over her reactions to other canines and behaves accordingly. Thank you DTES for all your great techniques and training lessons. I highly recommend Dog Training Elite Spartanburg and Greenville locations.— christine hurayt
Posted May 10th 2024
Proud Sponsor of The Malinois Foundation
At Dog Training Elite Spartanburg, 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 Spartanburg works with the Malinois Foundation to heal and empower these individuals with a specialized service animal, a partner in life, and a new best friend.