Dog Training Elite Michiana

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 71 reviews

South Bend, Indiana

BalancedObedience Training

South Bend, Indiana

Overview

FormatFacility

Training methodBalanced

ExperienceOver 40 years (company-wide); location opened 2022

Led byRich Naponelli

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About Dog Training Elite Michiana

About

Dog Training Elite Michiana is owned by Rich Naponelli, who opened the location in 2022 as part of a brand with over 40 years of company-wide experience. It serves the South Bend area from a facility in Mishawaka, Indiana, and also offers in-home training.

Approach

The team uses balanced training methods and believes sustained obedience comes from empowering owners and their dogs to build strong, lasting bonds. The focus is on real-world application rather than quick fixes.

Programs

Services span puppy training, obedience, service dog and therapy dog training, and anxiety and aggression work, along with group classes. Behavior solutions address socialization, biting, fear and reactiveness, separation anxiety, excessive barking, recall, potty training, and destructive chewing or digging. Military, veteran and first responder discounts are offered.

What they can help with

Puppy Training ↗

Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.

Obedience Training ↗

Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.

Service Dog Training

Task training and public-access work for service-dog candidates.

Therapy Dog Training

Prep to visit hospitals, schools and care homes as a certified therapy dog.

Aggression ↗

Help for dogs that bite, lunge or react out of fear or aggression.

Behavior Modification ↗

Behavior modification for unwanted or problem habits.

Leash Reactivity ↗

Help for dogs that bite, lunge or react out of fear or aggression.

In-Home Training ↗

Sessions in your own home, where many behavior problems actually happen.

Reviews

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Dog Training Elite Michiana — 4.9★ (71 reviews), South Bend Dog Trainer