Behavior Camp · Board & Train
The 21-Night Reactive Dog Board & Train That Gets to the Root Cause
You have tried everything for the barking, lunging, anxiety, or guarding, and you are exhausted. Behavior Camp is the 21-night reset that addresses why your dog reacts, not just how to suppress it.
My dog lunges and reacts, is that a training problem we can fix?
Behavior Camp is Partners Dogs' 21-night board-and-train for dogs with moderate behavior challenges, reactivity, anxiety, fear, resource guarding, and severe leash reactivity that go beyond basic manners. Rather than masking the behavior, our trainers build a plan around your dog's specific triggers and history, changing the underlying emotional response through structured daily work, modeling, and controlled exposure. Then we teach you to hold the change at home through private transition lessons and Pet Parenting classes. It is the level between Foundation Camp's obedience reset and the severe-aggression work of Transform Camp, and a PD360 assessment confirms it is the right fit before you enroll.
Family-owned since 1997. 70,000+ dogs trained. 4.8 stars across 2,000+ reviews. Two Arizona campuses, Scottsdale and Cave Creek.
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WHEN EVERYTHING ELSE HAS FAILED
Reactive, Anxious, Destructive. We Have Not Run Out ofAnswers.
The lunging on leash, the barking at the window, the anxiety that empties the house of peace, you have tried everything and you are tired. Behavior Camp is the reset. Over three weeks your dog lives and works with our trainers, and you get back a dog that can settle, focus, and move through the world without setting the whole family on edge.
THIS IS NOT YOUR FAULT
You Are Not a Bad Dog Owner
Reactivity is not caused by loving your dog the wrong way. It comes from genetics, early experiences, and instincts that every rehearsal made stronger. Most families who walk through our doors have already tried classes, treats, and every trick the internet offers. The fact that you are still looking for answers means your dog has exactly the kind of owner they need. What has been missing is not effort. It is a plan built around your dog's specific triggers, and that is what PD360 gives us.
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START HERE
Every Behavior Camp Begins With PD360
Behavior Camp starts with a PD360 assessment so we understand exactly what is driving the behavior before training begins. It is $199, it is credited toward your enrollment, and it is required for Behavior Camp because a real plan beats a generic one every time.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Everything Behavior Camp Includes
- 21 nights of all-day immersive training. The added time over Foundation Camp is what behavior change requires. Your dog lives on campus and works structured sessions every day.
- A required PD360 assessment and custom plan. We scope the triggers, history, and temperament, then build the rehab plan around your dog.
- 3.5 hours of private family lessons. You learn to read your dog, manage triggers, and hold the calm at home.
- 16 DayCamp reinforcement days. Deeper, trainer-led follow-up so the new responses generalize to real life.
- 8 Pet Parenting group classes. Structured practice around other dogs and people.
- A video demo, a working demo, and a transition lesson. You see the change and learn to keep it.
- Free access to the online Pet Parent Guide. Your reference for everything we teach.
WATCH
Watch a Behavior Camp Reset
See how immersive training turns reactivity and anxiety into calm.
THE OUTCOME WE BUILD
Calm, Focused, and Able to Cope
The goal is not a robot. It is a dog that can be calm in the moments that used to unravel: the doorbell, the walk past another dog, the empty house. We get there with structure, fair accountability, and enough repetition that the new response becomes the default.
SEE FOR YOURSELF
Step Inside Both Campuses
Take a walk through the same Scottsdale and Cave Creek training floors and boarding suites your dog will live in while they are with us. Families drive in from North Scottsdale, Grayhawk, Desert Ridge, Paradise Valley, Carefree, and Cave Creek.
Our Scottsdale campus on Shea, and our Cave Creek desert campus.
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WHY PARTNERS
Behavior Work Run by Career Dog Trainers
70,000+ dogs since 1997. Family-owned from day one, with a combined century of trainer experience. Behavior cases are our specialty, not an exception.
Balanced and individualized. We match the approach to the dog and the trigger. Fearful, reactive, and anxious dogs all get a plan built for them.
Honest about fit. The PD360 tells us, and you, whether Behavior Camp is the right call before you commit.
90% of the job is training you. Behavior change holds only when you can manage it at home, so coaching you is built into the program.
HOW IT WORKS
How Behavior Camp Works
Assessment and check-in. Your PD360 maps the triggers and history. At check-in we confirm vaccinations, complete your dog's profile, and lock in the plan and goals.
Training and demos. Your dog works daily structured sessions and practices calm between them. You come in for demos, including a working demo, so you see the new responses and start learning to handle them yourself.
Transition to you. Through your transition lesson and Pet Parenting classes, we hand you the tools to keep your dog regulated long after camp ends.
THE OUTCOME
What Changes After Behavior Camp
- A dog that can settle. The barking, lunging, and pacing give way to a dog that can hold calm when it matters.
- Triggers you can manage. You learn to see the moment coming and steer your dog through it.
- A home that breathes again. Less walking on eggshells, more normal life with the dog you love.
