Elite Cerberus Canines Services
Service area: Serves Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa. No specific city or distance limits provided.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Service Dog
- Behavior Modification
- Therapy Dog
- Competition / Agility
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Separation Anxiety
- Barking Excessively
- Potty Training
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- 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 is structured in sessions with a mandatory Basic Obedience program before enrolling in Service Dog Training. Behavioral Modification is offered alongside obedience. AKC certifications include Canine Good Citizen, S.T.A.R. Puppy, Community Canine, Urban CGC, Trick Dog, Therapy Dog, and Fit Dog. Each program has specific prerequisites and session counts. Custom training available upon request. Service dog tasks are customizable to the owner’s needs.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Basic obedience and behavioral modification: $35/session; Service dog training: $60/session; AKC certification classes: $45–$50 for 3–10 sessions. Additional $15 per extra dog. Payment plans available. Discount for packs of 3+ dogs. No free initial consultation.
Policies
No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policies mentioned. Payment plans available. Discount for multiple dogs. Service Dog Program requires completion of Basic Obedience first.
Testimonials
Black Hills Battle Buddies is wonderful. The trainer is professional, friendly, very accommodating, and really knows what she is doing. She gave us the tools to train our little fur babies. I highly recommend BHBB!
– Client
Black hill battle buddies saved my dog. She had been attacked by an aggressive dog and became fearful. But thanks to Black Hills Battle Buddies my dog is on the path to being able to be around dogs again! I won’t go anywhere else for training.
– Client
Very helpful in training me how to train my dog 🙂
– Client
About the Trainer
Elite Cerberus Canines Services is a veteran-owned dog training business founded by Jessica and Ariel, former Army soldiers who started after struggling to obtain service dog training for their own disabilities. They specialize in behavioral modification and service dog training, helping owners turn their pets into task-trained service dogs for physical and mental ailments. They offer obedience training as a mandatory prerequisite for their service dog program, along with behavioral modification sessions to address aggression and anxiety. In addition to training, they provide dog walking, fecal removal, pet sitting, boarding, pet fencing, and training for other animals like horses and cats. Their services are available across Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, and they are expanding with a new boarding facility opening in October 2026. They emphasize that every dog is trainable and that the ultimate goal is to empower owners to become their dog’s primary trainer.
They are an AKC-certified training provider offering seven AKC certification programs, including Canine Good Citizen, Community Canine, Urban CGC, Trick Dog, Therapy Dog, and Fit Dog. Their training plans are structured in sessions, with payment plans available and discounts for multiple dogs. They also offer custom training for unique needs.
The business has received mixed reviews, with some clients praising their professionalism and effectiveness, while others have raised serious concerns about ethical conduct, including allegations of unauthorized rehoming of a service dog and poor training quality.
Accomplishments
AKC-certified trainer offering seven AKC certification programs. Business founded by veteran owners with personal experience obtaining service dog training. Planning to open a new boarding facility in October 2026.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients must contact the business directly to discuss training needs. Service Dog Program requires completion of Basic Obedience first. Clients can book sessions or inquire about AKC certification classes by phone.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 10am-7pm
Tuesday: 10am-7pm
Wednesday: 10am-7pm
Thursday: 10am-7pm
Friday: 10am-7pm
Saturday: 12-7pm
Sunday: 12-7pm
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- is black owned
- LGBTQ-owned
- is owned by veterans
- Women-owned
- wheelchair accessible parking
- restroom unisex
- LGBTQ-friendly
- transgender safespace
Other Services Offered
- Dog walker
- Kennel
- Pet boarding service
- Pet sitter
Location
704 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD 57785Listing Tools for Trainers
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