Arkansas PSA Club Sport, Working, and Protection2022-05-31T14:16:39-05:00

Arkansas PSA Club – Top Dog K9

Top Dog PSA Training Club is proud to be an official Arkansas PSA Club.

Top Dog PSA – Sport, Working, & Protection Dog Club

Clay’s Top Dog is proud to announce the establishment of “Top Dog K9 – Sport, Working, & Protection Dog Club.”  As of March 23rd, 2017,  Top Dog K9 became the 4th Official Affiliated Arkansas PSA Club in the State.  For more information about the exciting Sport of PSA please visit www.psak9.org.

We specialize in helping owners tap into the potential inside their dogs to get the best results possible.   Members attend trainings and concentrate on learning PSA training, IPO/Schutzhund, Police Service Dog Training, and Personal Protection Training.  Because we do not believe in the “cookie cutter” method of training all dogs are given what they need most to be successful.  Each dog is different and has different drives, desires, and needs. Because of this fact we look at the dog in front of us and plan the training with the goal of progressing the dog and making it better than the previous session.

Our trainers take the time to explain concepts to the owner/handler during training.  As a result we believe that the understanding of “why” something is being done promotes great teamwork between owner, dog, trainer, and decoy.  Most of all we strive to accomplish the owners goals using as little conflict as possible to create dogs that are problem solvers and not afraid to train.

Dog Training Club Schedule

Training currently takes place once a week on Sundays.  Members select one of two monthly training plans currently available.  Training fees cover, trainer and decoy compensations,  equipment upgrades, advertising fees, and other club related costs such as sponsored events.

If you are looking for an Arkansas PSA Club we invite you to come and visit our training to see if our club is right for you.  To learn more about concepts and drives in training there is a blog post HERE.  To apply for membership contact Clay Smith via email or telephone 501-450-0810

Personal Protection Dog – National Certifications

We are please to offer Personal Protection Dog Certifications through a National K9 Certifying Organization.   Certifications are valid for one year from the date the test is passed.  For more information about the testing process contact Clay Smith.

Personal Protection Dog Liability Insurance and Sport Dog Liability Insurance Policies

Club members are eligible for liability insurance policies through our contacts in the insurance industry.   Limits start at $50,000 per person / $50,000 aggregate. $550 – $750 yearly depending on breed and where the insured is located.  Some discounts are applied for certified or titled dogs.  Specifics to be provided by our underwriter.

Top Dog PSA Club – Professional Trainers

Clay Smith
Clay Smith
Owner / Trainer / Handler
PSA SR. Decoy / PSA Judge / PSA Southern Region Director

In Feb of 2017 Clay became the first PSA Certified Decoy in the State of Arkansas. He has also been certified as a helper through the DVG.
Is a Certified Law Enforcement Instructor.
A National K9 Certifying Official.
A State of Arkansas Certifying Official.

Training Locations

Training Field “Field 1”

20 Kinley Drive, Conway, AR  72032
Phone: 501-450-0810

Training and Trial Field “Field 2”

93 Park Rd, Bigelow, AR 72016
Phone: 501-450-0810

Training Field “Field 3”

Curtis Walker Park, Conway, AR  72032
Phone: 501-450-0810

Social Media Club Links

Visit the Top Dog K9 Training Arkansas PSA Club Facebook Page

Top Dog K9 Arkansas PSA Club Members Private Facebook Discussion and Training Group Page

Top Dog PSA Member Achievements – PSA II TITLE

Max
Max
PSAII
PSA Nationals 3rd Place Level 2
Nov 2021 – Zebulon, NC
Owner / Hander / Trainer: Clay Smith

1st Place Level 2
Oct 2021 – Hillsboro MO
High in Trial, High Owner Trained Club, High Obedience, High Protection,
Owner / Hander / Trainer: Clay Smith

1st Place Level 2 Earning 2nd Leg and PSA2 Title
May 2021 – Carlisle Arkansas
High in Trial
Owner / Hander / Trainer: Clay Smith

PSAII
3rd Place 2020 PSA Nationals
Nov 8th, 2020 Little Rock Arkansas
Owner / Hander / Trainer: Clay Smith

PSA II
1st Place Level 2 earning first leg
Aug 30th, 2020
Owner / Hander / Trainer: Clay Smith

PSA I – Title
1st Place Level 1
Jerry Bradshaw and Rocky Memorial – High in Trial Award
1st Place Obedience
1st Place Protection
Decoy Choice Top Dog Award
Sept – 2017
Conway – AR
Owner / Hander: Tracy Davis
Trainer: Clay Smith

Overall “Top Dog”
Little Rock Air Force Base Hard Dog – Fast Dog Competition
May-2017

PSA PDC
March-2017
LIttle Rock – AR

2nd Place
Professional Division – Real World Working Dog Competition
May-2016

AKC CGC
Dec-2016

Owner / Hander / Trainer: Clay Smith

Kahn Van De Verpihoeve
Kahn Van De Verpihoeve
PSA II – 2nd Leg
PSA2 – 1st Place
Sept – 2019
Soddy Daisy, TN
Owner / Hander / Trainer: Clay Smith

PSA II – 1st Leg
PSA2 – 1st Place
Aug – 2019
Severance, Colorado
Owner / Hander / Trainer: Clay Smith

PSA I
2nd Place Level 1
High Protection
June – 2019
Carlisle – Arkansas
Owner / Hander / Trainer: Clay Smith

