Our 1997 Founding Location
Dog Training in Cave Creek, AZ
When you bring your dog to Partners Dog School, you are coming to the largest and highest-rated dog facility in the Southwest. Whether you want to stop problem behaviors, improve your dog's manners, take a few classes, socialize your dog in daycare, or just get a bit of exercise in agility; we have a number of programs to suit all of your interests and goals. If you don't know where to start, take the quiz below, or schedule a call with one of our amazing support team. That way we can find the best program for you and your dog!
Visit Our Cave Creek Campus
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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.
Partners Dogs Cave Creek
Cave Creek, AZ
Phone
480.595.6700
Email
enroll@partnersdogs.com
Office Hours
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm | Sat: 8am-4pm | Sunday: Closed
Daycare Hours
Mon-Fri: 7am-6pm | Sat: 8am-4pm | Sunday: Closed
Address
4640 E Forest Pleasant Pl, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Located one block north of Lone Mountain and Cave Creek Rd. Approximately 10 min North of 101 and Cave Creek Rd.
About Our Cave Creek Location
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.
Why Choose Our Dog Trainers in Cave Creek?
Discover what sets Partners Dogs apart in dog training and behavior support.
Keys to Success
Don't know what to do next? We do. Whatever your problem, we know what it takes to solve it. It works in three parts. First, we assess your goals for your dog and design a plan to reach them. Second, we establish a relationship, build strong foundational obedience and correct any unwanted behaviors. Lastly, we teach you to build on that foundation, instill accountability into your dog's life, and maintain those positive behaviors long into the future.
Set the Bar Higher
First and foremost, WE LOVE DOGS! We want to see your dog succeed just as much as you do. Our team is here to help YOU achieve the goals you've set for your dog. We will do whatever it takes to meet those expectations. When you work with us, you won't find someone looking to take your money and run. Your success is our success, so let's succeed, as Partners.
Our Mission and Philosophy
Our mission is to give every pet parent and their dog an extraordinary education and a lifelong, delightful relationship together. We are balanced, tool-agnostic trainers — we use whatever serves the dog and the family best, from treats and markers to slip leads, prong collars, e-collars, and bark collars. Tools don’t cause harm. People do. Our staff attend conferences, pursue certifications, and constantly refine their craft because the trainer’s skill is what determines the outcome.
We are Here for You
At Partners Dog Training, we are with you every step of the way. Too many trainers “fix” your dog and take off. At Partners, we are devoted to communicating, educating and following up. With comprehensive online lessons, one-on-one private lessons, and Pet Parenting Classes. Our training system is designed to help you and your dog find success!
Our Cave Creek location serves dog owners throughout the area -- including Carefree, Desert Hills, New River, Black Mountain, Spur Cross, and Anthem. If you live in the high desert north of Phoenix, you're just a short drive from our facility on Forest Pleasant Place.
Desert Training Property
Real Terrain, Real Distractions, Real Results
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.
What do you want to work on?
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.
Not sure what program is best? We can help!
We can help, click below to start!
Meet our Expert Dog and Puppy Trainers in Cave Creek
Megan Fiedler
Head Trainer
Hello! My name is Megan and I have worked at Partners since 2016. I not only manage the day-to-day operations at the Cave Creek location, I also work with most of our behavior modification cases. Even after all of these years, my favorite moment is still the “Ah-Ha” moment between handler and dog, the moment where communication is clear and we truly understand one another.
Monica Jensen
Boarding & DaySchool Manager
My name is Monica and I'm the Boarding and Daycare Manager at our Cave Creek location! I've been with Partners since 2021 and previously worked in other daycare and boarding facilities. I teach our Puppy & Me and Zoomer's Agility classes, and absolutely love socialization and confidence building! Teaching is second nature for me, and I'm so grateful I have the opportunity each and every day to utilize my skills!
Noa Holt-Shannon
Team Success Manager
Hello! My name is Noa, and I am a Team Success Manager at Partners Cave Creek. I have been passionate about dog training for a long time and started with Partners in 2018. I've enjoyed working with puppies, older dogs, and ones with intense behavioral issues. Teaching our team, clients, and dogs have been a massive part of my job. Watching their success has been incredibly rewarding.
The Neighborhood
A Short Drive From Downtown Cave Creek
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.
WHAT FAMILIES SAY
What Our Cave Creek Families Are Saying
Real reviews from real Partners Dogs families at our Cave Creek campus.
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Leave Us a ReviewFrequently asked
Cave Creek FAQs
Real questions from real Partners Dogs families. Have a different question? Ask us.
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Both locations offer the same programs, methodology, and quality — Foundation Camp, Behavior Camp, Transform Camp, DaySchool, daycare, group classes, private lessons, boarding, and rattlesnake avoidance.
The differences come down to facility and geography:
- Scottsdale (Shea & 101): Modern, indoor, climate-controlled facility with expanded indoor training rooms, a dedicated DaySchool wing, upgraded boarding suites, and overnight staff on-site. Best for families in central Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Gainey Ranch, Grayhawk, DC Ranch, Desert Ridge, Kierland, McCormick Ranch, and the 101 corridor.
