What types of dog training do you offer in Indianapolis?

We offer puppy training, obedience programs, group classes, private sessions, board and train options, and focused help for leash pulling and reactivity for dogs in the Indianapolis area.

How do I know which dog training program is right for my dog?

We start with a conversation about your goals and your dog's history, then recommend the best fit between private lessons, group classes, or board and train so you are not guessing or overbuying.

Do you offer in home dog training in Indianapolis?

Yes, we offer in home dog training for Indianapolis families who want behavior changes right where problems are happening, such as the front door, yard, or neighborhood walks.

Which areas do you serve for dog training?

We serve dog owners across Indianapolis, Lawrence, Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville, and Fishers, with many clients coming from zip codes 46226 and 46235 on the Eastside.

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Q: What dog training services do you offer in Indianapolis?

Big N’ Small Paws 317 offers in facility private obedience lessons, board and train programs, puppy foundations, leash reactivity work, confidence building, and Canine Good Citizen preparation.

Q: How long does it take to see results?

Most owners see changes after the first few sessions as clear rules and communication are introduced. Strong long term results usually come from a full program with structure, practice, and owner coaching over several weeks.

Q: Do you work with reactive or aggressive dogs?

Yes. Dogs that bark, lunge, or overreact on leash or in the home are evaluated carefully. Serious aggression or bite history may require longer structured programs, and safety, structure, and clear expectations are always the priority.

Q: Can I combine training with boarding or daycare?

Yes. Many clients combine training with boarding stays or structured daycare days so their dog can practice obedience around other dogs and real distractions.

Q: How do I get started?

You can use the enroll buttons on the page or book a free consultation. The team will review your dog’s age, behavior, goals, and schedule before recommending the best training program.

Real World Dog Training for Indianapolis Families
Big N' Small Paws 317 provides dog training in Indianapolis focused on obedience, leash manners, recall, impulse control, puppy training, and behavior improvement around real world distractions. Our programs help dogs become calmer, more responsive, and more reliable at home and in public environments across Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, and Westfield.

What Dog Training Problems Do We Help Fix?

Dogs who listen at home often struggle outside because distractions change everything. We build obedience around real life environments.

🐕 Leash Pulling • Calmer walks
📣 Poor Recall • Comes when called

⚡ Reactivity • Less barking and lunging

🐾 Puppy Manners • Better early structure

🎯 Impulse Control • More patience and focus

🏙 Public Behavior • Calmer around distractions

🚶 Overexcitement • Better control outside

✅ Obedience • Commands that hold up

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Board & Train Programs

Immersive structured training programs designed for obedience, leash manners, recall, impulse control, and real world behavior improvement.

45-Day Board & Train
Obedience Training 30-day Board and Training package

2 follow-up sessions included Weekly check-ins available Objectives Basic obedience

- Tune-up

- Sit

- Down

- Stay

- Leash manners

- purpose

- recall!!!

- Purpose

- Place/Touch

- Threshold boundaries

- Greeting energy Advanced Training

- Duration Stay

- Dog socialization (real-life situations)

- Dogtra introduction (if requested)

- Proper play

- Dog reactivity/people reactivity (Additional charges will apply.)

-Prey drive control

- Confidence building

- Fear reactivity

Special request as well!!

Terms and conditions:
Follow-ups must be used within 30 days of departure.

21 day board & Train
Obedience Training

2 follow-up sessions

Included Weekly check-ins available

Objectives Basic obedience

Tune-up

- Sit - Down

- Stay

- Leash manners

- purpose

- recall!!!

- Purpose

- Place/Touch

- Threshold boundaries

- Greeting energy Advanced Training

- Duration Stay

- Dog socialization (real-life situations)

- Dogtra introduction (if requested)

- Proper play

- Dogs displaying reactivity toward people or other dogs may incur an (advanced behavioral training fee).

-Prey drive control

Special request as well!!

Terms and conditions:
Follow-ups must be used within 30 days of departure.

30-Day Board & Train
Obedience Training 30-day Board and Training package

2 follow-up sessions included Weekly check-ins available

Objectives Basic obedience

Tune-up

- Sit - Down

- Stay

- Leash manners

- purpose

- recall!!!

- Purpose

- Place/Touch

- Threshold boundaries

- Greeting energy Advanced Training

- Duration Stay

- Dog socialization (real-life situations)

- Dogtra introduction (if requested)

- Proper play

- Dogs displaying reactivity toward people or other dogs may incur an advanced behavioral training fee.

-Prey drive control

- Confidence building

- Fear reactivity

Special request as well!!

