Expert Dog Day Care in Bentonville, AR – Where Learning Meets Play
School for Dogs in Bentonville specializes in Day School programs that transform your pet into the perfect household companion. Our structured daycare environment focuses on functional manners training throughout the day, with optional add-on training sessions during daycare hours.
Using force-free, positive reinforcement techniques, we help dogs develop essential skills like sit, down, come, stay, place, leash skills, while building up to learning higher level skills – all while they socialize and play! A perfect place for busy owners who want their dogs to learn good habits while enjoying supervised playtime!
Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
MEET THE BENTONVILLE TEAM
Our team at School for Dogs is a passionate group of dedicated trainers, each with a unique background in animal care and behavior. Led by our owner, Shanti Steddum, who has been training dogs since 1996, we bring decades of combined experience in positive reinforcement training and canine behavior modification.

SHANTHI STEDDUM
Owner/Trainer, B.S, KPA Certified Training Partner, CPDT-KA, IAABC Certified

ASHE STEWART
Scheduling Coordinator

AMBER HUNT
Office Manager
OUR CERTIFCATIONS



OUR SERVICES
BOARD & TRAIN
Our two-week board and train program uses force-free techniques to teach your dog essential skills to be a well-mannered dog.
DAY SCHOOL
Let your dog spend the day with us! They will play with their friends and learn essential skills to be a well-mannered dog!
PRIVATE LESSONS
We also offer private lessons for those dogs that may need more personalized training.