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Freedom’s Calling: The idea that no matter what, there is always a new adventure calling to you. All
you have to do is answer the call and take the first step.

Our Story

After 15+ years of working in stressful and demanding fields, Steven and Melissa decided it was time to slow down and have a simpler life that allowed for more family time. We both have a passion for dogs and helping people achieve their dreams with their 4 legged family members. The Jarvis family moved from their home state of Colorado to Arkansas in early 2022. After a year of settling in and learning about our new state, it was decided to start building our business and learning what Arkansas, specifically Batesville and it’s surrounding communities, needed from a dog trainer.
 
Freedom’s Calling Canine Training was established in early 2023 with the idea to help every dog and owner through force-free, positive reinforcement training, that is science based and proven to work. Our goal is to show our community that every dog can be a good dog with just a few minutes of training everyday.

Meet the team

Steven

  • Trainer/Owner

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  • Favorite obedience task to train:

    • Heel

  • Favorite trick to train:

    • Sit Pretty

  • Most fulfilling behavior to help correct:

    • Fear

  • Favorite breed:

    • German Shepherd Dog

  • Favorite treat for training:

    • Spam and potted meat

Oberon

  • From: Grandma Jarvis’ Litter

  • Born: 2018

  • Breed: Shiloh Shepherd Mix click here for full DNA results

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  • Favorite Things:

    • Activity: Playing fetch with a ball

    • ​Trick: Shake

    • Treat: Bell pepper

    • Toy: Unicorn

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  • Nicknames:

    • Bubs, Oberbubs, Sasquatch, Oberdabobers, Obi Wan, Bubbachino, Big
       

  • Special Note:

    • Certified Therapy dog and training assistant.  

    • Has 1 floppy ear and 1 ear that stands up, can make both stand up when he is excited about wildlife.

Whiskey

  • From: Herding Rescue Dogs of Wyoming (HeRD Wyoming)

  • Born: 2021

  • Breed: Australian Shepherd Mix click here for full DNA results

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  • Favorite Things:

    • Activity: Snuggling people

    • ​Treat: Rolled Rawhide

    • Trick: Crush

    • Toy: Benebone Fish

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  • Nicknames:

    • Uisce beatha (Gaelic term for Whiskey), Dubs, Oreo, Cookies and Cream, Little Man

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  • Special Note:

    • Had both rear knees rebuilt in January of 2023 for luxating patellas.  Has heterochromia meaning both his eyes are 2 different colors.

Melissa

  • Health and Care/Owner

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  • Favorite behavior to train:

    • No fear vet visits

  • ​​Favorite trick to train:

    • Snuggle

  • Favorite Breed:

    • Australian Shepherd 

      • regular and mini

  • Favorite treat for training:

    • Spray cheese

Hazel

  • From: Lifeline Puppy Rescue in Colorado

  • Born: 2015

  • Breed: Red Heeler Mix

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  • Favorite Things:

    • Activity: Finding turtles and bringing them to mom and dad.

    • Treat: Doggy Ice Cream

    • Trick: Spin

    • Toy: Sticks

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  • Nicknames:

    • Hazel Basil, Baby Girl, Basil, Red Panda, Princess

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  • Special Note:

    • Went into surgery the day after being rescued for having a rock in her stomach.  Acted as aunt for Oberon’s litter, She played with them and taught them dog body language.

Barley

  • From: Foster Fail

  • Born: 2018

  • Breed: Mini Australian Shepherd

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  • Favorite Things:

    • Activity: Eating dead crawdads found after heavy rains

    • Treat: Spray Cheese

    • Trick: Touch

    • Toy: Benebone Y-shaped

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  • Nicknames:

    • Tiny, Barley Booboo, Barley Boo, Tiny baby, Burly, Munchkin​​​

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  • Special Note:

    • ​Has a medical condition that does not allow her eyes to produce tears.  As a training assistant, she teaches dogs body language and corrections.

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