Canine Nation

I’m not sure where to begin. I was very hesitant to put my Golden Retriever Jovi in a board and train facility. I googled places and found franchise based centers and didn't like what i found. I continued my research and found Steve and K9 Nation NWA. I studied his website and watched every video. I loved everything I read and the videos gave me an insight of Steve’s personality and his passion for training. Steve’s knowledge in training is unlike any other. He truly loves dogs and meets them where they are and patiently takes them where they need to be. Him and Jovi made a wonderful bond! I could not be more happy with Jovi’s training. It was important to me for her to have boundaries, basic commands, and grasp potty training. She accomplished all of this and more at K9 Nation NWA. Steve

Steve Hill is great to work with! My dog Goose was with at K9 National Training center for 3 weeks. He would not follow any of my commands when he started training and came home obedient. Steve worked with me when Goose returned home to have continuity in his commands and training. I highly recommend K9 Nation Training Center and Steve Hill.

I can’t say enough wonderful things about Steve! Before working with him, our dog Murphy was constantly bringing in acorns, leaves, and sticks — and he had a bad habit of chewing up our evergreen trees. We were honestly at our wits’ end! We were very hesitant to leave Murphy for an extended time, but Steve immediately put us at ease with his calm demeanor and obvious professionalism. You can tell right away that he truly understands and loves dogs. He kept in touch throughout Murphy’s training, letting us text as often as we wanted for updates, and he sent lots of videos so we could see Murphy’s progress — which meant the world to us. The results have been incredible. Now, all we have to do is say “no,” and Murphy drops the acorns or sticks right away — and he hasn’t touched the evergreens

I can’t fully express how grateful I am for Steve and his training. For years, my dog Margot struggled with human and dog aggression, and I had almost accepted the limitations that came with it. Steve completely changed that. He helped me understand Margot’s reactivity and gave her a new way of seeing the world—one where she can move through life more calmly and confidently. I just picked her up from his board-and-train program and am beyond proud of the progress she’s made. For the first time, I’m excited to keep training, walk her without fear, and take her around other dogs and people. Steve’s work has truly given Margot a second chance at a fuller, happier life.

Steve is the absolute best! Not only is he a great trainer, he’s an even better human. He is thorough, compassionate, and super kind to every dog he trains. His ability to genuinely connect with the pups and their owners is a true gift. Our dog came home after the three week program disciplined but still himself. Steve also holds a super educational class upon graduation and offers follow up help and group sessions. I would recommend Steve and his business to anyone and everyone!