FirstBarkWe’ve had experience with dog trainers before, but Michael at Dog Training Elite is truly the best. Experienced and patient (with us parents, not just our pup!), he knew exactly how to teach us how to get our 18-month old girl to respond. She absolutely loves him too! If/when we have new pups join our household, Michael will be one of the first people they’ll meet.
Dog Training Elite Austin
Austin, Texas
About Dog Training Elite Austin
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
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- Canine Good Citizen preparation
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Build manners, focus, and public obedience to pass the AKC CGC test. Calm greetings, leash skills, and reliable recall. Free in-home evaluation.
- Crate training
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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 training
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Housebreaking for puppies and adult dogs using structure, routine, and positive reinforcement. Reduce accidents and build consistency. Free evaluation.
- Leash training
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- Obedience training
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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
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- Socialization
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Behavior support
- Aggression training
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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
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- Fear and confidence
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- Reactivity training
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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 classes
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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 training
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Professional training brought to you. Fix barking, jumping, reactivity, leash issues, and more with personalized at-home sessions. Free evaluation available.
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
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- Private training
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Dog age
- Adult dogs
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- Puppies
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Expert guidance choosing the right puppy based on breed traits, temperament, and family lifestyle. Start your journey with confidence. Free consult.
- Senior dogs
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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
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Class options
- Small classes
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Support between sessions
- Follow-up support
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- Personalized training plans
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Balanced, proven training combining structure and positive reinforcement for lasting obedience and trust. Effective for all breeds. Free in-home evaluation.
- Photo updates
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Assistance and working dogs
- Medical-alert and mobility assistance
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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 training
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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 training
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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 training
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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 training
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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
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Training approach
- Balanced training
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- Positive reinforcement
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Consultations
- Free consultation
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Other listed services
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- Dog Training Methods
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Balanced, proven training combining structure and positive reinforcement for lasting obedience and trust. Effective for all breeds. Free in-home evaluation.
- Free In-Home Evaluations
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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 Training
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PTSD and mobility support training for veterans. Dogs learn grounding, task work, and confidence-building skills. Proudly supporting veterans. Free evaluation.
- Mobility Support Dog Training
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Training for balance, retrieving items, opening doors, and mobility assistance tasks. Build independence with a skilled service dog. Free evaluation.
- Public Access Training & Testing
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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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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!
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Customer reviews
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- confidence building 45
- group classes 27
- answering questions 21
- dog behavior improvement 13
- leash pulling 8
- anxiety reduction 7
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- dog confidence improvement 7
- reactive dog training 5
- detailed training 4
- free evaluation 3
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I'd highly recommend Mike as a trainer. My dog instantly loved and quickly listened to him. As a first time dog parent, each session was very helpful and he kept it fun. It's clear he really cares about what he does, and wants both dogs and their humans to do well.
We've been training with Mike K for the past two months, and the progress has been incredible. Our rescue dog came to us extremely timid and unsure of the world because of his difficult past. Mike has patiently worked at our dog's own pace, helping him build confidence and showin…Read full reviewClose full review
We've been training with Mike K for the past two months, and the progress has been incredible. Our rescue dog came to us extremely timid and unsure of the world because of his difficult past. Mike has patiently worked at our dog's own pace, helping him build confidence and showing him that the world can be a safe and enjoyable place. When we first started, we were worried about introducing new commands and activities, but Mike knew exactly how to approach each step in a way that encouraged learning without overwhelming our dog. His positive training methods have made a remarkable difference, and we're so grateful for the care, patience, and expertise he's shown throughout the process. Thank you Mike for helping and teaching us every step of this journey so far!
Michael was the BEST!!! He was so encouraging for our dog and us along the way! We are more confident in our ability to guide our dog through reactions and unwanted behaviors - huge improvements!! Can't wait to start group training now!
I was hesitant at first since I’ve never used this service before but they were kind and explained what they can offer. Mike my trainer has been so great. Wishing two weeks i saw a difference in my dog’s obedience l and leash training. Each week my dog just gets better and
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