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Great and Small offers regular group classes through Central Bark's Franklin, WI facility.

Great and Small Animal Behavior & Training

Helping humans build healthy, harmonious relationships with their animals

Did you know that a person’s relationship with their pet
plays a crucial role in the animal’s welfare?

Hi! I’m Emily Ruiz. As the owner and operator of Great and Small Animal Behavior & Training, I provide tailored coaching and behavioral solutions for cats, dogs, and more. My methods take into consideration you pet’s particular needs and prioritize their physical and mental well-being, allowing you to more readily strengthen your connection with them. The goal of enhancing the human-animal bond is at the core of all Great and Small efforts.

Least intrusive, minimally aversive, and force-free. Always.

For Your Feline
Friends

Great and Small offers in-home, phone, and virtual cat behavior consultations addressing an array of concerning behaviors. Check out our Cat Parents page by clicking the button below.

Count in the
Canines

You can find a number of services tailored to your dog’s needs right here at Great and Small! These include training and behavioral modification – virtual or in-person. Click the button below for more info!

Personalized Pet Care

Great and Small offers drop-in pet care for a variety of species in Waukesha county. In addition to cats and dogs, clients have included rodents, fowl, reptiles, and more. Click the button below for the details!

Reviews Straight From the Horse's Mouth:

"We have seen significant changes with our Vizsla since Emily started working with her. We started with dog walking where Harper would attempt to pull your arm off wearing a harness and progressed to loose leash walking entirely. Emily has taught Harper SO MANY good habits! Emily has also been helping Harper overcome her dog reactivity and it has been amazing to see Harper’s progress with each session. Harper’s tail won’t stop wagging when she sees Emily pull in the driveway. We can’t thank Emily enough for helping Harper to be much less anxious all around! Emily truly cares about Harper’s well-being and has been such a pleasure to work with these past two years."

"I use Emily's services for our puppies. We have a 10-month old Goldendoodle, a Golden Retriever, and a Caveachon. Emily has been letting the dogs out and feeding them for us when we have outings over the past two years. She is very dependable and makes me feel secure so I can enjoy my events. The dogs love her and certainly with puppies they are a challenge. We had sick dogs as well and she handled medication just fine! Please consider her for your needs. I will also use her for help with training the puppies when she is available."

"Emily is helping me with my anxious rat terrier/beagle mix, Harriet. She has a wealth of knowledge but takes care to make sure that she does not overwhelm you. She breaks everything down step by step and tailors the training based on you and your dog's needs. You can easily see how much she cares for the animals she works with and how much she loves training."

"We have two big dogs, a cat, and a guinea pig. We have had Emily pet sit for us several times. Emily communicates well throughout your absence, follows instructions, is conscientious about the house. Most of all, she really enjoys spending time with the animals. "