Obedience Training
We believe sustained obedience comes from empowering owners and their dogs to build strong, lasting bonds through training.
We believe sustained obedience comes from empowering owners and their dogs to build strong, lasting bonds through training.
Built on 40+ years of experience, Dog Training Elite proudly leads the way in professional service dog training tailored to your needs.
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
Our new facility is now open in Des Peres servicing the St. Louis area!
Learn MoreAt Dog Training Elite, we go beyond basic obedience and train dogs to excel in real-world situations. Our dog training in St. Louis, MO produces dogs that are prepared for real-world challenges and enrich your daily life. We focus on creating lifelong bonds of love and trust, helping your dog become a confident, trusted family member.
Our obedience training for dogs in St. Louis, MO is designed to teach essential commands and reinforce good behavior, ensuring your dog is well-mannered in any situation.
Our puppy training in St. Louis, MO builds a strong bond between you and your new puppy by focusing on early socialization, basic commands, and good behavior.
Our St. Louis service dog training turns dogs into dependable companions, trained to perform tasks like retrieving items, providing stability, or alerting to medical conditions.
Our St. Louis aggressive dog training targets and corrects behaviors driven by anxiety and aggression, helping your dog stay calm and well-behaved in challenging situations.
Our St. Louis 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.
Our St. Louis protection dog training transforms dogs into loyal companions and reliable guardians, teaching them to respond effectively to threats and protect your home and family.
Our group dog training classes in St. Louis, MO offer a structured environment where dogs can learn and practice essential skills while socializing with other dogs and their owners.
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 St. Louis dog trainers help you today.
About UsYou and your canine companion really can have it all. See how easy it can be to become a member of the elite pup society by requesting a free consultation today!
We proudly support our military members, first responders, and veterans with discounts on our dog training services. Thank you for your service; let us serve you and your loyal companion.
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.
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 a balanced 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.
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 St. Louis, MO area for lasting, meaningful results.
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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Our new facility is now open in Des Peres servicing the St. Louis area!
Matt grew up in Austin TX in a house full of animals. He began training the family dogs at an early age. Raised in a hunting family, he learned retrieving, tracking and the responsible way to incorporate e-collar use in different training aspects."I always aspired to work with animals as a career but it just didn't happen for me."
After 20 years in wholesale distribution, that chance finally came."I sold my business and decided it was time to do something I'm passionate about. I love dogs and the special bond they bring to complete a family. We can't create sharp obedience unless we make it clear and easy for our dog to understand what we expect from them."
Matt trained in many aspects once joining DTE. He has been certified in Advanced Obedience, Internal/External Scent Detection, Service and Therapy, Personal Protection and Puppy Behavior/Training. He is recognized by the American Kennel Club as a certified instructor and evaluator for AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, Community and Urban Canine testing.
When not working with your dog, you can find him training his 4 year old Border Collie-Cowboy or his 4 year old Chocolate Lab-Bullet. He also enjoys hiking, biking, hunting and golf.
Meet Alecia! She has worn several hats during her tenure with DTE, but now keeps the train on the tracks as our Operations Manager. "Had I been told 5 years ago I would be switching careers into dog training, I would have more than likely laughed! I didn't foresee this industry in my future having spent 15 years in the medical field. However, now I can't imagine things any other way. Helping clients and their dogs is so rewarding and I love what I do!"
Alecia is a St.Louis native, attending St.Joseph's Academy and then graduating from the University of Missouri. She has two kids and a very energetic 2yr old Belgian Malinois, Nakita(Kita), that keep her on her toes. She is currently training Kita for Personal Protection with DTE. When not working to better serve our clients, she enjoys soccer, Cardinals baseball, gardening and playing games with her kiddos.
Meet Asher! Coming from a military family, she did some moving around, but eventually made it back to where she was born in New Mexico. Asher worked in the corporate world for many years but decided it was time to chase her dream. She enrolled in the Tom Rose School in Missouri and graduated their Master Dog Trainer program as valedictorian. There she gained hands-on experience in advanced obedience, service and therapy dog training, agility, protection dogs, search and rescue, and behavior modification. "I'm interested in all aspects of dog training, but after working with service and therapy dogs, I truly knew I wanted to focus my training there."
