Pricing & Investment
What Dog Training Really Costs in Arizona
The honest math: a few weeks of professional training costs a fraction of living with an untrained dog for the next decade. Here's how our programs are priced, what's included, and how financing makes it manageable.
How much does dog training cost at Partners Dog School?
Partners Dog School prices each program around the level of support your dog needs, from group classes and DaySchool memberships up to multi-week board-and-train camps for obedience, behavior, and severe cases. Rather than a single sticker price, the right number depends on your dog's goals, which is exactly what a free planning call is for. Think of it as an investment, not a bill: every camp includes private owner-coaching lessons, group classes, and DaySchool days so the results last long after pickup, and financing options let you spread the cost over time.
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WHERE TO START
Find the Right Starting Point for Your Dog
- Just getting started. Not sure what your dog needs? Begin with a PD360 assessment ($199, credited toward enrollment) or a group class. Low pressure, honest direction.
- Keep the progress going. Want steady results and the best value? A monthly membership gives you trainer time at about $5 an hour and discounts on everything else.
- Need a full reset. Serious behavior or a busy household? An immersive board-and-train camp does the heavy lifting, then membership keeps it sticking.
THE HONEST MATH
What an Untrained Dog Really Costs
Behavior problems rarely stay the same. They compound into chewed furniture, stressful walks, canceled plans, and years of friction with a dog you love. A few weeks of professional training costs a fraction of living with that for the next decade.
The prices below are an investment in a calmer home, safer walks, and a dog you can actually relax around. Here is exactly what each one buys, with the value spelled out so you can decide with clear eyes.
WHAT YOU ARE REALLY INVESTING IN
The Dog You Get to Live With
Underneath every price on this page is the same outcome: a dog you can relax around. Calm walks, easy guests, a partner instead of a project. That is what you are buying, and it lasts long after the last payment.
THE BEST VALUE WE OFFER
Memberships: Trainer Time at About $5 an Hour
A single DaySchool day is $65 (about $7 an hour). A membership drops that to roughly $5 an hour, adds 10 to 30% off everything else, and keeps your dog moving through our 8-level grade curriculum every week, with every behavior tracked in PD360 and synced across classes, camps, and daycare. Open any card to see the math.
Plus
$199/mo
- Save about $1,210 a year
- About $5 per training hour
- 10% off everything else
About $50 a DaySchool day or $100 a DayCamp day with your plan. Extra days after your credits run out: $58.50 a DaySchool day or $103.50 a DayCamp day at your 10% member rate, vs $65 and $115 standard.
See how the savings work
| Your included days each month (at standard rates) | $ |
| Training value per year | $3,598 |
| Your cost ($199 x 12) | $2,388 |
| You save each year | $1,210 |
Based on using your included days each month. Your member discount also applies to boarding, grooming, lessons, and add-ons.
Premium
$399/mo
- Save about $3,367 a year
- About $5 per training hour
- 20% off everything else
About $50 a DaySchool day or $100 a DayCamp day with your plan. Extra days after your credits run out: $52 a DaySchool day or $92 a DayCamp day at your 20% member rate, vs $65 and $115 standard.
See how the savings work
| Your included days each month (at standard rates) | $ |
| Training value per year | $8,155 |
| Your cost ($399 x 12) | $4,788 |
| You save each year | $3,367 |
Based on using your included days each month. Your member discount also applies to boarding, grooming, lessons, and add-ons.
Platinum
$599/mo
- Save about $6,485 a year
- About $5 per training hour
- 30% off everything else
About $50 a DaySchool day or $100 a DayCamp day with your plan. Extra days after your credits run out: $45.50 a DaySchool day or $80.50 a DayCamp day at your 30% member rate, vs $65 and $115 standard.
See how the savings work
| Your included days each month (at standard rates) | $ |
| Training value per year | $13,673 |
| Your cost ($599 x 12) | $7,188 |
| You save each year | $6,485 |
Based on using your included days each month. Your member discount also applies to boarding, grooming, lessons, and add-ons.
WHY MEMBERS WIN
Where the Savings Actually Come From
The math is simple and checkable. Premium gives 8 DaySchool days a month. At the $65 single-day rate that is $520 of training, plus the classes and discounts, for $399. Over a year that is about $3,367 back in your pocket, as long as you use the days.
Repetition is what makes training stick. The dogs that hold their progress are the ones who keep practicing. Membership builds that practice into your month so the work you paid for does not unravel.
The discount follows you everywhere. Your 10, 20, or 30% applies to boarding, grooming, private lessons, and add-ons, so members save on far more than just training days.
