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  1. Dog Training Carmel Indiana – Professional Obedience & Behavior Experts

Dog Training Carmel Indiana – Professional Obedience & Behavior Experts

Jaden Wilson Big N Small Paws 317 dog trainer working with German Shepherd during obedience

Dog Training Carmel Indiana – Real Obedience, Real Results

Carmel’s Dog Training Experts Built on Real Leadership, Not Gimmicks

Carmel dog owners expect real results—not treat-only gimmicks or loud daycare chaos. At Big N' Small Paws 317, we train dogs using structure, calm leadership, and proven real-world obedience that holds up in parks, neighborhoods, and busy public areas.
Our family has been training dogs since the 1990s, and Carmel clients trust us because every program is personalized, distraction-tested, and delivered patiently and professionally.

What We Train in Carmel

Obedience Foundation

  • Sit / Down / Stay
  • Leash manners (no pulling)
  • Recall ("Come")
  • Place command (bed, mat, elevated cot)

Puppy Development

  • Crate confidence
  • Potty structure
  • Social skills
  • Early leash work

Behavior Modification

  • Jumping
  • Barking / whining
  • Overexcitement
  • Anxiety patterns
  • Selective reactivity (not aggression)

Why Carmel Dog Owners Choose Big N’ Small Paws 317

  • ✔ 1-on-1 personalized coaching
  • ✔ Real-world field trips (Carmel parks, neighborhoods, public spaces)
  • ✔ Family-owned, decades-long experience
  • ✔ Clear communication + weekly progress
  • ✔ Indoor + outdoor distraction training

Training Options Available in Carmel

Professional dog trainer Jaden Wilson teaching calm obedience to a reactive dog at a Carmel Indiana

Private In-Home Training

We come directly to your Carmel home, neighborhood, or apartment community.

Structured Facility Training (Short Trips to Indy)

Carmel clients can combine in-home lessons with calm, structured facility days at our Indianapolis location for advanced distraction work.

Board & Train (Carmel Pickups Available)

Our Board & Train programs include full obedience, manners, and behavior shaping.

How to Get Started (Fast and Simple)

You can book online anytime or call our team to match the right program based on your dog's behavior, age, and goals.
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Dog Training
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Is your furry friend in need of obedience training and behavior improvement? Our dog training classes in Indianapolis offer a fun and engaging experience for your pet. Our team of expert trainers will collaborate with you to choose the perfect training program, so your dog can become a skilled service animal and enhance your quality of life. Take the first step towards a better future by contacting us today. Our dog training classes provide a supportive and interactive setting to assist you and your dog in achieving success while strengthening your bond. Don't hesitate any longer. Give your dog the gift of a brighter tomorrow.
1 Dog Training Session
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Our 60 Minute Private Session Customized training plan

Great for:

- Working on one specific behavior ("My dog won't sit")

- Advice on potty training

- Mental Stimulation Advice

- Learning and understanding basic obedience.


Working on 1-2 specific behavior problems:

1. Sit/Stay

2. Down

3. Place

4. Basic Leash Training



$200 / pet
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12 Session Training Package
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12-Session Custom Obedience Program
Location: On-Site at Our Facility Only. Designed for dog owners seeking reliable, results-driven training in a structured environment. This in-facility program builds your dog's obedience and confidence through consistent, hands-on coaching—no distractions from home life.

What's Included:

Foundational Obedience & Tune-Ups

-Sit -Down Stay

-Leash Manners

-Recall

-General Purpose & Focus


Work House Manners & Facility

-Controlled Scenarios

-Place /Touch

-Threshold Boundaries

-Calm Greetings


Advanced Training & Social Confidence

-Duration Stay

-Public Socialization (within our facility or field trips)

-Dog Socialization (real-life scenarios with staff-controlled dogs)

-Reactivity Intro (basic exposure in a controlled setting)

-Jumping Reduction & Energy Management

-Dogtra E-collar Introduction (upon request)

$1800 / 1 hour / pet
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12-Session Elite In-Home Transformation Package
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Location: In Your Home & Surrounding Neighborhood – Real-Life Mastery Starts at Home


This elite program is built for dog owners who want lasting, reliable results—not just obedience, but total transformation. With 12 private, 60-minute in-home sessions, we bring a structured, hands-on coaching experience to your doorstep. Your dog learns in the environment where their behavior matters most, and you gain the tools and confidence to maintain that progress long-term.

What's Included:

-Foundational Obedience & Tune-Ups Sit • Down • Stay

-Leash Manners (with distractions)

-Recall (Long-Line Work)

-Focus & Engagement Under Pressure


Home Manners & Environmental Control

-Place / Touch (Beds, Furniture, Car Seats, etc.)

-Threshold Boundaries (Doors, Stairs, Gates)

-Calm Greetings (Doorbells, Visitors, Family Members)

-Structured Household Behavior (No Jumping, Door Rushing, etc.)


