Elite Canine

05/28/2026

Congratulations 🎉 to our newest Novice Class graduates 🎓 Mozart ( ), LaWeez ( ) and Bo ( ). These pups were loud but we love them@and are super proud of them!!

05/27/2026

***EDIT This class is offiially FULL. If you would like to be put on the waiting list to be notified of the next class date please let us know.***

New Canine Good Citizen 8-week training program.

Ready to build a better relationship with your dog while teaching real-life manners and obedience skills? Join our 8-Week Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Class designed to help dogs become confident, polite companions at home and in public.

The AKC Canine Good Citizen program is recognized as the “gold standard” for dog behavior and focuses on 10 essential skills for everyday life.

What Your Dog Will Learn:

✔ Loose leash walking
✔ Sit, down, stay & recall
✔ Calm greetings with people (no jumping)
✔ Confidence around distractions (focus and attention)
✔ Polite behavior around other dogs
✔ Real-world manners & focus

Program Includes:

🐶 8 Weekly Group Classes
🐶Force Free Training
🐶 Real-Life Practice Scenarios
🐶 Mock Evaluations & Test Prep
🐶 CGC Evaluation Opportunity
🐶 Prep work to join the Elite Canine's Comfort Dogs Team

Perfect For:
Family dogs
Newly adopted dogs
Dogs preparing for therapy work
Owners wanting better public manners
Dogs needing confidence and focus around distractions

All social dogs welcome. No prior training needed. All ages. Dogs under a year will also be entered into the S.T.A.R. Puppy Program which will run consecutively with the CGC Class.
Payment plans will be available. Call us for more details.

📍 Location: Forsyth Humane Society
📅 Start Date: June 18, 2026
⏰ Class Time: 7pm
✨ Limited spots available for personalized coaching!
Train together. Grow together. Become a Canine Good Citizen.

05/25/2026

At Elite Canine we do not believe in the flooding technique.
Counter conditioning is a behaviour modification technique used to change a dog’s emotional response to a trigger. Instead of feeling fear, stress, frustration, or anxiety around something, the dog gradually begins to associate that trigger with positive experiences like food, play, or safety. Over time, the emotional response can shift from negative to positive. 🐶✨

This approach is commonly used with:
✅ Reactive dogs
✅ Fearful dogs
✅ Dogs sensitive to handling or grooming
✅ Dogs struggling around people, dogs, noises, or other triggers

Credit: Train me please

05/23/2026

This what force free training looks like.
Finn & Margot.
Two members of Elite Canine's Comfort Dogs. This photo was taken at Creekside Terrace where they bring so many smiles and lots of love. Those are two faces who love what they do. Thank you to all our teams. We appreciate and adore you all.

05/22/2026

Great information!! Take the time to watch the video. 👇👇👇

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2D8cOGUhs4

05/19/2026

Have you watched our Yappy Hour videos and wondered where we are? Looking for a safe and clean place for your social pup to play? Tucker’s Tap Yard is a dog park + bar in downtown Winston-Salem that’s designed for both dogs and humans to hang out together and it's our favorite place to have Yappy Hour and C**t LOVES it there!

Here’s what makes it popular:

Large fenced outdoor play yard with artificial turf and climbing/play features
Climate-controlled indoor space for bad weather
Separate area for smaller dogs
“Yard Rangers” who supervise dog play for safety
Full bar with rotating NC craft beers, cocktails, wine, cider, mocktails, and TVs
Frequent food trucks and community events
Extra services like self-wash stations and rentable party/event space

They require dogs to be registered before visiting. Vaccines for rabies, Bordetella, and distemper are required, and dogs over 1 year old generally must be spayed/neutered. Human guests must be 16+.

Location & Hours
1010 N Liberty St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Closed Monday
Tues–Fri: 4–9 PM
Sat: Noon–9 PM
Sun: 1–8 PM

tuckerstapyard.com

05/18/2026

WoI!!! This mornings Yappy Hour was amazing!! 23 littles and Duncan. Everyone had a blast and the ice pool was a hit! As always, thanks to TTY for a safe and clean place for our Littles to play.

05/17/2026

Would you know what to do if your dog overheated? If the answer is no, please join us on June 1 at 6 PM at for our FURst Aid and CPR workshop. Text us to RSVP.

05/17/2026

This is what force free training looks like. Mr. Hoagie. We adore this boy. Rambunctious, huge and so super sweet. He’s a powerhouse of muscle and kisses. At just a year old he has come a long way from when we first met him as a puppy. We love you Hoagie!!

05/15/2026