Personalized Dog Training Services

Expert Dog Training in Hamilton County & All Nearby Areas

Having trouble with obedience, basic manners, or need help furthering your dog's socialization? Paws & Play Dog Resort & Training Center offers a new and exciting approach to canine behavioral solutions.

As a local dog training provider based in Fishers and serving Hamilton County, we believe that your dog's training should fit with your family's lifestyle for the most successful results. We offer several of training options, making it easy to find an option that suits your dog’s temperament and behavioral challenges as well as your schedule. We encourage you to schedule a free evaluation with one of our experienced dog trainers who will help you determine the most beneficial program.

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Stay & Train

Our Stay & Train dog training programs offer immersive instruction combined with comfortable lodging at our 7,000 sq. ft. dog training center. Dogs receive personalized daily training, practicing obedience commands and social skills in a structured, supportive environment. Led by our experienced local dog trainers, this option ensures your dog returns home confident, obedient, and ready to thrive.

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Private Lessons

For personalized attention, our private dog training lessons are tailored specifically to your dog's needs and your goals. Whether at our facility, your home, or virtually, our professional local dog trainers address everything from basic puppy training to advanced behavior modifications. Each session is designed to equip owners and dogs with lasting, practical obedience skills.

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Play & Train

Our Play & Train program uniquely combines engaging daycare activities with dedicated dog obedience training. Dogs benefit from supervised socialization and structured play, interspersed with focused training sessions led by expert local dog trainers. This holistic approach promotes positive behavior, reinforces training commands, and provides dogs with mental stimulation in a fun, enriching environment.

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Hands-On Training

Interested in Play & Train, but want to be more involved? Hands-On Training may be just the ticket! Grow right alongside your furry friend with this package that includes both private lessons and day training.

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Group Class & Workshops

Group Classes & Workshops at our dog training center foster essential socialization while teaching critical skills through structured, positive reinforcement. From puppy training basics to specialized agility and obedience workshops, these classes help dogs of all ages develop confidence, manners, and responsive behavior, guided by knowledgeable local dog trainers in a supportive, interactive setting.

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Our Approach to Puppy & Dog Training

Our trainers will help create an effective and customized training plan for your dog targeted toward your goals.

We believe that dogs should be taught using fair and balanced training methods. We work with a combination of carefully selected, researched, and practiced techniques from all over the world. Our trainers are constantly continuing their training and behavioral education, earning new certifications, and staying up to date on the latest training research. Our training is always cutting edge and one step ahead of the rest.

At Paws & Play, we believe:

Dogs should be guided, not corrected into new behaviors and rewarded for their successes.
Every dog is unique and deserves a unique approach to their training.
Training methods, programs, and tools should fit your family's needs.
Every dog deserves a chance to shine.

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Pricing for Dog Training Packages

Stay & Train Dog Training Programs

1 Week ($570): Introductory obedience skills including sit, down, recall, leash walking, and polite greetings.

2 Weeks ($1,325): Builds on week one with added distance and distractions.

3 Weeks ($2,080): Advanced off-leash skills, generalization, and real-world exposure.

4 Weeks ($2,835): Comprehensive training for full behavioral reliability, including custom tricks.

Private Dog Training

At Our Facility: ($145 per session)

In-Home Training: ($185 per session) within a 20-mile radius

Specialty Training: ($100 per session)

Discounted packages available.

Play & Train Programs

Standard Package ($495): 6 sessions including private instruction and daycare-based training.

Hands-On Package ($660): 7 sessions combining private lessons and daycare training.

**Training services (excluding group classes) booked before December 15th, 2025 will reflect our 2025 prices**

Group Classes & Workshops

Puppy S.T.A.R. Class ($300): Basic obedience and socialization for puppies (10-20 weeks old).

Back to Basics ($250): 4-week foundational manners class for older puppies.

Beyond the Basics ($350): Prepares dogs for AKC Canine Good Citizen certification.

Calming Your Canine ($350): Reactive dog training course (Free Evaluation required).

Tricks & Agility ($300): Fun skills training (certification included).

Park Pack Walk ($100): Real-world obedience training with distractions.

