Making your
smart dog smarter.
Real obedience, built on positive reinforcement and three decades of hands-on experience. Whether your pup is brand new to training or you're chasing off-leash reliability, there's a class built for where you are right now.
Foundations Class
- The cornerstone of every Alpha program
- Problem-solving, then core obedience commands
- Positive reinforcement only — no harsh corrections
- Small class sizes, hands-on instructor guidance
One leash. Every level.
Every dog at Alpha starts in the same place and moves at their own pace. Here's the path most families follow — from first command to off-leash reliability and beyond.
Foundations
Problem-solving first, then foundational obedience — taught entirely through positive reinforcement. The cornerstone of every class we run.
Basic Obedience
Essential commands and a stronger bond, taught in small groups or one-on-one with a master trainer right beside you.
Advanced & Advanced II
Real-world distractions, introduced systematically, until your dog responds instantly and confidently — anywhere, off-leash.
Protection, Therapy, CGC & Search/Rescue
Once the basics are solid, go further — home protection, therapy dog certification, AKC Canine Good Citizen titles, and tracking work.
Trained dogs. Trusted methods.
We're Northwest Arkansas's original K-9 obedience school — and we still run every class on the same principles we started with.
Veteran-Owned
Built and run by a veteran who applies real discipline and structure to every program — without ever losing sight of the bond.
30+ Years Hands-On
Decades of experience training every breed and temperament, from first-time puppies to working and protection dogs.
Positive Reinforcement
We build trust and confidence, not fear. Every command is taught in a way your dog actually wants to repeat.
Tailored, Not Templated
Every dog learns differently — classes flex to your dog's temperament and your family's goals.
Flexible Scheduling
Weekday, weekend, morning, or evening — we build classes around your life, not the other way around.
Easy to Reach
Our Springdale location serves Lowell, Rogers, Cave Springs, Elm Springs, Fayetteville, and into OK, KS & MO.
The same instructors, every single class.
No rotating staff, no hand-offs. The people who greet you at your first consultation are the same ones running your dog's class — every session, start to finish.
Veteran-owned and built on hands-on, positive-reinforcement methods that have held up for three decades in Northwest Arkansas.
Meet The Full TeamFresh off the field.
A handful of recent graduates — proof the methods work, no matter the breed or where you're starting from.
Don't take our word for it.
Several months after training, our puppy continues to test her humans — but thanks to Robert and Claire, our now one-year-old flawlessly executes commands even off leash, with squirrels around.
My pup and I graduated basic and advanced obedience this year. Now I take her everywhere and she's so well behaved. Rob and Claire have years of experience — the standard for dog training.
The doctors and staff at Davis Animal Hospital enthusiastically recommend Alpha School of K-9 Obedience to our clients. Claire and Robert know dogs and help them reach their full potential.
Two ways to get started.
Free Consultation
Tell us about your dog and your goals. We'll walk you through the right class and answer every question — no pressure, no obligation.
Book Free ConsultationReserve Foundations
Skip the wait — Foundations is the cornerstone of every Alpha program and classes fill up fast. Lock in your spot today.
Reserve Your SpotBefore you book.
What happens at the free consultation?
We'll talk through your dog's age, temperament, and any specific behaviors you're working on, then recommend the right starting class — usually Foundations or Basic Obedience. No commitment required.
My dog has never had any training — where do we start?
Foundations. It's built for exactly this: problem-solving first, then core commands, taught entirely with positive reinforcement so your dog builds confidence from day one.
Do you train specific breeds or behavior issues?
Yes. Our Problem-Solving and Private Obedience classes are built for dogs working through behavioral challenges, and we've trained everything from first-time puppies to protection and working dogs.
How far do you travel, or do I come to you?
Classes run from our Springdale location, with easy access from Lowell, Rogers, Cave Springs, Elm Springs, and Fayetteville, plus surrounding areas of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri.