Dog Training Elite
Service area: Serves Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert, Scottsdale, and surrounding areas in Arizona, including multiple cities across the state and beyond.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Behavior Modification
- Working Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
- ✓ Positive with Some Corrections
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Martingale Collars
- ✓ Pinch Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Training programs are customized and include in-home and facility-based sessions. Options range from one-on-one obedience and puppy training to intensive service dog, therapy dog, and personal protection programs. Group classes are offered for socialization and skill reinforcement. Each program emphasizes owner empowerment, with trainers coaching owners to continue training at home. Programs are structured in ongoing weekly sessions with initial consultations and evaluations.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Flexible in-house payment plans are available. Pricing details are accessible via their website’s package page, with no explicit rates listed publicly. Programs are structured as packages with varying levels of sessions and support.
Policies
One review indicates no refunds were offered after discontinuing the Gold program, despite the contract not mentioning this policy. No other cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated on the website.
Testimonials
Great experience with Dog Training Elite. I never expected to have such amazing results. Our dog, Zion, changed from anxious all the time, to a confident and friendly dog. I tried to treat train for months before turning to DTE. Best decision ever! Not only for my sanity, but for the health and happiness of our dog. Seriously worth every penny paid!
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They helped turn around my aggressive dog. I thought that my dog was a lost cause and that he’d have to be put down since he was severely human and dog aggressive. After the first lesson with Dog Training Elite, his human aggression was gone. His dog aggression was gone after about a month because I was nervous to take him to group classes. The trainers helped us at our first few group classes, and eventually my dog became comfortable enough with dogs that he now plays with them. Dog Training Elite literally saved my dog’s life. I can’t explain how thankful I am.
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I have had absolutely fantastic results working with Neal and Chris at Elite Dog Training! Our rescue Malinois was quite a handful, and within a couple of lessons we saw dramatic improvement. We have been working with Elite for seven months now and couldn’t be happier!
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About the Trainer
Dog Training Elite is a family-owned dog training company with over 40 years of experience, specializing in strengthening the bond between dogs and their families through professional, in-home and facility-based training. They offer customized programs for obedience, puppy training, service dog, therapy dog, anxiety and aggression modification, and personal protection training. Their unique approach empowers owners to actively participate in the training process, ensuring long-term success. They also provide group classes and behavior solutions for issues like leash pulling, barking, separation anxiety, biting, potty training, and destructive chewing. Training is available for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages, with a focus on real-world skills and lifelong behavior change.
They support the community through discounts for military veterans and educators, and their trainers are featured in local media for pet safety and rescue dog bonding tips. Their team includes experienced trainers like Neal Mestas, who founded the Arizona branch in 2014 after decades of training experience, and other certified professionals.
They offer in-home training as well as facility-based training at their Mesa, AZ location, and provide flexible payment plans to help families fund their dog’s education.
Accomplishments
Founded in 2014 by Neal Mestas, a trainer with over 40 years of experience. Featured on Fox 10 and AZ Family for expert advice on rescue dog bonding and summer pet safety. Trained service and protection dogs, including the founder’s own Belgian Malinois, Bailey. Recognized as Arizona’s leading dog trainers.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins with a free in-home evaluation or consultation. Clients can request this via phone, online form, or by booking online. The evaluation assesses the dog’s behavior, training goals, and determines the best program fit.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
12-6am, 8:30am-12am
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
- APDT
- IAABC
- IACP
- PPG
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Location
21984 E Domingo Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142Listing Tools for Trainers
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