Rusty · Pit x Beagle Boot camp
“Our pit/beagle mix, Rusty, went to bootcamp with Alyssa and Brock and he's come back such a more well trained dog!”
Dog Training in Elkins
Good Neighbors on the Edge of the Boston Mountains
Dog training in Elkins has to fit a town where the subdivisions meet the farm. Highway 16 runs through as Center Street, the White River runs along the east side of town, and new streets in Stokenbury Farms share the town with chicken coops, pasture, and, as the city itself notes, the occasional donkey.
That mix tests a dog. The city asks that dogs stay leashed or contained at all times, so a dog that clears the fence, chases the neighbor's hens, or barks at every truck on Highway 16 quickly becomes a problem for the whole street.
Tip Top K9 comes to your home anywhere in Elkins and builds the calm, reliable behavior that makes your dog a good neighbor. Your $1 first lesson starts with a full behavioral assessment of what your dog actually needs.
Drive from HQ ~65 min
Program $1 first lesson
Typical result 2–4 wks
Meet Brock · Lead Trainer
Hear our process,
straight from your local trainer.
"We start with one hour. Not to sell, to diagnose. You will leave knowing what your dog actually needs."
the $1 lesson
"Most behavior issues — pulling, barking, reactivity — are fixable in 2 to 4 weeks. Board & Train is how we get there fastest."
the method
"Training doesn't end at pickup. Unlimited group classes for life, no extra charge. That is how it stays."
lifetime support
Brock · Lead trainerTip Top K9 NWA
Why Elkins
Why Elkins Owners Choose Tip Top K9.
01 · Fences, Barking, and the Leash Rule
Fences, Barking, and the Leash Rule
A dog that digs under the fence, slips the gate, or barks at the fence line all afternoon is one call away from trouble with the neighbors. Elkins has a leash-or-contain rule and a barking ordinance, and a loose dog can end up in the police kennel. We build boundary training, a reliable recall, and the impulse control that helps your dog settle at home, so the yard is a place to relax instead of a puzzle to beat.
02 · Leaving the Chickens and Livestock Alone
Leaving the Chickens and Livestock Alone
Chickens are a common sight in Elkins yards, and pasture and livestock are never far away. For a dog with a strong chase drive, a flapping hen or a running calf is the most exciting thing in the world, and one chase can cost a bird or a neighbor's goodwill. We teach a solid "leave it," calm behavior around animals, and a recall that holds when your dog is fixed on something moving.
03 · Calm Walks and Big Nights at Bunch Park
Calm Walks and Big Nights at Bunch Park
Bunch Park is where Elkins walks: a paved path, a playground, and a ramp down to the White River, with leashed dogs welcome. It is also where the town gathers for Elkfest in the spring, the summer fireworks, and Christmas on the River. A dog that pulls, jumps at kids, or panics at a boom keeps you home on the best nights. We teach loose-leash walking, calm greetings, and confidence around noise and crowds.
04 · Board and Train, Backed by a Guarantee
Board and Train, Backed by a Guarantee
The daily reps that turn a wild young dog into a calm one are hard to fit into a full week. Board and Train does the heavy lifting: your dog stays with our trainers at our Pea Ridge facility for 2 to 4 weeks of structured work and comes home reliable, and we coach you before pickup so it holds. It is all backed by our "Good Dog. Guaranteed." promise and unlimited free group classes for life.
Community
What Dog Training Looks Like in Elkins
Elkins has grown quickly, and there are two kinds of dogs here. New puppies are arriving on fresh streets in Stokenbury Farms and Elkridge Plantation, learning a new house and a new yard at the same time. Older dogs on established lots and country properties along Highways 16 and 74 never got past pulling, roaming, or barking at everything that moves. Both are fixable, and both start the same way: the $1 first lesson and an honest look at what your dog needs. For most families, the fastest path is a mix of in-home work and, when the problem is big or the schedule is tight, Board and Train. Your dog does the intensive work with us and comes home steady. Then we spend a session teaching you and your family how to keep it that way, whether that is your fence line, your chicken run, or a walk along the river at Bunch Park.
Service area
Every Elkins neighborhood.
11 neighborhoods. One drive from our NW Arkansas HQ — 65 to 70 minutes for most addresses.
