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Training Packages


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Our Training Packages Include:

In-Home Training

For puppies & adult dogs

Puppy Training

For younger puppies

Therapy Dog

Giving back to the community

Service Dog

Under Title II and III of the ADA

Facility Training

Dog is trained at our location

Personal Protection

Pets first, protectors second

Lifestyle

Adventure/Wedding specialty training

Contact us for package and pricing information.


Dog Training Elite Hill Country offers a variety of customized training packages to meet the specific needs of you and your dog.

We care more about your total satisfaction than anything else, and we provide the highest-quality dog training services in Austin at the greatest value.

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In-Home Training Packages

Silver

$1,395

  • In-Home Training SessionsOne-on-one & personalized 3 Sessions
  • Come
  • Heel (walk with you, loose leash no pulling)
  • Sit(next to you & off leash at a distance)
  • Place(go to bed)
  • Quiet(stop excessive barking & whining)
  • Off(furniture when desired)

Gold

$1,995

Equipment Included: E-collar and place cot

  • In-Home Training SessionsOne-on-one & personalized 5 Sessions
  • Group Park Training Sessions 8 Sessions
  • Come
  • Heel(walk with you, loose leash no pulling)
  • Sit(next to you & at a distance)
  • Place(go to bed)
  • Quiet(stop excessive barking & whining)
  • Off(furniture when desired)
  • Down(lay next to you & at a distance)
  • Load Up(go into kennel, car, or dog house)
  • Manners, Safety and Boundaries
  • Build Confidence and Calm Anxiety
  • Housebreaking / Potty Training
  • STOP Jumping on People
  • STOP Mouthing & Nipping
  • STOP Chewing & Digging
  • STOP Begging & Stealing Food
  • STOP Running Away & Bolting Through Doors
  • STOP Chasing Animals, Cars, Bikes, etc.
  • STOP Reactivity(dog & human)

Platinum

$2,495

Platinum offers advanced obedience/behavioral modification with a goal of off-leash control. Includes additional training options and offers more one-on-one and group sessions than Gold.

Equipment Included: E-collar and place cot

  • In-Home Training SessionsOne-on-one & personalized 8 Sessions
  • Group Park Training Sessions 12 Sessions
  • Come
  • Heel(walk with you, loose leash no pulling)
  • Sit(next to you & at a distance)
  • Place(go to bed)
  • Quiet(stop excessive barking & whining)
  • Off(furniture when desired)
  • Down(lay next to you & at a distance)
  • Load Up(go into kennel, car, or dog house)
  • Manners, Safety and Boundaries
  • Build Confidence and Calm Anxiety
  • Housebreaking / Potty Training
  • STOP Jumping on People
  • STOP Mouthing & Nipping
  • STOP Chasing Animals
  • STOP Chewing & Digging
  • STOP Begging & Stealing Food
  • STOP Running Away & Bolting Through Doors
  • STOP Chasing Animals, Cars, Bikes, etc.
  • STOP Reactivity(dog & human)
  • *Stay With You on a Jog, or Bike Ride(off-leash)
  • *Emotional Support Training(ESA)
  • *Control Aggression(dog & human)
  • *Calm Extreme Anxiety (behavioral modification)

*For a Platinum package please select one; Off-Leash OR ESA OR Control Agression OR Calm Extreme Anxiety.
Dogs must be assessed prior to being accepted into specialized training programs.*
*Purchase of additional equipment may be required.

Puppy Packages

Elite Puppy Prep

Designed for puppies 8 - 16 weeks of age

$595

This program will get your puppy on the right path to obedience and a lifetime of good behavior.

Included with Package: DTE Puppy Essentials Handbook, DTE Puppy Webinar access and Puppy Box

  • In-Home, One-on-One Training Sessions 3, 45 minute sessions
  • Come
  • Sit
  • Down
  • Off/Quiet
  • Heel
  • Place
  • Housebreaking & Potty Training
  • Crate Training
  • Socialization Tips
  • Puppy Enrichment
  • Caring for Your Puppy

Puppy Essentials Webinar

70 Minute Webinar

$45

Our trusted puppy class is now available "on-demand" from the comfort of your home! This webinar video is designed for owners of puppies age 8-16 weeks old, and will be accessible to you via Eventbrite.com (easy to use website!) Select today's or tomorrow's date to get immediate access to the video!

  • Introducing a new puppy to your home
  • Health & well-being
  • Nurturing a good temperament
  • Veterinary care & vaccines
  • Scruffing & calming signals (dog yoga)
  • Basic Treat Obedience Including: Come, sit, loose-leash walking, and down
  • Puppy Corrections (Stop biting, digging, jumping, etc.)
  • Crate Training / House Breaking
  • Socialization Tips
  • Environmental Hazards
  • Puppy Enrichment
  • Caring for Your Puppy

Designed for puppies age 8-16 weeks of age.
Prepares your young puppy for formal training.

