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Pitbull Training in South Bend / Elkhart, IN

At Dog Training Elite, we can tailor our training method to work with any dog breed. We also understand that some dog breeds may require more training in some areas than others. Generally, all dogs share qualities of loyalty, intelligence, and compassion—regardless of what breed they are. Additionally, some breeds may have traits that require more attention and training than others.

For example, dogs within the pit bull family might possess some qualities that need training and correction that aren't an issue with other dog breeds. Whatever the case and dog breed you have, the trainers at Dog Training Elite Michiana can create a breed–specific training plan to help you and your dog. Request a free in–home assessment and start your South Bend / Elkhart Pitbull puppy and adult training today!

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What is a Pitbull?

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A pitbull is not just one breed of dog but a collection of breeds created by crossing bulldogs and terriers. The common dog breeds that fall under the “pitbull” umbrella are:

American Pitbull Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Bulldog
English Bull Terrier

At one time, pitbulls were prized family dogs, nicknamed "nanny dogs" for their attention and care around children. Unfortunately, they were also bred for cruel and inhumane "sports" like bear–baiting and dog fighting for many years. Because of that history, their breeds have been considered aggressive and intimidating. However, pitbull owners know their dogs are highly affectionate and loyal, and this stigma is outdated and harmful.

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Regina Dukes

May. 4, 2025

Sara made us very comfortable with training our dog. She was very professional and we enjoyed the time with her and our dog.
Randy Schmidt

Apr. 26, 2025

Awesome, handle a highly anxious dog with skill and patience.
Caiya Raes

Apr. 22, 2025

If anyone has considered working with this company, I highly recommend! They came out quickly to do a free consultation and got our first session scheduled quickly. Sarah, who has worked with my dog over his whole course of training was very informative, sweet and someone I really enjoyed spending my sessions with. They are very flexible with scheduling and come to your home for training which is a huge plus! I enjoyed their training so much, I decided to extend my package to further work on training. Overall, I am beyond happy with my experience with this company and Sarah. I look forward to the group sessions where my doggo will continue to learn and grow. Bentley and I thank you so much!
Anna Kosloski

Nov. 27, 2024

Princess past her service dog test. And I owe all the guidance to the Dog Training Elite Michiana for everything!!!!
Darlene Ralph

Apr. 21, 2025

Great experience, Rich is very knowledgeable and we enjoyed getting first hand information on puppy training,
Angie Davis

Apr. 18, 2025

The free consultation was great and very informative. I have faith that they'll be able to fix my needs. I will add more later as the training begins and prospers.
Virginia Warsco

Dec. 20, 2024

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. I highly recommend them for your training needs.
James Jesse

Apr. 7, 2025

Both our first and second meetings were great. We are already seeing positive results
Joan Bartus

Apr. 6, 2025

I was so happy to find DTE Michiana to help with my yellow lab Cash. I reached out to them after my dog had an altercation with an unfriendly neighbor dog resulting in a potential dangerous dog designation. I purchased the Platinum training program which consisted of 8 in home training sessions and lifetime group training with other dogs. Cash's reactive behavior was corrected quickly, and I particularly liked that the training sessions were in our home where we could practice the commands and boundaries in a familiar setting. The group sessions allowed us to practice what Cash learned at home with the distractions of an outdoor environment along with other dogs. Rich, Sarah and Lyra run a first class business. Rich and Sarah are very knowledgeable dog trainers and are flexible to work around your schedule. Lyra is quick to respond to emails and communication with DTE is great. I am very happy with the services I have received and would highly recommend DTE Michiana.
Kandy Grzegorek

Mar. 27, 2025

He was very friendly< Showed me what am getting into. Atlas responded to some of his techniques right away. Looking forward to the whole experience.
Erin

Mar. 23, 2025

We are so grateful to find Elite Dog Training! They have been so wonderful to work with, both for us and for our dog! It is very obvious how much they care about dogs and how knowledgeable they are. We couldn’t recommend them more!
Jessica Fuller

Mar. 22, 2025

Training with Dog Training Elite Michiana has been the best decision for our Golden Retriever. Rich and Sarah are extremely knowledgeable. Our Golden has been learning by leaps and bounds and we are excited for her to become a therapy dog. Training with DTEM is personalized to your dog every single session. Trainers do an excellent job of training the dog AND educating the owners.
Savannah Shepherd

