Learn To Train and Pamper Your Dog In Northwest Arkansas

About the Show:If you own a dog, there is nothing like being greeted when you come home by the sound of a happy bark and being licked to death.  Northwest Arkansas is home to many pet owners, and we decided to sit down with local dog trainer Denise Holmes from Love Trust Teach and Travel Tails. Denise is an expert in communicating and training our four-legged canine friends.  You can learn how she became a dog trainer and why she is excited about the strong pet culture here in Northwest Arkansas. Learn about all the best dog parks at every local pet event where pampering your dog is the primary focus; Denise shares it all. So, if you are like Denise and you like to take your dog everywhere with you or even travel with your furry friend, this episode will reveal all of the dog-friendly establishments in Northwest Arkansas, and we learned that there are a lot of them.  All this and more on this week's episode of I am Northwest Arkansas.Important Links and Mentions on the Show*Email Love Trust TeachWebsite for Love Trust TeachWebsite for Travel TailsTravel Tails on InstagramLove Trust Teach on FacebookWebsite for Three Dog BakeryThree Dog Bakery on FacebookWebsite for Dog-Friendly FayettevilleDog-Friendly Fayetteville Bring FidoDog Events in 2022 - Many of these are annual events.Best Friends Animal Society Monthly Group Hike- First Saturday of every month beginning Saturday, March 5th at 10:00 a.m. See website for location.Pack Rat Outdoor Center Pint Night- Monthly event beginning Wednesday, March 23rd at 5:30 p.m.The University of Arkansas Bark in the Park- Sunday, April 10th time TBD Arkansas Razorback Softball vs AUThe University of Arkansas Bark in the Park- Tuesday, April 19th at 6:30 p.m. Arkansas Razorback Baseball vs AR StateThe University of Arkansas Bark in the Park- Wednesday, April 20th at 4:00 p.m. Arkansas Razorback Baseball vs AR StateDickson Street Pup Crawl- Saturday, April 30th Downtown Rogers Celebrates National Pet Week & Small Business Week by highlighting dog-friendly businesses- May 1-7thNWA Naturals Bark in the Ballpark- Sunday, May 1st first pitch at 2:05 p.m.Downtown Rogers Art on the Bricks Dog Theme- Thursday, May 12th from 4:30- 7:30 p.m. (AOTB is held the 2nd Thursday of every month and is always a dog and family-friendly event)NWA Naturals Bark in the Ballpark- Thursday, June 23rd first pitch at 7:05 p.m., also Thirsty Thursday featuring $2 draftsNWA Naturals Bark in the Ballpark- Sunday, August 21st first pitch 2:05 p.m.Posts of interest from Travel Tails:How to Socialize Your Dog During a PandemicPatios, Parks, and Trails You Should Hit With Your Dog in NWA 5 Waterfall Hikes To Do With Your Dog in NWA This episode is sponsored by*Signature Bank of Arkansas "Community Banking at its Best!" Try Canva For Free Today! Northwest Arkansas Council - "Life Works Here!" *Note: some of the resources mentioned may be affiliate links. This means we get paid a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.Connect more with I am Northwest Arkansas:Grab our Newsletter Email Us at [email protected] With Our Facebook Page Connect With Us on Threads Connect With Our Instagram Connect With Our LinkedIn PageJoin The Facebook Group Connect with our Fearless Host, Randy Wilburn on LinkedInThank you for listening to this I am Northwest Arkansas podcast episode. We showcase businesses, culture, entrepreneurship, and life in the Ozarks. Consider donating to our production team to keep this podcast running smoothly. Donate to I Am Northwest Arkansas Mentioned in this episode:Winetopia 2026Winetopia 2026 Date: Friday, October 16th Time: 7-10pm Place: Stonebreaker Hotel on Markham hill Winetopia is Restore Humanity’s biggest annual fundraiser and brings together the very best of Northwest Arkansas (restaurants, artisans, small businesses, and (community members) to support our work. While the event raises essential funds for children in Kenya, its heartbeat is entirely local. There are over 100 local businesses who contribute auction items, regional chefs and beverage makers who showcase their craft, and the hundreds of residents gathering to celebrate community generosity. Winetopia strengthens local partnerships, elevates homegrown talent, and reinforces Northwest Arkansas's identity as a place where global compassion is fueled by local collaboration. Winetopia is a beautiful demonstration of how a united local community can create life-changing impact for children and families worldwide. Winetopia 2026