Over 6.3 million pets are surrendered to a shelter each year, and many of these surrenders are the result of poor training or obedience. For dogs that have been adopted and subsequently returned to the shelter, over 50% are cited as being returned for behavioral reasons — often aggression toward humans or other animals. As shelters continue to hit maximum capacity, and many animals are at risk of euthanization, it is more important than ever for adopters to understand that it is possible to train a rescue dog, even if it presents behavioral challenges. Dog Training Elite, the dog training franchise with over 340 operating territories across the nation, is playing a key role in education and support surrounding the issue.
“When you first bring a dog home from a shelter, or any dog for that matter, there’s a one-time moment where that dog has no idea what the rules of the home are,” explained Mark Mestas, CEO of Dog Training Elite. “You can make the rules right there and then. We’ve had clients work with us and plan for us to come to their home right when they bring the rescue dog home; that way, we can start training on day one, and you can immediately tell the dog what it is and isn’t allowed to do.”
In dog training, Mestas added, it is crucial to set boundaries with the pet. In some cases, rescue dogs are coming from homes that had different boundaries, but integration into a new home presents a great opportunity to set new boundaries. Similarly, a dog that has been with a family for a while is not a lost cause.
“Even if someone already owns a dog and it may not be as well trained as they’d like, setting those new boundaries is still possible,” said Mestas. “It can take a little longer to instill new lessons, but you’re still able to create those boundaries because of the one-on-one training you get with our team in your home.”
Many dogs learn, and need to practice, their skills situationally. Dog Training Elite understands this, which is why it works from day one to empower each owner to train their own dog in their own environment. By building a foundation with the dog so it knows to listen to members of its household in the context of its own home, Dog Training Elite trainers set pets up for success.
When a dog goes to a board and train, for example, they are learning new skills in an unfamiliar environment and are being led by an unfamiliar person.
“Our training starts, for the most part, at people’s homes. When you do this, it makes it so the dog doesn’t have to relearn that they also have to listen at home,” said Mestas. “When you go to someone else’s facility and you don’t do training anywhere else, it makes it harder. You go home, you no longer have professional help, and the dog may not listen to you anymore — dogs are incredibly people and area-specific.”
For example, if an entire family is in the living room with a dog and the leash is passed from the primary handler to another person, it’s possible the dog will not listen. Dog Training Elite gets to the root of this problem — before it ever becomes a problem — by training in the areas where the dog will be for the majority of its time.
“By training at home, we can practice the habits and address problem behaviors that occur in the home,” said Mestas. “Whether that’s jumping up, running out the front door or getting on the furniture, we can handle those problems in the home, and the owners will know how to maintain that training.”
Mestas explained that some of the most common behaviors that result in a dog being surrendered are food aggression, resource guarding (of people or toys), chewing, jumping, persistent and unnecessary barking, and lack of house training. In many cases, dogs exhibit more than just one of these behaviors.
Whether a dog is in its first home and is at risk of being surrendered to the shelter or a shelter dog is brought to a new home with existing behavioral issues, there are solutions available to avoid an owner surrender.
Dedicated training, especially with the proven techniques and model developed by Dog Training Elite, can create great progress.
“We have a pretty big expectation from our clients. We’re named Dog Training Elite for a reason. Your dog isn’t a robot, and it should be listening to you at all times,” said Mestas. “Even if there are 20 dogs around you who aren’t, your dog should be listening. You should be able to go to your kid’s sporting events or go to the park for a family reunion and know that your dog will be well behaved. We want to give dogs a fresh slate and set them up for success so they can be part of the family, even if they have existing issues.”
As Dog Training Elite continues to grow, it is working to forge partnerships with local shelters to enhance in-shelter training opportunities and further ingrain itself into local communities to provide the crucial in-home guidance pet owners need to succeed.
To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit www.1851franchise.com/dogtrainingelite/info
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Over 6.3 million animals are surrendered to a shelter each year. Dog Training Elite’s expertise supports owners in navigating challenges rather than relinquishing their pets.
