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K9 Nation

TRAINING CENTER

WELCOME TO

K9 NATION

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GET IN TOUCH

Tel. 479-380-2177
k9nationtc@gmail.com
267 Wesley Stevens Rd,

Farmington, AR, United States, 

© 2024 by K9 Nation Training Center.
Created by Tomorrow Marketing

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Mon - Fri: 8am - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - 11pm
Sunday: Closed

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PRIVATE LESSONS

Personalized, One-on-One Training for Lasting Results

TRANSFORM YOUR DOG'S BEHAVIOR 

At K9 Nation Training Center, we offer specialized private lessons tailored to meet your dog’s unique needs. Led by Steve Hill, a highly trained and experienced dog trainer, our private lessons focus on obedience, behavior modification, and building a strong bond between you and your dog.

MEET STEVE HILL

Steve Hill, Owner and Lead Trainer at K9 Nation Training Center, brings extensive experience and expertise to every training session. With education from the world’s leading dog training schools, Steve is dedicated to helping dogs and their owners achieve their training goals.

Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainers Graduate

Bart Bellon’s NePoPo School Graduate

Ivan Balabanov’s "Training Without Conflict" Academy Certified

Voted #1 Dog Trainer by SB Magazine

5-star ratings Google Reviews

Steve walking three dogs outside. a black and white dog, a gray pitbull, and a german shorthair pointer

Private Lessons

OVERVIEW

K9 NATION

WHY CHOOSE PRIVATE LESSONS

Our private lessons are designed to provide personalized attention and customized training plans that address your dog's specific needs. Whether your dog needs help with basic obedience, advanced commands, or behavior modification, our one-on-one sessions ensure effective and efficient training.

Personalized

Attention

Convenient

In-Home Lessons

Tailored

Training Plans

Flexible 

Scheduling

Family 

Involvement

OUR TRAINING TECHNIQUES

At K9 Nation Training Center, we utilize scientifically proven methods to train each dog as an individual. Our approach includes positive reinforcement, precision training, and relationship-centered techniques to ensure your dog learns effectively and enjoys the process.

  • Rewarding desired behaviors to encourage repetition. This method makes training enjoyable and motivates dogs to learn and obey commands willingly.

  • Changing your dog’s emotional response to specific stimuli. If your dog has developed fear or anxiety towards certain triggers, we gradually introduce these triggers in a controlled manner, paired with positive experiences. Over time, your dog learns to associate the once-feared stimuli with positive outcomes, reducing anxiety and fear. This method is particularly effective for dogs with phobias or reactivity issues.

  • Desensitization is a gradual process of exposing your dog to a stimulus that causes fear or anxiety at a low intensity, and then slowly increasing the exposure as your dog becomes more comfortable. This method helps your dog build confidence and reduce sensitivity to various triggers. It is often used in conjunction with counter-conditioning to help dogs overcome fears and adapt to different environments and situations.

  • Clicker training is a precise and effective method that uses a clicker as a marker to indicate the exact moment your dog performs a desired behavior. This is followed by a reward, reinforcing the behavior. Clicker training provides clear communication and immediate feedback, which accelerates the learning process. It is a powerful tool for teaching new behaviors and refining existing ones, making training sessions efficient and enjoyable.

  • Teaching obedience and good manners is essential for a harmonious relationship with your dog. Our training covers basic commands such as sit, stay, come, and polite greetings, as well as advanced obedience skills. We ensure that your dog responds reliably to commands in various situations, both at home and in public. This training not only improves your dog’s behavior but also enhances their safety and your peace of mind.

  • Proper socialization is crucial for a well-adjusted and confident dog. We help your dog develop positive interactions with other dogs and people, reducing the risk of fear-based aggression or anxiety. Through controlled and positive exposure to different environments, sounds, and experiences, your dog learns to navigate the world calmly and confidently. This training is particularly important for puppies and dogs with limited social exposure.

  • Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) focuses on helping dogs make better choices in response to triggers that cause fear, frustration, or aggression. This method encourages dogs to use socially acceptable behaviors to cope with these triggers, building trust and reducing reactivity. By empowering your dog to make decisions and reinforcing calm behavior, BAT helps create a balanced and well-behaved pet.

Training
Techniques

& PHILOSOPHY

K9 NATION

Are you Ready?

Book a private lesson today and take the first step towards a well-behaved, happy dog. Contact us to schedule a consultation and learn more about our personalized training programs.

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Serving Northwest Arkansas &
Southwest Missouri

We proudly offer expert in-home dog training across Farmington, Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville, Pea Ridge, and all towns in between. Our services also extend to Fort Smith, Branson, MO, and the surrounding areas.

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GET IN TOUCH

Tel. 479-380-2177
k9nationtc@gmail.com
267 Wesley Stevens Rd,

Farmington, AR, United States, 

© 2024 by K9 Nation Training Center.
Created by Tomorrow Marketing

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Home

About

Services

OPENING HOURS

Mon - Fri: 8am - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - 11pm
Sunday: Closed

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Start to Finish Dog Training Program

Ready to transform your dog’s behavior without sending them away? Our Start to Finish Program offers 12 private lessons where Steve Hill will guide you step-by-step through training your dog—right from the comfort of your home or at our facility. You and your dog will grow together, mastering obedience and developing lifelong skills. Plus, you'll gain access to unlimited group sessions for continued success.

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