Careers at Partners Dogs
Join Arizona's Top Dog Training Team
- Two state-of-the-art facilities in Scottsdale & Cave Creek
- Paid training & professional development
- Career growth from day one
Arizona's largest and highest-rated dog training operation
Our Culture
What It's Like to Work Here
Watch one of our location's school tour video for a comprehensive, inside look at our facilities and what we have to offer. They are also a great way to get to know our Team and see how much we love dogs! After touring our school, we hope you'll be inspired to visit one of our locations and see for yourself why we're the highest-rated dog training schools in the Southwest.
Why People Love Working Here
We invest in our team because we know that great trainers and staff create great outcomes for dogs and their families.
Training & Development
Every team member receives ongoing professional development — conferences, certifications, mentorship from senior trainers, and hands-on experience with a wide range of dogs and behavior cases. You'll learn more here in a year than most people learn in five.
Our trainers attend industry conferences, earn certifications through Partners Dogs University, and participate in weekly skill-building sessions led by senior staff. Whether you are learning leash handling for the first time or refining advanced behavior modification techniques, there is always a next level to reach — and we invest in helping you get there.
Team Environment
We're a close-knit crew that supports each other. No egos, no drama — just people who show up every day to do great work with dogs. You'll work alongside experienced trainers who are genuinely invested in helping you succeed.
Our team shares wins, troubleshoots tough cases together, and celebrates each other's growth. We eat lunch together, debrief after hard sessions, and show up for each other on the long days. People stay at Partners because the culture is real — not just a talking point on a careers page.
Real Career Growth
Many of our leaders started as animal care techs or daycare attendants. We promote from within and create clear paths for advancement — whether you want to become a head trainer, a manager, or build expertise in behavior modification.
Our career growth path is transparent: Apprentice → Trainer → Senior Trainer → Head Trainer → Program Director. At each level, you gain new responsibilities, higher compensation, and deeper specialization. We do not hire outside when we can grow from within — and most of our leadership team is proof of that philosophy in action.
The Right Fit
What We Look For
Watch one of our location's school tour video for a comprehensive, inside look at our facilities and what we have to offer. They are also a great way to get to know our Team and see how much we love dogs! After touring our school, we hope you'll be inspired to visit one of our locations and see for yourself why we're the highest-rated dog training schools in the Southwest.
Join the Team
Current Open Positions
Are you tired of apologizing for your dog's behavior? Are you looking for the perfect place to watch your dog while you're out of town? Are you looking for a place to drain your dog's energy while improving its socialization? With 100+ years of combined dog training experience, and 55,000+ dogs trained, we have seen it all. Whatever your needs, let Partners Dog School join you on the journey to a delightful relationship with your dog.
Ready to Apply?
Send us your application and tell us why you'd be a great fit for the Partners Dogs team. We review every submission personally.
