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Dog Training Elite Des Moines

Clive, Iowa

4.8/5· 56 Google reviews

About Dog Training Elite Des Moines

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 preparation
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Jumping up
  • Reactivity training

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • Group classes
  • In-home training
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies

Class options

  • Small classes

Assistance and working dogs

  • Medical-alert and mobility assistance
  • Psychiatric service dog training
  • Service dog training
  • Therapy dog training

Dog size

  • Small dogs

Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs

Training approach

  • Balanced training
  • Positive reinforcement

Additional services

  • Boarding
  • Daycare
  • Dog walking

Consultations

  • Free consultation

Other listed services

View 43 additional details
  • Dog sitting (in-home)
  • Akc Testing
  • Anxious Dogs
  • At Home Personal Lessons
  • Autism Support
  • Classical Conditioning
  • Day Camp
  • Day Stay
  • Diabetes Alert Dog Training
  • Dog Medical
  • Dog Mobility
  • Dog Training Packages
  • Dog Training Program
  • Dog Training Sessions
  • Drop Off
  • E-Collar
  • Elite Dog Training
  • Facility Dog
  • Facility Training
  • Free Assessment
  • Group Sessions
  • Handler Training
  • Home Assessment
  • Home Evaluation
  • Home Program
  • In- Home Dog Training
  • Jump Up
  • Military / Retired Vet Programs
  • Military/Retired Vet Training
  • Mobility Dog Training
  • Mobility Support
  • Mobility Support Dog Training
  • Off Leash Dog Training
  • Personalized Autism Canine Training
  • Personalized Training
  • Positive Dog Training
  • Problem Behaviors
  • Scent Training
  • Shock Collars
  • Support Dog
  • Therapy Training Program
  • Training Skills
  • Week Training

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.8
out of 556 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Knowledgeable trainers 10
  • General obedience 7
  • German shepherd puppy training 6
  • Knowledgeable team 6
  • All breeds and sizes 4
  • Obedient dog 3
All 10 topics
  • Patient trainers 3
  • Day stay program 2
  • Leash skills 2
  • Thorough explanations 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

56 collected reviews

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Teri Marsh
5/5
This is a great place to train your dog. Everyone who works here is professional, knowledgeable, and kind. My dog is going through the service dog training program and they have always been so understanding of my disability and how it affects our attendance to classes. There was …Read full reviewClose full review

This is a great place to train your dog. Everyone who works here is professional, knowledgeable, and kind. My dog is going through the service dog training program and they have always been so understanding of my disability and how it affects our attendance to classes. There was a small snafu in the begining of our working together, but they rectified the problem and offered compensation for the confusion and miscommunication. I have felt welcomed and respected every time we go and would recommend Dog Training Elite in Des Moines.

Luke W
5/5

Our Sally girl absolutely loved Dog Training Elite and the whole team. She still gets excited when we work on her training at home. You can tell the DTE team truly cares for your dog when you receive updates throughout training. We told DTE our concerns and goals for Sally and they exceeded our expectations!

Kaitlin Dilworth
5/5
Kim is absolutely amazing! From the very beginning, she was patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about helping both me and my dog succeed. The progress we’ve seen has been incredible. My dog is more confident, better behaved, and much more responsive thanks to her training…Read full reviewClose full review

Kim is absolutely amazing! From the very beginning, she was patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about helping both me and my dog succeed. The progress we’ve seen has been incredible. My dog is more confident, better behaved, and much more responsive thanks to her training and guidance. What I appreciated most was how she took the time to explain everything and gave us practical tools we could continue using at home. It’s clear that she truly loves what she does and cares deeply about the dogs she works with. I can’t recommend Kim enough. If you’re looking for a trainer who is professional, encouraging, and gets real results, she’s the one to call!

Joe Slattery
5/5
I took my Chow Chow here for help with barking, aggression, and general obedience, and the change in her has been incredible. They really took the time to understand her personality and didn’t treat her like a “problem,” which meant a lot to me. The training helped her become cal…Read full reviewClose full review

I took my Chow Chow here for help with barking, aggression, and general obedience, and the change in her has been incredible. They really took the time to understand her personality and didn’t treat her like a “problem,” which meant a lot to me. The training helped her become calmer, more confident, and much better behaved in everyday situations. She’s far less reactive now, listens so much better, and honestly just seems happier. It’s been such a relief seeing her improve this much, and I’m really grateful for the care and patience they showed throughout the process. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for real, lasting results for their dog.

Rachael Amodeo
5/5

This is an amazing experience for our family both 2 legs and 4. Professional, helpful and understanding. I would recommend them to anyone who needs a little bit of help with their furry family members.

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