Landheim Training And Boarding Center

Training programs are structured in progressive levels: Puppy Star, Basic Obedience, Intermediate Obedience, Advanced Obedience, and AKC Canine Good Citizen. E-Collar Group Training requires completion of Basic and Intermediate Obedience. Private lessons are customized for specific issues like aggression, anxiety, or competition training. Board and Train programs involve dogs staying at the facility for intensive training with daily updates for owners. Service dog and police K9 training are offered as specialized intensive programs. Scent detection and Schutzhund/IGP are available for advanced handlers.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons start at $110 for one session, with packages available: $500 for 5 lessons or $950 for 10 lessons. E-Collar Group Training starts at $200. Board and train programs are available but pricing requires consultation. Equipment such as e-collars can be purchased at discounted rates on-site.

Policies

Client must complete a request form to schedule services. Equipment requirements are strict for e-collar classes (e.g., 100-level collar, flat collar, no harness). No explicit cancellation policy is stated, but clients must book through the customer portal and are expected to follow through with home training for best results.

Landheim Training and Boarding Center is a full-service dog training, boarding, and grooming facility with over 50 years of experience serving dog owners in Indiana and beyond. They offer training for all breeds and all levels—from puppy socialization and basic obedience to advanced competition, service dog, and police K9 training. Their programs include private lessons, group classes, e-collar training, and in-kennel board and train options. They also provide clean boarding with private indoor/outdoor suites and professional grooming services. Landheim is known for its extensive experience, having trained over 100,000 dogs, and specializes in German Shepherds, including breeding top-rated VA and V-rated dogs from Germany. Their team includes experienced trainers like Josh Burke and Ed Connell, who provide personalized attention and proven methods. Clients praise their results with difficult cases, including fearful, aggressive, or previously failed dogs.

They emphasize consistency from owners and provide tools and education to help families maintain progress at home. Landheim uses e-collars in group training, paired with food rewards, and requires completion of basic and intermediate obedience before enrolling in e-collar classes. They also offer AKC Puppy Star, Canine Good Citizen, scent detection, and Schutzhund/IGP programs.

In addition to training, they sell pet supplies, offer breeding services for German Shepherds, and have a dedicated facility in Dyer, Indiana, with virtual tours and customer portals available for clients.

Accomplishments

Over 50 years of experience training over 100,000 dogs. Specialized in breeding and training top-rated German Shepherds from Germany. Trained dogs for police K9 units, competition, and service roles. Staff includes long-tenured trainers with decades of hands-on experience.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must request a spot through the online customer portal to schedule an initial consultation or class enrollment. For private lessons or board and train, staff will contact the client to discuss details and schedule an appointment. E-collar group training requires prior completion of Basic and Intermediate Obedience at Landheim or equivalent.