Blazie 2-week boot camp
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Dog Training in Lincoln
Reliable Dogs for Apple Country, From the Lake to the Square
Dog training in Lincoln covers a small town with a lot of country around it. US-62 runs through town toward Prairie Grove and the Oklahoma line, the wooded trails at Lincoln Lake sit a few miles north, and farmland and pasture spread out on every side of the square.
For a dog, that mix pulls in every direction: mountain bikes and a creek crossing on the lake trails, livestock and trucks along the country roads, and a square packed with people every October. A dog that pulls, lunges, or tunes you out makes all of it harder than it needs to be.
Tip Top K9 comes to your home anywhere in Lincoln and builds the calm, reliable behavior that makes your dog easy to take along. Your $1 first lesson starts with a full behavioral assessment of what your dog actually needs.
Drive from HQ ~70 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 Lincoln
Why Lincoln Owners Choose Tip Top K9.
01 · Trail Manners at Lincoln Lake
Trail Manners at Lincoln Lake
The trails at Lincoln Lake loop through the woods around a 90-acre lake, and leashed dogs share them with hikers and mountain bikers. A dog that lunges at a passing bike or drags you toward the water turns a good hike into a struggle, and the creek crossing on the lake loop can be tricky when the water is up. We teach loose-leash walking, calm passing, and a settle at the trailhead, so your dog can come along instead of staying home.
02 · Calm in the Crowd at the Apple Festival
Calm in the Crowd at the Apple Festival
Most weeks, Lincoln is quiet. Then the Arkansas Apple Festival fills Lincoln Square the first weekend of October with craft and food vendors, music, and a parade. A dog that barks, jumps, or panics around crowds and noise makes busy days hard, whether that is festival weekend, a ballgame, or a packed vet lobby. We teach calm greetings and focus around distractions, starting on a quiet day and building up.
03 · Country Roads, Pasture, and Loose Dogs
Country Roads, Pasture, and Loose Dogs
Outside the square, Lincoln opens up into farmland, pasture, and acreage, with US-62 carrying traffic and trucks through town. A dog with a strong chase drive will always find something to go after: livestock across the fence, wildlife at the tree line, or a loose dog down the road. We build boundary training, a solid "leave it," and a recall that holds when your dog is fixed on something moving.
04 · Board and Train, Backed by a Guarantee
Board and Train, Backed by a Guarantee
The daily reps that turn a pulling, distracted dog into a reliable 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 Lincoln
Lincoln mixes in-town blocks with country property, and dogs here live two different lives. Dogs in town, near the square and the older streets around North Street and West Avenue, deal with neighbors, passing traffic, and a festival crowd once a year. Dogs on acreage along US-62 and the road out to Lincoln Lake deal with open ground, animals, and long stretches with no fence. Both can learn to walk politely, come when called, and settle at home, 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 yard, the lake loop, or a walk around the square.
Service area
Every Lincoln neighborhood.
8 neighborhoods. One drive from our NW Arkansas HQ — 70 to 75 minutes for most addresses.
Lincoln Square and Downtown Nº 01
Starr Hill (North Street and West Avenue) Nº 02
East Bean Street Nº 03
West Avenue Nº 04
US-62 East Corridor Nº 05
US-62 West Corridor Nº 06
County Road 669 and Lincoln Lake Nº 07
Rural Lincoln and Acreage Properties Nº 08
Local knowledge
The parks & trails we know.
Our trainers work throughout Lincoln and know the local parks, trails, and neighborhoods where you and your dog spend time. 7 sites we train at regularly.
- Park Featured
Lincoln Lake City Park
- Trails
Lincoln Lake Loop Trail
- Landmark
Lincoln Square
- Landmark
Lincoln High School and Athletic Complex
- Landmark
Starr Hill (North Street and West Avenue)
- Landmark
US-62 Corridor
- Landmark
County Road 669
Know a Lincoln spot we should add? Tell us — this list is kept by our trainers, not pulled from a directory.
Most popular in Lincoln
Programs Lincoln families actually book.
01 · Foundation
Obedience Training
Reliable commands and real-world good behavior — the foundation most Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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.
Group classes 8 sessions
“After 8 training sessions I have seen a remarkable improvement in my dog's responses to commands.”
Google review
“I had SO many questions answered by Brock, our trainer.”
Lincoln, answered.
Is Lincoln in your service area?
Yes, Lincoln is in our service area. Our facility is in Pea Ridge, and most Lincoln addresses are a little over an hour's drive, about 70 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 lunges at bikes and other dogs on the Lincoln Lake trails. Is that fixable?
Yes. Reacting to fast-moving bikes and unfamiliar dogs usually comes from excitement or worry with nowhere to go, not a bad dog. We build focus and calm passing step by step, starting at a distance where your dog can still listen and working closer as it stays relaxed. Most owners see real change within the first few weeks.
“My dog Jack used to go crazy when walking if cars or other dogs would come by … already on the first day it looks like he is going to be SO much better on walks.”
Can you help my dog handle crowds before the Apple Festival?
Yes. We teach calm greetings, focus around noise and distraction, and a settle you can ask for in a busy place, starting somewhere quiet and building up. If you plan to bring your dog to the festival, check the organizers' current rules on pets first, and keep the first visit short.
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 Lincoln 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 puppy is growing fast and already pulls on the leash. When should we start?
Start now. Puppies learn fastest early, and the habits you set in the first few months stick for life. We cover leash manners, housebreaking, crate manners, chewing, and early obedience, plus calm introductions to people, other dogs, and farm animals. 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.
- Sunday Closed
- Monday 8:00AM - 8:00PM
- Tuesday 8:00AM - 8:00PM
- Wednesday 8:00AM - 8:00PM Open today
- Thursday 8:00AM - 8:00PM
- Friday 8:00AM - 8:00PM
- Saturday 8:00AM - 8:00PM