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Puppy Socialization Classes in Carmel / Fishers, IN

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Puppy Socialization Classes in Carmel / Fishers, IN

Bringing a new puppy home comes with a lot of responsibilities, from potty training to vet visits and teaching basic obedience. With so much to manage, it’s easy to overlook socialization. However, those first few weeks are crucial for helping your puppy grow into a well-behaved and confident dog.

Proper socialization introduces your puppy to new sights, sounds, and experiences, helping them become more confident and preventing unwanted behaviors. One of the best ways to socialize your puppy is through puppy socialization classes in Carmel / Fishers, IN. At Dog Training Elite, we offer safe, guided sessions where your puppy can interact with other dogs and people.

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The Importance of Puppy Socialization

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Socialization should be prioritized in the early stages of a puppy's life. Group puppy training classes are a great place to safely introduce them to new friends while teaching behavioral skills to help them appropriately respond. Owners who take their puppies to professional training acquire the tools to use positive reinforcement and redirection to help their young dogs know what to do in new circumstances.

Too often, owners and dogs become frustrated when they cannot communicate, leading to poor behaviors and habits that are harder to fix later in a dog's life. Our trainers will work with you and your puppy to help strengthen the bond between you and ensure you have a happy home with your four-legged best friend. Request a free in-home assessment today!

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Carmel / Fishers Puppy Socialization

Benefits of Early Puppy Socialization Sessions

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First-time dog owners are often unsure of when to begin training their dogs. Starting socialization with your puppy as early as possible will give them the best chance of learning that new things aren't bad or scary. When a puppy is not allowed to desensitize and get comfortable with new sights, sounds and smells, they may become overly fearful and unwilling to try something new, which creates a very small and scary world for them.

Give your puppy the best chance at a happy and exciting life with our Dog Training Elite Carmel / Fishers puppy socialization sessions! Our trainers will help your puppy safely engage with new dogs, people, and experiences so they can grow up to be confident and curious dogs.

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  • Elizabeth Weaver
    Dec. 5, 2025
    Annie is such an amazing trainer! I feel super comfortable with her, she is so nice, and she is very knowledgeable. My puppy already knew some of the commands we went through during our sessions but Annie took the time to go over other things my puppy was struggling with since she already knew the command we were working on that day. She did this multiple times. She is always so kind and attentive and just fun to work with!
  • Meli Horna
    Dec. 4, 2025
    We're going to change he is extremely awesome very good with the fur babies, well at least my guy baby, he's a very kind man, explained everything in detail so that I understood completely what the process was and what it would be going forward. Very great experience! And he has the best last name ever!! LOL
  • Mary Ann Pahud
    Oct. 2, 2025
    Bunny is a new puppy. She listens and responds appropriately. You guys are doing great
  • Roberta Schmidt
    Nov. 25, 2025
    Doug was very pleasant and provided detailed information about their services.
  • Julie Earlewine
    Nov. 24, 2025
    All around f fabulous experience. Working with Josh today was awesome and gave us great insight into helping our pup be the best he can be! Thanks Josh!
  • Matthew Tandy
    Nov. 24, 2025
    They did a great job with our puppy. I would highly recommend taking your dog here if you want to stop any behavioral issues or just want to develop a closer bond with your dog.
  • Carley Bremner
    Nov. 18, 2025
    We could not be happier with our experience working with Dog Training Elite! Josh has trained both of our doodles and each time we were amazed how quickly our dogs transformed before our eyes! He first trained our goldendoodle, Finn, who was having some aggression issues a few years back. He helped make Finn less anxious through training which has made all the difference for us. When we recently added a Bernedoodle puppy to our family, we knew where to turn! Josh trained Birdie so patiently even though she was stubborn at times! One of the things we love most is the DTE training structure. They focus on building skills slowly, teaching one command each week, which has been such an effective and successful process. Our dogs have been able to truly learn and retain each command before moving on. We can’t recommend them highly enough—if you’re looking for a trainer who truly understands dogs and cares about long-term success, this is the place to go!
  • Tami “Tami” Hall
    Nov. 8, 2025
    He was very helpful with my pup's training. I will definitely continue to use Dog Training elite of Carmel for my pup's training.
  • Terri Gomez
    Aug. 28, 2025
    Our home visit was wonderful. Elijah was patient with us and Stella. He gave us a lot of very good suggestions. He even brought his dog, Ash, because Stella has a hard time accepting other dogs. Stella made great strides with Ash. Ash, of course, is well trained and obedient. We truly appreciate how much Elijah helped Stella and us. We have been extremely pleased with this whole program.
  • Jean Fox
    Oct. 30, 2025
    Elijah is so patient with both Remy and with us, as he showed us the best techniques to help muzzle train her. We appreciate all his advice, encouragement and confidence we can get to where we want to be with our pup. Thanks Elijah!
  • Chris Sargent
    Oct. 29, 2025
    Detailed and deep care for you and your fluffy one
  • Patricia SICA
    Aug. 26, 2025
    I cannot thank Elijah enough- calm - but direct -encouraging - and OH! so helpful with Donato and myself. I will miss you and your encouraging words and the pure Love of dogs. Our last class of Obedience. Pat
  • Julie Anne
    Aug. 23, 2025
    Elijah is confident in his training ability and it shows. My fur baby responds very well.
  • Leo
    Oct. 18, 2025
    Absolutely a great place to have your fur baby trained. Our Yorkipoo has done a complete 180. Highly recommend them for training!
  • Tracy Ellis
    Sep. 22, 2025
    Everyone did wonderful with Xetti. I highly recommend!
  • Tami Hall (Hall family TV)
    Oct. 24, 2025
    My pup loved going to "school"! Which says the trainers are kind and wonderful
  • Alexander Voris
    Oct. 17, 2025
    Elijah was amazing for our private session. Hoosier learned a lot, and we benefited as well!
  • Shane Nesbitt
    Aug. 30, 2025
    We still have two more sessions to go. My wife and I are really enjoying our experience. Callie our dog is taking very well to her training.
  • Patricia Gallagher
    Oct. 16, 2025
    Elijah, the trainer, is superb. His knowledge, patience, and insight have given me the skillset and confidence I need to restore harmony and good behavior between two dogs I love and adore.
  • Brian Stockman
    Oct. 14, 2025
    It has been a great experience for our puppy. He is much more focused and follows commands with greater focus. Highly recommend Dog Training Elite to anyone.