Train the Dog You Love into the Companion You’ve Always Wanted

Family-focused dog training in Northwest Arkansas, built on 11 years of proven results. We help dogs fit better into your life — not the other way around.

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Our system ensures clear and seamless communication between dog owners and their pets

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board and train options

"Let us do the heavy lifting while you relax. Our immersive Board & Train programs are designed to transform your dog’s behavior in a short amount of time."

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Specialty trainings:

"Customized training for dogs (and owners) with unique goals or challenges."

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Introduction

Ozark Canine Academy

At the age of 17, I started working at a world-class breeding facility nestled in the Ozark hills. Mango Kennels bred rare breed dogs such as Dogue de Bordeaux and Presa Canarios. Their program produced multiple AKC, UKC, and IBCA champions. The kennels became my home away from home. In fact, I had a bed set up in one of the kennels and would find myself sleeping in there more times than not. For 7 years I worked as kennel master and trainer for a 45 dog show kennel. I learned so much from those early years. Presa Canerios are like lions. Athletic and powerful.


Every morning on the farm, we would listen to National Public Radio (NPR). I remember hearing about the war on global terrism. It was when I heard about the heavy fighting going on in Iraq and Afghanistan that I decided it was my time to get into the fight myself and give those guys a hand.

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Video Training Series

Train Your Dog at Your Own Pace — Anytime, Anywhere

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Tab leash

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Slip  leash

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6 ft x 1/2 inch Leather leash

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6ft x Polyurethane

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What we Provide

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Dog Training Services

Dog training services for family dogs, helping them become better-behaved and easier to live with.

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Video Series

Want to be more involved in the training or live too far away? Follow our step-by-step training process from the comfort of your own home.

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Dog Training Products

Everything dog owner will need for the training process and a fulfilled life.   

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A girl jumping into a large metal outdoor water tub with two dogs nearby on grassy land under a cloudy sky.
Indoor dog training facility with five dogs, each sitting or lying on a wooden platform, on artificial turf with football field markings. The background features American flags, USA-themed banners, photographs, and training equipment.
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Three dogs playing by a body of water in a grassy area, with trees reflected on the water's surface.
A young girl jogging on a sidewalk, walking her dog. The scene is in a park-like area with trees lining both sides of the path, and a person can be seen walking further ahead.
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Professional trainer certifications

  • Certificate of Completion awarded to Sgt. Michael S. Wood for completing a 40-hour course in Police K-9 Behavior and Decoy Techniques, includes signatures and a gold seal.
  • K-9 instructor certificate from Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department awarded to Ranger Michael Wood for completing 80 hours of narcotics school, dated June 11th, 2010, signed by Sergeant Craig Patton.
  • Certificate from the International Association of Canine Professionals awarded to Michael Wood in April 2017, signed by Martin Deeley, with a gold seal in the lower right corner.
  • Certificate of graduation awarded to Michael S. Wood and K-9 Max 52 for completing 280 hours of tactical deployment handler course from July 6 to August 21, 2009, certified by Indiana Law Enforcement Training Academy, signed by Robert Roettger, Kenneth D. Licklider, and Phil Hahn.
  • A certificate awarded to PFC Michael S. Wood for completing the Ranger Course at Fort Benning, Georgia, dated January 25, 2008, signed by two officers.
  • A diploma certificate from Starmark Academy awarded to Michael Wood for completing dog trainer studies, featuring a gold paw print emblem and a gold seal with the Starmark logo, with signatures of the academy director and lead instructor at the bottom.

Contact Us

ozarkcanineacademy@gmail.com

479-657-3424

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