Tails Will Wag, and Owners Will Brag

Nettie and Richard I

We highly recommend Rich Ehrenberg at Elite Dog Training. We recently brought home a 10 month old Wheaton Terrier. He was sweet and playful and immediately became part of our family.

Other than normal puppy behavior, there was one problem. Every once and a while, he would growl at our granddaughters, which made us consider returning him to the breeder.

Enter Rich, who was recommended by our Vet. Within two weeks, not only did he have that problem solved, he made him stop jumping and be more obedient when outside and at home.

We know Rich is there whenever we need him for a "refresher," which is a very secure feeling. He is truly amazing at what he does.

Jason

What can I say about Elite? I know why Rich chose that name because that’s what they are to my family, and our spunky Aussie pup Jones! Rich had an immediate connection and rapport struck with Jones that can only come from years of successful training and handling of all kinds of dogs. Rich and Becky have been nothing but accommodating to work with our schedule to come this summer for 2 weeks, an hour per day to get Jones started on the right foot early....he had been very active and employing his “herding” activities around young kids which we needed to nip in the bud asap...Rich was able to get that fix in the works right away and gave us all the tools to work on while he wasn’t with us. Basic commands as well as off-leash training are the bookends for what Elite really brings to anyone fortunate enough to obtain their services...we would be in a tough situation without them. I can’t thank them enough, and their unmatched mastery of obedience and training have been such a blessing for my family, and especially Jones!!

Thank you!

Rich is really a miracle worker! He changed our Bagel for the best. We really struggled with walking Bagel on a leash to the point where we gave up on walking him. Rich changed that for us. Bagel is now perfect on leash. He sits, stays, and walks perfectly next to us. We take our Bagel for walks everyday now. Rich is one of a kind. He was on-time, reliable and prompt. We HIGHLY recommend Elite Dog Training. We love working with Rich. We will only work with Rich moving forward!

Nikki Newman (and Lola)

Rich is a lifesaver!!! We adopted our 3 year old rescue pit mix Lola, and she had a ton of issues we needed to fix - the only command she knew was sit, she’d never walked on a leash, she jumped on people, she bolted out an open door, she was never socialized as a puppy, and many more. Rich was extremely patient, with Lola and with us, as we all learned how to do all of these things. It’s been difficult at times because Lola is VERY stubborn, but Rich never gave up! He continued working with all of us, constantly coming up with new and creative ways to keep Lola on track, (including having his wife Becky help out!) He spent countless hours coming to our house, talking on the phone, texting dozens of times, and recommending products to help with both training and Lola’s diet and skin issues. He really went above and beyond to be a kind, thoughtful, dedicated trainer for months. And on top of it all, Lola LOVES Rich! She even knew when his car pulled in the driveway, and was always waiting for him by the door. She was so excited every time she saw him!

Rich has really helped make Lola an amazing family member!!! And we feel like through it all, he has become a part of our family too! We are truly grateful and thrilled with all of Rich’s hard work! Thank you for everything you have done for all of us! Rich is the best and I highly recommend Rich to everyone!!!

Carly Hoffman

As a bias dog parent, I thought I had done a rather good job with the basics, but still wanted my golden doodle, Theodore, to be properly trained. It wasn’t until he started training in home with Rich that I recognized the ample room for improvement. Rich has been thorough, professional and friendly every day in our house helping us achieve goals both on leash and off leash. He establishes a foundation during his sessions as well as a course of “homework” for you to maintain all progress. Rich shared that just because you have a well mannered, respectful, dog doesn’t mean you have to stop loving, playing, and cuddling them, and I couldn’t agree more.

Thank you Rich and Elite Dog Training more for shaping my puppy in to the fun loving obedient dog he is!

Garrett and Shannon

Rich is an amazing trainer. He started with our super high energy Macy when she was a puppy. With her high energy we knew that we needed Macy to be well trained early and Rich came highly recommended from friends. We couldn't be happier with not only what Rich taught Macy, but what Rich taught us about Macy and how to connect with her. Training isn't something that happens once and doesn't need reinforcement and what Rich taught us as parents/owners allowed what Macy learned to stick.

Rich doesn't take a one-size-fits-all approach. When we first adopted Macy and Rich started training her, we thought she was a certain combination of breeds and he tuned his training to those breeds. Macy wasn't responding the same way he had seen those breeds respond in the past. At about the same time we received the results of a DNA/Breed test and the results showed a different combination of breeds. Rich adjusted his training approach and it was effective immediately. His many years of experience first as a Vet Tech and now as a trainer really show!

Everything that Rich did to train Macy as well as to teach us about Macy has been invaluable and Rich/Elite is the only trainer we recommend when friends ask. Thank you Rich!

Have you heard of a horse whisperer? Well I have had the privilege of meeting and working with a dog whisperer. In my opinion, Rich of Elite Dog Training, is truly a whisperer. My golden doodle came into my life in January. Not the best time of year to start training a puppy. By April, I knew I needed help. Like most of us I started with a google search, used the Next Door app and contacted the vet. Rich was highly recommended by all and I placed the call.

Rich was exceptionally skilled at communicating with my puppy and me! He came to my home everyday and worked with my dog. He never raised his voice, he was stern and loving at the same time and only whispered to my puppy. After a few days, a change was noticeable. The dog was a better listener and more calm. I cant say enough about Rich. I am so glad that I hired him, I would recommend him any day to anyone. Dont think twice, give him a call!