4 weeks, live-in
Board & Train
Your dog lives and trains with us. Multiple sessions a day, indoors and out, ending with a workshop that hands the training to you.
See the programFarmington, Arkansas · 10-acre training ranch
Confidencefor you.Obediencefrom them.
Dog training, boarding, and behavior work from trainers who live on the property. Your dog is never left alone, and you leave knowing how to keep the results.
Trained and equipped by
Why Canine Nation
More than training.
We build trust.
Our facility is not a warehouse. It is a 10-acre home where dogs learn, rest, and grow under constant care — because the people who train them also live there.
- We live on siteDogs are never alone overnight, and never handed off to a night shift.
- Graduate of the best schools in the fieldThe Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainers, Training Without Conflict®, and NePoPo® Silver & Gold.
- Science, structure, and heartClear communication first. Corrections are never the starting point.
- Your dog is treated like familyBecause for four weeks, that is exactly what they are.
20+Years with dogs
20+Years experience
10 acresTraining property
24/7On-site supervision
7Programs offered
Tailored training and care
for every dog
$125 / 4 for $400
Private Lessons
One-on-one sessions with Steve at your home or our facility, built around the behavior you actually want fixed.
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Reactivity & aggression
Behavior Modification
For dogs with aggression, anxiety, fear, or reactivity. A custom plan that changes the behavior instead of managing around it.
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Task-trained support
Assistance & Therapy Dogs
Custom-tailored training for emotional, physical, and therapeutic support work — at home, in public, and everywhere in between.
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From $39 / night
Boarding & Daycare
Themed suites, turf yards, camera access, and trainers who live on the property. Your dog is never alone overnight.
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Baths from $35
Grooming & Vet Services
Bathing, de-shedding, nail and ear care, plus basic veterinary services — training, boarding, grooming, and routine care in one place.
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Full-service membership
Canine Concierge
For owners who travel, work long hours, or simply want everything handled. Training, boarding, grooming, and transport on one plan.
- Everything bundled into one relationship
- Pickup and drop-off available
- Priority scheduling year-round
The facility
A training center
that feels like home
Ten acres of secure, purpose-built space designed so dogs can learn, decompress, and sleep well.
- 3-acre fenced corralReal-world training in open, secure space.
- Climate-controlled indoor centerDistraction-free learning zones year round.
- Covered turf play yardsPlus 8-foot commercial fencing throughout.
- Arkansas-themed boarding suitesKuranda beds, calm lighting, camera access.
Areas we serve
All of Northwest Arkansas
Group classes
Every graduate keeps
a seat in class
Weekly group sessions are open for life to every Board & Train graduate and to private clients after eight sessions. Real dogs, real distractions, real progress.
Testimonials
What our clients say
“I found Steve to be exceptionally knowledgeable with a gentle demeanor. My dog was very responsive towards him and she doesn’t respond to any new person. His prices are reasonable. I highly recommend Canine Nation and Steve.”
Training is not about control. It is about connection, trust, and transformation.
Steve Hill, founderQuestions
Answers before you call
Science-based and relationship-centered. We work with each dog's natural drives to build clear communication, rather than suppressing behavior with force.
The free consultation exists for exactly that. We look at your dog's behavior, your goals, and your schedule, then recommend the fit — even when the fit is the cheaper option.
Yes. Behavior Modification is built for fear, reactivity, and aggression. Some of those dogs do best inside a Board & Train where we control the environment all day.
Always. Private Lessons train you and your dog together, and every Board & Train ends with an owner workshop plus lifetime access to weekly group sessions.
On a 10-acre ranch at 265 Wesley Stevens Rd in Farmington, Arkansas, just west of Fayetteville.
Yes. We live on the property. Dogs are never left alone overnight.
Every breed, age, and background. What we assess is behavior, not pedigree.
No. Send the form or call, and we confirm availability and next steps directly with you.
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Tell us about
your dog
Every program starts with a conversation. Tell us what is happening at home and we will tell you honestly which program fits — or whether you need one at all.
- No pressure consultWe assess the dog, not your wallet.
- Straight answer on timelineWhat it takes, and how long.
- A real person repliesSteve or a trainer, within 12 hours.