Reactive Dog Training in South Bend / Elkhart, IN

The best! We love the Elite team!

This was different training than I was used to. My girl seems to be thriving

Rich did a wonderful job assessing and listening to my goals for my 2 new pups. I’m excited to learn and train as well as be a part of the elite family

My dog, Madigan, completed her Basic Obedience a few months ago, and I am very pleased with the results. Today Rich and Crew ran Madigan through more specific mobility commands as my Service Dog. I am very pleased at the reults. I started my milityary career as a K9 Handler, transitioned later to a form of Combat Medic, but always worked with the dogs. I saw beefy scarred up Special Forces Operators refuse to go on a mission with their dogs with them; and, I saw them cry when they lost one of their dogs, and it always happened when the dog saved all their lives by giving up their own life. Noit bragging. But I know dogs. I know them as a handler. I know them working beside them. I know - later as an Officer - what missions and tasks they were best at. I know what they are capable of doing, and not doing. Dogs are amazing, even brilliant, but they are not perfect. They are not born with obedience humans understand is obedience. I know dogs that operate in the highest level of stress. When my inuuries caught up with me and my mobility became limited I researched the best trainers locally. I was a handler and had a great deal of experience with dogs and probably could have trained Madigan up myself, but I am no trainer. That requires a certain skill set and patience. Rich and Crew have those skills and even more so, love the animals. I recommend DTEM without condition or reservation. Obedience or higher level training: my dog has undergone both and she is doing fantastic. Moreover, she loves to go to her training and she is always set up for success. If your dog doesn't want to go to training there there is a problem with you, the dog or the trainer...or all three. Madigan loves the training and even when pushed and not in the mood, never shys away from going back.

My dog has been thru the formal dog training which was excellent and is now in service dog training. This training is beyond great, I love them like family, they are the best around

Absolute best training! I never thought I could get my min pins aggression towards strangers under control. They fixed that issue plus some. I look forward to the group classes and continued training. 💕

Saran deserved 5 stars! She is an excellent trainer. Sarah is knowledgeable and has developed a great rapport with Rosie. She answers all My questions snd makes very clear, good suggestions as to what I can do to help Rosie be successful. We are very happy with our sessions ends and we are sad to see the one in one sessions coming to an end. We look forward to the group sessions.

Loved the information provided. Definitely had me hooked and ready to sign up 🙂

Chloe did an excellent job work with our dogs, she is kind and friendly and very knowledgeable.We highly recommend this team.

We had and amazing experience with rich. He came in our home and met our dog, he gave us awesome tips and tricks to help Jack and we are going to be signing up for the platinum package with all the amazing skills it will teach not only jack but us.

Demon adores Sarah and responds well to her energy. We love her and how much better our relationship is with our boy since starting training with Dog Training Elite. I adore her and enjoy our training sessions. When I met with Rich I was like many people who didn’t understand the way that each training tool works when used properly and under their guidance I became the owner demon needs to be his best self with the help of Sarah and she has to help me at times adjust myself but it makes me eternally grateful we signed up for platinum because now he has a trainer for life! They continue to support me as I run into things that overstimulate him which always makes me appreciate being a platinum customer.

Rich and Sara are awesome! Really recommend for therapy dog training. Meatball passed his therapy dog testing in about 6 months! Best part was that they come to you for training. Great experience.

Amazing work even only after 2 sessions. We love Sarah 🫶🏾 Great trainer

Both trainers that I have dealt with are extremely good and patient. This program is definitely worth it if you are willing to put the time in as an owner. They gave me the tools and insight to dog behavior I wasnt sure of and the transformation of my dog is amazing. I have a large/stubborn dog that I felt I was losing control of as we had a couple bad encounters with other dogs (my dog being attacked). The trainers helped me regain leadership of my dog and I have never in my life had such a well behaved dog and get compliments everytime I take him on a walk or out in public. If you are willing to put the time and effort in, it is 100% a game changer and works.

Very personable. He made us feel like what we are dealing with is completely doable and not abnormal or unable to be fixed. Our dog warmed up to him and gave us home. Then he demonstrated with his dog what things look like. I really appreciated that. We are new dog owners and the visual was very beneficial!

I am so pleased with Sarah for her experience and patience with my doggo. She explains all the techniques thoroughly making it easy to continue with his training between sessions.

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!!!

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 .

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!

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.