Real families, real dogs
Owners Who Got Their Normal Life Back
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THE VALUE
Where Every Dollar Goes
Your Behavior Camp w/ Suites investment of $6,244 isn't just boarding, it's a complete before, during, and after program:
Before camp
- PD360 / Check-In assessment & custom plan, included
During camp, the program itself
- 21 nights of all-day immersive training + boarding, $4,305 ($205/night)
- 1 video demo, 1 working demo, 1 transition lesson, included
After camp, so the training sticks
- Follow-up school: 16 DayCamp Days, $1,499
- Follow-up classes & lessons: 8 Pet Parenting Classes, $440
- 1 transition / follow-up lesson, included
Combined follow-up value $1,939, built in, about $2,640 in instant savings vs. buying each piece separately.
WHAT IT COSTS
How Much Does Behavior Camp Cost?
One transparent price covers before, during, and after: the PD360 plan, 21 nights of live-in training in a private luxury suite, lessons for your family, and weeks of built-in follow-up school so the change sticks.
Behavior Camp
Behavior Camp
About $17.50 an hour of dedicated behavior work
$6,244
Get the calm, predictable dog back, the one who can handle the doorbell and the walk without unraveling.
- 21 nights of live-in behavior rehabilitation in a private luxury suite
- 5 private lessons for your family, from check-in to transition home
- 8 Pet Parenting group classes after camp
- 16 DayCamp days of structured, trainer-led follow-up
See the value breakdown
| 21 nights training + luxury suite | $4,305 |
|---|---|
| 16 DayCamp follow-up days | $1,499 |
| 8 Pet Parenting classes | $440 |
| Assessment + demos + lessons | included |
| Built-in savings | $2,640 |
| Your investment | $6,244 |
Reserving is simple: a $100 deposit holds your spot, 50% is due at check-in, and the balance is paid at pickup. Financing is available if you would rather spread it out.
OUR COMMITMENT
Our Commitment to You and Your Dog
Health and safety first. Vaccinations verified for every dog, pet CPR trained staff, and strict daily cleaning protocols.
You stay in the loop. Demo sessions and progress updates so you always know where your dog is in the work.
Watched over around the clock. Low staff-to-dog ratios, overnight on-site staff in Scottsdale, and an owner living on the Cave Creek property.
We finish the job. Working demos, transition lessons, and follow-up school are built in so the change becomes yours to keep.
THE SMART MOVE
Members Pay Far Less
The best-value move: pair camp with a membership. Behavior Camp is $6,244 on its own. Pair it with a Plus, Premium, or Platinum membership and the membership covers your 16 DayCamp follow-up days (a $1,499 value) while your tier discount lowers the rest.
Net camp cost for members: $3,913 with Plus, $3,587 with Premium, or $3,311 with Platinum instead of $6,244. These are the same numbers you will see when you build your quote, and you keep the ongoing membership benefits after camp.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Behavior Camp cost?
Behavior Camp with a private luxury suite is $6,244, about $205 a night, which works out to roughly $17.50 per hour of dedicated behavior work. One transparent price covers the PD360 plan, 21 nights of live-in training, family lessons, and built-in follow-up school. A $100 deposit holds your dates, 50% is due at check-in, and the balance at pickup. Financing is available, and Plus, Premium, or Platinum members pay from $3,311.
How long is Behavior Camp and what is included?
Behavior Camp runs 21 nights of all-day immersive training. Included: a required PD360 assessment and custom plan, 21 nights of live-in behavior work in a private luxury suite, 3.5 hours of private family lessons, 16 DayCamp reinforcement days, 8 Pet Parenting group classes, a video demo, a working demo, a transition lesson, and free access to the online Pet Parent Guide.
Is my dog aggressive, or just reactive?
Most lunging and barking is reactivity: an over-the-top response to a trigger driven by fear or frustration, not intent to harm. True aggression involves intent and usually a bite history. Your PD360 assessment maps which one you are dealing with across 130+ tracked behaviors, so the plan fits the real problem.
My dog has bitten, is Behavior Camp the right level?
Behavior Camp is built for moderate cases, including a single reactive, situational bite. If your dog has a multi-bite history, bites toward family members, or outward aggression, Transform Camp is the better fit. Your PD360 assessment will tell you honestly which level your dog needs.
What if leash reactivity is my dog's only problem?
If on-leash lunging and barking is the one thing standing between you and a peaceful walk, the 14-night Leash Reactivity Intensive focuses every session on that single outcome. Choose Behavior Camp when reactivity comes with anxiety, guarding, or destruction at home.
How soon can my dog start?
Start with the PD360 assessment. Once it confirms the fit, most families check in within 2 to 6 weeks depending on availability at Scottsdale or Cave Creek, and a $100 deposit holds your dates.
What vaccinations and health requirements does my dog need first?
Your dog needs to be current on Bordetella, Rabies, and Distemper/Parvo (DHPP), each given at least a week before check-in, and symptom-free for seven days before arriving. You can upload records to your Parent Portal, email them, or have us verify with your vet. Dogs adopted from a shelter or rescue in the last 30 days need to settle at home before they start.
Will you keep my dog on their medication and anxiety meds?
Yes. Send medications and supplements in their original containers with clear written instructions, including any anxiety or as-needed meds and what triggers them. Our senior staff administer meds on schedule and follow your written directions exactly. We are not a veterinary clinic, so we stay within scope and call you if anything is unclear.
Will I get updates while my dog is here?
Yes. You get regular Pupdates with photos or video and progress notes, plus demo sessions where you see the new responses in person, including a working demo, so you always know where your dog is in the behavior work and start learning to hold it yourself.