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 consultationProgram details
Obedience trainingProgram details
Puppy trainingProgram details
Recall trainingProgram details
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
Fear and confidenceProgram details
How training happens
Group classesProgram details
In-home trainingProgram details
Private trainingProgram details
Dog age
PuppiesProgram details
Training level
Advanced trainingProgram details
Class options
Small classesProgram details
Assistance and working dogs
Medical-alert and mobility assistanceProgram details
Psychiatric service dog trainingProgram details
Service dog trainingProgram details
Therapy dog trainingProgram details
Additional services
Dog walkingProgram details
Other listed services
View 24 additional details
Additional TrainingProgram details
Akc TrainingProgram details
Animal TherapyProgram details
Autism SupportProgram details
Deep Pressure TherapyProgram details
Distraction TrainingProgram details
Dog MedicalProgram details
Dog's LeashProgram details
Emotional Support DogsProgram details
Extensive TrainingProgram details
Facility DogProgram details
Facility TrainingProgram details
Free AssessmentProgram details
Group SessionsProgram details
In-Home AssessmentsProgram details
Mental Health DisordersProgram details
Military / retired vet trainingProgram details
Mobility ServiceProgram details
Off leash dog trainingProgram details
Ptsd ServiceProgram details
Seizure Response DogsProgram details
Specialized ServiceProgram details
Support Dog TrainingProgram details
Working DogsProgram details
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Questions & answers
From Google
What people have asked about this business.
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.
K
Karen Roberts
5/5
Sarah is great. DTE has helped me so much with training my puppy.
A
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!!!
J
Julie Moore
5/5
We are very impressed with Rich and his dedication , Sarah was our trainer and we are absolutely the best
B
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. 👍🏼
Original customer experiences from the collected Google data. Ratings without comments follow written reviews.
FirstBark