I took my six month old Husky - Shepherd mix female puppy to basic obedience training at Alpha K-9…read more She is super smart with an alpha personality and we knew we'd be in trouble if we didn't get her trained. Robert and Claire gave us the tailored advice we needed for our puppy to successfully learn basic obedience commands and graduate from advanced (off-leash) training. Several months after the end of training, our puppy continues to constantly test her humans, but, thanks to the guidance Robert and Claire gave us, our now one year old dog flawlessly executes my commands even when off leash and distracted by other dogs or squirrels.

From the owner: Dog Obedience Training that specializes in Group classes, private classes. Give us a call and ask…read moreabout our dog school!

Staff is very friendly and helpful, always courteous. My puppy absolutely adores going and…read more playing with his fur friends. I know he wI'll be treated as if he's one of their own.

Best place in NWA for daycare and boarding! Great staff! Sampson always loves going there!read more

Fantastic experience with elite puppy training! Melinda is very professional and you can see the…read morepassion she has for working with our dogs! The class is very well laid out and what she teaches each class is very well received and demonstrated to make sure we understand how to reinforce and apply as we train our puppies and practice each week before the next class. A great side benefit that really helped our beagle was the socialization/playtime with other dogs at the end of each class! Our puppy, Cash, we could tell gained a lot of confidence and looked forward to class time each week! THANK YOU MELINDA THE CLASS WAS PAWSOME!

From the owner: We offer premiere dog training to Northwest Arkansas. We offer puppy classes, Elite Level obedience…read moreclasses, private lessons, and advanced classes. We also offer the most unique doggie daycare that incorporates training with fun and play! We use force-free, scientific-based methods to train dogs to respond to cues the first time you say them, every time you say them. We specialize in confident, socialized dogs that enjoy working with their owners and that produce quality results.

Kass Kennels & Training did exceptional work training our new cavapoo Max. We are fortunate that…read moreCOVID affected our family in a positive manner with the unexpected addition of Max. I grew up with dogs, but my wife and daughter barely knew bones from barks. Max was actually a really good puppy, but our efforts to train him were unsuccessful despite the review of several online resources. So we of course looked online only to have a difficult time figuring out who was going to be a good fit for training Max. A lot of websites had photos of larger dogs like german shepherds. Max had nearly topped out at 16 lbs and looks like a stick with ears when wet. He is shy around other dogs, and we worried about putting him in a school with other larger dogs. Then we found Kass Kennels & Training. Kass had loads of testimonials with lots of different dogs. They also had a video on their Instagram showing dogs learning to "place" and avoid distraction with the aid of chickens (NW Arkansas has lots of chickens - thank you Don Tyson). The pooch in training would reach the stage where they could sit in the middle of a chicken pen and ignore all the clucking, hunting, and pecking going on. Rocky Balboa used chickens while training to beat Apollo Creed, so Kass had to be awesome. We enrolled Max in a 14-day course. He stayed at the training camp, but during his time there, we were updated with emails and videos of his progress, which we could see was transformative. When we finally got Max back, Spencer and staff gave us some training equipment, a K&H cooling cot, and a set of instructions for ongoing training. Max was of course happy to see us and actually excited to show us his new ability to follow commands and walk next to us without a leash. Max will "place" and hold his position until released if we need him to be out of the way in certain situations, like when a delivery man or trick or treaters are at the door. One of my favorite things is that Kass also boards the dogs it has trained. We have used this service, and while he is there, Max receives a training booster because he participates in the training program with the other new dogs. We have referred others to Kass, and they have all thanked us for the great recommendation. Our family is lucky to have found Kass Kennels & Training for our wonderful cavapoo Max, and we recommend it for anyone looking for a school and possible future kennel for their furry family member. #yelpnwa

Huge shout out to Spencer and team at Kass Kennels. We sent our 1 year old Golden Retriever Gracie…read morefor the 2 week board and train. We traded some messages with Spencer during training, and I was hoping for an emphasis on off leash recall, stay, and heel so that we could spend more time on the bike trails around Bentonville. Spencer let us know that he'd like to keep Gracie a few extra days to cement some of the behaviors we'd requested... the program is not a cookie cutter and is tied to dog's progress. So after 17 days Spencer brought Gracie to the house and made sure the handover/transition back to us went perfect. As to the results... we couldn't have asked for any more.... Gracie is focused on the task at hand. It's been about ten days and we have been reinforcing the training every day. Today I was able to walk Gracie off leash around the Bentonville square and down the Razorback Greenway. She was not distracted by bikes, walkers, other dogs, or even the squirrel that ran across the path in front of us. It was unbelievable. Thanks Spencer!

