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About This Business

At Dog Training Elite, we go beyond basic obedience and train dogs to excel in real-world situations. Our dog training in Des Moines, IA produces dogs that are prepared for real-world challenges and enrich your daily life. We focus on creating lifelong bonds of love and trust, helping your dog become a confident, trusted family member.


We work with dogs of any breed, size or age - and we empower owners with lifelong skills to continue successes.

-Leash Walking & Heel Training

-Barking Issues

-Aggression & Reactivity 

-Separation Anxiety

-Jumping & Hyperactivity 

-Sitting & Stay Commands

-Destructive Chewing & Digging

-Recall Training (Come When Called)

-Boundary Training (Off Furniture or Beds)

-Vehicle Behavior

-Training for Specific Tasks

-And More


Our programs are flexible and designed to meet the needs of each client’s schedule and their dog’s unique behavior, home environment, and situation. We are a family-owned, professional dog training company with over 40 years of experience specializing in strengthening the bond between you and your dog.

We offer in-home dog training, basic obedience, advanced training, and specialized programs like Service Animals and Therapy Dogs. No matter the breed, size, or behavioral issue, the Dog Training Elite team is here to help. Let our professional Des Moines dog trainers help you today.

BBB Accredited Since: 3/31/2025

Years in Business: 5

Products and Services

Vehicle Behavior Training, Therapy Dog Training, Task-Specific Training, Stay Command Training, Sit Command Training, Service Dog Training, Separation Anxiety Training, Recall Training, Puppy Training, Obedience Training, Leash Walking, Jumping Correction, Heel Training, Group Classes, Destructive Chewing Correction, Boundary Training, Barking Issues, Anxiety & Aggression Therapy, Aggression Correction

Business Details

BBB File Opened:
3/26/2025
Business Started:
12/7/2020
Type of Entity:
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Alternate Names:
Dog Training Elite
Business Management:
Ms. Kathryn H Gay, General Manager
Ms. Kimberly D A Cameron, Owner

Additional Contact Information

Principal Contacts
Ms. Kathryn H Gay, General Manager
Customer Contacts
Ms. Kathryn H Gay, General Manager
Additional Email Addresses
Sales: Email this Business
Technical Support: Email this Business
Customer Service: Email this Business
Social Media
Instagram

Additional Information

Latest Reviews

  • Ree G

    "Dog Training Elite is awesome. We decided we wanted to train our new puppy, REMOVEDcame to our house and spent over an hour meeting us and REMOVEDShe explained how the training would work and made me feel comfortable that this was the right place for our dog." ... Read full review

  • Katie K.

    "REMOVEDis an amazing trainer and so passionate about what she does! Our dog, Honey, has received wonderful training and we are learning so much!" ... Read full review

  • Diane L.

    "Choosing to go to Dog Training Elite was the best decision ever!" ... Read full review

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