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
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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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5/5My beautiful 4 year old dog has been struggling with reactivity for the past year and a half-humans and other dogs. We enlisted another very prominent trainer in Des Moines prior to Elite and truly felt that we were a hopeless case after. The previous trainer was expensive and we…Read full reviewClose full review
My beautiful 4 year old dog has been struggling with reactivity for the past year and a half-humans and other dogs. We enlisted another very prominent trainer in Des Moines prior to Elite and truly felt that we were a hopeless case after. The previous trainer was expensive and we had several sessions that each ended with “I don’t know what’s wrong with him.” We were heartbroken. Then we found Elite, and after only three sessions, our boy has been improving 100x over! The trainers have given us clear techniques and instructions and actually LISTEN to our concerns! I literally tear up just thinking about how much more confident I am in my boy now, and only after 3 sessions! No more reactivity on walks and he is already catching on quickly to other commands! I will update this review as we go along, but am SO SO incredibly happy we found these trainers!! Worth every cent!!!
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June Keith
5/5
After a few failed efforts at training, DTE finally had a system that worked for me and my easily-distracted, tuggy lab. They are professional and a pleasure to work with.
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Amy Goos
5/5
Jack and Kathryn are excellent trainers. Every week they work with our dog Jeter and he is learning so much. I’m so glad we found them. Highly recommend
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Madison Arrasmith
5/5
From the initial consultation I knew Clary was in good hands for the SD program. Everything was explained very clearly and thorough, and they really care about helping you. I’m excited to get her started in the next couple months!
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Bri Jay
5/5When I hired them I thought my dog was a 50/50 chance of being trainable...they are AMAZING!!
I believe we have only had 6 sessions and my dog can now go on walks off her leash and be around other dogs without any problems.
She was a psychopath before her training with them! W…Read full reviewClose full review
When I hired them I thought my dog was a 50/50 chance of being trainable...they are AMAZING!!
I believe we have only had 6 sessions and my dog can now go on walks off her leash and be around other dogs without any problems.
She was a psychopath before her training with them! We had her on a tow chain in our living room because she would run around our house and destroy EVERYTHING! This dog literally ate a part of my floor and walls...one time she even ate a hole in my mattress and I was only gone for aprx 2 minutes!
But after only 2 sessions with Jack she was able to be in our house free roaming....she would sit and stay close by ....no more destructive behaviour at all!
There's Soo much more I could y but seriously they are the best I could have asked for!
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