About Dog Training Elite San Antonio

In-home and facility training in San Antonio

Dog Training Elite San Antonio is a dog training location on NE Interstate 410 Loop in San Antonio that offers both in-home and facility training. Its training director, Whitley Cheatham, trains service dogs for conditions such as PTSD, diabetes and mobility issues and has appeared on local TV to explain the difference between service, therapy and emotional support dogs.

Programs

The San Antonio team offers obedience training, puppy training, service dog training, therapy dog training, anxiety and aggression work and group classes. In-home Gold and Platinum packages combine one-on-one sessions with group classes; Platinum aims at off-leash control and includes 8 one-on-one sessions and lifetime group classes. The Elite Training Camp runs day-camp style at the facility, with drop-off from 7:30-10am and pick-up from 4-6pm, as a 5-day or 10-day camp plus a follow-up session at home. Packages list commands such as Come, Sit, Down, Heel and Place, and include an e-collar. Pricing is by phone, and a free assessment is offered.

Method

The team describes its methods as balanced and says it incorporates positive reinforcement into all programs, starting with in-home sessions that involve the whole family before dogs move on to group classes.

What owners say

"After only 8 weeks, she's becoming more confident, far less reactive, and we've developed a deeper relationship with each other."