We are a professional, family-owned 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 unique in-home dog training model is designed to teach owners how to train their dog alongside a professional dog trainer in their home environment as well as in small group settings. We strongly believe that the key to sustained obedience is to empower owners to be an integral part of the training experience. Once you begin the training process with us, you become a part of the DTE family. Contact us for a free in-home evaluation.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Canine Good Citizen preparationProgram details
Build manners, focus, and public obedience to pass the AKC CGC test. Calm greetings, leash skills, and reliable recall. Free in-home evaluation.
Crate trainingProgram details
Make crate training positive and stress-free. We teach dogs to see the crate as a safe space, helping with housebreaking, routines, and confidence. Free evaluation.
House trainingProgram details
Housebreaking for puppies and adult dogs using structure, routine, and positive reinforcement. Reduce accidents and build consistency. Free evaluation.
Leash training
Obedience trainingProgram details
Private, personalized training for obedience, behavior challenges, and confidence. Tailored to your dog’s needs at home or in real-life settings. Free evaluation.
Teach your dog Sit, Stay, Come, Heel, and Place with balanced, real-world training. Build manners, confidence, and control at home and in public. Free in-home evaluation.
Teach foundational commands, socialization, manners, and confidence in fun, structured sessions designed for growing puppies in your home. Enroll today.
Recall training
Socialization
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
Dog Training Elite Austin helps dogs overcome fear, reactivity, and aggression using balanced, proven methods. We build confidence, improve focus, and create calmer behavior at home and in public. Free in-home evaluation available.
Barking
Fear and confidence
Reactivity trainingProgram details
We help reactive dogs stay calm around triggers using balanced training and confidence-building. Reduce fear and improve focus. Free in-home evaluation.
How training happens
Group classesProgram details
Build obedience and focus around real-world distractions. Practice Sit, Stay, Heel, and social skills in a fun group setting. Join a class today!
In-home trainingProgram details
Professional training brought to you. Fix barking, jumping, reactivity, leash issues, and more with personalized at-home sessions. Free evaluation available.
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Private training
Dog age
Adult dogs
PuppiesProgram details
Expert guidance choosing the right puppy based on breed traits, temperament, and family lifestyle. Start your journey with confidence. Free consult.
Senior dogsProgram details
Gentle, customized training for older dogs to refresh obedience, build confidence, and support age-related needs. It’s never too late to learn. Free evaluation.
Training level
Advanced obedience
Class options
Small classes
Support between sessions
Follow-up support
Personalized training plansProgram details
Balanced, proven training combining structure and positive reinforcement for lasting obedience and trust. Effective for all breeds. Free in-home evaluation.
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Assistance and working dogs
Medical-alert and mobility assistanceProgram details
Dog Training Elite Austin trains diabetic alert dogs to detect blood sugar changes.
Dog Training Elite offers service dog training for diabetic alert and other medical conditions. Call for a free in home evaluation.
Protection trainingProgram details
Dog Training Elite Austin's personal protection training packages teach your dog to become a reliable protector in any situation. Starting with basic alerting skills and advancing to full independent protection. Call for a free in-home evaluation.
Psychiatric service dog trainingProgram details
We train autism support dogs to provide calming pressure, interrupt behaviors, ease transitions, and increase independence. Customized, family-focused training. Free evaluation.
Our PTSD service dog training program helps individuals manage symptoms related to PTSD, including depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. Dogs are trained in tasks such as 'deep pressure therapy,' 'nightmare interruption,' and 'room checks' to
Service dog trainingProgram details
Customized service dog training for mobility, retrieval, alerts, and daily assistance tasks. Build confidence and independence. Dog Training Elite Austin trains service dogs for PTSD, anxiety, and mobility. Dogs learn tasks like DPT, medication
Therapy dog trainingProgram details
Train your dog for therapy work in schools, hospitals, and community programs. Focus on calm behavior, social skills, and certification prep. Free evaluation.
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogs
Training approach
Balanced training
Positive reinforcement
Consultations
Free consultation
Other listed services
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Dog Training MethodsProgram details
Balanced, proven training combining structure and positive reinforcement for lasting obedience and trust. Effective for all breeds. Free in-home evaluation.
Free In-Home EvaluationsProgram details
Meet with a trainer in your home for a free assessment of your dog’s behavior, needs, and training goals. Personalized plan included. Book your visit today!
Military/Retired Vet TrainingProgram details
PTSD and mobility support training for veterans. Dogs learn grounding, task work, and confidence-building skills. Proudly supporting veterans. Free evaluation.
Mobility Support Dog TrainingProgram details
Training for balance, retrieving items, opening doors, and mobility assistance tasks. Build independence with a skilled service dog. Free evaluation.
Public Access Training & TestingProgram details
Public Access Prep & Certification Prepare service dogs for public access with training in obedience, distractions, and ADA-ready behavior. Certification support included. Free evaluation.
Off leash dog training
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Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
Do you do in home training?
Hi Kari, yes. Thank you for asking. We do all of our training in home, in the neighborhood, in the community, and at a local park for our group classes. In addition - we never take your dog from you to train. We always include you in the training program as there is a lot of human training to be had in dog training!
