Hours
Office and DayCampMon to Fri, 8am to 5pm
Sat, 8am to 2pm
Sun, closed
Sat, 8am to 2pm
Sun, closed
DaySchool and DaycareMon to Fri, 7am to 6pm
Sat, 8am to 4pm
Sun, closed
Sat, 8am to 4pm
Sun, closed
Serving Rio Verde, Between Two NE Valley Campuses
Dog Training for the Rio Verde Foothills, Between Two Campuses
Rio Verde is wide desert parcels backing the Tonto National Forest, where a dog roams big and meets real wildlife. Recall and snake smarts are not optional out here.
Two Campuses Within Easy Reach of the Foothills
Rio Verde sits in the far northeast Valley, roughly between our two campuses, Scottsdale at 8642 E Shea Blvd, 85260, and Cave Creek at 4640 E Forest Pleasant Pl, 85331. Most residents come down Rio Verde Drive and Dynamite Boulevard, then pick whichever campus is the easier run that day. With large parcels backing the Tonto National Forest, the two skills that matter most are a dependable off-leash recall and genuine rattlesnake avoidance, and we lead with both. Beyond that, either campus runs the full lineup of board-and-train, DaySchool, boarding, and grooming.
TWO CAMPUSES, EVERY SERVICE
Everything We Offer Rio Verde Foothills Dogs
- Snake Avoidance A genuine hazard on Tonto-adjacent parcels. Dogs learn to avoid snakes by sight, sound, and scent. About snake avoidance
- Board and Train Camps Foundation, Behavior, and Transform Camps build the recall foothills living demands. Explore camps
- Private Lessons One-on-one coaching around your property and goals. See private lessons
- Group Classes Pre-School Puppy classes, group obedience, Agility, and CGC. View classes
- DaySchool Daily training, socialization, and rest at either campus. About DaySchool
- Boarding Overnight care with optional training. See boarding
- Grooming Baths, brush-outs, nails, and ears, flat-price for any size dog. About grooming
- Treadmill Conditioning Indoor fitness through Arizona's hottest months. About conditioning
Room to Run, Reasons to Listen
Foothills dogs get structure first, then the freedom that comes with it.
Family-owned since 1997. 70,000+ dogs trained. 4.8 stars across 2,000+ reviews. Two Arizona campuses, Scottsdale and Cave Creek.
YOUR NEAREST CAMPUSES
Two NE Valley Campuses, Both Within Reach
Rio Verde sits between our Scottsdale campus at 8642 E Shea Blvd and our Cave Creek campus at 4640 E Forest Pleasant Pl. Most families come down Rio Verde Drive and Dynamite Boulevard and choose whichever campus is the easier run that day. Head south toward Shea for Scottsdale, or travel northwest on Dynamite for Cave Creek. Either way you are driving to a full-service campus, not a satellite.
Both campuses run every program under one roof: training, DaySchool, boarding, and grooming. Same team, same standard, two locations. Foothills living puts real demands on a dog, and whichever campus you pick, that is where we build the recall and snake smarts that make life on the parcel actually work.
WHY RIO VERDE FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why Rio Verde Families Choose Partners
- Two campuses, one standard. Rio Verde sits between Scottsdale and Cave Creek. Same trainers, same methods, every program at both. Compare both campuses →
- Snake and recall specialists. Rattlesnakes and open terrain make avoidance and off-leash recall core safety skills here, not add-ons. About snake avoidance →
- Training built for acreage living. Calm, steady obedience that holds on your property, on the trail, and around wildlife. See group classes →
- Results you keep at home. We coach you alongside your dog so the training holds on your Rio Verde parcel long after camp ends. Read the reviews →
WHAT YOUR DOG GETS
What a Day With Us Looks Like
Hands-on trainingEvery day is real training with a pro, not just supervised hangout time. Your dog practices the skills that make them genuinely easier to live with.
Supervised social timeTrainer-run play teaches your dog to read other dogs and stay calm in a group, the manners that hold up at the park and on the patio.
A calmer dog at homeThe goal is a dog you can relax around: settled indoors, polite with guests, and reliable off leash where it is safe.
HOW TO GET STARTED
How to Get Started From Rio Verde
Schedule a call. Tell us about your dog. We will suggest the closer campus and program.
Visit your closer campus. Tour and check in at Scottsdale, 8642 E Shea Blvd, or Cave Creek, 4640 E Forest Pleasant Pl. We verify vaccinations, set up your Pet Parent Portal, and introduce your instructor.
Train and take it home. Your dog builds snake savvy, recall, and manners to keep on your Rio Verde parcel.
Ready to Train Your Rio Verde Dog?
Two NE Valley campuses put us within reach. Schedule a call or reach us by phone and we will match you with the closer campus and the right program for life in the Rio Verde Foothills.
Explore in 360
Walk Our Cave Creek Campus in 360
Your closest campus is Cave Creek. Look around the training floors, classrooms, and yards from your phone before you drive out.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Hours, Address and Contact (Scottsdale Campus)
Visit Us
8642 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
In Pima Crossings at Shea Blvd and the Loop 101, across from the PGA Superstore, with free parking at the door.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Partners campus should Rio Verde residents use?
Either works, since Rio Verde sits between them. Most families come down Rio Verde Drive and Dynamite Boulevard and choose the campus that is the easier drive that day, Scottsdale on Shea or Cave Creek to the northwest.
Why prioritize recall and snake avoidance in Rio Verde?
Parcels here back onto the Tonto National Forest, so dogs roam wide and cross paths with rattlesnakes and other wildlife. A reliable recall and trained snake avoidance are the two safeguards that matter most out here.
Do both campuses offer the same programs?
Yes. Both the Scottsdale and Cave Creek campuses run board-and-train camps, DaySchool, boarding, grooming, and rattlesnake avoidance, taught by the same team and to the same standard.
Are there breed or age restrictions?
We work with all breeds and sizes at both campuses. The minimum age is 20 weeks, about five months, so vaccinations can be completed. There is no maximum age, so older Rio Verde dogs are welcome.