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School for Dogs

Where dogs learn and play! When your pup attends day school they will play with their friends while l
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12/03/2024

Repeating cues can confuse your dog and leave you feeling frustrated. Swipe through for tips to create clear communication between you and your dog!

Need extra help with training? We’re here for you! Contact us or visit our website to learn more. 🐾

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at School for Dogs! 🦃🐾 We're so thankful for the amazing humans who trust us and the wonderful pups we get to work with!

11/21/2024

Thanksgiving is almost here! 🦃🍂 While it’s tempting to share your feast with your furry friend, not all Thanksgiving foods are safe for pups. Skip the harmful treats and stick to dog-friendly options like sweet potatoes, pumpkin, or plain turkey. Let’s keep Thanksgiving safe and happy for everyone—humans and dogs alike!

11/19/2024

Did you know we offer a Board and Train program? Over two weeks, your pup will progress from foundational skills to advanced foundations and leash manners—all through our force-free, positive reinforcement methods. Here’s what’s included:

🦴 Two training sessions daily with our Day School Trainers
🦴 Evenings and weekends at home with an advanced trainer to polish house manners
🦴 A 60-minute cue transfer session at the end of the program
🦴 A private follow-up session
🦴 Unlimited access to After School Coaching on Wednesdays at 5:30

Ready for your pup’s transformation? Contact us to learn more!

11/14/2024

Looking for a trainer you can trust? CPDT-KA certified trainers bring expertise, real experience, and a commitment to humane, science-backed methods. 🐾

Our CPDT-KA certified trainers, Shanthi (also our owner!) and Rachel, are committed to providing the high standards, ethics, and care your dog deserves!

Check out our website at nwaschoolfordogs.com to learn more about us, and stay tuned for our 2025 class line-up!

11/11/2024

Puppies are always making decisions - whether they’re good or bad! One of the best things you can do with young puppies is look for their good decisions and reinforce them (whether it's with praise, treats, access to what they want, etc). There are SO many opportunities for reinforcement with puppies as soon as you start to look for them. Puppy comes up to you to say hi and doesn’t jump on you? Highly reinforce keeping their feet on the floor. Puppy chooses to bite the toy instead of the chair? Praise and interact with them. Learning happens in every single interaction with our dogs regardless of if we’re intending them to learn anything!

Remember, reinforcement is whatever the dog decides is reinforcing. For a lot of young puppies, talking to them and telling them how awesome they are or giving a quick snuggle is enough for reinforcing the day to day good choices at home.

First Week with a New Puppy by ffdt | Nov 11, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 comments As a trainer I’ve done my fair share of work with young puppies – whether it’s raising them for myself and other people or helping clients with their new pups. I just brought home a new puppy and he’s given me th...

11/08/2024

🎉 Huge congratulations to Rachel for earning her CPDT-KA certification! This achievement reflects her dedication to upholding the highest standards in science-based dog training. We’re so proud of her commitment to providing top-notch training for your pups!

10/25/2024

Don't miss out on end of year savings! All classes $50 off!

Join us for our final Manners class this year to get your dog's skills established before the holidays! Throughout the class you'll learn all the foundation skills you need to have a well mannered pup

Start the new year off on the right paw by registering for our Manners class today! Limited spots available, so act fast!

Email us at [email protected] or enroll online at www.nwaschoolfordogs.com

10/25/2024

🎃 Halloween is full of fun and excitement—but it can be a bit overwhelming (and even dangerous) for our furry friends! Check out these tips to keep your pup safe, relaxed, and happy this Halloween. 🐾✨

10/22/2024

Leash training is essential for a happy, stress-free walk with your dog! Teaching your pup how to walk calmly on a leash not only makes your outings more enjoyable but also strengthens the bond between you and your furry friend. 🚶‍♂️🐕

We just kicked off our Leash Walk Like a Pro class, but if you missed out this time, don’t worry! Drop a 🐾 in the comments if you’re eager to see it happen again soon.

10/14/2024

We want to thank everyone who joined us for our Howl-O-Ween Paw-ty! We had an absolute blast playing games, enjoying all the costumes and watching all of your tricks. A big thank you to Pit Ridge for being there, we love being able to do these events in support of amazing rescues like them! See you all next year! 🎃

10/11/2024

Leash Walk Like a Pro starts October 19th at 1 PM! Join us for this 6-week course with Shanti Steddum to master peaceful leash walks with your pup. We’ll practice both in our facility and out on the trails. Spots are limited, so sign up today!

10/08/2024

Looking for a place where your dog can socialize and fine-tune their skills while you focus on your busy week? Our Day School is the perfect solution! 🐾 Your pup will enjoy playtime with their furry friends while our certified trainers reinforce key behaviors like sit, stay, and leash manners. Let us handle the training during the day, so you can enjoy a well-mannered pup at home!

10/04/2024

Puppy Talk - Socialization

🐾Safe Controlled Exposure to Stimuli
Try to involve all the senses by incorporating sights, smells, sounds, and surfaces into the process for young puppies. Take this time to practice controlled exposure to a variety of things at the puppy’s pace with tons of positive reinforcement. You want to utilize your pups favorite treats heavily to really reinforce those positive experiences.

