EXPERT DOG DAY CARE IN BENTONVILLE, AR – WHERE LEARNING MEETS PLAY
School for Dogs in Bentonville specializes in Day School programs designed to help your dog become a well-mannered, confident household companion. Our structured daycare environment blends supervised play with functional manners training throughout the day, with optional add-on sessions for even more focused skill building.
We use force-free, positive reinforcement training to teach essential skills like sit, down, come, stay, place, and leash manners—progressing toward more advanced behaviors as your dog grows. All of this happens while your pup socializes, learns, and has fun in a safe, supportive setting.
In addition to Day School, our certified trainers offer Private Lessons and Group Classes, all rooted in science-based methods tailored to your dog’s unique personality. Whether you’re looking for puppy socialization, behavior support, or advanced obedience training, our goal is to help you build lasting skills, stronger communication, and a lifelong bond with your dog.
Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Class begins by 9am so we ask that your dog arrive before 8:30 am. You are welcome to pick up your pup between 4:00-6:00pm.
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
AMBER HUNT
Office Manager
FED ACOSTA
Lead Trainer
KPA – Foundations
OUR CERTIFICATIONS
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.
GROUP CLASSES
Let our instructors guide you and your dog through all stages of life. From puppy training through advanced skills. We offer courses for all stages of life.
Join the School For Dogs Team!
Important: You must be 18 years of age or older to apply.