Advanced Behavior Work & Social Confidence

-Duration Stays (with layered distractions)

-Real-Life Public Outings (Optional field trips for social proofing)

-Dog Socialization (Controlled exposure to staff or decoy dogs)

-Reactivity Introduction (Basic desensitization in familiar zones)

-Jumping Reduction & Energy Management

-Dogtra E-Collar Introduction (Optional – for advanced off-leash training)


✅ Fully customized to your dog, your home, and your goals.

✅ Designed for transformation, not temporary results.


Seasonal Training Disclaimer (November 1 – March 31)
Please note: During the colder months (November 1 – March 31), our in-home training sessions will not include outdoor sessions in your neighborhood, local parks, or other outdoor public areas. We will instead conduct all public exposure and training exercises indoors at approved partner locations such as Lowe's, Home Depot, PetSmart, and Cabela's, ensuring your dog still receives valuable real-world socialization in safe, temperature-controlled environments.

$2300 / pet
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6 Session Training Package
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Location: Big N' Small Paws 317 – In-Facility Only
This focused, 6-session training package includes private 60-minute sessions tailored to your dog's specific needs. Ideal for pet parents who want quick progress on targeted goals in a structured setting.

Perfect For:

✅ Building reliable basic obedience

✅ Introducing and managing distractions

✅ Addressing 2–3 specific behavior challenges


Training Focus May Include:

-Advanced Leash Work

-Intro to Off-Leash Obedience

-Tempo & Direction Changes

-Distraction Control

-Long-Line Recall Practice

-Confidence Building


All sessions are held at our facility with professional guidance and real-world simulations.

$900 / pet
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8 Session Training Package
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8-Session Custom Obedience Training Program
Location: Big N' Small Paws 317 — 4841 Industrial Pkwy, Indianapolis, IN 46226 (In-Facility Training Only)


This structured, in-facility program is designed to fine-tune your dog's behavior and obedience skills in a controlled, distraction-managed environment. Perfect for dogs needing foundational work or a strong behavior reset.


What's Covered:

Core Obedience & Tune-Ups

-Sit

-Down

-Stay

-Leash Manners

-Recall (Long Leash Training)

-Purpose & Focus


Work House Manners (Facility-Based)

-Place/Touch

-Threshold Boundaries

-Calm Greetings


Behavioral Control & Advanced Objectives

-Duration Stay

-Barking Management

-Reactivity Intro (light social desensitization)

-Jumping Correction

✅ Special requests welcomed — we customize to your dog's needs!

$1200 / 1 hour / pet
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8-Session In-Home Obedience & Behavior Reset
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Location: In Your Home – Structure. Clarity. Real Results.
This structured program is designed to fine-tune your dog's behavior and strengthen obedience right where it counts—in your home and daily routine. It's perfect for dogs needing a reliable foundation or a full behavioral reset, with the added benefit of personalized, real-world practice.


What's Covered:

Core Obedience & Tune-Ups

-Sit

-Down

-Stay

-Leash Manners (neighborhood walks)

-Recall (long leash training)

-Focus & Engagement Drills

House Manners & Everyday Boundaries

-Place/Touch Command (beds, rugs, etc.)

-Doorway & Threshold Control

-Calm Greetings for guests and family

Behavioral Control & Advanced Goals

-Duration Stay (even with distractions)

-Barking Management

-Reactivity Intro (controlled social desensitization)

-Jumping & Impulse Control


✅ We customize each session to your dog's behavior and your household needs—no cookie-cutter plans here.


Seasonal Training Disclaimer (November 1 – March 31)
Please note: During the colder months (November 1 – March 31), our in-home training sessions will not include outdoor sessions in your neighborhood, local parks, or other outdoor public areas. We will instead conduct all public exposure and training exercises indoors at approved partner locations such as Lowe's, Home Depot, PetSmart, and Cabela's, ensuring your dog still receives valuable real-world socialization in safe, temperature-controlled environments.

$1700 / pet
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Board & Train Follow up
$0 / 1 hour
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Happy Vet Visits Program
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Helping Indianapolis dogs feel calm, confident, and cared for at the vet.
Does your dog dread the vet? If vet visits mean shaking, barking, growling, or refusing to walk through the door, you're not alone. Many dogs find the clinic overwhelming—and that stress can make checkups difficult, scary, and even dangerous.

The Happy Vet Visits Program is a gentle 5-session training course designed to turn those stressful vet days into calm, confident experiences.

