Board and Train
Foundation Camp
Come home to a dog that finally listens at the door, on a walk, and around guests.
ARIZONA'S PREMIER DOG TRAINING FACILITY
Where Good Dogs Become Great
Family-owned since 1997 and Arizona's highest-rated dog training school, with 4.8 stars across 2,000+ reviews and more than 70,000 dogs trained. We fix the behavior, teach the skills for real life, and coach you so the calm lasts at home.
70,000+Dogs Trained
Since 1997Family-Owned
4.8 Stars2,000+ Reviews
8Grade Levels
Dog Training in Scottsdale and Cave Creek, AZ
Partners Dogs is Arizona's family-owned dog training school, founded in 1997 with campuses in Scottsdale and Cave Creek. Over 28 years we have trained more than 70,000 dogs through immersive board and train camps, DaySchool and daycare, boarding, private lessons, group classes, and rattlesnake avoidance. Our trainers are balanced and tool-agnostic, so we use what actually works for your dog and coach you to keep it going at home.
WHEN OTHERS HAVE GIVEN UP
The Dogs Other Trainers Turned Away
If your dog lunges, growls, snaps, or has already bitten, you are not a bad Pet Parent and you are not out of options. For more than 28 years we have taken the cases other trainers turn down, through our Behavior Camp and Transform Camp. You get a clear-eyed plan for what is possible, backed by a 95% success rate. See Behavior Camp → See Transform Camp →
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO WORK ON?
Programs for Every Goal, Every Dog
From a brand-new puppy to a serious behavior case, every Partners program runs at both campuses. Pick the path that fits your dog, or talk to a trainer and we will help you decide.
Board and Train
Behavior Modification
Behavior Camp
Walk your reactive dog past another dog without the lunging, barking, and dread.
Our Deepest Reset
Transform Camp
For the bites, the fear, and the cases other trainers turned down, real change is still possible.
Daily Structure
DaySchool and DayCamp
Drop off a restless dog and pick up a tired, better-behaved one, every single day.
Overnight Stays
Luxury Boarding
Travel without the guilt, with a calm suite, real attention, and training that keeps going.
Desert Safety
Snake Avoidance
Teach your dog to catch a rattlesnake's scent and walk away, before it becomes an emergency.
One-on-One Coaching
Private Lessons
One-on-one coaching that fixes the exact thing driving you crazy, on your schedule.
Pet Parenting Program
Group Classes
Where new puppies start and good dogs get great, across eight levels from Pre-School to Dogtorate.
THE PARTNERS CURRICULUM
Eight Levels, From Pre-School to Dogtorate
Every Partners program, from group classes to DaySchool day training and board-and-train camps, follows the same clear curriculum. Your dog advances through eight grade levels, building real-world behaviors into a structured format, step by step.
- Pre-School Manners, socialization, proper play, and confidence-building for puppies and reactive adults. View Level
- Kindergarten Heel, place, stay, and free, the behavioral foundations that anchor everything that comes next. View Level
- Elementary Reset, Done, Leave It, Off, advanced commands and impulse control for daily life. View Level
- Middle-School Out, Flip to Heel, off-leash work, grooming and object desensitization. View Level
- High-School Retrieve, pacing, pivots, and advanced tricks, practical skills with emotional bonding. View Level
- College Send Out, Middle, distance commands, and intricate tricks, high-level obedience and problem-solving. View Level
- Masters Figure 8, Orbit, Freestyle Bridging, and household tasks like Put Toys Away. View Level
- Dogtorate Frisbee, Leg Weaves, Cross Paws, and athletic challenges, the highest level of training. View Level
HOW WE TRAIN
The Relationship Comes First
We build the bond between your dog and your family, limit the patterns that cause chaos, and reward the ones that create calm. Then we teach you to keep it going at home, long after training ends.
START HERE
Every Plan Starts With PD360
Before we recommend anything, we read your dog. The PD360 assessment scores where your dog stands across every behavior and matches you to the right program, so you start with a plan instead of a hunch.
THE PARTNERS DIFFERENCE
Why Families Choose Partners Dogs
Balanced and Tool-Agnostic
We use what actually works for your dog, from treats and markers to slip leads, prong, and e-collars, applied with skill and care.
