Professional Dog Training • Scent Detection • K9 Trailing • Therapy Dog
Located on 16 acres in Walkerton, Indiana, Pup Assist LLC is a veteran-owned and operated professional dog training company dedicated to developing confident dogs, capable handlers, and dependable working K9 teams.
Founded by Shawn Hite, Master Dog Trainer and retired U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Pup Assist combines professional canine training, disciplined standards, real-world experience, and a genuine passion for helping dogs and the people who work beside them.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to develop highly skilled, reliable dogs and handler-K9 teams through structured training, real-world scenarios, positive reinforcement, and a strong understanding of canine behavior.
Dogs don't work in perfect conditions, so we don't train as though they do.Our programs combinepositive reinforcement, clear communication, progressive challenges, environmental exposure, and practical application. Training is designed to build confidence in the dog while developing the handler's ability to understand, communicate with, and work effectively alongside their canine partner. From a family dog learning dependable obedience to a working K9 learning to follow human scent through a complex environment, our standards remain the same:
Train with purpose. Build trust. Prepare for the real world.
Join us at Pup Assist—where training is more than a job; it’s a calling.
