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Big N' Small Paws 317

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Big N' Small Paws 317 in Indianapolis offers dog training, grooming, boarding, daycare.

Big N’ Small Paws 317 is a Black-owned, family-run dog training company serving Indianapolis and surrounding areas. Founded in 2019 but backed by over 27 years of real experience since 1998, we provide top-rated dog training, board & train programs, reactive dog rehabilitation, structured daycare, and boarding. Our diverse team trains all breeds, sizes, and behavior levels with balanced, real-world methods that work. We’re committed to strengthening the bond between you and your dog through clear communication, structure, and expert guidance.

11/02/2026

WHERE'S THE LEASH? 👀🐕

Look closer. There isn't one.

People walking by. Public distractions. And this dog is working OFF LEASH alongside the handler.

That's what makes real-world obedience training worth watching.

At Big N’ Small Paws 317, we work on focus, communication, and obedience beyond the training room.

🐾 Want your dog to listen even when the world gets distracting?

Request your FREE dog training consultation:
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📍 Indianapolis, Lawrence, Fishers, Carmel, McCordsville and surrounding Central Indiana communities.

10/27/2026

Can your dog stay calm while the world keeps moving?

A runner passes. Another dog is nearby. The environment keeps changing.

The goal is not to remove every distraction. It is to build a dog that can stay composed when distractions show up.

That is real-world dog training.

Big N’ Small Paws 317
Indianapolis Dog Training

Ready for calmer, more reliable behavior?
bignsmallpaws317.com/request-training-or-pet-care

10/27/2026

Another dog walks by. Does yours forget you exist? 👀🐾

That’s a moment to practice, not just a moment to correct.

A quiet living room and a walk around other dogs ask different things of your puppy. Give them a setup where paying attention to you is achievable.

Here’s what to practice:
✅ Start far enough away that your puppy can respond.
✅ Reward a voluntary look back toward you.
✅ If they struggle, add distance before asking for more.

The goal isn’t constant eye contact. It’s helping your dog stay connected with you while noticing the world around them.

At Big N’ Small Paws 317 in Indianapolis, we help owners practice skills beyond the living room, where everyday distractions happen.

Does your dog struggle most around other dogs, people, or squirrels? Tell us below. 👇

10/17/2026

Can your dog do nothing in public?

Anyone can ask for a sit or down. The real test is whether your dog can move through a public environment and then settle while life keeps happening around them.
That’s what this moment shows.
Movement → transition → calm.

Because real-world dog training should make everyday life easier, not just produce commands.

Big N’ Small Paws 317
Indianapolis Dog Training

If your dog struggles to settle, focus, or stay calm in public, let’s work on it.

bignsmallpaws317.com/signup

10/16/2026

Would your dog come back from this far?
Todd does.

This Cane Corso closes the distance, completes the recall, and reconnects with his owner.
That is the real goal of recall training: communication strong enough to bring your dog back to you when distance opens up. Real footage. Real training. Real-world reliability.

Big N’ Small Paws 317
Indianapolis Dog Training
Ready to build this kind of recall with your dog?

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10/13/2026

Can your dog stay DOWN when you walk away?
Getting into position is only step one.

Watch Nelson hold the down-stay as more distance is created between him and the handler.
Calm. Duration. Distance.

That’s how obedience becomes reliable enough to use in real life. Big N’ Small Paws 317 Indianapolis Dog Training

Ready for more reliable behavior?
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10/12/2026

The down isn’t the impressive part.
Watch what happens before it.
Frank stays connected to the handler, adjusts as the handler moves, and keeps working instead of simply waiting for the final command.

That is what experienced dog trainers look for: engagement, communication, responsiveness, and behavior that stays consistent through movement and transitions.

A finished command matters. The connection that gets you there matters more.
At Big N’ Small Paws 317, we focus on practical dog training that helps owners build clearer communication and more reliable behavior in everyday life.

Indianapolis Dog Training
Serving Indianapolis, Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Westfield, Lawrence, McCordsville, and surrounding Central Indiana.
Ready for better communication with your dog?

Book your free phone consultation:
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10/11/2026

He’s 7 years old, giving the cues, and the dog responds with a sit and a down.
That short moment says a lot about what good dog training should accomplish.
We want the dog to understand clear communication from the people they actually live with, not become dependent on a professional trainer standing beside them.
That means teaching the dog, coaching the family, and building behavior that transfers back into everyday life.
Training should work where it matters most: at home, with your family.
Big N’ Small Paws 317
Indianapolis Dog Training
Serving Indianapolis, Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Westfield, Lawrence, McCordsville, and surrounding Central Indiana.
Ready to build clearer communication with your dog?
Start at bignsmallpaws317.com/signup

10/10/2026

Would your dog come back when distance opens up?
That is where training starts to matter.
In this clip, you can see the dog create space, reconnect with the handler, return, and finish calmly. That kind of reliability is built through clear communication, repetition, engagement, and practicing beyond a few feet away.
The goal is not just a dog that listens when everything is easy. The goal is behavior you can depend on when there is more freedom and more distance.
That is real-world dog training.
Big N’ Small Paws 317
Indianapolis Dog Training
Serving Indianapolis, Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Westfield, Lawrence, McCordsville, and surrounding Central Indiana.

10/04/2026

Off-leash freedom should never look like chaos.
Three dogs. Real public environment. No constant motion. No frantic energy. Just the ability to settle, stay composed, and exist calmly in the world around them.
That is what practical dog training should build.

Freedom is earned through structure, communication, repetition, and real-world practice. The goal is not just a dog that can perform commands. The goal is a dog you can actually enjoy taking places.

If your dog struggles with focus, pulling, overexcitement, or settling in public, we can help build the skills that make everyday life easier.

Big N’ Small Paws 317
Indianapolis Dog Training
Serving Indianapolis, Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Westfield, Lawrence, McCordsville, and surrounding Central Indiana.

Address

4841 Industrial Parkway
Indianapolis, IN
46226

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+13176032292

Website

https://bignsmallpaws317.com/, https://bignsmallpaws317.com/signup, https://bignsmallpaws317.com/dog-boarding-indianapol

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