Mar. 21, 2025

Dog Training Elite has been a wonderful experience and they have helped me get my dog under control, and have taught me how to train my dog, they are sweet and they care deeply about there clients! Wonderful company
Mark Ellis

Nov. 20, 2024

My dog, Madigan, has completed her Basic Obedience, and I am very pleased with the results. Today we finished up proofing her skills with Sarah. Can't wait to start attending group classes. Also, Madigan is being trained as my Service Dog and that training starts next month. Looking forward to continuing with Dog Training Eliote Michaiana.
Kimberly Ridenour

Nov. 13, 2024

Rich is great with home training. I would highly recommend their services. Sarah is awesome as well. Just had our last training session and so pleased the progress that our Sadie made! ❤️
Kenneth Jongsma

Dec. 20, 2024

Always patient, works to solve behavioral problems from multiple angles. You can tell he likes what he does. Excellent trainer.
Jamie Wiles-Smith

Dec. 4, 2024

We have been working with Rich and now Sarah for several months with our 10 mo old puppy. I highly recommend them. Both trainers are very kind, encouraging and patient with our family as we work on improving our skills. They introduce games to keep the sessions fun. Our daughter feels more confident and comfortable as a result of their time.
Joan Getz

Dec. 2, 2024

Rich has been awesome training Ruby and Me. He is positive, professional and very good at his job. We are so glad to have picked him to help Ruby become a great therapy dog!!
carl

Nov. 25, 2024

We are very pleased with the help we have received from Rich of Dog Training Elite. We needed professional help training our unruley Jack Russels to make them more compliant and to help them get along better with another addition to our family, a little Yorkie. Thank you Rich for your knowledge and professionalism. You are helping to make our home happier!
Janet Harcek

Nov. 11, 2024

Rich is great! Thanks to him, Maisie is the best behaved dog we have ever owned!
Regina Dukes

May. 4, 2025

Sara made us very comfortable with training our dog. She was very professional and we enjoyed the time with her and our dog.
Randy Schmidt

Apr. 26, 2025

Awesome, handle a highly anxious dog with skill and patience.
Caiya Raes

Apr. 22, 2025

If anyone has considered working with this company, I highly recommend! They came out quickly to do a free consultation and got our first session scheduled quickly. Sarah, who has worked with my dog over his whole course of training was very informative, sweet and someone I really enjoyed spending my sessions with. They are very flexible with scheduling and come to your home for training which is a huge plus! I enjoyed their training so much, I decided to extend my package to further work on training. Overall, I am beyond happy with my experience with this company and Sarah. I look forward to the group sessions where my doggo will continue to learn and grow. Bentley and I thank you so much!
Anna Kosloski

Nov. 27, 2024

Princess past her service dog test. And I owe all the guidance to the Dog Training Elite Michiana for everything!!!!
Darlene Ralph

Apr. 21, 2025

Great experience, Rich is very knowledgeable and we enjoyed getting first hand information on puppy training,
Angie Davis

Apr. 18, 2025

The free consultation was great and very informative. I have faith that they'll be able to fix my needs. I will add more later as the training begins and prospers.
Virginia Warsco

Dec. 20, 2024

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. I highly recommend them for your training needs.
James Jesse

Apr. 7, 2025

Both our first and second meetings were great. We are already seeing positive results
Joan Bartus

Apr. 6, 2025

I was so happy to find DTE Michiana to help with my yellow lab Cash. I reached out to them after my dog had an altercation with an unfriendly neighbor dog resulting in a potential dangerous dog designation. I purchased the Platinum training program which consisted of 8 in home training sessions and lifetime group training with other dogs. Cash's reactive behavior was corrected quickly, and I particularly liked that the training sessions were in our home where we could practice the commands and boundaries in a familiar setting. The group sessions allowed us to practice what Cash learned at home with the distractions of an outdoor environment along with other dogs. Rich, Sarah and Lyra run a first class business. Rich and Sarah are very knowledgeable dog trainers and are flexible to work around your schedule. Lyra is quick to respond to emails and communication with DTE is great. I am very happy with the services I have received and would highly recommend DTE Michiana.
Kandy Grzegorek

