Matt J

June 12, 2025

Puppy Training Indianapolis

Private puppy training in Indianapolis for biting, jumping, leash pulling, crate routines and everyday obedience. Big N' Small Paws 317 works with you and your puppy on the skills you need at home and on walks.

Your trainer helps you practice calm greetings, redirect puppy mouthing and build a consistent routine between lessons. We discuss your puppy's behavior, your goals and the right training option before you enroll.

Call 317-603-2292 for a free puppy-training consultation or request a consultation online.

Serving Indianapolis, Lawrence, McCordsville, Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville and Westfield.

Free Puppy Consultation

Overview

Big N Small Paws 317 offers personalized puppy training in Indianapolis, serving families in Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville, Fishers, Lawrence and the Eastside ZIP codes 46226 and 46235. We help puppies build focus, manners, confidence and early obedience using simple, practical training that fits real homes and busy routines.

Why Families Choose Our Puppy Training Program

When your puppy is jumping, biting, dragging you on walks or struggling to focus, it's easy to think something is "wrong." Nothing is wrong — they just need direction, structure, and a little help learning how to slow down.
Our trainers work with puppies across Indianapolis, Lawrence, 46226, 46235, McCordsville, Carmel and Westfield, and one thing is always true: Puppies learn best when training fits real life.

We don't rush them.
We don't overwhelm them.

We build skills the right way:

Helping hyper puppies settle
Teaching them how to look to you for direction
Preventing future behavior issues before they start
Giving new dog parents confidence and clarity

Most families tell us they feel relief after the very first lesson — because we show them exactly what to do and why it works.

What Your Puppy Will Learn (In Real Life, Not Just on Paper)

Focus and Engagement

We teach your puppy how to pay attention to you, even when everything around them feels new and exciting.

Manners Around the House

Jumping, biting, door rushing, crying for attention — we work on all the "day to day" things that matter most inside your home.

Better Walks, Even for Young Puppies

We introduce loose leash walking early so your puppy learns not to pull, drag or zig-zag.

Building Calm Behaviors

Place training, settling, holding positions — this is the secret to helping puppies slow down their brains.

Confidence and Socialization

New sounds, new textures, new environments — we safely introduce it all so your puppy grows into a confident, stable adult dog.

Potty Training and Routine

We help you figure out a schedule that actually works and keeps your puppy successful.
Nothing we teach is complicated. We focus on habits your puppy will use for the rest of their life.

Local Puppy Training for Indianapolis and Surrounding Areas

our home, neighborhood and lifestyle matter.
That's why our training adjusts depending on where you live.

We regularly work with families in:

Indianapolis
Carmel
Westfield
Noblesville
Fishers
Lawrence
McCordsville Eastside ZIPs 46226 and 46235

Different areas have different distractions, energy levels, and environments — and your training should match that.

A Look Into Real Puppy Lessons

Our training sessions happen in real homes, real yards, real neighborhoods — not staged setups. What you see in these clips are normal puppies learning with their families in everyday environments.
You'll notice:

How quickly puppies pick up focus
How training becomes fun instead of stressful
The difference in behavior even after one or two sessions
Simple steps you can practice right away

We don't teach perfect.

We teach progress — the kind that sticks.

Stories From Local Families

Carmel and Westfield Puppies

"Our puppy went from wild to wonderful. They helped us settle her down and finally enjoy our evenings."

Indianapolis and 46235 Families

"We were exhausted before training. Now our puppy has structure and actually listens. Best decision we made."

Noblesville and Fishers First-Time Dog Parents

"We were nervous bringing home a puppy for the first time. Big N Small Paws made everything clear and practical."
These real experiences help new puppy owners feel less alone — and more confident that change is possible.