Dog Training Elite St. Louis

10/30/2026

Halloween is fun for us. For our dogs? It can be a LOT.

The doorbell keeps ringing. Strangers are showing up in costumes. Candy is everywhere. Their normal evening suddenly looks completely different.

A little planning can help. Keep treats out of reach, skip the costume if your dog isn’t comfortable, and give them a quiet place to get away from the action.

Is your dog joining the Halloween fun or hiding from the doorbell?

10/29/2026

Training shouldn’t only work when the environment is perfectly controlled.

This family practiced one-on-one at home and then took those skills into parks and other environments where distractions are part of real life. For their energetic, easily distracted border collie, that real-world practice helped them see progress in a short amount of time.

Thank you for trusting Dog Training Elite St. Louis with your pup!

10/23/2026

Some dog behaviors can feel a little spooky this time of year.

Door charging. Toy guarding. Selective hearing around distractions. Pulling on leash. Howling at everything outside.

But instead of writing them off as your dog’s personality, it may be worth asking: What skill is missing here?

Identifying the gap gives you something you can actually work on.

No tricks. Just training from Dog Training Elite St. Louis.

10/20/2026

Great day at DTE! The Chamber of Commerce and its fabulous members visited the facility for a ribbon cutting event. Some snacks, good conversations and always some interaction with our four legged friends;)

10/20/2026

Sometimes a calm presence can make a meaningful difference.

Therapy Dogs can provide comfort and connection in a variety of settings, from spending time with seniors to visiting schools, hospitals, and community organizations.

Their job isn’t to perform a medical task. It’s to be a trained, dependable presence for the people they meet.

Learn more about Therapy Dog training at Dog Training Elite St. Louis.

10/18/2026

This is what real-world progress looks like.

For River, that meant walking without pulling, listening to commands, and better behavior around everyday situations like the front door. For his family, it meant seeing a completely different side of their dog.

Way to go, River! We’re grateful your family chose Dog Training Elite St. Louis.

10/16/2026

A Therapy Dog needs more than a love for people.

Hospitals, schools, senior communities, and other public settings can come with unfamiliar people, sounds, smells, equipment, and distractions. Therapy Dogs need the temperament and training to remain calm and dependable through it all.

That’s what helps turn a friendly dog into a dog prepared to bring comfort to others.

Interested in Therapy Dog training? Learn more at Dog Training Elite St. Louis.

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

Pumpkin season is here, and your dog can get in on it too.

Plain pumpkin can be offered in moderation, but skip pumpkin pie filling and anything with added sugar or spices.

And if your dog loves it? A small amount might be just the motivation you need during your next training session.

10/13/2026

Dog training advice gets passed around a lot, but that doesn’t mean all of it is worth following.

Waiting for a behavior to disappear, relying on outdated “alpha” ideas, or assuming an older dog can’t learn can keep you from addressing what’s actually happening.

Good training starts with understanding your dog, communicating clearly, and consistently practicing the behavior you want to see.

Which of these myths have you heard before?