Serving Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas
Frequently Asked Questions
When you call us you're dealing with training issues with your dog that you don't know how to fix. Or maybe you have a new puppy or adult dog and you want to make sure you get them on the right track. It's our goal to help you fix those issues and get on that right track. We go the extra mile to ensure your success and we take that responsibility seriously. We strive to give you all the tools and information you need to achieve that success. We offer full support by phone, text and email between sessions and even after the training is done.
We have the experience to deal with virtually every type of dog training and behavior problem, but we're also honest enough tell you if something is out of our league and refer you to another trainer more suited to your needs. In other words, your success is more important than our egos.
At Love Your K9 we truly do care about our customers, both two-legged and four-legged. We want your relationship with your dog to be the best it can be and monetary issues should not stand in your way. If special financial consideration is needed due to budget constraints we're happy to work with you. At the end of the day, helping you and your dog is our top priority.
Absolutely!! The vast majority of our training is positive-based. We love telling our dogs 'yes" and using treats to reinforce the right behavior. It's very important to let our dogs know when they've done something right. Training should be fun for your dog. Are there times we'll tell them 'no' ? Sure, but we'll always be fair and humane about it. It doesn't make any sense to tell a dog 'no' if they don't understand what they DO need to do. This balanced method of training helps dogs understand quickly what's the right behavior while enforcing boundaries and rules.
While we all like having a guarantee it's just not realistic. There are too many factors involved in dog training that are beyond the control of the trainer. Did the owner do their homework? Did they do it correctly? Is the owner committed to putting the time into their dog's training? Add in the variability of each dog's learning ability and the day-to-day demands on our time and you can see how a guarantee is not realistic.
We also cannot guarantee that your dog will respond to your commands 100% of the time. Dogs are living, breathing animals who tend to have minds of their own. But we do the very best that we can to 'proof' them against common distractions that they might encounter in their daily lives. We work very hard to get consistent obedience.
Yes. In order to further your training in between sessions we'll sit down at the end of each training session to write your homework assignments down. This will help you remember in detail what you need to work on.
Yes. Fearful and shy dogs benefit immensely from training. That being said, there are cases that require trainers that specialize in aggression rehabilitation. If we feel this is your case then we will refer you to one of these specialists.
The techniques we use are geared towards building your dog's confidence, not only in themselves but in their owner. They learn that they don't have to save themselves and their owners from the world. They learn that their owners will advocate for them. This reduces anxiety and stress. We take away the need for them to make critical decisions which teaches them that their owners " have their back". Your dog can then just relax and enjoy life.
There are some instances where a dog requires medication to help them during this time and a consult with your veterinarian will be recommended.
No dog is too old to learn. Any dog can be trained regardless of how old it is. As for puppies, we want them to be at least 8 weeks of age. Puppies learn the fastest that they ever will in their life so delaying training can result in unwanted behaviors becoming habits, so the sooner you start training the better!
Each dog is different but a good rule of thumb is 15 minutes, 2-3 times a day. Depending on what you're working on this can be modified to longer sessions but you don't want to train so long that your dog or puppy is getting tired and losing interest. Most training is actually done while you go about your day-to-day activities.
We work with all breeds.
As a rule no, but on a case by case basis we have no problem with a dog with a proven track record of being friendly at the dog park. It's always a risk, even with the most social dog, because you can't control the other dogs and owners. You don't know the temperament of the other dogs plus disease is always a risk factor.
Yes! We love doggie daycare! They're a great place for your dog to interact with safe dogs while learning the critical social skills needed to thrive in the presence of other dogs. It's also a great way for your dog to burn off some of the excess energy that can drive an owner crazy. Please see our Local Business Directory page for recommendations on some of the local daycares that we have visited and toured and have a proven track record for safety, cleanliness and professionalism.
A good daycare always temperament tests any prospective dog, has clean spaces, separates dogs according to size or temperament and has well trained staff.
We do not recommend any one brand of dog food. What we do recommend is raw feeding or a high quality brand of dry dog food or a combination of both. Our dog's health is too important. We need to feed them dog food that is meat based and at least has no soy, wheat or corn. These ingredients are not suited for a carnivore. We recommend that all our clients go HERE to look up their current dog food and see how it rates. If it doesn't rate at least 4 stars we recommend that you look for one that does, while still fitting your budget.
My eyes are your eyes to watch and protect you and yours
My ears are your ears to hear and detect evil minds in the dark
My nose is your nose to scent the invader of your domain
And so you may live....my life is yours
Located in Bella Vista and serving Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale and surrounding areas in Benton and Washington Counties in Arkansas
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contact 815-575-7899 Serving both Benton and Washington county in Arkansas. including, Bentonville 72712, 72713, Bella Vista, 72714, 72715 Pea Ridge 72751, Rogers 72756, 72757, 72758, Gravette 72736, Hiwasse 72739, Centerton 72719, Decatur 72722, Gentry 72734, Highfill 72738, Avoca 72711, Little Flock, 72756 Garfield, 72732 Tontitown, 72770 Springdale 72762, 72764, 72765, 72766, Lowell 72745, Cave Springs 72718, Elm Springs, 72728 Fayetteville, 72701, 72702, 72703, 72704 Farmington 72730, Prairie Grove 72753, West Fork 72774 and surrounding areas. Mcdonald County Missouri, Jane, Pineville, Anderson
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