$500 / 1 hour, 10 minutes / pet
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The Real World Scenarios 60 Day Package
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The Real World Scenarios 60 Day Package
show description The 60-day package consists of the following: Obedience Training Training package 2 days per week of personalized training 60 days (can be extended if needed) Objectives Basic obedience Tune-up - Sit - Down - Stay - Leash manners - purpose - recall!!! - heel House obedience - Purpose - Place/ Touch - Threshold boundaries - Greeting energy Advanced Training - Duration Stay - Public Socialization (monon, fairs, parks, indoor places, etc) - Dog socialization (real-life situations) - Dogtra Training - Proper play - Off Leash - backyard reactivity - Jumping - Front yard boundaries - Monon Dogtra Training: - basic obedience reinforcement - sit, down, stay, recall - off-leash - In-home behaviors - Guest introductions - dog socialization - impulse control Personal request - people reactivity/dog reactivity - fine-tuned e collar training - off-leash command - socialization - release command/ recall
$0 / 1 hour
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The Real World Scenarios 90-Day Package
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The Real World Scenarios 90 Day Package
show description The 90-day package consists of the following: Obedience Training Training package 2 days per week of personalized training 90-days (can be extended if needed)

Objectives:

Basic obedience

Tune-up

-Sit

- Down

- Stay

- Leash manners

- Purpose

- Recall!!!

- Heel

-House obedience

- Purpose

- Place/ Touch

- Threshold boundaries

- Greeting energy Advanced Training

- Duration Stay

- Public Socialization (monon, fairs, parks, indoor places, etc)

- Dog socialization (real-life situations)

- Dogtra Training

- Proper play

- Off Leash

- Backyard reactivity

- Jumping

- Front yard boundaries

- Monon Dogtra Training:

- Basic obedience reinforcement

- sit, down, stay, recall

- off-leash

- In-home behaviors

- Guest introductions

- Dog socialization

- impulse control

Personal request

- people reactivity/dog reactivity

- fine-tuned e-collar training

- off-leash command

- socialization

- release command/ recall

$0 / 1 hour
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4-Session In-Home Obedience Starter Package
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Location: In Your Home – Comfort. Familiarity. Real-Life Results.

This entry-level program includes four 60-minute in-home private training sessions, customized to fit your dog's needs right where they matter most—in your everyday environment. Perfect for building obedience and addressing behavior challenges with minimal distractions and maximum real-world relevance.

Best For:

✅ Teaching and reinforcing essential obedience at home

✅ Tackling 1–2 specific behavioral issues in your dog's daily space

What We Cover:

-Sit & Stay

-Down Command Foundational

-Place Work Loose-Leash Manners (neighborhood or backyard)


Whether you're starting fresh or need a focused reset, this is a solid first step toward a well-mannered pup at home.  


Seasonal Training Disclaimer (November 1 – March 31)
Please note: During the colder months (November 1 – March 31), our in-home training sessions will not include outdoor sessions in your neighborhood, local parks, or other outdoor public areas. We will instead conduct all public exposure and training exercises indoors at approved partner locations such as Lowe's, Home Depot, PetSmart, and Cabela's, ensuring your dog still receives valuable real-world socialization in safe, temperature-controlled environments.

$1100 / 1 hour / pet
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4-Session Private Obedience Starter Program
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Location: Big N' Small Paws 317 — 4841 Industrial Pkwy, Indianapolis, IN 46226
(In-Facility Only) This entry-level program includes four 60-minute private sessions tailored to help your dog master the basics in a focused, distraction-controlled setting.


Best For:

✅ Learning and reinforcing basic obedience

✅ Addressing 1–2 specific behavioral challenges


Training Focus Areas:

-Sit & Stay

-Down Command

-Place Work Foundational

-Leash Manners


A great starting point for dogs new to training or in need of a refresher.


$600 / 1 hour / pet
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6-Session In-Home Obedience Builder Package
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Location: In Your Home – Real Progress in Your Dog's Daily Environment

This focused training package includes six 60-minute in-home private sessions, tailored to your dog's specific needs and your lifestyle. Designed for families ready to make steady progress on obedience and behavior goals—with the added benefit of practicing right where it matters most.

Perfect For:

✅ Building strong, consistent obedience at home

✅ Introducing and managing real-life distractions

✅ Addressing 2–3 specific behavioral concerns in context

Training Focus May Include:

-Advanced Leash Work (neighborhood walks or yard practice)

-Intro to Off-Leash Obedience (with long line)

-Tempo & Direction Changes

-Distraction Control in Everyday Settings

-Long-Line Recall & Come-When-Called

-Confidence Building in familiar environments


An excellent option for busy pet parents who want fast, focused results—without ever leaving the house.


Seasonal Training Disclaimer (November 1 – March 31)
Please note: During the colder months (November 1 – March 31), our in-home training sessions will not include outdoor sessions in your neighborhood, local parks, or other outdoor public areas. We will instead conduct all public exposure and training exercises indoors at approved partner locations such as Lowe's, Home Depot, PetSmart, and Cabela's, ensuring your dog still receives valuable real-world socialization in safe, temperature-controlled environments.

$1400 / 1 hour / pet
book

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Big N' Small Paws 317
4841 Industrial Pkwy, Indianapolis, IN 46226
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