70,000+
Dogs trained, family-owned since 1997
Two Arizona CampusesScottsdale and Cave Creek
Real-World ProofingTrained around real distractions, not a quiet room
Coaching That SticksPrivate lessons, classes, and refreshers so it lasts at home
Financing AvailablePlans to fit your budget, so cost is never the reason
VISIT US
Scottsdale, at Shea and the 101
Our flagship campus in Pima Crossings is one of the largest and highest-rated dog training facilities in the Southwest, with climate-controlled training rooms, an indoor play floor, a splash pad and pool, and luxury boarding suites. Find us at 8642 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, minutes from McCormick Ranch, Gainey Ranch, and North Scottsdale.
VISIT US
Cave Creek, Our Founding Campus
Our founding campus on the original Lone Tree Ranch is home base, where Partners started in 1997 and an owner still lives on site for every boarding guest. Wide-open desert terrain means real-world distraction training you cannot get indoors. Visit us at 4640 E Forest Pleasant Pl, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, an easy drive from Carefree, Anthem, and north Phoenix.
WHAT FAMILIES SAY
What Our Families Are Saying
Real reviews from Partners Dogs families across both Arizona campuses.
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YOUR NEXT STEP
Your Plan Starts With One Visit
Every dog starts the same way: a PD360 Assessment where we evaluate your dog in person, listen to what life at home looks like, and give you an honest recommendation you can act on when ready. From there your dog trains with our team and you get coached, so the results hold at home.
Brand-new puppy? We will point you to the right start, from Pre-School Puppy on up. Work all week? DaySchool runs Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm and Saturday 8am to 4pm at both campuses. Not sure where to begin? Bring your dog and we will figure it out together.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right program for my dog?
Start with our quiz or a quick call with our team. We match your dog's behavior, goals, and timeline to the best-fit program, whether that is Foundation Camp, Behavior Camp, Transform Camp, or DaySchool. For current pricing on every program, see our pricing page.
What is the PD360 assessment, and why does it come first?
PD360 is our proprietary in-person assessment. A senior trainer evaluates your dog's behavior, temperament, and learning style over a full day at our facility, then walks you through a custom program plan and timeline built into your dog's PD360 profile. The fee is applied as store credit when you enroll in your recommended camp or a membership (not toward à la carte bookings or general reservations), and it comes before any program so we recommend what your dog actually needs instead of guessing. Start with PD360.
Do you train every breed, or just certain ones?
Every breed, size, and temperament. We have trained over 70,000 dogs across 28-plus years, from tiny toy breeds to giant guardians, and we do not turn dogs away. The rare exception is a genuine neurological condition, a handful of dogs out of tens of thousands. Your dog's program is matched to the individual dog through PD360, never assumed from the breed label.
What does your training curriculum cover?
An 8-level grade curriculum, from Pre-School Puppy through Dogtorate, plus Rally and Agility for dogs who want more. Every skill moves through four stages, Teaching, Reinforcing, Proofing, and Maintenance, so it holds up around other dogs, everyday distractions, and normal life outside the training room. Classes run on a rotating cycle, so your dog can start any week. See the full grade levels or browse group classes.
How do you track my dog's progress?
Every behavior and skill your dog works on is tracked individually in PD360, not lumped into a general grade. You can see exactly where your dog stands today, what has improved since the last session, and what comes next in the curriculum. That level of detail is what keeps PD360 useful well past the first assessment, all the way through every grade level.
What age should I start training my puppy?
You can start foundational training at home as early as 8 weeks, and puppies can join our structured programs at 20 weeks (about five months), once they have been fully vaccinated for at least a week. The earlier you start, the easier it is to build good habits before problems take root. We also offer Pre-School Puppy group classes as the entry point for new learners.
Do you work with serious behavior issues?
Yes. We support everything from basic manners to severe reactivity and aggression. Behavior Camp handles reactivity, anxiety, and destructive behavior. Transform Camp is built for the toughest cases, including bite histories and outward aggression, the cases other trainers will not take.
Is board and train worth it?
For most families it is the most effective investment they can make in their dog's behavior and their own quality of life. Your dog gets multiple professional training sessions every day, and the included private lessons and group classes make sure the training transfers to you so it lasts at home.
What areas do you serve?
Our campuses are at 8642 E Shea Blvd in Scottsdale and 4640 E Forest Pleasant Pl in Cave Creek. Families come to us from across the valley, including Phoenix, Paradise Valley, North Scottsdale, Carefree, Anthem, Fountain Hills, Tempe, and Mesa, and board and train dogs join us from all over Arizona.
What makes Partners Dogs different from other Arizona dog trainers?
Depth of experience and proof. Family owned and onsite, not a franchise, with a 4.8-star rating across 2,000-plus reviews. Every program price is published on our pricing page, and a PD360 assessment comes first so we recommend the program your dog needs rather than the priciest one.