PSA PDC
March-2017

3rd Place
Professional Division – Real World Working Dog Competition
May-2016
Owner/Trainer/Handler: Art Shaw

Inigo
Inigo
PSAII
2nd Place PSAII – (1st Leg)
May 2021 – Carlisle Arkansas
Owner / Hander: Dawnetta Calhoun

PSAII – Level II, First Place – 2nd leg
Chuluota, FL
Owner / Hander: Dawnetta Calhoun

Top Dog PSA Member Achievements – PSA I

Arko
Arko
PSA1 Title (Leg 2)
May 22nd, 2021
Carlisle Arkansas, AR

Owner/Handler/Trainer: Audra Scharpf

Metal
Metal
PSA1 Title (Leg 2)
Nov 8th, 2020
PSA Nationals
Little Rock, AR

PSA1 (Leg 1) – High Protection
Sept 5th, 2020
Bourbonnais, IL

PSA PDC
Oct 2019
Soddy Daisy TN

Owner/Handler Adam Arthur

Grace
Grace
PSA 1
Sept 5-6th 2020
Level 1 First Place x 2 Back to Back PSA1 Legs
High in Trial, High Obedience, High Owner Trained, High Owner Trained Club

PSA PDC
May-2017

2nd Place-Obedience
Little Rock Air Force Base Hard Dog – Fast Dog Competition
May 2017

AKC CGC
May-2017

Owner/Handler/Trainer: Clay Smith

Kreed
Kreed
PSA 1
3rd Place PSA 1
Sept 2019
Burbonnais Ilinois

PSA PDC
June 2019
Carlisle Arkansas

Owner/Handler/Trainer: Thad MItchell

Daryl Dixon
Daryl Dixon
PSA I
1st Place Level 1
May – 2018
Magnolia – Texas

PSA PDC (Handled by Jeffrey Lasley)
April – 2018
Heath – Ohio

Owner / Hander / Trainer: Clay Smith

Vynom
Vynom
PSA PDC
Oct 2020
Ohio Midwest Regionals
Owner/Handler/Trainer: Audra Scharph

Vynom hopes to one day achieve the success of his cousin Oakley

Top Dog PSA Member Achievements – PSA I – First Leg

Top Dog PSA Member Achievements – PSA PDC

Rocky
Rocky
PSA PDC
Nov-2016

Owner: Michael Roach
Handled by: Michael Roach
Trainer: Clay Smith – Top Dog K9

Speedy
Speedy
PSA PDC
Nov-2016

AKC CGC
Dec-2016

Owner: Michael Roach
Handled by: Laszlo Matyas – K9 Nation Dog Training
Trained by: Clay Smith – Top Dog K9

Grace
Grace
PSA PDC
May-2017

2nd Place-Obedience
Little Rock Air Force Base Hard Dog – Fast Dog Competition
May 2017

AKC CGC
May-2017

Owner: Mark Clem
Handler/Trainer: Clay Smith

Tracker
Tracker
PSA PDC
Sept-2017
Moccasin Creek's Abie
Moccasin Creek's Abie
PSA PDC
Sept-2017

Riley
Riley
AKC CGC May2017

PSA PDC
July 2018

Owner: Daren and Melanie Bolen
Handled by Melanie Bolen

Ironhorses Count Fur Fur
Ironhorses Count Fur Fur
AKC CGC May 2017

PSA PDC
July 2018

Owner/Handler: Mary Swope

Nox
Nox
PSA PDC
May 2018

Owner/Handler/Trainer: Dennis Moore

Zeus
Zeus
PSA PDC
Sept 2018

Owner/Handler/Trainer: Nikki MItchell

Jazz
Jazz
PSA PDC
June 2019
Carlisle Arkansas

Owner/Handler/Trainer: Richard Patrick

Pike
Pike
PSA PDC
Aug 2019
Severance, Colorado

Owner/Handler/Trainer: Rob Shewmake
(Joint Forces K9 Group)

Sasha
PSA PDC
March 2020
St Louis, MO

Owner/Handler: Donna Brashears

Koda
PSA PDC
March 2020
St Louis, MO

Owner/Handler: Mark Kendall

Cletus
Cletus
PSA PDC
March 2020
St Louis, MO

Owner/Handler/Trainer: Nikki Mitchell

Kreacher
Kreacher
PSA PDC
Sept 2020
Bourbonnais Illinois

Owner/Handler: Anna Pool

Django
Django
PSA PDC
Sept 2020
Carrollton, TX
Owner/Handler: Dennis Moore
Cash
Kraken

Top Dog PSA Member Achievements – PSA PDC SLEEVE DIVISION

Slade

Top Dog PSA Member Achievements – AKC C.G.C.

Gus
Gus
AKC CGC May-2017

Owner: Mekisha Childers

Jake
Jake
AKC CGC May2017

Owner: Jeffrey Lasley

Shiva the Destroyer
Shiva the Destroyer
AKC CGC May2017

Owner: Mary Swope

Top Dog PSA Training Club Members

Clay Smith
Clay Smith
Owner / Director / Trainer / Decoy
Audra Scharph
Audra Scharph
K9 Arko & K9 Vynom & Many Many Others
Justin Pool
Justin Pool
K9-Nox
Decoy in Training
Adam Arthur
Adam Arthur
K9 Metal
Dennis Moore
Dennis Moore
K9-Django

Sarah Perrin

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