FirstBarkI got the puppy platinum package and I had a great experience. My dog Maus is very well behaved and has come a long way. He is much less reactive than he was, and Rich and his team has taught me how to teach my dog how to behave properly. It does require work on my part, but that work really pays off. I couldn't be happier.
Dog Training Elite Michiana
Mishawaka, Indiana
About Dog Training Elite Michiana
We are a professional, family-owned dog training company with over 40 years of experience that specializes in strengthening the bond between your dog and your family, with a strong emphasis on teaching your dog the highest level of obedience, despite even the toughest level of distractions. Our unique in-home dog training model is designed to teach owners how to train their dog alongside a professional dog trainer in their home environment as well as in small group settings. We strongly believe that the key to sustained obedience is to empower owners to be an integral part of the training experience. Once you begin the training process with us, you become a part of the DTE family. Contact us for a free in-home evaluation.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Recall training
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Fear and confidence
How training happens
- Group classes
- In-home training
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced training
Class options
- Small classes
Assistance and working dogs
- Medical-alert and mobility assistance
- Psychiatric service dog training
- Service dog training
- Therapy dog training
Additional services
- Dog walking
Other listed services
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- Additional Training
- Akc Training
- Animal Therapy
- Autism Support
- Deep Pressure Therapy
- Distraction Training
- Dog Medical
- Dog's Leash
- Emotional Support Dogs
- Extensive Training
- Facility Dog
- Facility Training
- Free Assessment
- Group Sessions
- In-Home Assessments
- Mental Health Disorders
- Military / retired vet training
- Mobility Service
- Off leash dog training
- Ptsd Service
- Seizure Response Dogs
- Specialized Service
- Support Dog Training
- Working Dogs
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Questions & answers
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Where are you located
Hi Janet, we don’t have a physical facility at this time, but we proudly offer our services throughout Indiana and select areas in Michigan. Let me know if you have any questions or if there’s anything else I can assist you with! Update: We just opened our facility located at 605 W. Edison Rd, Ste K in Mishawaka. We now offer both in-home and in-facility training options. See our website for details.
Community answer · Dog Training Elite Michiana · 2025-11-21
Does it really work my small dog does not mind me at all he gets out the door and it takes me 2 hours to catch him I am 61years old I can't chase him
Linda, Thanks for reaching out. Dog Training Elite has been using this dog training method for almost 45 years and we have amazing results. Just see our Google reviews. Give us a call at 574.500.DOGS (3647) and we will come out for a free in-home consultation. I can even bring one of my dogs out to show you how well she listens.
Community answer · Dog Training Elite Michiana · 2024-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
80 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Knowledgeable staff 10
- Knowledgeable trainer 10
- Passionate trainers 5
- Platinum package 4
- Dog reading skills 3
- Flexible scheduling 3
All 10 topics
- Free consultation 3
- Training unruly dogs 3
- Dog socialization 2
- Handling crazy dogs 2
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We found Dog Training Elite Michiana through Fetch! and we knew our stubborn pup(German Shepherd) would need serious training due to her grown habits. She had some bad habits that we were struggling to handle and we needed valuable tools and training to correct them. She is an i…Read full reviewClose full review
We found Dog Training Elite Michiana through Fetch! and we knew our stubborn pup(German Shepherd) would need serious training due to her grown habits. She had some bad habits that we were struggling to handle and we needed valuable tools and training to correct them. She is an incredibly intelligent, stubborn(strong-willed) and determined dog and we wanted her to be okay around the family. She needed valuable training to and Dog Training Elite was able to provide. We met Rich on our first appointment and he has refused to give up on her ever since. You could tell he was reading the room and her behavior well as he was really good at translating her cues to us. Our dog showed lots of improvements very quickly and we are no longer late to functions. We feel a lot more comfortable with her around the family. Dog Training Elite means serious business and Rich's overall experience was clearly evident as he was able to acknowledge and correct our dog(who was stuck in a rut) and help her become a valuable member of our family. Rich was very determined, worked really well with our dog and read her like a book. We are greatly appreciative for the training to not only our dog, but to us so we can react appropriately to her reactions/actions. We look forward to continuing to work with Dog Training Elite as our beloved dog grows.
Rich has been working with our family and our two dogs…a puppy and a ten yr old dog. We are new to the e-collar technology and it has been an amazing transition in their obedience. Rich is extremely knowledgeable and professional! Always on time and flexible with our schedule! He has helped us become better dog owners and our dogs now actually love each other!!
If you are looking for some training for your dog then Dog Training Elite is your answer! We just completed the last session yesterday and couldn’t be more happy with the progress made. Huge thanks to Rich for being patient and really working with my dog Cass. Cass went from a hyper active bozo to a well mannered boy!
So happy to have Richard working with my dog Elvis. We are six weeks in on classes and he is addressing all behavioral problems successfully. I would highly recommend Dog Training Elite.
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