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About Elise

EliseRecent news! Elise has been certified as a Canine Behavior Consultant through the authority on training and behavior exams, the Certification Council of Professional Dog Training!

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Services

  • FOR CATS Looking for help for your feisty feline?
  • FOR DOGS Whether it’s straightforward or addressing more severe aggression issues, we have the solution here for you.
  • FOR SHELTERS Elise can assist your shelter in implementing or modifying behavior programs.
  • FOR ANIMAL CARE PROFESSIONALS With the ever increasing popularity of daycares, it’s vital to have staff properly trained in dog handling.
  • INTERNSHIPS Are you interested in a career working with companion animals?
  • BOARDING Whether it's one night, an extended vacation or board and train, bring your dog to Chez Elise for a great time!

Testimonials

avatarElise was always generous aboutpraising Ronin and I when we were doing well. At the same time, she was there to guide us and push us to the next level so that we were fully prepared when we took the CGC test and passed! Thank you Elise, we could not have done it without you! I would recommend Elise Gouge's classes to anyone with a dog who wants to feel good about learning.

Alyssa B. Ward, CPDT-KA


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