Ellie Bell’s Best Friends

Ellie offers private and group training sessions ranging from 60 to 90 minutes. Private sessions include a free assessment and can be held in-facility, at-home, or in public settings. Group classes are held weekly in her Best Friend Leadership Group, covering obedience, agility, puppy socialization, and tricks. Short courses focus on specific skills like Recall & Stay or Walking Politely & Stay. Puppy training focuses on socialization and foundational manners. Behavioral programs address aggression and fearfulness using tailored, evidence-based techniques. Agility and tricks are taught in both group and private formats. Therapy, emotional support, and service dog training includes task-specific instruction and CGC preparation. All programs emphasize positive reinforcement and owner education.

Pricing Summary

Private classes: $75 for one session, $160 for 4 sessions, $210 for 6 sessions, $260 for 8 sessions. Group classes: $200 for 12 sessions. Pre-purchase/adoption evaluation: $100. Short courses, puppy training, obedience, behavioral issues, agility, and therapy/service dog programs are available by custom quote. Complimentary class offered for adopted dogs, veterans, active military, law enforcement, seniors, and disabled dog owners.

Ellie Bell’s Best Friends is a certified dog training business offering positive reinforcement-based training to help dog owners build strong, joyful bonds with their pets. Ellie specializes in first-command obedience, puppy socialization, and addressing behavioral challenges like aggression, shyness, reactivity, and fearfulness. She provides private, group, and in-facility training sessions, with options for in-home or public training as needed. Ellie is dedicated to making training fun and rewarding for both dogs and owners, emphasizing mutual understanding and cheerfully obedient behavior. She offers specialized programs for therapy, emotional support, and service dogs, as well as preparation for the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program. Ellie also provides a complimentary class for adopted dogs, veterans, active military, law enforcement, seniors, and disabled dog owners. Her approach is grounded in modern, science-based methods learned from leading experts like Ian Dunbar, Karen Overall, and Jean Donaldson.

Ellie has over 33 days of intensive training seminars with top industry professionals and is a long-time member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). She tailors each program to the individual needs of the dog and owner, whether starting with a puppy, refining obedience, or rehabilitating behavioral issues. Her clients praise her patience, attentiveness, and ability to help owners understand their dog’s behavior and communication.

Additional services include pre-purchase/adoption behavioral evaluations and drop-in socialization opportunities for dogs who have completed training. Ellie does not offer grooming, boarding, walking, or pet supply sales.

Accomplishments

Ellie has completed over 33 days of intensive training seminars with leading experts including Ian Dunbar, Karen Overall, and Jean Donaldson. She is a long-standing member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). She prepares dogs for the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program and offers official testing. Her clients consistently report significant behavioral improvements and stronger human-dog bonds.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact Ellie to schedule a free assessment, which is included with enrollment in private classes. For group classes or other programs, clients are encouraged to reach out via phone or email to discuss their dog’s needs and determine the best program fit. Pre-purchase/adoption evaluations are available as a standalone service.