Clients reviews about Big N' Small Paws 317

I recently looked into Big N’ Small Paws 317, and they come across as a professional and well-rounded dog training service in the Indianapolis area. They offer a wide range of programs, from puppy training to obedience and behavior modification. One thing that stands out to me is their focus on customized training and real-world application. Instead of just basic commands, they emphasize building confidence and strengthening the bond between owner and dog, which is a big plus. The option for in-home training also adds convenience and helps address behavior in a familiar environment. Overall, a really solid choice for anyone looking for structured, personalized dog training and I’m really happy with choosing them as my personal dog trainers! ~ matthew g

A few short words cannot highlight how happy I am with the work Big N’ Small Paws 317 did! This is coming from a very frugal person who hates to spend money on anything, this service was worth every penny and more! Jerry and his team absolutely blew my expectations out of the water! Our 4 month old German Shepard came out of his 21 day board and train a completely different puppy. Not only will your dog have the most amazing training, but Jerry went above and beyond to make sure we were educated on how to continue the progress when he came back home. Jerry really does care about each and every dog that he trains and even has different techniques based on their individual personalities. He wants just as much for your dog as you do, so absolutely use this training! ~ Garrett G

I got the 1 month board and training program. First off, when you walk in it's quiet. The dogs aren't barking. Secondly it smells nice. Not at all like their's a bunch of dogs there. Thirdly, the 2 different staff members I interacted with were very polite, professional and really know their business. I dropped my female German Shepherd off who is 1 year old today, 1 week ago today and she was a little bit confused and maybe frigtened of her new surroundings and people. 1 week later, she's happy, calm and learning. I was very , very impressed with the staff and they're learning teaching techniques. If you want a very well-mannered, well-trained dog, I can't say enough positive things about big n small paws 317. I would give them 10 stars if Google would let me that's how strongly I feel about this training Academy. ~ Kevin L

How do you know that your dogs are being taken care of and with love? Well I found out. When Jerry came to pick Meela up, my Pit Bull, she was all over him and so glad to see him. Then I noticed the same with his staff. My dogs loved all of them. That's how I knew they were being taken care of and with love. They were rescues and had no training whatsoever. They were almost wild but I needed to get them bc they were being abused. Jerry and his staff took the time and care that they needed. I have no experience with training whatsoever. Now they have manners. They know their basic commands and what is expected of them. They are still a work in progress but I now have the basic commands down thanks to Jerry and Co. They really went above and beyond to make sure my dogs received the best training and care possible. ~ Ruth S

Absolutely thrilled with our experience at Big N' Small Paws 317! From the moment we arrived, it was clear that this dog training facility prioritizes positive reinforcement techniques, which made all the difference for our pup. The trainers are incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely care about each dog’s development. We also took advantage of their boarding services in Indianapolis, and we couldn’t be happier. Our dog returned home happy and well-adjusted, thanks to the attentive care he received. The facility is clean, safe, and welcoming, creating a perfect environment for both training and boarding. Highly recommend Big N' Small Paws 317 for anyone looking for exceptional dog training and boarding in Indianapolis! Our dog has made significant progress, and we can’t thank the team enough! Five stars all the way! ~ U k

They are the best! If you are looking for PERSONALIZED dog training then Big N' Small Paws is perfect! We have been using their services for over 2 years on and off. We have a German Shepherd who WAS dog reactive and 2 Golden Retrievers that need ongoing "tune ups". The Big N' Small Paws team never disappoints. We also use their twice a week Doggie Daycare. I have to mention Samari too. She is their onsite groomer who always fits Juniper in during daycare. So super convenient! They truly are a one stop shop for all your dog care needs. Lastly, we have used other trainers in the past and absolutely none of them actually cared, making a personal connection, with any of our dogs like the Big N' Small Paws training team. Much thanks and appreciation to Big N' Small Paws for their services! ~ Tammy H

I don't have enough room to say all the good things about Big N' Smalls Paws 317. Our puppy JR needed training and my husband found Jerry. JR arrived on his first day very overactive and not listening to commands. We took him home tonight after 30 days and he is totally a different puppy. He is calm, attentive, alert, listens to commands and he looks great. The training we received as owners allows us to keep JR happy. I'm so pleased with the staff and care he received. I highly recommend the staff and training. JR has a new home as we will be boarding him at the facility as well as getting him groomed. Thank you for all your work with JR. ~ Monica F

