Puppy Training & Lessons Cleveland, Ohio

Giving your puppy the right start in life is one of the best things you can do as a dog owner. Our Puppy Right Start class is designed to help puppies develop confidence, good manners, and strong foundational skills in a fun, structured environment. Early training and socialization are key to raising a well-behaved dog, and this program sets your puppy up for long-term success.

This six-week course is perfect for puppies between 10-20 weeks old who have received their second set of vaccinations. We focus on building engagement, teaching essential obedience commands, and helping your puppy learn how to interact with people and other dogs appropriately.

What Will My Puppy Learn in Training?

Our Puppy Right Start class introduces your puppy to basic commands, leash skills, socialization, and problem prevention. The goal is to create a positive learning experience that builds confidence and encourages good behavior from an early age.

  • Socialization & Engagement: Teaching your puppy how to interact appropriately with people and dogs
  • Crate & Potty Training: Establishing good habits for a well-behaved puppy at home
  • Basic Obedience Commands: Touch, Sit, Release, Place, Leave It, Out, Down
  • Loose Leash Walking: Encouraging proper leash manners from the start
  • Recall Training: Teaching your puppy to come when called, building reliability early on
  • Focus & Impulse Control: Helping your puppy develop patience and self-control

Frequently Asked Questions

Training at a young age prevents bad habits and encourages confidence, social skills, and responsiveness to commands.

Why is early puppy training so important?

Puppies are like sponges, and their early experiences shape their behavior as adult dogs. Training at a young age prevents bad habits and encourages confidence, social skills, and responsiveness to commands,

What vaccinations are required for my puppy to attend?

DHPP (first and second set), and Bordetella

Will this class help with potty training?

Yes! We cover crate and potty training strategies to help set your puppy up for success at home.

What happens after the Puppy Right Start class?

After completing this course, many owners move on to our Basic Obedience class to continue building their dog’s skills and reliability.

Client Testimonials

Laura H

I normally never leave reviews but I took my Chihuahua and fox terrier for a groom today, and was overwhelmed at how nice everybody was and what a wonderful job they did. They are the best in our opinion!

Randolph K

We love the grooming and our pup enjoys it. The pup is normally very shy but the groomers make her feel at home.

Brigit W

Elite K911 dog grooming is the BEST!! Anna the head groomer is excellent. She takes pride in her work and cares about your pet. I appreciate all you do for Oliver.

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Brett

I truly can not recommend these trainers or this facility enough. Every single staff member shows the utmost level of professionalism and kindness. The owner and his staff are truly there for the dogs and their owners. We received our dog Dexter through Chuck. To say they went above and beyond to get Dexter acclimated…

Michelle L.
Michelle L.

We did a 4 week board and train with our rescue pup. I was a little hesitant taking her to a new environment for 4 weeks! Chuck and his team we’re so understanding. They set my mind at ease sending me pictures of our dog every day. We had an opportunity to work with both…

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Becki S

I highly recommend Elite K911! We just finished puppy class which was amazing for my pup. So amazing we are doing a basic obedience class next! Andrea is a wonderful trainer! Grooming is such a nice smooth experience – so organized! Everything has been wonderful!

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Jamie S

We brought are rescue pup Mabel in for 4 week board and train. We got to work with Chuck and Elise they were so patient and caring you can just tell how much they love dogs they really helped us with learning what we are supposed to do and how to best help our pup.…

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Dawn B

Chuck and his team at Elite are amazing. The level of care they provide to dogs is outstanding. The entire team is professional, knowledgeable and are all excellent dog trainers. I’ve taken my St Bernard through the Obedience, Agility, private sessions, pack walks, swimming, and a board and train. The board and train with Brian…