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A military veteran and service dog - Dog Training Elite offers elite veteran service dog training in Carmel / Fishers, IN.

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Military Veteran Service Dog Training in Carmel / Fishers, IN

At Dog Training Elite Carmel / Fishers, we strongly believe in the healing power of service dogs for military veterans. That’s why we dedicate our time and passion to providing veteran service dog training in Carmel / Fishers, IN.

Service dogs can greatly assist with both the mental and physical challenges veterans may face after serving our country. Many veterans experience PTSD, physical disabilities, or other impairments, and our service dogs have been proven to help reduce symptoms and support veterans in returning to their daily routines.

Learn more about our programs designed for veterans and discover why Dog Training Elite is committed to making a difference in the community.

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A service puppy in training - Dog Training Elite offers veteran service dog training in Carmel / Fishers, IN for those who have served our country.

Dog Training Elite Carmel / Fishers

Why We Offer Service Dog Training for Military Veterans

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At Dog Training Elite Carmel / Fishers, we are passionate about helping military veterans through the support of service dogs. We offer specialized service dog training options in Carmel / Fishers, backed by scientific research and proven by our own success stories.

In a study conducted by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans paired with service dogs experienced a significant reduction in PTSD symptoms and fewer self-harm ideations. The mental health and medical communities increasingly recognize service dogs’ positive impact on emotional well-being and independence, making them one of the most effective tools for veteran recovery.

At Dog Training Elite, we are dedicated to providing exceptional dog training services that provide the tools and support needed for our veterans and their dogs to thrive, offering a path toward healing and better quality of life.

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Popular Service Dog Breeds


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Finding a service dog that fits your individual needs is important, especially for military veteran support. While most dogs can be trained to become service dogs, a few breeds stand out due to their personalities and inherent traits.

Here are a few of the most popular service dog breeds:

  1. Labrador Retrievers: Labradors are intelligent, versatile, and eager to please, making them ideal for PTSD service dogs. Their trainability allows them to excel in roles like guide dogs, mobility support, and emotional support, making them highly adaptable for veterans.
  2. Golden Retrievers: Golden Retrievers are known for their calm, gentle nature and strong work ethic. They are excellent at providing mobility assistance and emotional support, especially for veterans with PTSD, due to their patient and loving temperament.
  3. German Shepherds: German Shepherds are strong, loyal, and highly intelligent, making them excellent service dogs. Their protective instincts and trainability allow them to assist with mobility, search and rescue, and provide emotional support for veterans.
  4. Malinois: Belgian Malinois are known for their deep loyalty and intelligence. Malinois are not for everyone due to their energy and drive, but for retired veterans who appreciate discipline, structure, and a deep connection, they can be life-changing companions.

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You and your canine companion really can have it all. See how easy it can be to become a member of the elite pup society by requesting a free consultation today!

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Our Veteran Service Dog Training in Carmel / Fishers, IN

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Service dogs undergo extensive specialized training to perform their tasks and assist their owners. Our training process involves a combination of obedience training, task training, and public access training.

  • Obedience Training: This training focuses on teaching a dog basic commands, such as sit, down, heel, come, as well as proper leash manners and socialization skills.
  • Task Training: Task training is tailored to fit the needs of each individual. It involves teaching the dog to perform tasks that mitigate the person’s disability, such as retrieving items, opening doors, or providing deep pressure therapy.
  • Public Access Training: This type of training is crucial to ensure the dog remains calm, well-behaved, and non-disruptive in various public settings. This training includes exposure to different environments, distractions, and social interactions to provide a dog that can confidently navigate public spaces.
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Service Dogs for Veterans & PTSD

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Training with Dog Training Elite is tailored specifically for military veterans dealing with PTSD and other service-related challenges. Our programs focus on helping veterans regain independence, emotional stability, and confidence through the support of a well-trained service dog.

At Dog Training Elite, we are dedicated to providing service dog training that strengthens the bond between veterans and their dogs, guiding them toward a brighter future and supporting their healing journey.