Community answer · Dog Training Elite Austin · 2023-09-21
5/5I brought my dog Fresa to Jenny and Donny when she was about 2.5 years old. She’s a cavapoo who had a lot of anxiety and we were struggling with leash pulling, barking, and started to show leash aggression while we were on walks/in cafes. I had been skeptical about e-collars prev…Read full reviewClose full review
I brought my dog Fresa to Jenny and Donny when she was about 2.5 years old. She’s a cavapoo who had a lot of anxiety and we were struggling with leash pulling, barking, and started to show leash aggression while we were on walks/in cafes. I had been skeptical about e-collars previously but it made such an improvement with boundaries for both me and my dog. It allowed us to build confidence in each other and get an excellent foundation for obedience and improve her self control. Many of my friends have even commented on how she seems less hyper/anxious as well. The training has helped me understand my dog and her little quirks on a different level along with building trust between the two of us. I fully believe this transformation is from this dog training program and can’t imagine doing another one if/when I get another dog. Thanks Jenny for all your help and support!
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Kate Lype
5/5Can't recommend enough!
Donny and Jenny are truly special human beings. I have a medical issue and getting a service dog for me to become more independent sounded like great idea, but I had no idea how to put it into action.
From helping to find the right puppy, to in-home and …Read full reviewClose full review
Can't recommend enough!
Donny and Jenny are truly special human beings. I have a medical issue and getting a service dog for me to become more independent sounded like great idea, but I had no idea how to put it into action.
From helping to find the right puppy, to in-home and group trainings, and now with public access training, Donny and Jenny have been right beside us with us for every milestone. Bear is growing by leaps and bounds and I'm forever grateful for Dog Training Elite Austin's guidance and support!
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Ron Stinson II
5/5The team at Dog Training Elite Austin is personable and professional.
Before getting my dog, I called for assistance in selecting the right dog for my situations. The owners answered all of my questions and guided me with the dog selection process. All of our training sessions h…Read full reviewClose full review
The team at Dog Training Elite Austin is personable and professional.
Before getting my dog, I called for assistance in selecting the right dog for my situations. The owners answered all of my questions and guided me with the dog selection process. All of our training sessions have been informative and builds on the previous lessons. My puppy shows great progress after each lesson and helps me to keep the training going between sessions with clear instructions.
This is a great team and a great company.
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5/5We got a giant schnauzer puppy to be trained as a therapy dog for our daughter. The stubbornness of the breed and his size we knew would be a challenge. We would have given up had it not been for Dog Training Elite! He in almost 5 mos now and DTE has done wonders to help us with…Read full reviewClose full review
We got a giant schnauzer puppy to be trained as a therapy dog for our daughter. The stubbornness of the breed and his size we knew would be a challenge. We would have given up had it not been for Dog Training Elite! He in almost 5 mos now and DTE has done wonders to help us with puppy training! He is still challenging and we have a lot of training to go but he is turning into an obedient, smart, and affectionate guy. DTE is reliable, great communication, extremely knowledgeable, and we look forward to each training session with them!
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Shelley Elliott
5/5I have a one-year-old rough collie named Hope, who was raised on a farm. She was a very obedient and smart dog, who listened well to my commands and learned new tricks quickly. However, she had a big problem: she was terrified of public places. She would cower, whimper, and try t…Read full reviewClose full review
I have a one-year-old rough collie named Hope, who was raised on a farm. She was a very obedient and smart dog, who listened well to my commands and learned new tricks quickly. However, she had a big problem: she was terrified of public places. She would cower, whimper, and try to run away whenever we encountered strangers, loud noises, or unfamiliar situations. This was a huge issue for me, because I got her to be my service dog. I suffer from CPTSD and anxiety, and I need Hope to be by my side at all times.
I tried many different methods to help Hope overcome her fear, but nothing seemed to work. She was too stressed and overwhelmed to respond to treats, praise, or toys. I was desperate and frustrated, until I found Dog Training Elite Austin online. They claimed to have a proven system that could help any dog become more confident and calm in any environment. They specialize is Training dogs for PTSD. I decided to give them a try, and I'm so glad I did.
Dog Training Elite Austin trainers were very professional and friendly. They assessed Hope's personality and behavior, and designed a customized training plan for her. They used positive reinforcement, desensitization, and counter-conditioning techniques to gradually expose Hope to different stimuli and situations that she feared, while rewarding her for showing calm and relaxed responses. They also taught me how to communicate with Hope better, and how to provide her with the support and guidance she needed.
The results were amazing. After just a few weeks of training with Dog Training Elite Austin, Hope became a completely different dog. She was no longer afraid of public places, but instead curious to explore them. She was able to walk calmly on a leash, greet strangers politely, and ignore distractions. She was also more attentive and responsive to me, and more bonded with me than ever before. She became the perfect service dog for me, always ready to help me cope with my anxiety.
I can't thank Dog Training Elite Austin enough for what they did for me and Hope. They truly changed our lives for the better. If you have a dog who suffers from fear or anxiety, I highly recommend you contact Dog Training Elite Austin today. You won't regret it!
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