Ellie Bell's
Training Programs
Building bonds and paving the way for harmony.
The Approach
Building trust, respect and partnership.
Ellie understands that effective training goes beyond simply teaching commands. She prioritizes creating a supportive environment where learning is fun and rewarding for both dogs and their owners.
TRAINING SESSIONS OFFERED
Embark on a transformative journey with Ellie's programs.
Ellie offers a diverse range of class options for you and your best friend, ensuring there’s something for every dog. As a token of appreciation, Ellie extends a complimentary class to adopted dogs within 6 months of adoption, veterans, active military, law enforcement, seniors, and disabled dog owners. Learn innovative and classic techniques for molding you and your dog into the best possible team.
Private Classes
Personalized attention shapes every session.
Whether refining obedience, nurturing young puppies, or addressing behavioral challenges in aggressive or shy dogs, privates classes build trust and positive relationships. Private classes are perfect for laying the groundwork for therapy, emotional support, or service dog. With Ellie’s supportive environment and specialized techniques you can unlock your dog’s full potential. Ellie is happy to offer Private Classes in-facility, in-public or at-home. Enrollment in Private Classes include a free assessment.
DURATION: 60-90 Minutes
PRICING: 1 Class $75 | 4 Classes $160 | 6 Classes $210 | 8 Classes $260
Group Classes
Join Ellie's Best Friend Leadership Group!
Ellie’s Best Friend Leadership Group is where the bond between dogs and owners flourish. Discover Ellie’s group classes, offering obedience, agility, puppy socialization and tricks. With her leadership, dogs hone their skills and building confidence with each session. From mastering basics to tackling agility challenges, every class fosters growth. Join today! Pricing for Ellie’s Best Friend Leadership Group includes a private entrance and exit assessment.
DURATION: 90 Minutes
PRICING: 12 Classes $200
Short Courses
Focus on two vital topics, such as Recall & Stay.
Designed to get you to your goals fast. Covering essential commands like Walking Politely & Stay, or Recall & Stay, these concise yet comprehensive courses offer a targeted approach to obedience training. You’ll unlock the keys to effective communication and build a strong foundation of obedience and trust with your best friend. Whether you’re a beginner or seeking to refine existing skills, these Short Courses provide the perfect opportunity to achieve meaningful progress and deepen the bond between you and your dog.
DURATION: 60-90 Minutes
PRICING: Contact Ellie
Puppy Socialization & Training
Install the building blocks of a confident dog.
The perfect start for your best friend, this includes socialization, obedience fundamentals, and of course good manners. From building confidence to fostering positive interactions with other dogs and humans, every session is crafted to sets the foundation for a well-adjusted and happy companion. Sign your puppy up today and watch them thrive. Call to discuss age requirements.
DURATION: 60-90 Minutes
PRICING: Contact Ellie
Obedience Training
An obedient dog is a safe best friend to have at your side!
Whether in private sessions tailored to your dog’s individual needs or dynamic group classes, Ellie’s obedience training ensures your dog reaches his/her full potential. With a focus on positive reinforcement and effective communication, dogs learn essential commands while strengthening their bond with you. Remember, an obedient dog isn’t just a joy but also ensures safety for you, the community, and ultimately the dog itself. Ellie’s obedience training technique qualify your dog for American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen Program (CGC) and she offers testing.
DURATION: 60-90 Minutes
PRICING: Contact Ellie
Behavioral Issues
Ellie's specialty is helping your aggressive or shy best friend.
Addressing behavioral issues in dogs, like aggression or shyness, demands special attention and expertise. Understanding different canine temperaments is important. When applicable, we can use Dr. Ian Dunbar’s Dog Bite Scale. Ellie’s tailors solutions for each unique case. With her guidance, you’ll navigate the complex process of rehabilitation, fostering trust and confidence in your dog. From modifying aggression to building social skills in shy dogs, her comprehensive approach ensures a safer, happier environment for both dogs and their families.
DURATION: 60-90 Minutes
PRICING: Contact Ellie
Agility & Tricks
For your dog, learning is fun!
Ellie’s Group and Private Classes provide the ideal setting to master agility and tricks. Whether in a group setting or through one-on-one sessions, she tailors instruction to suit your dog’s unique needs and abilities. With her guidance and positive reinforcement techniques, dogs thrive as they conquer agility obstacles and learn tricks. From beginners to advanced learners, all dogs receives the attention and support necessary to reach their full potential. Join Ellie’s classes and transform your dog into a confident, skilled partner, ready to tackle any challenge.
DURATION: 60-90 Minutes
PRICING: Contact Ellie
Therapy, Emotional & Service Dogs
Make your best friend into a valued and cherished member of society.
Ellie offers up-to-date training for therapy, emotional support, and service dogs. Through training she guides you and your dog to ensure that your best friend excels in his/her role as a comforting companion and indispensable aid. From mastering calming techniques for therapy work to honing precise tasks for service dogs, these methods instill confidence and reliability. Become a team with your dog. You and society will benefit from having another working canine in our community.
DURATION: 60-90 Minutes
PRICING: Contact Ellie
Pre-purchase/adoption & Dog Behavioral Evaluation
Make an informed decision and set the stage for a successful relationship
Gain valuable insight into a dog’s temperament, behavior, and compatibility with your lifestyle. This thorough evaluation covers key aspects such as socialization, obedience, and any potential behavioral issues, empowering you to make the best choice for you and your family. It takes education and experience to navigate you through this vital process, setting the foundation for a lifelong bond filled with love, understanding, and mutual respect.
DURATION: 60-90 Minutes
PRICING: $100
Reviews
C. JD
I would highly recommend Ellie. I started the group sessions with my 20 month-old Golden Retriever. Ellie is prompt and courteous; she takes time to explain and will tailor training to specific issues pertaining to your dog. Even in group sessions she finds time to help in an area your dog is struggling with. I can happily say we finished our training program and have seen much improvement. Highly recommend and will return to her for help in the future if needed.
Julie Knapp
Great trainer, explains things well and gets the owner to understand how to think like a dog and speak their language a little better. My puppy did the doggie boot camp and my puppy really did learn everything Ellie said she would teach in those classes. Her rates are very very reasonable for the amount of classes and time you get. Highly highly recommend Ellie! understanding of dog training! We are excited to continue to drop-in so that Huck can visit all his dog friends. Definitely recommend!
Duke Hughes
I would recommend Ellie Bell to anyone because she does an excellent job of teaching the owner how to train their dog! I thank her for all she taught me and my dog in just one month. I am now able to take my dog out in public without fear of him being over protective and yanking me off my feet. My dog is now much more pleasant and courteous.