Pet Parenting Class · 8 Cumulative Grade Levels
Group Classes — Pre-School to Dogtorate
Transforming everyday pets into the world's smartest dogs. 8 progressive grade levels, 130+ behaviors tracked in PD360 (and growing), open enrollment so you can start any week.
Group classes at Partners Dogs are weekly small-group obedience training sessions at our Scottsdale and Cave Creek facilities. We teach a cumulative 8-grade-level curriculum — from Pre-School puppy socialization all the way through Dogtorate-level off-leash reliability — covering 130+ behaviors tracked in our PD360 system (and growing). Sessions are taught by master trainers in groups of 6 dogs or fewer, with open enrollment so you can start any week. Drop-in classes are $65 per session ($115 same-day at the door). Prefer a different format? Compare private lessons, our immersive Foundation Camp, or take the 2-minute fit quiz.
Schedules & Sign Up
Scottsdale Calendar
Live class schedule for our Shea/101 location. Subscribe to the calendar to get every session on your phone.
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Live class schedule for our Cave Creek campus on the original Lone Tree Ranch.
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Need help picking the right grade level? Book a quick call with our enrollment team.
Book a CallPD360 Assessment
$199 full 4-hour assessment day — a senior trainer evaluates your dog and recommends the right grade level. Discounts often available for families ready to enroll.
Book PD360Class Format — 45 Minutes, Built for Reps
Interval Training
Short, high-energy reps on 4–5 focus behaviors. Builds focus, stamina, and gives parents one-on-one coaching time.
Group Training
Practice the day's focus behaviors with the whole class. Line, Circle, and Scramble formations push socialization and engagement.
AMRAP
As Many Reps As Possible. A timed challenge that builds endurance, focus, and a tight bond between you and your pup.
Demo & Wrap-Up
Show the class what you've learned. Get praise, feedback, and tips to level up next session.
What Makes These Classes Different
Open Enrollment
Modular structure — miss a class without losing progress. Behaviors repeat within a Grade Level, and you can repeat a Grade Level as many times as needed.
Comprehensive Curriculum
130+ behaviors tracked in PD360 (and growing) across all 8 grade levels. Graduate through Pre-School to Dogtorate alongside your dog.
High Energy, Higher Impact
Copious reps in every session so you leave feeling fulfilled and confident to continue your dog's progress at home.
Stay In Sync
Progress in each Grade Level carries through to other Partners programs — Foundation Camp, DaySchool, Behavior Camp, and beyond.
Flexible Scheduling
Numerous options per class plus an extended public schedule, so participating works even when life gets busy.
Cumulative Learning
A behavior taught at Elementary is reinforced in Middle School and proofed in High School. Each skill moves through at least four stages of learning.
Behavior Progress Plan
Cumulative behaviors learned at each Grade Level — your dog's curriculum, mapped.
Grade Level 1 · 12 new behaviors · 12 cumulative
Pre-School
Puppy & AdultPre-School is the first step in our 8-level curriculum. Dogs learn manners, socialization, and proper play while building confidence and desensitizing to sights and sounds that can trigger reactivity. These crucial skills develop the fundamental aspects of a well-rounded dog and prepare them for everything to come.
Pre-School runs as two tracks — Puppy (5-12 months) and Adult (12+ months) — so your dog learns alongside peers at a similar life stage. Most dogs graduating from our board-and-train Camps enter at Kindergarten, but outwardly reactive dogs start in Pre-School (Adult) for focused support before moving up.
Set Up Important Boundaries
Educate your dog in a positive, engaging, and enduring manner to distinguish between right and wrong behaviors.
Key Training for Adolescent Dogs
Learning and socializing contribute to a dog's mental stimulation and overall well-being, setting a foundation for a happy and healthy adult dog.
Prepare Your Dog For Success
Early learning experiences help dogs build confidence, reduce anxiety, and prevent behavioral issues as they grow older.
Pre-School Syllabus
New Manners
New Behaviors
New Tricks
New Tools
Grade Level 2 · 13 new behaviors · 25 cumulative
Kindergarten
All AgesIn Kindergarten, dogs learn to be mindful of thresholds, stay focused through turns, hold steady in place, and understand the concept of being free. The curriculum builds on Pre-School with lessons on manners, socialization, and proper play while continuing to boost confidence and exposure to various sights and sounds.
This is where most dogs land after graduating from a Partners board-and-train Camp. The foundations built here — heel, place, stay — anchor every higher-level behavior your dog will learn.
Behavioral Foundations
The class focuses on training dogs to meet specific behavioral thresholds, including mastering turns and staying in place. These foundational behaviors are crucial for development.
Confidence and Socialization
Exposing dogs to different sights and sounds helps reduce reactivity, build confidence, and develop socialization skills and manners for interacting with others.
Manners and Play
Lessons focus on teaching dogs proper play techniques and manners to engage appropriately and respectfully. Structured activities reinforce positive behavior during social ...
Kindergarten Syllabus
New Manners
New Behaviors
New Tricks
New Tools
Grade Level 3 · 17 new behaviors · 42 cumulative
Elementary
All AgesIn Elementary, dogs reinforce skills from Kindergarten while learning advanced commands and behaviors crucial for daily interactions. This stage focuses on refining obedience, improving impulse control, and enhancing social manners.
The signature commands of this level — Reset, Done, Leave It, Off — are the ones your dog will use every single day at home, on walks, and in public spaces.
Advanced Commands
Dogs learn and practice new commands such as "Reset," "Done," "Leave It," and "Off," which are essential for managing behavior in various situations.