Over 6.3 million pets are surrendered to a shelter each year, and many of these surrenders are the result of poor training or obedience. For dogs that have been adopted and subsequently returned to the shelter, over 50% are cited as being returned for behavioral reasons — often aggression toward humans or other animals. As shelters continue to hit maximum capacity, and many animals are at risk of euthanization, it is more important than ever for adopters to understand that it is possible to train a rescue dog, even if it presents behavioral challenges. Dog Training Elite, the dog training franchise with over 340 operating territories across the nation, is playing a key role in education and support surrounding the issue.
“When you first bring a dog home from a shelter, or any dog for that matter, there’s a one-time moment where that dog has no idea what the rules of the home are,” explained Mark Mestas, CEO of Dog Training Elite. “You can make the rules right there and then. We’ve had clients work with us and plan for us to come to their home right when they bring the rescue dog home; that way, we can start training on day one, and you can immediately tell the dog what it is and isn’t allowed to do.”
In dog training, Mestas added, it is crucial to set boundaries with the pet. In some cases, rescue dogs are coming from homes that had different boundaries, but integration into a new home presents a great opportunity to set new boundaries. Similarly, a dog that has been with a family for a while is not a lost cause.
“Even if someone already owns a dog and it may not be as well trained as they’d like, setting those new boundaries is still possible,” said Mestas. “It can take a little longer to instill new lessons, but you’re still able to create those boundaries because of the one-on-one training you get with our team in your home.”
Many dogs learn, and need to practice, their skills situationally. Dog Training Elite understands this, which is why it works from day one to empower each owner to train their own dog in their own environment. By building a foundation with the dog so it knows to listen to members of its household in the context of its own home, Dog Training Elite trainers set pets up for success.
When a dog goes to a board and train, for example, they are learning new skills in an unfamiliar environment and are being led by an unfamiliar person.
“Our training starts, for the most part, at people’s homes. When you do this, it makes it so the dog doesn’t have to relearn that they also have to listen at home,” said Mestas. “When you go to someone else’s facility and you don’t do training anywhere else, it makes it harder. You go home, you no longer have professional help, and the dog may not listen to you anymore — dogs are incredibly people and area-specific.”
For example, if an entire family is in the living room with a dog and the leash is passed from the primary handler to another person, it’s possible the dog will not listen. Dog Training Elite gets to the root of this problem — before it ever becomes a problem — by training in the areas where the dog will be for the majority of its time.
“By training at home, we can practice the habits and address problem behaviors that occur in the home,” said Mestas. “Whether that’s jumping up, running out the front door or getting on the furniture, we can handle those problems in the home, and the owners will know how to maintain that training.”
Mestas explained that some of the most common behaviors that result in a dog being surrendered are food aggression, resource guarding (of people or toys), chewing, jumping, persistent and unnecessary barking, and lack of house training. In many cases, dogs exhibit more than just one of these behaviors.
Whether a dog is in its first home and is at risk of being surrendered to the shelter or a shelter dog is brought to a new home with existing behavioral issues, there are solutions available to avoid an owner surrender.
Dedicated training, especially with the proven techniques and model developed by Dog Training Elite, can create great progress.
“We have a pretty big expectation from our clients. We’re named Dog Training Elite for a reason. Your dog isn’t a robot, and it should be listening to you at all times,” said Mestas. “Even if there are 20 dogs around you who aren’t, your dog should be listening. You should be able to go to your kid’s sporting events or go to the park for a family reunion and know that your dog will be well behaved. We want to give dogs a fresh slate and set them up for success so they can be part of the family, even if they have existing issues.”
As Dog Training Elite continues to grow, it is working to forge partnerships with local shelters to enhance in-shelter training opportunities and further ingrain itself into local communities to provide the crucial in-home guidance pet owners need to succeed.
To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit www.1851franchise.com/dogtrainingelite/info
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