Since the age of six our Founder and President, Jeff Kolbjornsen, has taken an active interest in the behavior of dogs. Since 1975 his childhood ambition of identifying and understanding the underlying reasons why dogs behave the way they do has lead him to continuing to explore the very same question to this day. Over the years, through the culmination of experimenting with several training techniques in conjunction with extensive research on the behavior of canines, he has developed a keen, in-depth understanding of the mind of "man’s best friend."

The combination of his interest and dedication to dogs along with his unique understanding of the thinking and learning patterns of them, has resulted in the development of our "Realistic Method of Training." In this style of training Jeff and his Elite trainers apply real-life scenarios to instruct owners on the proper way to handle their dogs. The foundation with which they train rests on the idea that all dogs can be trained to achieve the level of obedience that is expected of them. Jeff’s particular specialty lies in the "deprogramming" of difficult and aggressive dogs. Understanding the thought and action patterns of his clients allows him to assess the techniques that are necessary to alter negative behavior to corrected and desired behavior.

Jeff is a certified canine behavioral specialist / master trainer who brings over 28 years of experience to animal training. He has received many awards from the American Kennel Club and has participated in dog shows throughout the United States, including the annual Westminster Dog Show at Madison Square Garden, New York. Jeff is a widely known and respected trainer/handler in the Dog Show community and is called upon frequently as an canine specialist. Jeff currently manages his training network which is servicing the Long Island and Greater New York area. He continues to work daily on improving Elite’s training programs and has been able to maintain a loyal and growing clientele.