Dog Training in Scottsdale & Cave Creek

Start with our quiz or a quick call with our team. We match your dog's behavior profile, goals, and timeline to the best-fit program, whether that's Foundation Camp, Behavior Camp, Transform Camp, or DaySchool.

Yes. We support everything from basic manners to severe reactivity and aggression. Behavior Camp handles reactivity, anxiety, destructive behavior, and single reactive bites. Transform Camp is designed for multi-bite histories, bites toward family members, or outward (non-reactive) aggression — the cases other trainers will not take.

Many families see meaningful progress quickly, then we focus on making those results reliable with owner coaching and follow-through. See what's included in each program to understand the timeline and transition support.

Yes. Contact us and we can walk you through our Scottsdale or Cave Creek location, the process, and the program options before you commit.

Dog training in Scottsdale ranges widely depending on the type of program. Group classes may start around a few hundred dollars, while immersive board and train programs like our Foundation Camp start at $3,276 for a 14-night stay. More intensive programs like Behavior Camp and Transform Camp cost more because they address deeper behavioral issues over longer stays. We also offer financing so that cost never has to be the reason your dog doesn't get the help they need. The best way to get an accurate quote is to schedule a free call with our team.

You can start foundational training as early as 8 weeks old at home, and most puppies are ready for a structured program like Foundation Camp by around six months once their vaccinations are complete. The earlier you start, the easier it is to build good habits before problem behaviors take root. We also offer Puppy and Me classes for younger puppies who aren't quite old enough for board and train. Waiting too long is one of the most common regrets we hear from dog owners, so don't hesitate to reach out even if your puppy is still young.

For most families, board and train is the single most effective investment they can make in their dog's behavior and their own quality of life. The immersive structure means your dog gets multiple training sessions every day in a professional environment — something that's nearly impossible to replicate on your own. Our Foundation Camp graduates come home with reliable obedience, and the included private lessons and group classes make sure the training transfers to you. When you factor in the years of frustration, damaged belongings, and strained relationships that unresolved behavior problems cause, the math becomes clear pretty quickly.

Board and train programs like our Foundation Camp, Behavior Camp, and Transform Camp are immersive — your dog stays with us and receives multiple structured training sessions every day, plus socialization and real-world proofing. Private lessons are one-on-one sessions where a trainer works directly with you and your dog, usually at your home or at our facility. Many families start with a board and train program to build a solid foundation and then use private lessons for follow-up and fine-tuning. Our team can help you figure out which approach — or combination — makes the most sense for your situation.

Yes — we use e-collars, bark collars, and other balanced-training tools when they are the right fit for the dog, the behavior, and the family. After 28 years and 70,000+ dogs trained, we have learned that limiting ourselves by equipment limits the outcome.

What matters is the trainer's understanding, the timing, and the pairing. Tools do not cause harm or pain — people do. You can hurt a dog with any piece of equipment if it is used incorrectly, and you can build a confident, well-mannered dog with almost any tool when it is used skillfully and with intent.

Our trainers are certified to use e-collars, bark collars, prong collars, slip leads, treats, clickers, place training, and everything in between. We pick what serves the dog and the parent — not what fits a single philosophy. The goal is a relationship that is fun, sustainable, and easy to continue long after your program ends. If you have questions about a specific tool for your dog, schedule a free consultation and we will walk you through how we would approach it.

Most families see noticeable improvement within the first week of a board and train program, and by the end of a 14-night Foundation Camp stay, dogs typically have reliable obedience commands and significantly improved manners. For dogs with deeper behavioral issues, our 21-night Behavior Camp or 28-night Transform Camp provide the additional time needed for lasting change. The real key to long-term results is the transition phase — the private lessons and group classes included with every program that teach you how to maintain everything your dog learned. Training doesn't end when your dog comes home; it's a partnership we build together.