Ultimate Canine

Ultimate Canine offers diverse training programs. For Family Dogs, they provide In-Home Private Dog & Puppy Training, which involves one-on-one lessons with family participation and homework, available locally and out of state, including Live Video Lessons. Their Stay & Train Program allows dogs to reside at their state-of-the-art training center for intensive training, with daily workouts, activities, and on-staff veterinary care, available weekly or daily for dogs over 8 weeks old. They also offer Behavior Problem Solving for issues like jumping, barking, nipping, house soiling, separation anxiety, and reactivity.

For Companion Dogs, they offer three levels of trained dogs for purchase. Level 1 (6 weeks) covers potty training, crate training, polite greetings, door/leash manners, basic obedience, and socialization, concluding with a 1-day family training. Level 2 (12 weeks) builds on Level 1 with advanced reliability, pressure therapy, comfort skills, and increased distraction training, ending with a 2-day family training. Level 3 (Elite, 16-20 weeks) provides complete on- and off-leash reliability, working around heavy urban distractions, and advanced manners, with a 3-day family training.

Police Dog Training includes fully trained single and dual-purpose K9s, pre-selected “green” dogs, handler training, and ongoing monthly K9 training. Programs cover narcotics/explosives detection, tracking, patrol, criminal apprehension, evidence recovery, and off-leash obedience. They offer a membership-based monthly program for existing K9 teams, covering detection, legal updates, patrol, tracking, and obedience training.

Service Dog Training provides specially trained and certified service dogs for various disabilities, including Psychiatric Service Dogs, Service Dogs for Veterans, Hearing Aid Service Dogs, Balance and Mobility Service Dogs, Medical Alert Service Dogs (e.g., diabetes, seizure, allergy), and Autism Service Dogs (including Safety Dogs for flight risk children). These programs involve extensive specialized training (6-24 months), and all handlers must complete a handler training course and certification.

Therapy Dog Training offers dog selection, training, and certifications for private therapy dogs, fully trained therapy dogs for sale, and facility therapy dogs for organizations. They also provide therapy dogs for hire for temporary needs. For facility dogs, they assist in establishing a therapy dog program, including supplies, handler training, certifications, and ongoing support.

Additionally, Ultimate Canine provides Temperament Testing & Litter Evaluations using their proprietary 20-STEP system to assess character traits, IQ, learning ability, drive, and stress threshold, helping families and breeders select the right dog for specific roles. They also offer Handler Training & Certifications for therapy, service, and police K9 handlers, including comprehensive courses, performance tests, and annual re-certifications, available at their facility or on-site at the client’s location.

Pricing Summary

The cost for purchasing a fully trained service dog starts at $25,000 and up.

Ultimate Canine is an award-winning dog training academy based in Westfield, IN, offering comprehensive training services for various types of dogs. They provide puppy training, adult dog training, and behavior modification, alongside specialized programs for therapy dogs, service dogs, and police K9s. The academy also offers puppy selections, litter evaluations, temperament testing, and handler certifications.

Ultimate Canine sells and hires out fully trained dogs, serving clients both locally in Greater Indianapolis and Central Indiana, as well as nationwide and internationally for handler training. The business boasts a team of 29 highly trained and certified employees, with over 50 years of combined experience in dog training. Their programs and dogs have garnered national and international awards, reflecting their commitment to implementing renowned techniques from around the world.

The academy is dedicated to community outreach, partnering with veterans, law enforcement agencies, humane societies, rescues, and foundations. They emphasize providing the highest level of service for all breeds, ages, needs, and lifestyles. Ultimate Canine also operates a state-of-the-art training center for their Stay & Train program, which includes daily workouts, fun activities, and on-staff veterinary care.

The owner, Julie Case, has over 27 years of experience and developed a proprietary 20-STEP Temperament Testing System used for evaluating thousands of puppies and dogs globally. This system helps in selecting the right dog for specific purposes, including family companionship, service, therapy, or police work.

Accomplishments

Ultimate Canine is an award-winning dog training academy with over 27 years of experience in companion dog training and temperament testing, and over 50 years of combined experience from its team of 29 highly trained and certified employees. Their training programs and dogs have won numerous national and international awards, earning worldwide recognition.

The owner, Julie Case, developed an extensive 20-STEP Temperament Testing System used for evaluating thousands of puppies and dogs globally. The business is a state-certified training provider and a nationally certified and recognized evaluator and certifier for working dog teams.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients can contact Ultimate Canine via phone or by filling out contact forms available on various service pages. They also have “GET A QUOTE” buttons and an “Applications” link available on their website.