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  • Alexander Voris
    Oct. 3, 2025
    We do not even know where to begin when it comes to how grateful we are for Dog Training Elite. Before attending the two week day camp, Hoosier, our year and a half golden retriever mix, struggled significantly with meeting new people. He would bark and lunge at them in an aggressive manner. The two week camp provided Hoosier (and us) with the tools for interacting with new people. This is just the beginning of his training as he will continue to attend weekly group sessions that come with the two week day camp package (which is amazing). We cannot say enough good things about all the trainers here. They have done such an incredible job with Hoosier, and we are so thankful for them.
  • Elizabeth McIntire
    Sep. 26, 2025
    From Doug and Anika and the other talented trainers, our experience was great. Training is a team effort between the pet owners, the pet and the trainers. Highly recommend.
  • Patricia SICA
    Aug. 26, 2025
    Elijah worked PLACE with distractions ++++ good lesson- he never is demeaning but instructive esp. with donato so puppish at 5 months..
  • James Reddick
    Oct. 1, 2025
    Joshua arrived as planned to start our puppy program and our first session was great. He gave us an overview of what the first training session was going to be covered, demonstrated puppy command (off, crate, using the leash, name recognition, using training treats) addressed our questions and coached us on training dos and don’ts. Overall it was a great first lesson and we are looking to the next puppy training session.
  • Shane Nesbitt
    Aug. 30, 2025
    We really enjoy working with Elijah. He’s friendly and funny and enjoys what he’s doing and he really knows dogs
  • Matthew Varas
    Sep. 30, 2025
    Josh was fantastic. Everything I had hoped to get out of dog training was achieved and he gave me all the tools and advice to do it. And he was very patient when we were doing the first few sessions and my dog was aggressive.
  • Mandy (Wellspring RN)
    Sep. 27, 2025
    We just had a second session with Dog Training Elite today. We are very impressed with the two staff members we have worked with, Elijah & Josh. Both were very patient and attentive to the needs of our family and our puppy. They were happy to answer our questions. We are excited to continue working with this group
  • Ashley
    Sep. 26, 2025
    I can't say enough about Dog Training Elite. They are an incredible group of trainers. They are sweet, thorough, knowledgeable, and extremely professional. The facility is beautiful and IMPECCABLY CLEAN. I will forever be a DTE customer/client.
  • Tracy Ellis
    Sep. 22, 2025
    Doug was great gave us excellent advice. very excited for classes!
  • Alex Bowman
    Sep. 20, 2025
    I have just been so impressed by the trainers, staff, and coaching at Dog Training Elite! Doug, the owner, personally came out to my house and met my dog Lola to see if she had a good demeanor for service dog training. Since then, we have completed Elite Training Camp with Lola (a full obedience training camp) and had one in home session with Elijah. The staff is so incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, smart, and supportive of Lola and our family. We are starting group classes soon to get Lola ready for service animal training, and I just know we will be seeing the same excellence as before. It is very worth the time, effort, and money to have your dog trained with this team.
  • Brian Stockman
    Sep. 18, 2025
    Great experience in meeting Doug and talking about options for training our puppy! Look forward working together on our training.
  • Jeffrey Schillinger
    Aug. 22, 2025
    Anika, Josh, Sonya and the rest of the team did a great job during our dog's two weeks of training. We look forward to the group classes and to watching our dog even further master the commands. We highly recommend Dog Training Elite. Josh came by a few weeks after the class ended to work with our dog. He was very patient and taught us a lot of things that will help our dog master his commands. We look forward to our continued relationship with Dog Training Elite.
  • M. A. Pinnick
    Sep. 15, 2025
    Excellent overview of the services and procedures of the training.
  • penny g
    Sep. 15, 2025
    Sir and I had our first home session with Annie Kasper today and she was phenomenal! She arrived on time (actually respectively early), professional, at the same time very warm, making for a comfortable environment! She was informative and confident in her abilities and I really appreciated that! DTE sure has a gem in her!
  • Anne Weinblatt
    Sep. 13, 2025
    Josh spent time with us on a Saturday morning working with Apollo. He is always great with us. He offered some good advice for working with our boy. Highly recommend Dog Training Elite.
  • Peter Leistensnider
    Sep. 10, 2025
    Josh is amazing! I would want todo dog training with anyone else. Friendly, clear instructions and confident
  • Donita Covington
    Sep. 10, 2025
    Great experience! My dog and I are both learning.
  • Only1Sable Travels (Only1Sable)
    Aug. 22, 2025
    We successfully completed 2 weeks of camp and just had our first of two at home visits. The amount of change we have seen in our dog is just remarkable. He's following commands so well, is much more attentive and enjoys the 'work' he's been doing. I really can't say enough great things about the trainers! Josh, Anika and Elijah were all fabulous with our dog, as were all the other trainers and the whole team! The communication from everyone from my very first panicked email to the team looking for guidance, to the long call with the owner Doug to get a game plan together, and the quick placement into the camp all helped put our mind at ease. And once he started camp, we received all the necessary tools and equipment for our dog, detailed daily Google drive videos of his progress with instruction and printable training recaps of each lesson. And review of each days progress with the trainers at pickup for us to practice. This level of engagement, along with the genuine love of dogs, care and can-do spirit of all the trainers and team have exceeded all of our expectations!! We are so happy with the outcome of the training, and know we have a lot more to go to continue to make his training second nature, but this is an excellent program. Plus, the ability to bring him to weekly group classes on Saturdays is also a huge comfort to us! Knowing we have the support and resources of Dog Training Elite Carmel/Fishers every step of the way is just wonderful!
  • Tabbitha Dixon
    Sep. 6, 2025
    Josh has been great! He really is patient with us learning our commands and offers reassurances when we need it!
  • Katie Koenig
    Aug. 18, 2025
    Our pup came home each day learning something new. She received great care and learned a ton!