Therapy Dog

Therapy Dog

Therapy dog training is based on your dog's abilities.

$2,995

A therapy dog volunteers alongside you, where permitted, and provides comfort to others. Examples include cheering people up at nursing homes or hospitals.

A good therapy dog is naturally friendly with strangers, able to work around a high level of distraction (with training), and able to understand personal boundaries, such as not jumping up, licking, mouthing, etc (with training).

Equipment Included: E-collar and place cot

  • Private, One-on-One Training SessionsIn your home & the community 9 Sessions
  • Group Dog Training in the Park 12 Sessions
  • Puppy Selection Advice
  • Therapy Bandana, ID Card, & Certificate of Training
  • An Exclusive Directory of Therapy Events and Locations for you to Donate your Time
  • AKC Testing
  • Come
  • Sit, Down
  • Place
  • Heel
  • Quiet
  • Off, Wait
  • Leash Manners
  • People Manners
  • Load up in the Car/Kennel
  • Make a friend
  • One Personalized Greeting (high five, shake, hug, etc.)
  • Top-Notch Off-Leach Obedience
  • Distraction Training

Purchase of additional training equipment may be required.

Service Training Packages

We offer free consultations to assess your dog's ability and temperament as a good candidate for any of our service dog training programs or we can provide one litter visit for puppy selection. Call us today to schedule a free in-home service dog training assessment! All service dog training packages include:

  • One-on-One Service Dog Training in your home and in the community (12 sessions)
  • Group classes (16 sessions)
  • AKC & Public Access Testing
  • E-collar, place cot, service vest, ID cards, registration, and certificates

Psychiatric Service Dog

$4,695

A Psychiatric service dog will be able to go anywhere with their handler and assist them in times of high stress and provide a sense of security. A service dog will provide emotional support, reintegration into society, reduce depression, help cope with anxiety, reduce the frequency and severity of flashbacks, anchor handler to the present, and reduce suicidal ideation. Psychiatric service dog will learn basic obedience and advanced tasks that are customizable, such as:

  • Come
  • Sit, Down
  • Place
  • Heel
  • Quiet
  • Off, Wait
  • Leash Manners
  • People Manners
  • Load up in the car / kennel
  • Grounding
  • Deep Pressure Therapy
  • Panic Response
  • Create a Physical Buffer
  • Interrupt Repetitive Behaviors
  • Watch rear blindspot
  • Additional tasks as needed, must be approved by trainer

Mobility Support Dog Training

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A mobility support dog can increase an individual's independence and quality of life by assisting with tasks that are difficult or impossible to complete on their own. A brace and mobility support dog can be taken anywhere and are trained to their handlers specific mobility and ambulatory needs. Mobility service dogs will learn basic obedience and advanced tasks that are customizable, such as:

  • Forward Momentum Pull
  • Counterbalance
  • Item Retrieval
  • Open Doors
  • Turn Lights On/Off
  • Alarm Alert
  • Press Handicapped Buttons to Open Doors

Personalized Autism Canines

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Personalized autism canines provide an emotional anchor for children with autism and a sense of security to family members. The autism world is widely accepting of service dogs, as overwhelming results show psychological benefits for the child in addition to the entire family. Autism support service dogs will learn basic obedience and advanced tasks that are customizable, such as:

  • Deep Pressure Therapy
  • Anchor a Child Who Wanders
  • Sensory Assistance
  • Find Help
  • Redirect Repetitive Behaviors
  • Tactile Stimulation

Medical Alert Service Dog

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Living a balanced life with a medical condition isn't always easy. With the support of a medical alert dog, that balance becomes a possibility. Alert dogs for diabetics provide the stability, safety and support that allows for increased activity and peace of mind. Medical alert service dogs will learn basic obedience and advanced tasks that are customizable, such as:

  • Alert to Highs & Lows
  • Item Retrieval (*additional costs may apply)
  • Alert Others in the Home
  • Medical Response

Service Dog training is based on your dog's abilities.
Purchase of additional equipment may be required.

Lifestyle Training Packages

Wedding Day Extras

Puppy's First Dance: Dance with the Bride/Groom/Couple

Wedding Day Professional Trainer: DTE Trainer will care for and handle your dog on your special day. Handler will be dressed professionally in a collared DTE shirt and slacks. Or a suit/dress/tuxedo upon request at dog owners' expense.

