Group Dog Training in Carmel / Fishers, IN

Please Note: Group Classes are for Dog Training Elite Carmel / Fishers Clients Only

Dog Training Elite Carmel / Fishers offers private dog training classes after obedience training is completed and only once a puppy is fully immunized. Dog obedience classes are held on a consistent basis and are included in most packages. Our dog obedience training classes are designed to place yourself and your dog in public places (surrounded by other dogs, people, smells, and sounds), so that you can train your dog to obey you... regardless of the many distractions screaming for their attention!

Group Class Information

You'll be welcome to attend after your heel lesson or after week one of day camp. E collar, charged, paired and on the dog is required for each class.

Some of these classes will be in public locations, such as schools, senior living facilities and other medical facilities. For some of these settings, prior approval may be required for attendance.

General Obedience Group Class

Saturdays @ 10:30am

This is for dogs who have been through one of our in-home or day camp training options. We'll focus on reinforcing the commands, building confidence and socialization.

Cool Creek Park, Westfield

2000 E 151st St
Carmel, IN, 46033

Directions

After entering the park, veer to your far right. We'll be in the very back of the large open field.

General Obedience Group Class

Select Saturdays @ 1:00pm

This is for dogs who have been through one of our in-home or day camp training options. We'll focus on reinforcing the commands, building confidence and socialization.

Southeastway Park

5624 Carroll Rd
Indianapolis , IN, 46239

Directions

We're in the far left corner of the park - drive around the playgrounds and then look for us on the right.

RAD Group Class (Reactive And Aggressive Dog)

Select Saturdays @ 1:00pm

This is for those dogs who continue to struggle with reactivity and/or aggression.

Dog Training Elite Facility Carmel / FIshers

9745 Randall Drive
Suite 120
Carmel , IN, 46280

Directions

This will be a small class and will be held inside or outside at the DTE facility.

Group training classes at Dog Training Elite Carmel / Fishers

Service Dog Group Class

Select Wednesdays @ 6:30pm

For those who are in or considering the Service Dog training programs.

Location Varies

We'll work through many of the items that are on the Service Dog Public Access test during these classes. Our location varies. Please check weekly email for more information.

Therapy Dog Group Class

Select Wednesdays @ 6:30pm

This class is great for those who are in or considering the Therapy Dog training programs.

Location Varies

We'll work through many of the items that are on the Therapy Dog test during these classes. Our location varies. Please check our weekly email for more information.

Our Group Classes Could Help:

Improve Socialization Skills

Foster a Supportive Community

Strengthen the Dog-Owner Bond

Reinforce Basic Obedience

Prepare for Real-World Distractions

Offer Personal Attention in Private Groups

Please Note: Our Group Dog Training in Carmel / Fishers, IN is for Clients Only

Dog Training Elite

At Dog Training Elite Carmel / Fishers, our group classes offer an engaging and supportive environment for dogs and their owners. These sessions create an interactive setting where your dog will learn to focus with distractions and develop essential social skills beyond basic obedience training. You can expect a mix of practical training exercises, guidance from experienced trainers, and a strong sense of community with fellow dog owners after signing up for a class.

Our group classes are a perfect blend of structure and socialization, making them an enjoyable experience where dogs can thrive and build lasting skills. Whether you're looking to refine your dog's behavior or simply enjoy a shared learning experience, our group dog training classes in Carmel / Fishers, IN provide the perfect opportunity.

Please note: Classes are open to all dog breeds and sizes, but all dogs are required to be immunized.

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Are Dog Training Group Classes Necessary?

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Dog Training Elite knows dog training is truly a lifelong pursuit. As your puppy or dog masters the basics, you can move onto more complicated tricks and training. Maybe you’ve progressed from “sit” to seeing how long they can hold it, or you’re working on taking your pet through an obstacle course.

It can be hard to come up with new ideas to train your dog, and after months of having structured training one-on-one with your pet it can be especially difficult to know what to do next. What will benefit both you and your dog the most?

We offer dog training classes near you for puppies and older dogs that may be the answer you’re looking for. While group training classes aren’t always necessary, they can be extremely beneficial to both your dog and you.

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Hear From Our Customers

Learn Why Dog owners choose Dog Training Elite

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!

Reviews & Testimonials

A group of dogs and their owners building community at a Dog Training Elite Carmel / Fishers group training class.

Building Social Skills and Community

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Classes are a mix of all dog breeds and sizes, and our classes provide necessary socialization skills and practice around high levels of distraction. We like to make our group classes exciting for both dogs and handlers, and we have created fun training games and an environment that feels less like a class and more like a social outing.

We are building a community and our dog training groups tend to feel like a family and less like a dog training group. Friends are made, bonds are formed, and both dogs and dog Owners look forward to their once a week group training sessions.

Three dogs sitting on a bench who are ready for group training with the experts at Dog Training Elite Carmel / Fishers.