Private Training Programs

Hands on coaching programs for owners who want direct help with obedience and everyday behavior goals.

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.

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!

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 controlled setting)

-Jumping Reduction & Energy Management

-Dogtra E-collar Introduction (upon request)

Real World Scenario Programs

Advanced programs focused on public training, distractions, parks, stores, and real life environments.

The 60-day package consists of the following:
Obedience Training

Training package: 2 days per week of personalized training, 60 days (extendable 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

The 90-day package consists of the following:
Obedience Training

Training package: 2 days per week of personalized training, 90 days (extendable 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

Returning Client Programs

Structured tune up programs available for returning training clients.

6 prepaid one hour training sessions for previous clients only.

Need a tune up? If your dog is slipping on house manners, leash walking, recall, place, jumping, door manners, or overall listening, this package gives you continued support with one hour private training sessions. Sessions are for previous training clients only and are based on availability. Appointments may be scheduled as in home visits or in facility sessions depending on availability and your training goals. All 6 sessions must be used within 1 year of purchase.

Non refundable and non transferable. All sessions are subject to trainer availability and scheduling availability.

8 prepaid one hour training sessions for previous clients only.

Need extra support after your original training program? This package is designed for previous clients who want continued one hour private training sessions to sharpen obedience, improve household structure, work through problem behaviors, and stay consistent. Sessions are based on availability and can be scheduled as in home visits or in facility sessions depending on availability and training goals. All 8 sessions must be used within 1 year of purchase.

Non refundable and non transferable. All sessions are subject to trainer availability and scheduling availability.

This prepaid 14 day Board and Train reset package is for previous training clients only. It is designed for dogs that need a structured refresher on obedience, leash walking, recall, place, impulse control, household manners, and overall follow through. This stay helps tighten things back up and get your dog back on track with focused daily training and care. Stay dates are subject to trainer availability and kennel availability.

For previous clients only. Stay dates are subject to trainer availability and kennel availability.

Non refundable and non transferable.

Specialty Add Ons

Optional training add-ons and certifications.

Upgrade your dog's training with the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification. This add-on is available for $250 for our 8—and 12-session training packages, as well as our Real-World Scenarios 60-Day and 90-Day Packages. If added to a Board & Train program, the cost is $500.

The CGC evaluation tests your dog's ability to walk politely on a leash, greet strangers calmly, and remain focused in public settings. Earning this certification demonstrates reliability and good manners at home and in the community. A temperament test is required before adding this option. Take your dog's skills to the next level.

Upgrade your dog's training with the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification. This add-on is available for our 8- and 12-session training packages for $250. If added to a Board & Train program, the cost is $500.

The CGC evaluation tests your dog's ability to walk politely on a leash, greet strangers calmly, and remain focused in public settings. Earning this certification demonstrates reliability and good manners at home and in the community. A temperament test is required before adding this option. Take your dog's skills to the next level.

Why Indianapolis Dog Owners Choose Big N' Small Paws 317

✔ Real world dog training experience
✔ Certified lead trainer

✔ Structured programs built for everyday life

✔ Owner coaching and follow up support

✔ Eastside Indianapolis facility

✔ Trusted by families across Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, Lawrence, and McCordsville

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Dog Training & Obedience FAQ

What dog training services do you offer in Indianapolis?

We offer in-facility private obedience lessons, board and train programs, puppy foundations, leash reactivity work, confidence building, and Canine Good Citizen preparation. Many families blend obedience training with daycare or boarding so their dog can practice skills around other dogs and people.

How long does it take to see results?

Most owners see changes after the first few sessions as we set clear rules and communication. Strong, lasting results usually come from a full package where we can layer structure, practice, and owner coaching over several weeks.

Do you work with reactive or aggressive dogs?

Yes. We regularly help dogs that bark, lunge, or overreact on leash or in the home. These cases are carefully evaluated and may require specific programs like day training or board and train. Safety, structure, and clear expectations are always the priority.

Can I combine training with boarding or daycare?

Absolutely. Many clients combine training with boarding stays or structured daycare days so their dog can practice obedience around other dogs and real distractions. We can recommend the best blend once we learn more about your dog.
Clients across Indianapolis value structured programs like this for consistency, safety, and long-term results.

How do I get started?

You can register online through the "Enroll" buttons on this page or contact our team to ask which package is the best fit. We will review your dog's age, behavior, goals, and schedule, then recommend a program and start date.

Why Indianapolis Dog Owners Trust Us

We help dogs and owners across Indianapolis, Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville, Fishers, Lawrence, and McCordsville.
Our training is built for real environments like neighborhoods, parks, sidewalks, public spaces, and everyday distractions.