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Big N’ Small Paws 317

Big N’ Small Paws 317 is a family-owned trainer established in 1998, working from a dedicated facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. It serves Indianapolis, Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville and Fishers. Training uses E-collar-centric methods, with in-home sessions, private one-to-one training, group classes and board and train. Help covers obedience, recall, leash walking and AKC CGC test preparation, plus puppy training and behaviour modification.

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Bark ScoreListed with limited data: 2.8 / 5
Reputation: 4.5
Ethics: 1.5
Credentials: 2.8
Service breadth: 3.5
Training methods: E-collar-centric

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Big N’ Small Paws 317’s reputation score is 4.5 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 85% of the trainers we list.

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Reputation 30% of the score: 4.5; From the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile.
Ethics 40% of the score: 1.5; E-collar-centric. Their training is built around an electronic collar. This scores low.
Credentials 25% of the score: 2.8; No recognised credential is listed. Ask what training they’ve had.
Service breadth 5% of the score: 3.5; 4 ways to train (in-home, private 1:1, group class, board & train), and help with 4 kinds of problem.

How does Big N’ Small Paws 317 compare with other Indianapolis dog trainers?

Counted from the 17 trainers listed in Indianapolis.

Number 17 of 17 scored trainers in Indianapolis by Bark Score.
One of 2 e-collar-centric trainers listed in Indianapolis.
Offers private 1:1, like 11 other trainers in Indianapolis.
Offers in-home, like 2 other trainers in Indianapolis.
Offers group class, like 6 other trainers in Indianapolis.
Offers board & train, like 8 other trainers in Indianapolis.
Overall Bark Score higher than 3% of the trainers we list.

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If my dog stays with you, can I visit or get updates, and how will you show me what to do at home?
How many dogs are in a class, and how many trainers?
What will I need to practise between sessions?

About Big N’ Small Paws 317

Helps with: Basic obedience, recall, leash, AKC CGC Test Prep
How they train: In-home, private 1:1, group class, board & train
Established: 1998
Service area: Indianapolis, Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville, and Fishers
Good to know: Established 1998; Family-owned; Dedicated training facility
Opening hours: Tue–Fri 9am–8pmSat 9am–4pm
Address: 4841 Industrial Pkwy, Indianapolis, Indiana 46226
Phone: +1 317-603-2292

Sessions

Puppy TrainingFoundation training for puppies during their critical development period

Obedience TrainingBasic to advanced obedience commands and manners

Behavior ModificationAddressing behavioral issues such as aggression, anxiety, and reactivity

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