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
Socialization
Behavior support
Aggression training
Fear and confidence
How training happens
Group classes
In-home training
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Dog age
Puppies
Class options
Small classes
Support between sessions
Follow-up supportCustomer-reported
Assistance and working dogs
Medical-alert and mobility assistance
Psychiatric service dog training
Service dog trainingProgram details
Professional training to prepare dogs to assist with medical alerts, mobility support, PTSD, and other needs—empowering independence and trust.
Therapy dog trainingProgram details
We train therapy dogs to provide comfort and emotional support in hospitals, schools, and community settings with calm, reliable behavior.
Additional services
DaycareProgram details
Safe, fun, and structured day care for socialization, exercise, and supervised play—keeping your dog happy and well-behaved while you’re away.
Dog walking
Other listed services
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Dog trainingProgram details
Personalized in-home and group training programs focused on building lasting obedience, confidence, and a stronger bond between you and your dog.
Additional Training
Animal TherapyProgram details
Our certified trainers guide dogs and handlers in animal-assisted therapy to bring comfort and joy to individuals and communities.
Autism Support
Deep Pressure Therapy
Diabetes Alert Dog Training
Dog Breeds Service
Dog Medical
Dog's Leash
Emotional Support Dogs
Extensive Training
Facility Dog
Facility Training
Free Assessment
In-Home Assessments
Mental Health Disorders
Military / Retired Vet Programs
Military/Retired Vet Training
Mobility Service
Mobility Support Dog Training
Off leash dog training
Ptsd Support
Seizure Response Dogs
Specialized Service
Support Dog Training
Therapy Training Program
Working Dogs
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Questions & answers
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Can you help with barking?
Yes. And we can help with barking and other behavioral challenges such as fear & reactivity, staying & coming, and more.
Community answer · Dog Training Elite Carmel / Fishers · 2025-09-21
We recommend starting at 8 weeks, up to 24 weeks. Give us a call to enroll now so you’ll be ready if your pup isn’t yet 8 weeks. Our Puppy Plus program will start your puppy on the right path to advanced obedience, a lifetime of good behavior and specialty task execution.
Community answer · Dog Training Elite Carmel / Fishers · 2025-09-21
Yes. At Dog Training Elite, we offer free consultations to evaluate your dog’s temperament and potential for our customized service dog training programs, or we can assist with puppy selection through a litter visit. Our training is designed around your dog's individual abilities, with additional training equipment available if needed. Service dogs trained through our programs have full public access and housing rights, ensuring they can accompany you wherever you go.
Our service programs include training for: medical alert dogs, therapy dogs, psychiatric service dogs, emotional support dogs and personalized autism canine training.
Community answer · Dog Training Elite Carmel / Fishers · 2025-09-21
Yes, we have specific training techniques for anxiety and aggression, serving all breeds and all ages of dogs. Give us a call to discuss your needs and we’ll set up a free assessment.
Community answer · Dog Training Elite Carmel / Fishers · 2025-09-21
Yes we train all ages and all breeds. Each dog breed has different behaviors and personalities due to a combination of genetics, selective breedings, and environmental factors. At Dog Training Elite, we work with every dog. Our team understands canine behavior and the unique challenges of every breed.
We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead we use proven techniques to bring out the best in your dog. From impulse control in terriers to focused mental stimulation for herding breeds, we’ll work with you and your dog to design a personalized training plan.
Community answer · Dog Training Elite Carmel / Fishers · 2025-09-21
5/5Words cannot explain how thankful we are for Josh and his team. We did the 8 week obedience package and it was worth every penny. Our dog has had history of aggression and reactivity and it’s as if he’s a whole new dog. He’s calm, happy, confident and overall enjoying life with u…Read full reviewClose full review
Words cannot explain how thankful we are for Josh and his team. We did the 8 week obedience package and it was worth every penny. Our dog has had history of aggression and reactivity and it’s as if he’s a whole new dog. He’s calm, happy, confident and overall enjoying life with us again. Josh not only trained our dog but us as well. On how to be good owners, listen to cues, be strict in our training and grow trust with each other. His tactics and knowledge in training were extremely impressive and incredible to observe. We did in home lessons and even met out at different public spaces to help assist our training. Our dog was so excited everytime he got to be with Josh. He has a way with animals that made me trust in him that much more. We enjoyed our time with his dog Lilo as well, she was incredible and so talented (sorry you were the bait Lilo lol). It makes my heart so happy to know we made this decision and our dog is better off for it. If I could change anything it would be signing our boy up with Josh sooner. Thank you Josh and the Dog Training Elite Team for everything. Love, Taylor, Bryan and Kliff
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Emma Fleisig
5/5
The entire dog training staff is incredible, and I truly trust them with my only child. It is evident how deeply they love dogs, and how skilled they are at what they do. My dog has learned so much and has such a positive attitude around commands and learning. I am so grateful!
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Oracle Indigo
5/5
Josh and everyone at DTE….amazing. I would highly recommend DTE to anyone who wants their dog trained. Josh specifically is attentive, patient and…he’s like the dog whisperer guy of Indianapolis.
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Jennifer Gosch
5/5
Josh has been great coaching me in training my dog. Fern will be volunteering as a therapy dog at the Indy airport USO lounge soon, and Josh was a big part of helping her get there.
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Kodi Vicari
5/5
We just finished week 1 of obedience school with our puppy and we are so impressed! We have learned so much. The staff are all so knowledgeable, kind and caring. We love it here.
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