Impulse Control
Training emphasizes self-control, teaching dogs to resist temptations and respond calmly to commands like "Leave It" and "Off," which are vital for safe and respectful ...
Social Manners
The curriculum includes lessons on appropriate play and greetings, ensuring dogs know how to engage with other dogs and people in a polite and controlled manner.
Elementary Syllabus
New Manners
New Behaviors
New Tricks
New Tools
Grade Level 4 · 16 new behaviors · 58 cumulative
Middle-School
All AgesIn Middle-School, dogs advance their training with specialized commands and skills that enhance their ability to navigate more complex environments. This level focuses on precise obedience, grooming tolerance, and desensitization techniques.
This is also where structured off-leash work and longer-line exercises begin — your dog earns more freedom by demonstrating consistent obedience.
Specialized Commands
Dogs are introduced to commands like "Out" and "Flip to Heel," which are designed to improve positioning and responsiveness during walks and other activities.
Grooming Tolerance
Training includes sessions on grooming, helping dogs become comfortable with being handled and groomed, which is essential for their overall health and well-being.
Object Desensitization
The curriculum incorporates object desensitization exercises, teaching dogs to remain calm and unreactive when exposed to various objects and stimuli, reducing anxiety and ...
Middle-School Syllabus
New Manners
New Behaviors
New Tricks
New Tools
Grade Level 5 · 14 new behaviors · 72 cumulative
High-School
All AgesIn High-School, dogs reinforce and proof basic commands and manners while expanding into more complex behaviors that enhance their ability to engage in interactive and cooperative tasks. This level focuses on building advanced tricks, emotional bonding, and practical retrieval skills.
The desensitization work at this level — children, sounds, and medical handling (taking vitals) — is what makes Partners-trained dogs comfortable in the real world.
Advanced Tricks
Dogs are taught fun and engaging tricks like "High Five," "Hug," and "Bye," which not only entertain but also strengthen the bond between the dog and handler.
Emotional Bonding
Through commands like "Hug," dogs learn to engage in close, affectionate interactions that promote trust and deepen the emotional connection with their handlers.
Practical Skills
Training includes the "Retrieve" command and pacing exercises, helping dogs perform useful tasks and maintain controlled movement, which is important for both work and play.
High-School Syllabus
New Manners
New Behaviors
New Tricks
New Tools
Grade Level 6 · 16 new behaviors · 88 cumulative
College
All AgesIn College, dogs focus on reinforcing and proofing previously learned behaviors while adding complex and functional behaviors that demonstrate high levels of obedience, problem-solving, and physical control. This level focuses on tasks that are both practical and impressive, showcasing your dog's advanced training and versatility.
Functional Commands
Dogs learn practical skills like "Open/Close Door" and "Send Out," enabling them to perform tasks that assist in daily activities and enhance their usefulness in various settings.
Advanced Positioning
Commands like "Middle" refine the dog's ability to position themselves correctly in relation to their handler, important for both safety and advanced obedience work.
Physical Control and Tricks
Dogs master more intricate tricks like "Bow" and "Sit Pretty," which require balance, strength, and coordination, showcasing physical control and advanced training.
College Syllabus
New Manners
New Behaviors
New Tricks
New Tools
Grade Level 7 · 17 new behaviors · 105 cumulative
Masters
All AgesDogs establishing themselves as masters of body and mind reach new heights in this grade level. Navigate the difficulties of strengthening each known behavior around increasingly difficult environments. Bridge together intricate routines with a combination of precision, creativity, and advanced communication.
This level emphasizes complex tricks, cooperative tasks, and performance-oriented skills — the routines you see at dog sport demonstrations and on social media.
Complex Routines
Dogs are trained in advanced behaviors like "Figure 8" and "Orbit," which involve intricate movements and demonstrate a high level of coordination and responsiveness.
Task Completion
Commands like "Put Toys Away" teach dogs to perform specific tasks independently, reinforcing their ability to understand and complete multi-step instructions.
Creative Expression
Through skills like "Wave," "Kiss," and "Freestyle Bridging," dogs engage in expressive behaviors that highlight their personality and the strong bond with their handler, making ...
Masters Syllabus
New Manners
New Behaviors
New Tricks
New Tools
Grade Level 8 · 15 new behaviors · 120 cumulative
Dogtorate
All AgesDogs achieve the highest level of training in Dogtorate, showcasing their exceptional abilities through dynamic and challenging performances. This level focuses on agility, precision, and complex tricks that demonstrate advanced skills and athleticism.
Graduates at this level are the dogs you see headlining demonstrations, performing at events, and serving as ambassadors for everything Partners-trained dogs can become.
Dynamic Performance
Dogs master high-energy activities like "Frisbee" and "Leg Weaves," highlighting their agility, speed, and ability to follow intricate sequences in a fast-paced environment.
Precision Tricks
Commands such as "Cross Paws" require precise movements, showcasing the dog's advanced coordination and focus in executing detailed and controlled actions.
Athletic Challenges
Through tricks like "Leg Jump," dogs demonstrate their physical prowess and ability to perform challenging stunts, underscoring their strength, training, and trust in their ...
Dogtorate Syllabus
New Manners
New Behaviors
New Tricks
New Tools
Specialty Classes
Sport-focused options for dogs who've graduated the curriculum or want a different kind of challenge.
Rally
Refine leash handling, commands, and partnership through the dynamic dog sport of Rally.
Agility
Guide your dog through jumps, weaves, tunnels, and more — fun, fitness, and partnership.
Ready to Enroll?
Drop-in classes are $65 per session ($115 same-day at the door) — no contracts. Open enrollment means you can start this week.