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
5/5Only had 1 session so far but I can see a difference. Looking forward to more!! People have noticed the difference in her.
2nd session and I can't believe she can do a place!!! Rich and Sarah are wonderful!!!! Can't wait until the next one!!
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Only had 1 session so far but I can see a difference. Looking forward to more!! People have noticed the difference in her.
2nd session and I can't believe she can do a place!!! Rich and Sarah are wonderful!!!! Can't wait until the next one!!
I need more training than the dog does!!
She is doing great, but I need to make more time to work with her and to remember to use the correct words with her. She is a different dog. Her bad habits are disappearing!!! Can't wait for the next lesson!!!
Lesson #5!!! Sarah can get her to do anything!!! We like Sarah very much!!
She does everything in a very calm environment for the dog. Never raises her voice or gets frustrated.
We are done with our lessons now and we could not be happier with the whole experience and the outcome. Having a trained dog makes everyday so much more enjoyable!! You might at first think it's a little pricey, but the one on one training and doing it at your house where the dog is most comfortable and you also, is the best experience. I can't say enough good things about our experience. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Both Rich and Sarah are great!! They don't rush anything, they explain everything as many times as you need it. Today being the last lesson, our dog was giving Sarah kisses. She enjoyed the experience too!!!
Thank you Rich and Sarah!!!
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Christina Boal
5/5
Rich was very kind , and professional he took time to explain stuff to my mom and I and show us his dog tink which I thought was very cool .
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Hannah Weinreich
5/5
We just had our first session and couldn’t be happier. This is going to mean such a higher quality of life for both us and our puppy!
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Melissa LaPlace
5/5
Sarah is wonderful. She is relatable and oozes her passion for animals. In 6 short visits we accomplished so much with my very active puppy.
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Tracy Barr
5/5
Great training for me and my Dogs. I'm thrilled and can't wait until the next session.
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