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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
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- Obedience training
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- Puppy training
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- Recall training
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Behavior support
- Aggression training
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- Fear and confidence
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How training happens
- Group classes
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- In-home training
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- Private training
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Dog age
- Puppies
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Training level
- Advanced training
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Class options
- Small classes
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Assistance and working dogs
- Medical-alert and mobility assistance
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- Psychiatric service dog training
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- Service dog training
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- Therapy dog training
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Additional services
- Dog walking
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Other listed services
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- Additional Training
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- Akc Training
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- Animal Therapy
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- Autism Support
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- Deep Pressure Therapy
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- Distraction Training
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- Dog Medical
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- Dog's Leash
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- Emotional Support Dogs
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- Extensive Training
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- Facility Dog
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- Facility Training
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- Free Assessment
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- Group Sessions
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- In-Home Assessments
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- Mental Health Disorders
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- Military / retired vet training
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- Mobility Service
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- Off leash dog training
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- Ptsd Service
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- Seizure Response Dogs
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- Specialized Service
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- Support Dog Training
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- 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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Rich was awesome! He explained everything in depth and was very understanding of my aggressive dog and why he behaves the way he does. I will highly recommend training services with them!
Rich and his team did great! Blessing loves spending time with them. Professional, helpful, and knowledgeable!
💯 recommend! Rich and team are amazing. They have taught me and Archie so much!
Very professional, knowledgeable. So excited to start this journey. My pups loved Rich! Chloe may take the lead when she has treats! Great first session!
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