Incredible experience — for us and (more importantly) our dog. We rescued a dog and were intent on giving him a better life. And we got to a point that it was good. But that level (comparatively better than a shelter life) was pretty much based on avoiding stressful situations. Big n small paws have raised our bar — we are looking to create a great life for our dog. They are working with him — and us as owners — to safely be in situations that many dog owners could take for granted. There is structure and confidence in their training and the positive difference in our dog has been incredible. I cannot recommend this team highly enough —- I will be forever grateful that we found them. ~ Gareth W

We had a great experience with a full groom with Rebecca! I took my mini Australian Shepherd who's a pup to her, and he came out looking better then ever and smelling wonderful. He was comfortable and enjoyed all the attention from everyone. So I decided to go ahead and take in our older dog which is an Australian shepherd mix, Rebecca did awesome with her too. She is very skidish and warmed up nicely. She also came out smelling amazing and absolutely beautiful. Rebecca is very knowledgeable and gives you all the details of your pups visit. I would highly recommend her! I will be back forsure! ~ Robin C

We just love our experience with Big N' Small Paws 317! The team clearly loves what they do and knows what they are doing. Not only have they taught our high energy mini-bernadoodle, Ajax, many skills, they are teaching US how to interact with him in a way that gives us what we want (good behavior out of him), while still being ourselves/feeling natural. We did the 30 day board and train, which include follow up lessons at home. Now, we have moved on to more advanced skills such as going in public places with lots of distractions (even off leash!). We cannot wait to see all the growth Ajax has on this program! ~ Linda M

I would like to thank big and small paws 317 for providing great quality care for my little fur babies! It was my first time boarding my dogs and from the beginning my dogs immediately felt at home. My dogs are very hyper and wild. They could benefit from dog training classes but Big Small Paws 317 was patient enough to care for them . Just from them staying there for 12 days I saw some behavior improvements . I will mostly follow up on some dog training classes. Thank you for being the best solution for my family and allowing me to enjoy my vacation without having to worry about my fur babies care. ~ Cindy S

Big N' Small Paws 317 is truly a second home for my girl! From the moment they picked her up to the day they dropped her off, everything was handled with such care and professionalism. The process was smooth and worry-free, and they kept me updated every single day with photos and videos, which absolutely made my day! It’s clear that they treat every pup like family. My girl came home happy, healthy, and clearly loved. I couldn’t ask for better hands to care for her when I’m away. Big N' Small Paws 317 isn’t just a boarding service — they’ve become an extended family for both of us. Highly, highly recommend! 🐾❤️ ~ Ebony T

Our experience at Big and Small Paws 317 were and still are A-1, when we first took Saint our pitbull to Big and Small Paws he fit right in perfect from day one of just taking him to see how he would act. He likes going there, He has his own space when we go out of town. We drop him off for 3-4 days he knows where hes going when we get his red leash that was given to him. I would recommend Big and Small Paws 317 to anyone that is looking for premium puppy care daycare boarding training you name it whatever you need they have and I highly recommend.. ~ Tamra C

We hired Jerry at BigNSmallPaws to train my sisters’s 2 dogs. She got them when they were 1 and 1 1/2 years old and they had no training at all and one of them was treated horribly. They were considered bully breeds and were a bit on the wild side but very loving dogs to their owners. Jerry and his team trained and cared for the dogs for more than a month with good results. They are now friendly and ok with strangers. We highly recommend them and would definitely use them again. We are boarding them now at their place as it’s a secure and loving environment. Thank you Jerry and team!!! ~ Mary K

My dog and I are so in love with Big n Small Paw’s newest groomer! I’ve been taking my dog to Rebekah (groomer) for over 2 years now! When she made the switch to Big n Small, I knew we had to follow her. She’s the only groomer that’s been able to make my dog comfortable enough to be groomer regularly. Rebekah has always been so nice and respectful to her clients and their pups! She sends me pictures of how my dog is doing during her appt too. It’s been refreshing taking my dog to someone who clearly loves and is so knowledgeable about dogs. I couldn’t recommend her more! ~ Taylor S

