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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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
5/5Absolutely amazing!
I got a rescue dog that was scared of everything, including me. I couldn't get him to go outside, or trust me enough to even get close to him.
Sarah and her team were able to meet him, understand the problem, modify their training plan specifically for him…Read full reviewClose full review
Absolutely amazing!
I got a rescue dog that was scared of everything, including me. I couldn't get him to go outside, or trust me enough to even get close to him.
Sarah and her team were able to meet him, understand the problem, modify their training plan specifically for him, set realistic goals for him with me and execute that plan - taking the extra time and care where he needed it most even when sessions ran well over the alotted time.
The amount of care and curated planning specifically to my dogs specific situation was very impressive and I am very appreciative of the care and training Dog Training Elite provided.
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Karen Roberts
5/5
Sarah is great. DTE has helped me so much with training my puppy.
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Anna Sonner
5/5
Encouraging always and willing to reiterate information so I can make good choices with my dogs and their continued journey of learning!!!
Today was our last one on one session and I cannot say enough good things about Sarah and Dog Training Elite!
She has a wealth of knowledge and experience and easily relays that knowledge and experience so I can teach my two Aussies!
Great experience 10/10!!!
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Julie Moore
5/5
We are very impressed with Rich and his dedication , Sarah was our trainer and we are absolutely the best
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Billiam Likkus
5/5
Today was my 1st session/introduction into the Gold package. Had no idea what to expect on my 1st day. Was explained in detail what to expect moving forward and every question was answered thoroughly. 👍🏼
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