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One of the most difficult, necessary, and rewarding behaviors to correct in a dog is anxiety and aggression. Anxiety and aggression are behaviors that can be learned, genetic, or innate. When a dog feels threatened, the two natural responses will be fight or flight. Most dogs will attempt to put as much distance between themselves and the threat; if the threat remains they will then turn to aggression or submit. Other dogs are overly confident pack leaders and will turn first to aggression. Both of these reactions stem from anxiety and can be fixed with a balanced, positive aggressive dog training in Worcester.

Dog Training Elite Central Mass behavior modification process is highly personalized. We work to empower owners as they work alongside our professional dog trainers in Worcester to build confidence and understanding in their dogs. We work with owners in their home to slowly retrain a dog’s reactions to stressful situations and then work to integrate them back into the community. 

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Not all training packages may be available at our Dog Training Elite Central Mass location, please reference our pricing page for complete information on services offered.


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Our Aggressive Dog Behavior Training Process


We will first meet the dog in a free in-home assessment to gain an understanding of the reasons for the aggression, anxiety, or fears. We will assess triggers and build a personalized training program for each unique dog and targeting their specific behavior. For fearful and anxious dogs, our trainers will work alongside owners to build confidence. 

For overly aggressive dogs, training will help owners establish a pack leader position in the home.  We will work to desensitize a dog to their biggest triggers and anxiety and when the dog has reached a safe baseline obedience level in these situations we then introduce them to our class settings.  A muzzle is required for class settings to ensure the safety of all dogs as these classroom settings are designed to integrate the dog back into social settings successfully.

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Dog Training Elite has expert dog trainers near you in Worcester experienced in anxious and aggressive dog obedience training.

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.


  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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.

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!

Patrick came and did assessment of our dog and took time to listen to us and hear what we wanted to do with training for our almost 1 year old dog. i feel so relieved and happy that we will learn (and out dog) how to handle any situation with ease.
— Anna
Posted October 1st 2024
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Matt made us feel very comfortable and capable. I’m looking forward to our future sessions together.
— Jaimee Greitzer
Posted September 30th 2024
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Love Marcus!! Great staffs !My dog is getting better and better!
— soo wang
Posted September 30th 2024
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Matt was great! Excited to start my dog training already seen the difference in our first meet!
— Dayi Sierra
Posted September 25th 2024
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I am absolutely thrilled with the exceptional service provided by Marcus, a highly skilled dog trainer who visited our home today. Marcus delivered an engaging and informative presentation tailored to our new furry family member. Marcus's vast expertise in dog training, particularly in training dogs for diabetes assistance, was truly impressive. His passion and patience shone through as he addressed all our questions and concerns, putting our minds at ease. Marcus's friendly demeanor and genuine enthusiasm made the experience enjoyable and empowering. We feel confident and equipped to provide the best possible care for our doggie thanks to Marcus's expert guidance. We highly recommend Marcus to anyone seeking top-notch dog training. His dedication, knowledge, and compassionate approach make him an outstanding professional in his field. 5/5 stars from Natanael and Katherine.
— Natanael Burgos
Posted September 21st 2024
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Great trainers. Saw results immediately. Extremely pleased with the professionalism, knowledge and caring of all the staff.
— Carol Benoit
Posted December 7th 2023
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Dog Training elite of Central Massachusetts has been training my English bulldog since she was about 4 1/2 months old. She is doing amazing. Jamie is an awesome trainer. Always on time, lots of experience and is very patient. Matilda absolutely loves her. She’s now working with the E collar and is doing great. We Just had a session with Jamie. I thought Matilda had forgotten everything because we were on vacation. But I was wrong. We had a great session today. Matilda also learned a new game “find it”. She absolutely loved it. Something fun for us to do. Looking forward to working with Jamie and Dog Training Elite for a long time. I would highly Jamie as your dog trainer.
— Lee Agnelli
Posted November 6th 2023
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The best trainers! My dog has changed so much after going to them and my life has become so much easier! I’ve already recommended them to all of my friends.
— Vinchenza DiBenedetto
Posted June 12th 2023
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Great trainers and amazing work. I'd recommend these trainers to anyone. They were able to help me with puppy training and everything.
— Matrixmash
Posted May 8th 2023
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Our beagle has always had a lot of anxiety which has made normal life things difficult. Dog training elite has been immensely helpful! Would definitely recommend!
— Marcus Raisch
Posted May 6th 2023
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