Mar. 27, 2025

He was very friendly< Showed me what am getting into. Atlas responded to some of his techniques right away. Looking forward to the whole experience.
Erin

Mar. 23, 2025

We are so grateful to find Elite Dog Training! They have been so wonderful to work with, both for us and for our dog! It is very obvious how much they care about dogs and how knowledgeable they are. We couldn’t recommend them more!
Jessica Fuller

Mar. 22, 2025

Training with Dog Training Elite Michiana has been the best decision for our Golden Retriever. Rich and Sarah are extremely knowledgeable. Our Golden has been learning by leaps and bounds and we are excited for her to become a therapy dog. Training with DTEM is personalized to your dog every single session. Trainers do an excellent job of training the dog AND educating the owners.
Savannah Shepherd

Mar. 21, 2025

Dog Training Elite has been a wonderful experience and they have helped me get my dog under control, and have taught me how to train my dog, they are sweet and they care deeply about there clients! Wonderful company
Mark Ellis

Nov. 20, 2024

My dog, Madigan, has completed her Basic Obedience, and I am very pleased with the results. Today we finished up proofing her skills with Sarah. Can't wait to start attending group classes. Also, Madigan is being trained as my Service Dog and that training starts next month. Looking forward to continuing with Dog Training Eliote Michaiana.
Kimberly Ridenour

Nov. 13, 2024

Rich is great with home training. I would highly recommend their services. Sarah is awesome as well. Just had our last training session and so pleased the progress that our Sadie made! ❤️
Kenneth Jongsma

Dec. 20, 2024

Always patient, works to solve behavioral problems from multiple angles. You can tell he likes what he does. Excellent trainer.
Jamie Wiles-Smith

Dec. 4, 2024

We have been working with Rich and now Sarah for several months with our 10 mo old puppy. I highly recommend them. Both trainers are very kind, encouraging and patient with our family as we work on improving our skills. They introduce games to keep the sessions fun. Our daughter feels more confident and comfortable as a result of their time.
Joan Getz

Dec. 2, 2024

Rich has been awesome training Ruby and Me. He is positive, professional and very good at his job. We are so glad to have picked him to help Ruby become a great therapy dog!!
carl

Nov. 25, 2024

We are very pleased with the help we have received from Rich of Dog Training Elite. We needed professional help training our unruley Jack Russels to make them more compliant and to help them get along better with another addition to our family, a little Yorkie. Thank you Rich for your knowledge and professionalism. You are helping to make our home happier!
Janet Harcek

Nov. 11, 2024

Rich is great! Thanks to him, Maisie is the best behaved dog we have ever owned!

Reviews & Testimonials

A happy, obedient pitbull with Dog Training Elite Michiana training.

Common Pit Bull Personality Traits

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Because of their tumultuous breeding past, pit bulls get a bad reputation for being mean, loud, and fierce. But if you have ever met a well–trained pit bull, you'll quickly learn that most do not possess those qualities. Below are a few common pit bull personality traits you may not know about.

These breeds are often easier to train than other breeds because of their loyalty and desire to please their owners.
Pit bulls are highly energetic and love to be active.
Because these dogs are usually misunderstood and consequently given up, pit bulls are the most adoptable breed in need of loving homes.
Pit bulls have a lifespan of 8–15 years.
These breeds usually don't bark a lot. However, if there is a barking problem, it's probably due to boredom or anxiety, which the trainers of Dog Training Elite Michiana can address!
Pit bulls are highly affectionate, making them great family and service dogs.

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South Bend / Elkhart Pitbull Puppy and Adult Training

Training for Pitbulls with Dog Training Elite

If your pitbull is exhibiting problems with aggression, barking, or does not socialize well with other dogs or people, the trainers at Dog Training Elite Michiana can help! We have years of experience addressing behavioral problems with various dog breeds. We can create a specialized training plan with you using our proven training method.

Because pitbulls are loyal and have a high desire to please, the Dog Training Elite training method works exceptionally well for them. We focus on building a positive, long–lasting relationship between dog and owner using balanced, proven training techniques.

Our training method works with any dog because we base each training on a foundation of consistency, creating a lasting bond between dog and owner. If you and your dog need South Bend / Elkhart Pitbull puppy or adult training, find a Dog Training Elite Michiana trainer near you today!