Amanda is great and all the class members are so welcoming and friendly! Amanda makes training your…read moredog fun yet effective! Ask her any question and she will honestly answer without any hesitation! My Heifetz and I love going to classes here!

From the owner: Located on a park-like three acres, Dogtastic offers innovative training solutions through our…read morecome-at-your convenience group classes, unique Canine Performing Arts and Nosework Club classes, individualized private instruction, and custom day training packages. Through a free evaluation, we'll figure out which solution is the best fit for you and your dog.

Reilly did such an amazing job of making the most of our Puppy training hour. Left feeling so much…read moremore equipped to give our pup what he needs to grow up happy and healthy.

We have adopted two dogs through Big Paws, and have attended probably a dozen training sessions at…read moreBig Paws as well. All the staff there are amazing people who are truly passionate about helping save dog's lives. Our family is truly thankful we discovered Big Paws and we always make sure to recommend them whenever someone is looking for a new pet or dog training.

I think the folks at Von Jager might be the Best! However, I'm going to wait out taking my dog to…read morethem until I've had weeks recuperating from foot surgery. They are super responsive when you reach out/so for wonderful customer relations... I really appreciate!! Soon I hope! My dog is a big old German Shepherd and needs a little more structure, even though he listens and is my good boy!!

Sent two Cavapoo's to Von Jager K9 for a 4 week board and train. Two very different personalities…read more Although 4 weeks was an eternity for me it was worth it. Donovan, was wonderful to work with. Not just for my two 18 lb dogs but also with me. Great at home follow up which is very clear. Highly recommend Von Jager K9 for all breeds!

My wife and I brought our doodle Milo in today and couldn't have asked for a better experience…read more From the front desk to the vet tech to the doctor, everyone was kind, caring, and incredibly attentive to both us and our fur baby. Truly stellar service -- if you ever have an emergency, this is absolutely the place to go. Highly recommend!

I would give you zero if I could; however, I am writing to express extreme dissatisfaction with the…read moreservice received at the Animal Emergency and Specialty Center of Northwest Arkansas. . The hospital's financial demands were unreasonable and inhumane, particularly given the circumstances. Initially, a specific estimate was provided over the phone, but upon arrival, the price was disputed and significantly higher than expected. The hospital insisted on payment for services rendered, including cremation costs, and mentioned the possibility of donating the pet's body to science if payment wasn't made. This situation was distressing and traumatic, and I strongly believe the hospital's handling of the situation was subpar. The care and compassion expected when dealing with a family member, albeit a pet, were lacking. The hospital's approach seemed focused on financial gain rather than providing necessary care and support during a difficult time. I urge a thorough review of the hospital's policies and practices to ensure a more compassionate and transparent approach.

This place is a total dog paradise. All the staff are consummate professionals. This is the truth.read more

From the owner: Paws 'n' Rec in Bentonville, AR is now open…read more At Paws 'n' Rec, we believe every dog deserves the best, regardless of their size. Our team of loving and experienced professionals are committed to providing a fun, safe, and comfortable environment for your four-legged family member. We welcome all breeds and sizes with open arms for overnight dog boarding, dog daycare, grooming services, training, and more. Paws 'n' Rec provides PAWSonalized care for your dog when you can't, ensuring they return home happy and healthy after you've entrusted them with our care.

So I called and spoke to the person in charge at K-9 and told him our experience and how our dog…read morewound up worse than before we took him there. I requested a minimum of 50% refunded and his response was to offer another 30 minute training session for free to which I declined and asked him why would I trust that after spending 3000 plus dollars and leaving him there for a full month to which there was no response. It's such a shame that they were not willing to meet us halfway and do anything that actually helped to make up for not doing what they claimed they could do. They also have pictures of my dog on their Instagram still, as if we had a good experience there. Take him down off your insta please.

If you live in NWA or the surrounding areas and want your pooch trained, this is the spot. I…read morebrought my two blue nose pits to them in February. Cody worked with both for two weeks and they are exponentially better behaved. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. This team knows how to train dogs, they were organized and treated my babies well. Over the summer, one of my boy dog had a behavioral issue (and it was later determined it was a DIFFERENT look alike dog). Regardless, I sent him straight to Joint Forces on the accusation. He spent time with Mykelti, their behaviorist. She was excellent. My boy is super well behaved now and is trying to rebuild his life after the false accusation. In all seriousness, this place is fantastic and everyone I've met here is great. I also felt that the prices were fair.