🐾Consent
It’s important to be sure that they are never forced to interact with people/things when they seem uncertain, let them tell you what they’re ready for. If they seem afraid of something, don’t worry! That’s totally normal and part of it! Learning that things can be stressful and nothing bad happens will help build a more resilient dog. Take your time with them and let them interact however much or little they want.

🐾Observe and Do Nothing
Socialization is about learning to observe the world knowing it’s a safe place. It isn’t necessarily about having your dog interact with every person, dog, and item they see. Letting some people pet them (if the dog enthusiastically consents) and encouraging interactions with known, safe dogs is good for them but not every person needs to pet them and they don’t need to meet a ton of different dogs.

10/01/2024

The team at School for Dogs had an amazing time at the Patriot PAWS Service Dogs' Thinking Outside the Box course this past weekend! We learned so much and can’t wait to bring these new insights into our school. 🐾✨

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3826 North Front Street
Fayetteville, AR
72703

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Monday	7:30am - 7:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 7:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 7:30pm

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+14793324237

Website

http://nwaschoolfordogs.com/

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Our force-free training focuses on reinforcing positive behaviors—no harsh corrections, just effective, science-based techniques. 🐾 Does your dog need support to build positive habits? Contact us today to find the right solutions for your pup! #SchoolForDogs #PositiveReinforcement #ForceFreeTraining #DogTraining

It’s never too late to support a fearful or reactive dog! 🐾 If new situations make your dog uneasy and leave you feeling stressed, our Reactive Rovers class is here to help you and your pup build confidence and stay prepared. Interested in this class? Keep an eye out for our 2025 lineup coming soon! #SchoolForDogs #PositiveReinforcement #ForceFreeTraining #ReactiveDogTraining #DogConfidence #CalmCanine

Reward timing and technique are key to successful dog training! 🐾 Follow our tips to keep your pup engaged and help them understand which behaviors you want to see more of. Looking for more training support? Visit nwaschoolfordogs.com to enroll in our upcoming classes and take your pup’s skills to the next level! #DogTraining #DogTrainingTips #ForceFreeTraining #PositiveReinforcement #SchoolForDogs #DogsofInstagram #NWA

Are you a new puppy parent? We've got you covered! Follow us over the next few weeks for tips and adorable snippets of puppy life. Today, we're talking about the importance of teaching your pup their name. We take the time to choose a name we like that fits our new puppy and we want them to know it! So our habit as humans is to use it a lot and expect them to pick it up. I’m going to recommend you do the exact opposite. The first few days you should only use their name when you have their attention already and can immediately follow it with a reinforcer (either treats or cuddles). Try to never use their name when you’re wanting to correct their behavior or if you aren’t confident they’re going to respond. If we say it too often (especially in negative connotations like when they’re chewing on the electric cords and we need them to STOP) then we run the risk of their name just becoming background noise to them.

Bringing a new puppy home? Introducing them to your current dog can be a fun, rewarding experience! Whether you’ve got a social butterfly or a more cautious pup, setting up introductions with care helps build a strong bond. A little prep goes a long way in ensuring both dogs feel comfortable and confident! 🐾 #dogtrainer #puppylife #forcefreetraining #dayschool #boardandtrain #schoolfordogs #nwa

Happy National Dog Day! 🐾 Our furry friends bring so much joy into our lives, and today we want to celebrate them! Share your pup’s name, their photo, favorite treats, or a fun fact about them in the comments below. Let’s give our best buds some extra love today! #nationaldogday #dogtrainer #schoolfordogs #nwa

Summer heat is still blazing! ☀️ If you’re heading outside with your dog, keep an eye out for signs of overheating. Make sure your pup stays safe and comfortable with these essential tips! #SchoolForDogs #DogTraining #DogSafety #ForceFreeTraining

Another great summer day with our Day School doggos! 🐶🐾 #dogtrainer #forcefreetraining #dayschool #nwa

Check out these teams on week 6/8 of comprehensive manners! Starting to bring some of the skills we've covered together - down stays with distractions, walking, passing other dogs, leave it. The progress everyone has made is incredible!! The next round of comprehensive manners starts August 3rd at 11AM, contact us today to get enrolled! mailto:[email protected] 479-332-4237

One question we get frequently is “What skills will my dog learn?” and Walter is the perfect example of what your dog can learn through training with our team. Our curriculum is designed to follow the American Kennel Clubs’ Family Dog program. Sit, Down, Come, Leave it, Leash Skills, and Stay are the foundation for a well mannered dog. Contact us today to learn more! #dogtraining #manners #learnandplay #schoolfordogs #nwa

Celebrate safely this Fourth of July! Did you know that more dogs go missing on this day than any other? Keep your pup safe with these tips: 🐾 Give them a tasty treat to distract and positively condition them to the fireworks 🐾 Ensure your dog wears a collar with an ID tag. Additionally, put some tape on their collar with your phone number on it 🐾Never leave them unattended outside, as they may get scared and run away 🐾Turn on the TV or music to help drown out the fireworks Let's make this a fun and safe holiday for all - including our furry friends!