Elite Paws Training
Service area: Serves Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Polk counties in Florida; private lessons available in Riverview, Brandon, Apollo Beach, Tampa, Fish Hawk, and surrounding areas.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Separation Anxiety
- Barking Excessively
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Intensive Program
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
Elite Paws Training offers three main programs: Private Lessons (in-person, one-on-one sessions with follow-up group support), Board and Train (2- or 3-week intensive residential programs with lifetime support and follow-up sessions), and Boarding for Graduates (post-training boarding to reinforce skills). All programs include group socials and lifelong support for pet parents.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to schedule a free evaluation to receive a customized quote based on program choice, duration, and dog’s needs.
Policies
Programs include lifetime support and follow-up sessions. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated on the website.
Testimonials
Charles with Elite Paws Training has been fantastic. We have a 2 year old English bulldog who began to show signs of aggression, anxiety and overall difficulties with obedience. After 3 weeks at training, Penny is home and is a brand new girl. What we love most is her new found confidence. Charles has been honest, consistent and thorough since the first day we met him. We look forward to having him as apart of Penny’s community as she keeps growing! Thank you so much Elite Paws and Charles!
– Client
I was so worried about sending out pup off to training but Charles did a fantastic job at helping us feel safe and comfortable with leaving him. Our pup is doing so well, he listens, he is not reactive, and he even can sit and wait for long periods of time now! You can really tell Charles loves what he does and cares about his trainees and their families. Thank you so darn much for caring for our baby and helping us.
– Client
Our family has two male St. Berdoodles. One is two years old and the other is one year old. Charles trained both of our very different personality dogs at the same time. He worked with each of them in breaking the bad habits we created. He also helped build our younger dog’s confidence when around people and other dogs. Now when people visit our house, our dogs lay down and wait for our guests to greet them rather than having to be crated until one can calm down and the other can warm up. Charles was very professional to work with. Upon returning our dogs to us, he was very informative in what the techniques were and what we needed to do to maintain the training. Our dogs were well cared for while being trained. This was by far the best training they have had. Thank you Charles and Elite Paws Training for doing such a wonderful job with our two dogs!
– Client
About the Trainer
Elite Paws Training is a professional dog training service based in Tampa Bay, Florida, offering personalized training solutions to help dog owners build a happy, balanced relationship with their pets. Led by trainer Charles, the business provides private lessons, board and train programs, and boarding for graduates, all tailored to the dog’s age, breed, and temperament. Their approach emphasizes balanced training methods, combining positive reinforcement with responsible use of tools like e-collars when appropriate. They specialize in behavior modification for issues like aggression, anxiety, reactivity, and separation anxiety, and offer lifetime support, group socials, and follow-up sessions to ensure long-term success. Elite Paws also provides crate training, leash training, and puppy training starting at 8 weeks, with board and train programs available for dogs 10 weeks and older.
They are an authorized dealer of E-Collar Technologies and integrate remote collar training as a responsible tool for off-leash control and safety. Their services are available in Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Polk counties, with private lessons offered in Riverview, Brandon, Apollo Beach, Tampa, Fish Hawk, and surrounding areas. Clients appreciate Charles’s compassionate, individualized approach and the lasting transformation in their dogs’ confidence and behavior.
Accomplishments
Elite Paws Training is an authorized dealer of E-Collar Technologies and has received consistent praise from clients for transforming dogs with severe behavioral issues into confident, well-behaved companions. Trainer Charles is noted for his individualized, compassionate approach and high client satisfaction.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients can schedule a free evaluation, either over the phone or in person, to discuss their dog’s needs, age, behavior issues, and owner availability. This helps determine the most suitable training program.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Associations
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
Location
10912 Desoto Rd, Riverview, FL 33578Listing Tools for Trainers
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