Beyond our weekly class schedule, Partners Dog School hosts seasonal clinics, community events, and special testing days throughout the year. Here is what to look for:
Rattlesnake Avoidance Clinics
Seasonal • March through October
One of Arizona's most critical training investments. Our rattlesnake avoidance clinics use live, safely muzzled rattlesnakes to teach your dog a life-saving aversion response. Dogs learn to recognize the sight, sound, and scent of rattlesnakes and avoid them instinctively. Each session takes approximately 15-20 minutes per dog. We run clinics at both locations throughout snake season, with the busiest months in March-May and September-October. Annual refreshers are strongly recommended, dogs retain the aversion better with yearly reinforcement. Spots fill up fast, especially in spring.
Puppy Socials
Monthly • Free for enrolled clients
Supervised, off-leash socialization sessions for puppies under 6 months, held monthly at both locations. Puppy Socials give young dogs a safe, controlled environment to practice greeting other dogs, build confidence around new people and surfaces, and learn early impulse control in a group setting. A trainer supervises every session to ensure positive interactions and coach owners on reading puppy body language. These events are free for currently enrolled clients and are one of the best ways to give your puppy a strong social foundation during the critical socialization window.
CGC Testing Days
Quarterly • Open to all dogs
The AKC Canine Good Citizen test is the gold standard for well-mannered dogs. We host official CGC testing days quarterly at our Scottsdale location, administered by our AKC-certified evaluators. The test covers 10 skills including accepting a friendly stranger, sitting politely for petting, walking through a crowd, and coming when called. Dogs who pass earn the official CGC title. Our CGC Prep class is the best way to prepare, but testing is open to any dog and handler team, you do not need to have trained with us to take the test.
Holiday & Seasonal Workshops
Throughout the year • Varies by event
From summer splash days to holiday-themed training workshops, we host special events throughout the year to keep training fun and community-focused. Past events have included trick training workshops, trail manners hikes, holiday photo sessions with your dog, and community adoption days in partnership with local rescues. Follow us on social media or sign up for our email list to get notified when new events are announced.
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