Dog Training Elite Des Moines

15/06/2024

14/06/2024

The "puppy blues" is a common experience for new dog owners, characterized by feelings of anxiety and overwhelm after bringing a new puppy or dog home.
In addition to exercise, love, and patience, there is one sure-fire antidote to the puppy blues: effective training.
First and foremost, call Dog Training Elite Des Moines to get a professional evaluation on your dog's unique needs.
Second, create a consistent schedule for feeding, potty breaks, playtime, timeouts, and training. A routine helps both you and your puppy know what to expect, reducing anxiety and chaos.
Third, ensure your puppy gets enough physical exercise and mental stimulation. Puzzle toys, interactive games, and regular walks can help burn off energy and reduce destructive behavior.
Lastly, remember that even the BEST adult dogs were once mischievous little land sharks who needed to be let out for potty breaks at 2 am.
You got this!

11/06/2024

Welcome to the program little Elvis!! Excited to see where your journey takes you!

09/06/2024

Even small dogs need proper training 🐶

07/06/2024

According to a recent survey conducted by Forbes Advisor, 1 in 4 people have serious regrets about getting a dog.
But here's the reality . . . if you surrender your dog while it has training or behavioral issues, the chances of that dog being rehomed or surrendered again is much greater!
Before you call it quits, give your dog the chance to show you how ELITE he can be. Give him a shot with the best dog training method in the area! We get results.

02/06/2024

Congrats Emily and Walter on passing Public Access Testing!!

🐾✨ Understanding Public Access Testing for Service Dogs ✨🐾

Did you know… Public access testing is essential to ensure service dogs can perform their duties safely and effectively in various environments. These tests evaluate a dog's behavior, obedience, and ability to remain focused despite distractions. Here are key aspects of the test:

1. **Behavior in Public:** The dog must remain calm and controlled, avoiding any aggressive or disruptive behavior.
2. **Basic Obedience:** Commands like sit, stay, heel, and come must be executed promptly.
3. **Distraction Management:** The dog should maintain focus even with loud noises, crowds, or other animals around.
4. **Manners:** The dog must not beg for food, lunge at people, or pull on the leash.

Passing a public access test ensures the service dog is ready to accompany their handler anywhere they need to go, enhancing the handler's independence and quality of life.

Respecting the rigorous training and testing these dogs undergo is crucial. They are more than pets—they're lifelines.

31/05/2024

Although we work with dogs every single day, we are constantly learning amazing new things about them! (Fun Fact #6 is our favorite and partly explains why dogs LOVE being trained as service animals!)
1. Petting a dog lowers human blood pressure—and the dog's too!
2. Dogs curl up in a ball when they sleep to protect their vital organs, a survival instinct from their wild ancestors.
3. Yawning is contagious for dogs too. Hearing a human yawn, especially from someone they know, makes dogs four times more likely to yawn.
4. Dogs can sense heat and thermal radiation with their noses, allowing blind or deaf dogs to hunt effectively.
5. When dogs kick backward after bathroom breaks, they're marking their territory with scent glands in their feet, not trying to cover up their p**p.
6. Recent research reveals that dogs are among the few animals who exhibit voluntary, unselfish kindness to others without expecting a reward.
7. A dog's nose has its own unique pattern—just like human fingerprints!

31/05/2024

Congrats Basil on completing your basics!! All your hard work the last few weeks at Day Camp really paid off! We can’t wait to see you continue to grow in group and blossom into the pup you were meant to be.
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If you’re struggling with your dog or even just want some help cleaning up the basics, give us a call at 515-771-0673 

30/05/2024

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎

Cath Kriceri, Shanon Hounshell, Dave Haglund

30/05/2024

Hey pack! 🐾

I have a small yet powerful request for you! If you haven’t already, please like our page 👍. More importantly, can you please leave us a review on both Facebook and Google? 🌟 Your positive experiences go a long way in helping our small business grow! 🚀

Thank you so much for your support 🙌

30/05/2024

Just a little sibling pack walking.

30/05/2024

Welcome this handsome man Kingsley to the DTE family!!

24/05/2024

We know you love your dog, but you don't have to love all his behavioral issues too. If your dog struggles with aggression, anxiety, destructive chewing/digging, accidents, and/or hyperactivity, ask for a free in-home consultation to find out what can be done to improve your dog's behavior.

24/05/2024

Happy puppies at day camp!!

24/05/2024

Welcome Smudge and Hazel to our program!

21/05/2024

21/05/2024

Meet Z!! Such a handsome man that came in today for a demo!