Flower Dog / Ring Bearer

$2,795

Your dog is an important part of your family. Don't forget to include them in your big day, and develop their skills to become a great companion ever after.

Equipment Included: E-collar

  • Private, one-on-one training sessions 8 Sessions
  • Wedding Rehearsal 1 Session
  • Group dog training sessions 12 Sessions
  • Come
  • Sit, Down
  • Place
  • Heel
  • Quiet
  • Off, Wait
  • Set Boundaries
  • People Manners
  • Leash Manners
  • Build Confidence & Calm Anxiety
  • Control Destructive Behavior
  • Control Reactivity (dog & human)
  • Potty Training
  • Get in Car/Kennel
  • + Specialty Skills* Below:
  • *Walk down the aisle
  • *Deliver Ring/Flowers to the happy couple
  • *Sit or Place during the ceremony
  • *Sit & pose for photos

*You must purchase a wedding package to add on wedding dog package extras

Dog of Honor / Best Dog

$2,695

Your dog is an important part of your family. Don't forget to include them in your big day, and develop their skills to become a great companion ever after.

Equipment Included: E-collar

  • Private, one-on-one training sessions 8 Sessions
  • Wedding Rehearsal 1 Session
  • Group dog training sessions 12 Sessions
  • Come
  • Sit, Down
  • Place
  • Heel
  • Quiet
  • Off, Wait
  • Set Boundaries
  • People Manners
  • Leash Manners
  • Build Confidence & Calm Anxiety
  • Control Destructive Behavior
  • Control Reactivity (dog & human)
  • Potty Training
  • Get in Car/Kennel
  • + Specialty Skills* Below:
  • *Walk you, your Maid of Honor, or Best Man down the aisle
  • *Sit or Place during the ceremony
  • *Sit & pose for photos

*You must purchase a wedding package to add on wedding dog package extras

*Specialty skills & extras are based upon your dogs ability, and must be approved by a DTE trainer.
Purchase of additional training & safety equipment may be required.

*Prices and package details are Non-transferable to other DTE locations or new management.

Why Dog Training Elite Hill Country?

Lifetime Investment

We follow up & are invested in the owner's success long-term

Value-Priced

We pride ourselves on being able to offer our professional services at prices that are budget friendly.

Local Trainers

All of our local dog trainers are trustworthy, willing to be there for our clients and love what they do.

Simplified & Customized

We plan training around the owner's schedule and require only 15 min/day follow-up practice.

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Our Balanced Theory

We base our training around the "Classical Conditioning" model (a.k.a. "Pavlovian" or "respondent conditioning"). This includes developing conditioned or automatic reflexes to commands. In its simplest form (after proper conditioning), when the owner says "sit," the dog automatically sits without thinking about it. Our unique techniques ensure our program is a success no matter what behavior we encounter.


  • Empowering Owners
    We empower Owners to train so their dog knows who to obey at all times.
  • Personalized
    We deal with problem behaviors on a personal basis.
  • Environment Specific
    We train wherever issues tend to arise (i.e. jogging, park, home).
  • Supportive
    We support Owners in the off-hours (when training is "not in session").
  • Involved
    We work with all members of the household.
  • Simplified & Customized
    We plan training around the owner's schedule and require only 20 min/day follow-up practice.
  • Continued Training
    Additional programs / group sessions offered after in-home training.
  • Lifetime Investment
    We follow up & are invested in the owner's success long-term.
  • Satisfaction Ratings
    Our high client satisfaction rating sets us apart from competitors.

Award Winning Dog Training Services in the Austin, TX Metro Area


Welcome to Dog Training Elite Hill Country! We are a professional, family owned Austin, TX-based dog training company with over 40 years of experience that specializes in strengthening the bond between your dog and your family, with a strong emphasis on teaching your dog the highest level of obedience, despite even the toughest level of distractions. Our Austin, TX dog training programs are certain to meet all of your training needs. Unlike a lot of other dog training companies, we understand that each client has different needs, so we tailor our dog training programs to accommodate your unique situation. Dog Training Elite Hill Country also trains service animals and dogs ready to volunteer in the community as therapy dogs and companions to those with special needs. We also offer a fun and challenging personal protection program as well!

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We help your dog become a valued companion and beloved member of the family. Read what our customers have to say and then give us a call!

