ELITE K9 Training

At Southeast Elite Working Dogs, our programs combine purposeful breeding with scenario-based training to prepare K9s for law enforcement, military, and civilian protection.


Our elite dog training programs go beyond basic commands to develop a dog’s that are confident, disciplined, and adaptable in real-world situations. Each dog receives personalized guidance to master obedience, socialization, and advanced skills tailored to its role, whether as a service, protection, or working dog. Handlers also receive coaching to strengthen communication and build a strong partnership.


We do service ALL BREEDS.


Additionally, we offer various types of elite dog training including obedience, bite work, tactical dog training, protection dog certification, and service training. Browse our programs to find the right training path for you and dog. 

Basic Obedience  • Advanced Obedience  • Service Dog Training & Certification for the US Service Dog Registry  • Protection Training  • Behavioral Correction  • Scent Work  • Search & Rescue  • Bite Work

TRAINING PACKAGES:

IN-HOME (fOR SELECT LOCATIONS) AND BOARD AND TRAIN

TRAINING:

All dogs, after training packages, will be proficient and well rounded with behavior, precision, and discipline.

Basic Obedience

During this program your dog will become proficient in all commands on leash such as but not limited to sit, stay, down, heel, (walking by your side), come, no “leave it”, and place.


Your dog will enter a structured environment where they will learn to wait and be released patiently for feeding and break times. Dogs will experience multiple socialization techniques such as, but not limited to walks and interactions in public places including stores and heavily populated areas.

Advanced Obedience

During this program your dog will become proficient in all commands on and off leash such as but not limited to sit, stay, down, heel, (walking by your side), come, no, “leave it,” and place. Dogs will also have any behavioral issues addressed at this time.


Your dog will enter a structured environment where they will learn to wait and be released patiently for feeding and break times. Dogs will experience multiple socialization techniques such as, but not limited to walks and interactions in public places including stores and heavily populated areas. Dogs will be exposed and proficient in distractions such as other dogs being present, loud noises, surface changes and elevation changes. Those issues may be unique to each dog, so they will be discussed or evaluated between an instructor and the client.

Bite Work Intro

During this program your dog will become proficient in all commands on and off leash such as but not limited to sit, stay, down, heel, (walking by your side), come, no “leave it”, and place. Your dog will enter a structured environment where they will learn to wait and be released patiently for feeding and break times.


Dogs will experience multiple socialization techniques such as, but not limited to walks and interactions in public places including stores and heavily populated areas. Dogs will be exposed and proficient in distractions such as other dogs being present, loud noises, surface changes and elevation changes. Dogs will also have any behavioral issues addressed at this time. Those issues may be unique to each dog, so they will be discussed or evaluated between an instructor and the client.


Dogs will learn to alert to a decoy on command and alert to threats on their own. Dogs will also learn to apprehend (bite) and release on command while under handler control. Dogs will also be proficient in “recalling” (false deployments where the K9 exhibits control and does not follow through with a apprehension). All commands can be trained in Dutch or German.

Service Dog Package

Your dog will become proficient in all commands on and off the leash. Such as, but not limited too.. sit, stay, down, heel, walking by your side, come, no, “leave it,” and place. They will enter into structured environment, where they will learn to wait and be released patiently for feeding for feeding and break times. They will be proficient in alerting (barking), biting, releasing a bite suit on command, short send outs and handler protection drills for in the event of you are being attacked.


Experiences and exposures will consist of… multiple socialization techniques, such as, but not limited too, walks and interactions in public places, like stories and heavily populated areas. Exposed to distractions, such as, other dogs being present, loud noises, surface changes and elevation changes.


They will have behavioral issues addressed as well. Each dog is unique, so they will be discussed and evaluated between instructor and owner. They will learn to perform a specific task, qualifying them to be registered as a service dog, based off unique needs by you as the owner.


At the completion of the course, a certificate, badge and ID card will be issued and your dog will be certified and registered with the National Service Dog Registry. All necessary equipment to perform their new job will be given as well.

BEHAVIOR CORRECTION

Our Behavior Correction program is designed for owners who are dealing with unwanted or stressful behaviors and want real, lasting results. If your dog is showing aggression, reactivity, anxiety, excessive barking, leash pulling, jumping, or ignoring commands, we focus on fixing the cause of the behavior-not just masking it.


Every dog is different, so we start with a thorough evaluation of your dogs behavior, temperament, and daily environment. From there, we create a customized training plan that provides clear structure, consistent communication, and fair corrections your dog can understand. Our goal is to help your dog feel confident and calm while learning appropriate behaviors.


Behavior correction is not about harsh punishment. It's about teaching your dog clear expectations, boundaries, and accountability so they can succeed at home and in public. We train for real-life situations, not just controlled training environments, ensuring you dog listens even around distractions.


This program helps with:

  • Aggression and reactivity toward people or other dogs
  • Anxiety, nervousness, and lack of confidence
  • Leash pulling, jumping, and poor manners
  • Disobedience and lack of focus


Our mission is to help you enjoy a safer, calmer, and more balanced relationship with your dog-giving you the tools and confidence to maintain results long after training is complete.

Level One

CONTROLLED PROTECTION CERTIFICATION

Level One Certifies that one dog can perform controlled protection work while maintaining obedience and neutrality.


Certification Standards Include:

  • On-leash and off-leash obedience
  • Public Access
  • Controlled engagement on a confirmed threat
  • Clean release on command
  • Handler control before, during, and after engagement
  • Neutral behavior when no threat is present


Best suited for:

Owners seeking foundational, reliable protection with strong obedience and control

Level Two

PERSONAL PROTECTION CERTIFICATION

Level Two evaluates the dog's ability to provide dependable personal protection in more realistic, high-distraction environment.


Certification standards include:

  • On-leash and off-leash obedience under distractions
  • Public access
  • Controlled bite, hold, and release
  • Guarding and threat deterrence
  • Scenario-based protection (approach, conformation, handler defense)
  • Clear discrimination between threats and non-threats


Best Suited for:

Clients wanting a capable personal protection dog that remains obedient and controllable in public or high-stress situations.

Level Three

advanced Protection Certification

Level Three represents our highest protection certification and confirms elite-level performance, judgement, and handler responsiveness.


Certification standards include:

  • On-leash and off-leash obedience under high stress
  • Advanced engagement with immediate outs
  • Complex scenarios (multiple threats, environmental pressure)
  • Strong nerve, confidence, and stability
  • Immediate disengagement and neutrality on command


Best suited for:

Experienced handlers requiring advanced protection capabilities with absolute obedience and control.

Specialized K9 Training Available

Enroll today to sharpen your K9’s discipline, focus, & tactical readiness.