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Grade-Level Curriculum8 grades from Pre-School Puppy to Dogtorate Training JourneyWhat progress looks like, week by week Our MethodologyHow we train and why it lastsPet Parenting Class · 8 Cumulative Grade Levels
8 progressive grade levels, 130+ behaviors taught across the grades, and 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 through Dogtorate-level off-leash reliability, covering 130+ behaviors taught across the group-class grades.
Sessions are taught by master trainers in groups capped at 10 dogs, usually about five dogs per trainer, with open enrollment so you can start any week. Drop-in classes are $65 per session, and every grade level's full syllabus is readable online with skills, week-by-week plans, and PD360 scoring for all 8 levels.
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Book a Call$199 full 4-hour assessment day: a senior trainer evaluates your dog and recommends the right grade level.
Book PD360The structure is modular, so you can miss a class without losing progress. Behaviors repeat within a Grade Level, and you can repeat a Grade Level as many times as needed.
130+ behaviors taught across all 8 grade levels. Graduate through Pre-School to Dogtorate alongside your dog.
Copious reps in every session so you leave feeling fulfilled and confident to continue your dog's progress at home.
Progress in each Grade Level carries through to other Partners programs: Foundation Camp, DaySchool, Behavior Camp, and beyond.
Numerous options per class plus an extended public schedule, so participating works even when life gets busy.
A behavior in Teaching at one level is Reinforcing at the next, then Proofing, then Maintenance, so nothing is learned once and forgotten.
14 new behaviors · 14 cumulative
Pre-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.
Educate your dog in a positive, engaging, and enduring manner to distinguish between right and wrong behaviors.
Learning and socializing contribute to a dog's mental stimulation and overall well-being, setting a foundation for a happy and healthy adult dog.
Early learning experiences help dogs build confidence, reduce anxiety, and prevent behavioral issues as they grow older.
15 new behaviors · 29 cumulative
In 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.
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.
Exposing dogs to different sights and sounds helps reduce reactivity, build confidence, and develop socialization skills and manners for interacting with others.
Lessons focus on teaching dogs proper play techniques and manners to engage appropriately and respectfully. Structured activities reinforce positive behavior during social ...
15 new behaviors · 44 cumulative
In 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, and Off, are the ones your dog will use every single day at home, on walks, and in public spaces.
Dogs learn and practice new commands such as "Reset," "Done," "Leave It," and "Off," which are essential for managing behavior in various situations.
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 ...
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.
15 new behaviors · 59 cumulative
In 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.
Dogs are introduced to commands like "Out" and "Flip to Heel," which are designed to improve positioning and responsiveness during walks and other activities.
Training includes sessions on grooming, helping dogs become comfortable with being handled and groomed, which is essential for their overall health and well-being.
The curriculum incorporates object desensitization exercises, teaching dogs to remain calm and unreactive when exposed to various objects and stimuli, reducing anxiety and ...
12 new behaviors · 71 cumulative
In 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, covering children, sounds, and medical handling (taking vitals), is what makes Partners-trained dogs comfortable in the real world.
Dogs are taught fun and engaging tricks like "High Five" and "Hug," plus the "Bye" finish, which sends your dog on a loop around you and into heel. Together they entertain and ...
Through commands like "Hug," dogs learn to engage in close, affectionate interactions that promote trust and deepen the emotional connection with their handlers.
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.
13 new behaviors · 84 cumulative
In 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, applying your dog's advanced training and versatility.
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.
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.
Dogs master more intricate tricks like "Bow" and "Sit Pretty," which require balance, strength, and coordination, showcasing physical control and advanced training.
15 new behaviors · 99 cumulative
Dogs 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.
Dogs are trained in advanced behaviors like "Figure 8" and "Orbit," which involve intricate movements and demonstrate a high level of coordination and responsiveness.
Commands like "Put Toys Away" teach dogs to perform specific tasks independently, reinforcing their ability to understand and complete multi-step instructions.
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 ...
16 new behaviors · 130+ cumulative
Dogs achieve the highest level of training in Dogtorate, putting their exceptional abilities to the test 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.
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.
Commands such as "Cross Paws" require precise movements, showcasing the dog's advanced coordination and focus in executing detailed and controlled actions.
Through tricks like "Leg Jump," dogs demonstrate their physical prowess and ability to perform challenging stunts, underscoring their strength, training, and trust in their ...
Sport-focused options for dogs who've graduated the curriculum or want a different kind of challenge.
Refine leash handling, commands, and partnership through the dynamic dog sport of Rally.
Guide your dog through jumps, weaves, tunnels, and more, fun, fitness, and partnership.
Drop-in classes are $65 per session with no contracts. Open enrollment means you can start this week.