I love Gray's patience and knowledge of my dog breed. His type of training allowed us to work through some issues. Thank you agray.
— rebecca price
Posted October 6th 2024
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We are so glad that we chose Dog Training Elite Hill Country to help us train our young golden doodle. Gray really knows dog training. He is patient, understanding, and knowledgable. He is like the "dog whisperer". When someone can get your dog to do something in a minute that you have spent an hour on you know you have hired the right person. We knew that the training would include come, sit, down, heel, but for our dog "place" was an unexpected, much used benefit. Gray gave us a systematic approach that could be used to train and even re-train with. It was all done with sensitivity and kindness. Denise was very good at the communication side also. She made it easy and fast to get appointments and answer questions.
— Douglas Tenny
Posted April 24th 2024
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Gray and Denise with DTE are awesome! They helped my pup overcome his anxiety tremendously, through giving us literally step by step instructions on how we can work with him. They are super patient and understanding people. I would highly recommend!!!
— Julia Olsh
Posted April 23rd 2024
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Gray was awesome! Our minature Aussie is either a genius or Gray just knows how to train a dog. I would vote for Gray!!! We would highly recommend this company!! Steve and Jeanne Henley Ingram, Texas
— Jeanne Henley
Posted December 8th 2023
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Gray and Denise are great. Gray in just a few short weeks has trained my dog and more importantly me and my wife. Our German Shepherd, Hades, has turned into a new, happier dog and we are not even half way done.
— Cody Odom
Posted October 19th 2023
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Excellent training and motivation to do the work to achieve above and beyond my expectations! My missing link! :-)
— Becky Quebodeaux
Posted August 16th 2023
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Dog Training Elite Hill Country is magnificent! Gray and Denise have only been generous, upfront, and friendly with me and my dog! Axel is an ESA who is going with me to college; he is very high energy and rambunctious. Their training program equipped me with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to train Axel even with his outgoing personality traits. I have gained a stronger bond with my dog and have made new friends since enrolling in this training. If I could leave a review with one million stars, I would! Thank you so much, Dog Training Elite Hill Country.
— Hannah Etter
Posted July 26th 2023
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Our puppy Archie (smooth coat border collie) was a handful. We were at our wit's end with his potty issues, neediness, and disobedience. Gray and Denise of Dog Training Elite were just that - elite! Gray's easy way, kind heart and expert dog training skills helped Archie transform into a WonderDog. Off! Come! Heel! Place! He does it all. Archie can even file our taxes now! 😉 He's even working on his MBA, thanks to Gray. And Denise made sure Gray was on-time and well equipped with helpful literature and everything we needed to make this experience absolutely awesome. You'd be lucky to have this team helping you help your dog reach his/her peak potential.
— Robb Duke
Posted June 26th 2023
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I chose the option to have training at my home as well as group gatherings. I have a high energy Aussie/Boarder Collie and she is responding very well. Gray Has such patience and confidence with her. Keona is still full of energy, but she listens to commands and is learning new things as we go. Training the pups is the easy part but do keep in mind that the human element has to be willing to learn and work with your loved one for the process to be successful I highly recommend his company and the services they offer.
— Kimberly Reaves
Posted June 23rd 2023
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Make no bones about it, I would recommend the owners of Dog Training Elite Hill Country to anyone who is looking for knowledgeable, trustworthy, and caring individuals to train their dog. Not only do Denise and Gray dedicate their time and attention to training your dog but they also give the owner the confidence needed to sustain what is taught during the training process. They are the top dog when it comes to what they do and with their services, you’ll see that anything is paw-sible for your four-legged family member!
— Karen Ehlert
Posted April 15th 2023
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Denise and Gray have shown me how to work with a very sweet, large dog with lots of puppy energy. She’s done very well with her training. The knowledge and training that Denise and Gray have shared with me has been so helpful. They are incredibly professional and clearly take pride in training dogs while remaining very personable.
— Derby
Posted April 12th 2023
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Denise has been training dogs for over 20 years. Truth be told, they were her own dogs, but she always had a way with them. She took them everywhere she went, and she even trained her dogs to shake “hands” when meeting people. Gray has an affinity for dogs and it’s in his heart to help you be the leader of your pack thus allowing your dog to be your best friend. Denise and Gray are big believers in having your dog be a valuable, and well-behaved, member of the family. Dogs will misbehave when they don’t have the loving guidance of a true leader. Denise and Gray will teach you how to be that true leader that your dog needs.
— Nancy
Posted April 11th 2023
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We had an excellent time seeing these folks handle their dogs at an event recently. Can’t wait to get them started on our pups!!!!!
— Hayden Boster
Posted April 11th 2023
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I would trust the owners of this company with any of my animals at anytime! They are bright, caring, friendly, & hardworking! Highly recommended!
— Tas Bird
Posted April 11th 2023
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I’ve known the owners of DTE personally for many years. They are hard working, honest, and trust worthy. I’d trust them with my child so anyone can certainly trust them with their dogs!
— Nikki Hanley
Posted April 11th 2023
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