Defensive Handling Workshop ($25 donation to the Humane Society): Join our Training Manager Taylor Campbell for a day of elevated education on handling dogs. This 4-hour single day workshop is designed to teach handlers how to handle dogs in emergencies with dogs and people, handling extreme behaviors such as leash biting, and much more. Bring your questions and a notebook! *This course is for humans only!

Junior Handlers Class ($200): This is a four (4) week course. This specialty class is designed to provide a safe, controlled environment for participants to practice skills and leadership as their dog's primary handler. Parents or guardians are welcome to attend class as observers, but are encouraged to allow the junior handlers the opportunity to take the lead, make mistakes, and learn to follow the instructor's guidance. Through repetition, patience, and perseverance, junior handlers will learn to recognize progress and take personal pride in their success. The results will be a calmer and more confident team, both handler and dog.
* Dog ages are from 26 weeks of age and older; handlers must be between 12-17 years old, as well as one guardian present for anyone under 16 years old.
* Dogs and Handlers are required to have a free evaluation with the class teacher to determine a good fit.
Goals Include:
* Help educate the youth about canine behavior and introduce basic obedience training for their canine best friends!
* Teaching the youth about responsible pet ownership practices.
* We will also help teach you different ways to socialize your dog with people and other dogs.

Intro to Scent Work ($250): This is a six (6) week course. This class introduces dogs and handlers to the basics of scent detection, a fun and mentally stimulating activity where dogs learn to locate specific target odors using their natural sense of smell.
*Dogs are required to have a free evaluation for this class.
Goals Include:
* Teach dogs to use their noses intentionally to find a target scent (birch oil).
* Build confidence, focus, and problem-solving skills in dogs.
* Strengthen the bond between dog and handler through teamwork.

Intro to Therapy ($200): Description: This is a four (4) week course. This class introduces the essential skills, behaviors, and knowledge needed for dogs and handlers interested in becoming a certified therapy team. It focuses on building calm, confident, and well-mannered dogs that can safely and positively interact with people in a variety of settings (hospitals, schools, nursing homes, libraries, etc.)
*All dogs interested in this class are required to have a free evaluation.
Goals Include:
* Prepare the dog-handler teams for therapy dog evaluations.
* Teach reliable obedience and polite social behavior in public settings.
* Foster a strong, trusting relationship between dog and handler.
* Expose teams to real-world scenarios they may encounter during visits.
* Building a calm, social, and well-mannered dog.

Not sure where to start with your dog training journey? Our experienced dog trainers are here to help. Schedule a free evaluation with us today!

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Tails Are Wagging!

We are a local, family-owned dog care business that goes above and beyond to create a environment where your dog will thrive. See what pet parents are saying about us!

"Paws and Play was exactly what we needed, when I decided to take our Trixie to daycare. The staff go above and beyond to meet every dogs needs. Trixie has come a long way in overcoming her fear of people, and loves to go to group play! She spends one night there a month, and is very well cared for. She has been going for over 2 years, and we are so thankful for all they have done for our Trixie. I highly recommend Paws and Play for all your dog’s daycare, training and boarding needs."

Christine B.

Tampa, FL

"Amazing facility that cares about dog comfortability, enrichment, and fun! They review and alter daycare and boarding guidelines in order to create the best experience for your pup, while also not overloading them. As a family-owned business you can tell that they not only care about your pups but you as a client as well. The training programs are customizable and they really know what they are doing. The groomers/bathers make the dog's experience fear-free. This is a one of a kind place. Highly recommend!"

Jade H.

Tampa, FL

"After touring several stay-and-train facilities in the area, we wholeheartedly chose this one to board our new puppy and help her learn some new skills. The decision was an easy one, as this clean and beautiful facility truly stood out! Their seamless communication ensured that we were always reassured that our little one was not only being well cared for but genuinely loved by everyone. I can't recommend this place enough -we even nicknamed it "Doggy Disneyland"!"

Emily A.

Tampa, FL

"We left the the country for 10 days and boarded our puppy at Paws & Play. The cost was extremely fair for the service. We included the training package. They sent us pictures and report cards letting us know his progress, and when he was fed. They also coordinated directly with our vet to get the correct medications he needed and were able to get them there simply by texting. Everyone was very friendly. I highly recommend Paws & Play. We’ve gone a few places and they didn’t compare."

Bryan W.

Tampa, FL

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