- Cave Creek (north of Lone Mountain): Sprawling desert property with real-world outdoor terrain, wider open space for distraction-proofing, and one of the owners living on-property for overnight security. Best for families in Cave Creek, Carefree, Desert Hills, New River, Anthem, Black Mountain, Spur Cross, and the north valley.
Not sure which fits? Schedule a call and we'll point you to the right campus based on your dog and what you're working on.
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Our Cave Creek facility is at 4640 E Forest Pleasant Pl, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 — one block north of Lone Mountain and Cave Creek Road, about 10 minutes north of the 101.
Office hours are Monday through Friday 8am-5pm and Saturday 8am-4pm. Sunday is closed.
Daycare and DaySchool run extended hours: Monday-Friday 7am-6pm and Saturday 8am-4pm.
This is our founding location, opened by Christopher Oosthuisen in 1997. Call 480-595-6700 or visit our Cave Creek location page for directions.
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Yes — one of the owners lives on the same property at our Cave Creek facility, providing overnight oversight and security for every boarding guest.
Dogs sleep on raised Kuranda cots in luxury suites or standard chain-link enclosures (6x4ft for large dogs, 4x4ft for smaller dogs), with constant access to clean water and frequent rotations throughout the day.
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Yes. Every Partners Dogs program runs at both Scottsdale and Cave Creek — same methodology, same trainers' standards, same results.
That includes:
- Foundation Camp (14-night board & train)
- Behavior Camp (21-night behavior modification)
- Transform Camp (28-night intensive)
- DaySchool and daycare
- Group classes (Puppy & Me, Levels 1-3, Agility, CGC Prep)
- Private lessons
- Boarding
- Rattlesnake avoidance
Pick the location closest to you or the campus that fits your dog's training environment best.
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Yes — you can schedule a facility tour at our Cave Creek campus any time during business hours (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-4pm).
On a tour, you'll see our sprawling desert training property, real-terrain outdoor work areas, boarding suites with raised Kuranda cots, and the wide-open space where dogs can generalize their obedience in real Arizona environment.
Call 480-595-6700 or schedule a tour online to lock in a time.
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Our Cave Creek campus is at 4640 E Forest Pleasant Pl, located one block north of the intersection of Lone Mountain Road and Cave Creek Road — approximately 10 minutes north of the Loop 101 and Cave Creek Road exit.
From central Phoenix or Scottsdale, take the 101 to Cave Creek Rd, head north on Cave Creek Rd past Lone Mountain, then turn onto Forest Pleasant Pl.
It's an easy drive for families across Cave Creek, Carefree, Desert Hills, New River, Black Mountain, Spur Cross, Anthem, and North Phoenix.
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Dogs sleep on raised Kuranda cots in either our luxury suites or standard chain-link enclosures.
Enclosure options:
- 6x4ft for large dogs
- 4x4ft for smaller dogs
Dogs always have access to clean water and are rotated frequently throughout the day. One of the owners lives on the same property, providing overnight oversight. Suite upgrades are available for board-and-train programs.
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Yes. We have free on-site parking at our Cave Creek campus on Forest Pleasant Pl. The property sits on a wide desert lot, so there's plenty of room to pull in and park.
Look for the designated drop-off area near our entrance when you arrive for check-in, daycare drop-off, group classes, or a facility tour.
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Between our Scottsdale (Shea & 101) and Cave Creek (north of Lone Mountain) campuses, Partners Dogs serves the entire Phoenix Valley.
Our Scottsdale facility serves families across Scottsdale, North Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Gainey Ranch, Grayhawk, DC Ranch, Desert Ridge, McDowell Mountain Ranch, McCormick Ranch, Old Town Scottsdale, Kierland, Pinnacle Peak, Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, and Fountain Hills.
Our Cave Creek facility serves Cave Creek, Carefree, Desert Hills, New River, Anthem, Black Mountain, Spur Cross, and North Phoenix.
We also operate the Dog School Bus with pickup stops across Scottsdale, Cave Creek, and North Phoenix for DaySchool members.
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Our Cave Creek campus sits on a sprawling desert property just north of Lone Mountain Rd. It's our founding location and offers something no indoor facility can: real-world Sonoran desert terrain, wide-open outdoor training space, and the kind of distraction-proofing dogs can't get inside.
The property includes indoor training rooms, boarding suites with raised Kuranda cots, daycare and DaySchool space, and extensive outdoor work areas. Dogs that train here generalize their obedience faster because they're already working in real Arizona environment.
The best way to see it is to tour it.
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Walk-ins during business hours are welcome, but we recommend booking ahead so we can give you focused time with our team to talk through your dog and program options.
Call 480-595-6700 or schedule online.
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Our Cave Creek campus has ground-floor access, on-site parking, and step-free entry to our main training areas. The desert property has some natural terrain that may be uneven in spots.
If you have specific accessibility needs and want to plan ahead, call 480-595-6700 before your visit and we'll talk through what to expect, where to park, and any adjustments we can make for your tour, class, or check-in.
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