21/05/2024

We are SO proud of this certified therapy team Heather and Archer! Heather and Archer work at Grand View University. Archer even received an award recently and was featured on the cover of the Grand View magazine as GVU's Favorite Dog! Way to go Heather and Archer! Keep up the amazing work and thank you both for the HUGE community impact that you are making!

19/05/2024

I know understanding all the quadrants can be hard but I’ve compiled an easy to understand chart to help understand why having a balanced trainer is so important!

18/05/2024

Some of the sweet pups from today!!! Can’t wait to see where they go!

17/05/2024

Many people think their dogs are "untrainable", but in reality, some dogs have just learned they can ignore their owners for one reason or other.
We'll teach you to regain your dog's attention, motivation, and trust.
We don't just train your dog, we give you the tools to train your dog for life!
Thank you for the great review, Scott!

15/05/2024

Look at this distinguished man!! Mack has done so well in our program! I can’t wait to see how little brother Knox does!

15/05/2024

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Cath Kriceri, Shanon Hounshell, Dave Haglund

14/05/2024

📅 We have openings all week from Tuesday to Friday! 🐾 Let's get your pups pampered and looking fabulous! 🌟 comment under this post or message me to book your spot now! 📲

14/05/2024

"🐾 Calling all pup parents! Don't miss out on pampering your furry friends with our partnering grooming services Canine Cascades As a thank you for being part of our dog training family, enjoy 15% off for life! Your pups will thank you with wagging tails and endless kisses! 🐶✂️ let’s see some pics of your freshly groomed babies "

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11/05/2024

You or someone you love may just find that healing comes with 4 legs and a wagging tail.

A dog trained for PTSD support at Dog Training Elite Des Moines learns how to perform the unique jobs their human companion needs. Some examples include:
★ Grounding
★ Deep Pressure Therapy
★ Panic Response
★ Creation of a Physical Buffer
★ Interrupting Repetitive Behaviors

Find out more at https://dogtrainingelite.com/des-moines/training/service-dog/ptsd-service-dog?location=des-moines-ia

10/05/2024

Welcome sweet baby Ila to the DTE family!! She has hopes of being a therapy dog for the potential VA hospitals!! Show her some love!!💗

10/05/2024

So PROUD of this family!! Frodo finally made it to graduation day and we couldn’t be more proud! See you at group buddy! Proud of your momma and her hard work.

10/05/2024

Get out and explore this weekend!! Post a picture of you and your song on an adventure!!

10/05/2024

Congratulations 🎉 These two have sure done tons of work! Keep up the good work everyone and we can’t wait to see you all in group class soon!!

23/04/2023

Summer is just around the corner! What fun activities do you have planned with your pup?!

22/12/2022

MUST LOVE DOGS!
Join our fast-growing pack here at Dog Training Elite! Our team is looking for a friendly, detail-oriented person with a passion for helping our Brand grow and ensuring our users operate to the highest potential on the systems/tools provided.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Create and manage user accounts and permissions on various brand-wide systems, including the CRM, G-Suite, Twilio, LearningZen and DogStar DMS
• Document and communicate user account details per franchise to the billing department for accurate Tech Fee billing
• Provide support on user system issues as they arise
• Manage various pilot and Beta programs to improve systems as needed, identifying key regional participants, and gathering feedback to determine a brand-wide fit
• Plan, develop, and conduct individual and group training related to brand-wide systems
• Monitor system production to ensure compliance and quality
• Develop documents and videos for automated system procedures, manuals, and requirements
• Promote a culture of feedback and communication as we work to improve processes
• Help identify process improvements
• Help implement process changes
• Create, enhance, and improve various documents and videos on a bi-lingual scale
• Coordinate projects with other team members as needed

Salary: $44,000 with potential increase after 90-day review
Benefits:
• Medical/Dental benefits
• 10 days paid flex time (after 90-day probationary period)
• 2 paid volunteer days per calendar year
• Dog Training Services for personal dogs
• Bring your dog to work!

11/08/2022

Big and small, we train them all!

01/06/2022

Happy Pride month to all of our amazing pack members near and far!

17/01/2022

Another day, another friend! Zen was so excited to visit his buddy Kit at today!

14/01/2022

Service dog Zen had his first flight today and he killed it!

13/11/2021

Having a great time MUTTS Canine Cantina (Fort Worth, TX) with Dog Training Elite Dallas - Fort Worth ! Both of these amazing organizations have come together to raise money for The Malinois Foundation for local veterans!