🐾 Welcome to Puppyhood: Now What?
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting—but it can also be overwhelming. Nipping, chewing, accidents on the carpet, and endless zoomies at 10 p.m. can leave you wondering: "Am I doing this right?" If you're in the Indianapolis area, you're in luck. With the right guidance, your new best friend can quickly learn to be calm, focused, and a joy to be around. This blog will walk you through why puppy training in Indianapolis is essential and how to get started with a local expert who truly understands what your pup needs.

📚 Why Start Puppy Training Early?

The earlier you start training, the better. Puppies go through critical development windows during their first 16 weeks. This is when they learn how to behave, build confidence, and trust the world around them. Benefits of early puppy training: Builds a strong bond between you and your dog Prevents problem behaviors before they start Socializes your pup with people, dogs, and environments Sets a foundation for lifelong obedience

🏙️ Local Puppy Training Indianapolis: What to Expect

At Big N' Small Paws 317, we offer puppy training programs tailored to fit your dog's age, personality, and your goals as a pet parent. Whether you want help with housebreaking, leash manners, crate training, or polite greetings, we've got you covered. Our Indianapolis-based puppy programs include: In-home training for real-world results Puppy socialization outings to parks and pet-friendly stores Positive reinforcement-based learning One-on-one attention from certified trainers Ongoing support—even after the sessions end

🎯 Our goal isn't just obedience—it's building your pup's confidence and your peace of mind.

🐶 Real Training for Real Life

Indianapolis can be a busy, distracting place. That's why our puppy training focuses on teaching pups to listen around real-life distractions—people, other dogs, sounds, and smells. We teach essential commands like: "Sit," "Down," and "Stay" Recall (coming when called) Leash walking without pulling Focus and impulse control Calm behavior around people and dogs

🏠 Why In-Home Training Works Best

Big box store classes aren't for everyone. Many dogs get overwhelmed or learn to behave only in one environment. That's why in-home puppy training in Indianapolis is so effective. It lets us: Work around your schedule Focus on your home-specific challenges (like jumping on guests or chewing furniture) Give your dog personalized, one-on-one attention We also offer Day Training and Board & Train options if you need more hands-off support.

⭐ What Our Clients Say

"Big N' Small Paws 317 transformed our wild puppy into a calm, confident dog. The personalized attention was exactly what we needed." — Sarah M., Broad Ripple "They worked with us in our home and even took our dog to Lowe's for distraction training. 10/10 would recommend!" — Brian W., Greenwood

🐾 Ready to Train Your Puppy?

Whether you're dealing with potty accidents or you just want to raise a calm, obedient dog, we're here to help you from day one. Puppyhood doesn't have to be chaotic. With the right trainer, it can be the beginning of a beautiful bond.

📍 Serving: Indianapolis, Broad Ripple, Greenwood, Carmel, Fishers, and surrounding areas.

📞 Call or Text Today: 317-603-2292

📧 bnsp317.appointments@gmail.com

🌐 Big N' Small Paws Puppy Training