Stokenbury Farms Nº 01
Oakwoods Nº 02
Oakleaf Manor Nº 03
Elkridge Plantation Nº 04
Woodbridge Addition Nº 05
Center Street and Downtown Nº 06
Bunch Park and Doolin Drive Area Nº 07
Stokenbury Road Nº 08
White River Road Nº 09
Highway 74 Corridor Nº 10
Rural Elkins and Acreage Properties Nº 11
Local knowledge
The parks & trails we know.
Our trainers work throughout Elkins and know the local parks, trails, and neighborhoods where you and your dog spend time. 8 sites we train at regularly.
- Park Featured
Bunch Park
- Park
Elkins Sports Complex
- Landmark
White River
- Landmark
White River Bridge at Elkins
- Landmark
Elkins Community Center
- Landmark
Elkins School Campus
- Landmark
Highway 16 Corridor
- Landmark
Highway 74 Corridor
Know a Elkins spot we should add? Tell us — this list is kept by our trainers, not pulled from a directory.
Most popular in Elkins
Programs Elkins families actually book.
01 · Foundation
Obedience Training
Reliable commands and real-world good behavior — the foundation most Elkins owners start with.
View program → 02 · ImmersiveBoard & Train
Your dog stays with us 2-4 weeks and comes home transformed. Fastest path to change.
View program → 03 · Start rightPuppy Training
Potty, crate, leash, and early obedience for new Elkins pups.
View program →From our Google reviews
Dogs like yours, a few weeks later.
NW Arkansas dog owners, in their own words. A few of our 441+ Google reviews.
German Shepherd
“My German Shepherd has been through several different trainers in the last four years. Finally!”
Finn
“He’s the sweetest dog but was way too exuberant when he arrived with us and the training has given him boundaries and discipline!”
Elkins, answered.
Is Elkins in your service area?
Yes, Elkins is in our service area. Our facility is in Pea Ridge, and most Elkins addresses are roughly an hour's drive, about 65 minutes. Your in-home lessons happen at your place, and Board and Train families make the trip at drop-off and pickup. Schedule your $1 first lesson and we will start with a full assessment.
My dog barks at everything and keeps testing the fence. Can you help?
Yes. Fence-running, digging, and nonstop barking almost always come from boredom and too little structure, not a dog that cannot be contained. We build boundary training, impulse control, and a quiet cue, and we give your dog a better job than guarding the fence line. Most owners see real change within the first few weeks.
“They also barked excessively inside the house whenever they saw dogs outside. … During today’s walk, we successfully redirected our dogs and stopped their barking when they saw another dog …”
We keep chickens. Can you teach our dog to leave them alone?
Often, yes. We start with a reliable "leave it" and calm behavior at a distance, then work closer to the birds as your dog shows it can stay relaxed. How far a dog can go depends on its chase drive, so we will give you an honest read at your $1 first lesson and a plan to keep your flock safe in the meantime.
How does the Board and Train program work?
You drop your dog at our Pea Ridge facility and they stay for 2 to 4 weeks of daily, structured training. Before pickup we run a session with you and your family so the results hold at home. It is the most efficient option when your week leaves little time to train.
“Kiwi had a great time, the training she received was awesome, but more importantly we could tell that she was very well cared for during her camp!”
How much does dog training in Elkins cost?
Your $1 first lesson includes a full behavioral assessment and a clear, honest price for the program your dog needs. Cost depends on your dog and your goals, so there is no single number that fits everyone. You will leave the first lesson knowing exactly what the work involves and what it costs.
“The one-on-one sessions were well worth the investment, and one of the biggest perks is having access to group classes afterward.”
Our new puppy is wild in the house. When should we start training?
Start now. Puppies learn fastest early, and the habits you set in the first few months stick for life. We cover housebreaking, crate manners, chewing, early obedience, and calm introductions to other animals, so your puppy grows up confident and easy to live with. Your $1 first lesson gets you a plan built around your puppy's age.
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Serving Pea Ridge, Bentonville, Springdale, Rogers and areas into Fort Smith and Central Arkansas. Good dog, guaranteed.
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- Monday 8:00AM - 8:00PM
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