With experience in AKC Rally and a growing dedication to protection sports, Asher is committed to helping dogs and their owners build strong, trusting relationships through clear communication and balanced training. "I've learned that we have to make training fun. Then the hard work becomes a rewarding experience for both the dogs and their handlers."
Outside of training, Asher loves the outdoors-camping, hiking, to downhill biking. She also enjoys longboarding and playing Dungeons & Dragons. She is pictured here with one of her pups, Atreides, a 9 month old Belgian Malinois. They are having tons of fun training in PSA.
Meet Dom! The second oldest of six children, their Milwaukee home was always busy. And always full of dogs too. Thats why Dom knew from an early age he would someday make a career out of helping dogs. After high school, Dominic joined the Navy and served for 7 years. "After leaving the military it was time to follow my dream and find a career with dogs. I have always known it would be in training. Seeing peoples' lives change after giving their dog structure and obedience is highly rewarding. Now after training hundreds of dogs, Dom has extensive experience in a wide range of training and behavioral modification."
Dom has a 3yr old Pit Bull named Serendipity, Seren for short. When he's not training you can find him on the disc golf course, playing chess, hiking or hitting a new local restaurant.
He is recognized by the American Kennel Club as a certified instructor and evaluator for AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, Community and Urban Canine testing.
Meet Alex! He always knew he wanted to work with animals from a young age, but dog training is a new found passion. A St.Louis native, Alex began his journey by attending the Tom Rose School of Dog Training in 2018. There he studied advanced obedience, tracking, scent detection and also dabbled in some protection work. "I really enjoyed the thrill of the hunt with tracking. Watching your dog engaged in a search is second to none". Alex had always worked off and on at the St. Louis Zoo but knew he wanted to get more hands on with the animals.
After graduating from the Masters Program at TRS, he decided to work in the veterinary industry. "It was a short stint but it made me realize I enjoyed getting hands on with the animals I wanted to help". That led him to DTE. He has excelled in our methodology and has helped so many canines already.
When not helping you and your canine, Alex enjoys being outside; camping, hiking, and playing disc golf. He also loves going to car shows and races. He is pictured with his 2yr old Chocolate Lab Nala.
Meet Kelvin! Growing up on a farm in Ghana Africa, their family always had plenty of animals abound. But he always gravitated to dogs. His journey began in 2016 as he began transporting dogs for clients. He traveled the world visiting Russia, Serbia, Egypt, and the UK. Kelvin continued to research and study dog training. He opened up LiebeK9 in Ghana, specializing in protection and security canines. His thirst for training knowledge brought him to the States. He traveled and trained at several facilities, including The Tom Rose School in Hillsboro Missouri. He graduated with honors in both their Professional and Masters courses. "Throughout all the years of various methodologies, one thing stands clear-you must build a solid relationship with the dog and their owner to result in the most positive and successful outcome. I believe in a balanced approach. You must be firm while training but without creating conflict."
In his spare time, Kelvin is training his 7 month old Belgian Malinois, Omanye, for IGP and PSA sports.Hoping to title her when they are ready. He also enjoys cooking, and of course, traveling.
He is recognized by the American Kennel Club as a certified instructor and evaluator for AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, Community and Urban Canine testing.
Meet Jon! He grew up in Arkansas and his family always had a pack in the house. After college, Jon spent over 10 years in the coaching profession instructing high school swimming. In 2020, Jon began participating in Disc Dogs STL with his pups and realized his passion for training and dog behavior. "My first competition was a disaster, but we improved immensely after educating myself and training harder. My Belgian Malinois Jackie and I won the novice division of the Missouri State Disc Dog Championship the very next year!”
His hobby became a search for a new career. Jon reached out to DTE and it was easy to see he had the drive and certainly the love for dogs. “It's so rewarding for me to help other dog owners develop a structured and obedient dog." He is recognized by the American Kennel Club as a certified instructor and evaluator for AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, Community and Urban Canine testing.
During his free time, he likes spending time with his family enjoying activities outside, concerts, going to the movies, traveling and spending time with their 3 dogs. Jackie is a 3yr old Belgian Malinois, Wolfgang is a 2yr old German Shepherd and Belle is a 1yr old Belgian/GSD mix.