Although Louie isn’t our first dog, he is the first German Shepherd, so we wanted to make sure he got a solid training foundation as he will grow to be more than double the size of our other dog. Jerry didn’t just train Louie, but us too! He showed us how to continue this at home and make sure Louie stays “fluent” as he would say. We left every training session more confident each time that Louie was getting the best training, but more importantly the best love and care from all the workers. We highly recommend and will sure be coming back for more! ~ Maria M

We are so grateful to have found Big N' Small Paws! Before our training began, we would lose control of our two, large, 6 year old doodles anytime we were walking and saw another dog or animal. After just one session with Jaden and Jerry, our dogs were loose leash walking without barking at every other animal! With two older dogs and several different training attempts, we thought the leash aggression and barking were something we were just going to have to live with. We could not be happier with the continued progress they make after each session with the trainers at Big N' Small Paws! ~ Katie T

I sought help from big and small paws after my dog got loose at motorcycle race at fought with another dog unprovoked. This was not her first time being trained, but I was hopeful for a different result. She was very reactive and would bark and raise her heckles if a dog got within 50 feet of us. In the free consultation with the father son training team they were able to recognize her fear based reactivity and recommend a 8 session plan. In the first lesson I was impressed with how well they could work with her given her nature. We worked on basic behavior commands to establish communication such as down stay touch come etc. From there we expanded our training to the reactivity and were able to interact and walk on the same side as a strange dog, have 50+ dogs cross our path at Fort Harrison, and even were able to calmly sit in the fashion mall during the holiday season. I would recommend big and small paws for any of your training or boarding needs. ~ Sam M

We had an amazing experience with Murphy’s 4-week training program. Everything went great from start to finish, and the results have been incredible. Murphy is honestly a completely different dog—in the best way. His behavior, focus, and responsiveness have improved so much, and we feel much more confident handling him at home and in public. The training was thorough, consistent, and clearly tailored to his needs. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and would highly recommend this program to anyone considering professional dog training. ~ Jennifer A

The staff at Big N' Small Paws were so friendly and understood how to comfort and engage with our Simon. It was such a relief to receive the daily report card on how our boy was doing...I don't think he missed us at all! I highly recommend B N' S Paws and encourage anyone in need of boarding and/or training to give them a call. They're an independently owned, local business and I choose to support local. That way, my Simon isn't just a number in the system...he is loved and treated like family while I'm away. Angela B. ~ Angela B

Big N’ Small Paws 317 took such great care of me and my fur baby, Jordan. I was having a little anxiety about finding a groomer who would be able to handle my squirmy little Yorkie but Samari was very kind, caring, loving and treated him like he was her own which put me at ease. She did a great job with grooming him. Everyone here does a wonderful job to take care of you and your pets and make you all feel like family. I will ABSOLUTELY recommend them to everyone I meet!!! Thank you, again, Samari. You’re an angel!!! 🥰 ~ Stacey E

I recently use Big N’ Small Paws 317 for my dogs boarding needs, and I was impressed with the level of care and attention they provided. The facility was clean and spacious. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. My dog enjoyed the daily activities and socializing with other dogs, and I felt confident that he was in good hands while I was away. I highly recommend Big N’ Small Paws 317, for anyone in need of quality pet care services. Don’t forget to leave a review on Google to help others find this great school! ~ Ebony M

We had a great experience with Big N’ Small Paws 317 for our dog’s board and train program. Before training, we were struggling with listening, structure, and overall behavior. When Bella came home, we could tell there had been real work put in. The difference in focus, obedience, and responsiveness was noticeable. They were professional, communicated well, and clearly cared about getting real results. We are very thankful and would highly recommend Big N’ Small Paws 317!! ~ AnnaMarie K

Big N’ Small Paws 317 did an amazing job with Bimb. We brought him in for PSD training, including compression work to help with my symptoms, and the progress has been incredible. They took the training seriously and made sure it was built around what we actually needed. Bimb came back with better focus, better obedience, and skills that are making a real difference in daily life. We are very thankful for the care and work they put into him and would absolutely recommend them. ~ Madeline M

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