Dog Training Elite Southwest Florida Facility
Service area: Serves Southwest Florida, including Sarasota, Venice, Port Charlotte, and surrounding areas within the region.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Basic Obedience
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Group Classes
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
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Training programs include in-home and facility-based sessions, with options for private lessons or small group classes. Programs are customized based on the dog’s age, breed, behavior issues, and owner goals. Structured packages cover obedience, puppy socialization, service and therapy dog certification, and behavior modification for anxiety, aggression, and reactivity. Owners are taught to continue training at home using consistent, positive methods.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Offers flexible, in-house payment plans tailored to fit various budgets. Pricing details are available on their website under package options, with no upfront cost for the free assessment.
Testimonials
Kelsie is amazing! She goes above and beyond with us working with our dog Hoss. She has become more like a good friend since we’ve met her. Five stars for this young lady!!
– Gary Byers
I cannot say enough awesome things about Anthony. He has helped me and my rescue dog Beau tremendously over the last few months… I have a whole new dog now. He is confident and well-mannered thanks to Anthony.
– Debbie Ellen
Renee spent much time with her heel and more importantly helping me to fine tune my working with Calli. Today, Calli took the Public Access Test in downtown Venice and I am pleased to report that she passed!
– Unnamed Client
About the Trainer
Dog Training Elite Southwest Florida 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 personalized programs for obedience, puppy training, service dog certification, therapy dog preparation, and behavior modification for issues like anxiety, aggression, separation anxiety, excessive barking, and reactivity. Their unique approach empowers owners to actively participate in training, ensuring long-term success by teaching owners how to communicate effectively with their dogs in real-world environments. They provide both private sessions and small group classes, with flexible scheduling to fit busy lifestyles.
They serve pet owners across Southwest Florida, including Sarasota and Venice, and offer a free assessment to determine the best training path for each dog and family. Their team includes certified trainers with proven success in helping dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages—from puppies to seniors—achieve calm, confident, and well-mannered behavior.
In addition to training, they provide resources through their blog and FAQs, and actively engage with the community to promote responsible dog ownership.
Accomplishments
Over 40 years of experience as a family-owned business. Award-winning training facility. Trainers have successfully helped dogs pass Public Access Tests for service certification and achieved advanced obedience milestones. Multiple trainers are highlighted for exceptional client results and community recognition.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins with a free assessment, which can be requested online or by phone. During the assessment, a trainer evaluates the dog’s behavior, discusses the owner’s goals, and recommends a customized training plan.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
9am-5pm
Certifications
- CPDT-KA
Associations
- APDT
- IAABC
- PPG
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet trainer
Location
1562 S Tamiami Trl Unit 4, Venice, FL 34293Listing Tools for Trainers
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