Signs Your Dog is Ready for Training

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Every dog can benefit from training, and it can sometimes be a lifelong pursuit. If you’re wondering if training is right for you, here are some signs your dog is ready for training:

Your Dog is Destructive: Whether it’s chewing on furniture or shoes, going to the bathroom in your house, or anything else your dog is not supposed to do -- it’s time to get them trained out of these sorts of behaviors. Even older dogs who were previously well-behaved may develop bad habits later in life and need a training refresher.
Your Dog is Aggressive: Aggression can manifest itself in multiple ways; perhaps your dog growls or snaps at you when you get close to his or her food, or toys. Even more concerning is when your dog is aggressive towards other dogs or humans. Yes, sometimes dogs play in a way that seems aggressive, but if your dog is lunging at or snapping at people or other dogs while you’re on walks, it’s time to get a trainer’s help.
Your Dog Misbehaves on Their Leash: Walking nicely on a leash does not come naturally to most dogs but it is something that can be learned. Again, even older dogs who previously walked well on a leash may start to act out.
Your Dog is Anxious or Fearful: If your dog is dealing with severe separation anxiety, or is fearful in new environments, a trainer can help. For separation anxiety a trainer will work with you and your dog on a routine to reassure your dog. General training, especially in group classes, can help dogs build confidence.
Your Dog Ignores You at the Park: Or on walks, or whenever you’re outside. If your dog is obedient when they’re in your home, but loses their mind outside, he or she would benefit from more training. Group classes can be especially helpful because they put your dog in a safe environment with the kinds of distractions you experience outside. Training your dog in situations where there are other distractions helps them learn to obey even when there are other stimulating sights and sounds.

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A happy, well-trained dog and their owner at an outdoor obedience class from Dog Training Elite Carmel / Fishers.

Group Dog Training in Carmel / Fishers, IN

The DTE Difference

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Regardless of whether it’s an in-home training session or a group class, the Dog Training Elite training method is the same. We focus on “Classical Conditioning” or the “Pavlovian” method. Research has shown this approach as more effective with longer lasting results than other training methods.

We do not use harsh punishments or shock collars and instead pair balanced training with an electronic collar for superior results. An electronic collar is not a shock collar and does not harm the dog. It is a gentle electronic pulse, similar to the tug of a leash, used to get the dog’s attention. It is never used as a punishment for bad behavior.

Other dog trainers use harsh static collars or spray collars which have been shown to be less effective. The difference becomes clear when comparing a dog that is trained out of anxiety and intimidation vs. a dog who truly desires to please from the inside out. Our method nurtures a dog’s loving and naturally obedient nature.

Don’t wait! Join a Dog Training Elite Carmel / Fishers group dog training class today.

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Benefits of Group Classes

Just like humans, dogs all have their own personalities. Some may receive and respond to all the training they need from private, one-on-one instruction, while others may find great benefit from attending a group class. Group classes can be a great asset to both dogs and their owners, since it provides them with many different situations and experiences they may not otherwise have.

Here are some other benefits of attending group dog training classes:

Socialization

Group dog training classes have a number of benefits, particularly with socialization. Taking a puppy to group classes once they’re immunized will help them grow into a well-socialized dog comfortable with other dogs and humans. Older dogs who weren’t well socialized as puppies can learn to socialize in a small, safe environment. Trainers will recognize signs of possible conflict between dogs and help owners learn how to diffuse situations and take care of their pets, and dogs will learn how to interact appropriately with each other.

Dog training classes can also be beneficial for owners! If you bring your dog to a group class, you’ll meet other dog owners and become part of a community. Dog Training Elite likes to make group classes exciting for both dogs and their owners, so expect to learn fun training games and enjoy an environment that feels less like a class and more like a social outing. Classes meet once a week, and both you and your dog will look forward to going every week.

Focus

Besides the socialization benefits, group classes are a great tool for dogs to learn to work around distractions. If your dog is perfectly obedient at home, but loses his or her mind at the dog park and forgets all they’ve learned, group classes are the way to go. Group classes are a safe way to help your dog learn to listen to you, even when they’re surrounded by exciting sights, smells and sounds.

Hands on Learning

In a dog training class, you are in control of the training. While your pooch may occasionally be used as the ‘demo’ dog, there will be very few instances where your dog only has to listen to the trainer. With a class, you are the trainer, and the instructor is just acting as a guide. With all of Dog Training Elite’s training options - in-home or through a class - you will always be the No. 1 trainer, not just sitting on the sidelines as someone else takes charge.

Each dog is unique, and the small classes at Dog Training Elite Carmel / Fishers will allow you and your dog to still receive personalized attention and training. You will also have the opportunity to learn from other dogs and their owners. Imagine the trainer advises another owner how to help their dog learn to play independently. Later, you might remember the advice and apply it to your own dog, away from the class.