THE SMART FIRST STEP
Start With a PD360 Assessment, $199
If you are not sure which path fits, start here. The PD360 is 4+ hours of expert evaluation with your dog plus an hour with you, and the $199 fee ($149 for a second dog) is credited toward same-day camp enrollment. You walk away with an honest, best-fit recommendation, no pressure to buy the biggest package.
It is required before Behavior Camp and Transform Camp, and it is the safest way to compare camp versus lessons versus a membership for your specific dog.
IMMERSIVE BOARD & TRAIN
Camps: A Full System, Not Just Boarding
Every camp is an immersive board-and-train in a private luxury suite, with weeks of follow-up DaySchool or DayCamp and group classes built in. That is why the all-in value runs well above the price. Open any breakdown to see exactly where the money goes. A standard kennel option is available at our Cave Creek campus.
Foundation Camp
$3,509
14 nights, luxury suite. About $155/night.
- Live-in immersive training in a private luxury suite, day and night
- 3.5 hours of private lessons for your family
- 16 DaySchool reinforcement days after camp
See the value breakdown
| 14 nights training + luxury suite | $2,170 |
| 16 DaySchool follow-up days | $899 |
| 8 Pet Parenting classes | $440 |
| Assessment + demos + lessons | included |
| Built-in savings | $1,693 |
| Your investment | $3,509 |
Behavior Camp
$6,244
21 nights, luxury suite. About $205/night.
- Live-in behavior rehabilitation in a private luxury suite, day and night
- 3.5 hours of private lessons for your family
- 16 DayCamp reinforcement days after camp
See the value breakdown
| 21 nights training + luxury suite | $4,305 |
| 16 DayCamp follow-up days | $1,499 |
| 8 Pet Parenting classes | $440 |
| Assessment + demos + lessons | included |
| Built-in savings | $2,640 |
| Your investment | $6,244 |
Transform Camp
$8,929
28 nights, luxury suite. About $215/night.
- Our most intensive live-in training in a private luxury suite
- Private family lessons plus an in-home follow-up
- 24 DayCamp reinforcement days after camp
See the value breakdown
| 28 nights training + luxury suite | $6,020 |
| 24 DayCamp follow-up days | $2,249 |
| 12 Pet Parenting classes | $660 |
| Assessment + demos + lessons | included |
| Built-in savings | $3,890 |
| Your investment | $8,929 |
A $100 deposit holds your dates. In most cases 50% is due at check-in and the balance at pickup. PD360 assessment required before Behavior and Transform Camp.
LESSONS, CLASSES & SPECIALTY
Other Ways to Train
- Private lessons. In-school $179 (second dog $139), in-home $279 ($209), online $129. One-on-one coaching for specific goals. Weekly lesson memberships available.
- Pet Parenting classes. Drop-in $65, or memberships at $169 a month (4 classes) and $279 a month (8 classes). Practice, accountability, and skill-building around real distractions.
- Rattlesnake avoidance. $109 first time, $89 for a refresher. Arizona-specific training that can save your dog's life.
- Boarding. From $80 a night for a luxury suite, with member discounts and optional training add-ons. See the boarding page
LOYALTY REWARDS
Every Dollar You Spend Earns Savings Later
You earn one point for every dollar you spend, plus 500 points for each friend you refer and a 500-point bonus on every fifth referral. Points turn into account credit on a rising scale, so the more you invest in your dog, the more comes back to you.
PAYMENT & FINANCING
Flexible Ways to Pay
Camp payment timing. A $100 nonrefundable deposit holds your dates. In most cases 50% is due at check-in and the balance at pickup.
Financing for qualified families. Partners Dogs references options such as Coaching Financial, LendingUSA, and PayPal Credit in current program guides. Approval, rates, and terms are handled directly by the lender.
Memberships spread it out. A monthly membership turns a big one-time number into a predictable monthly rhythm, with the discount and savings built in.
Not Sure Which Option Fits?
Tell us about your dog and your goals, and we will help you build the right program. No pressure, just an honest plan and a clear next step.
We Recommend the Smartest Fit, Not the Biggest Package
Share your dog's goals, timeline, and history. We will point you to the right investment and explain exactly what comes next.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is board and train worth the money?
For most families, yes. A few weeks of structured training costs far less than years of damaged property, stressful walks, and a dog you cannot fully relax around. Every camp also bundles private family lessons, DaySchool or DayCamp reinforcement days, and weeks of group classes, so you are buying a full system, not just boarding.
How much is the PD360 assessment, and do I have to do it first?
The PD360 assessment is $199 for your first dog and $149 for a second, and it is credited toward same-day camp enrollment. It is 4+ hours with your dog plus an hour with you. It is required before Behavior Camp and Transform Camp, and it is the smartest first step any time you are unsure which path fits.
What makes a membership the best value?
Memberships drop your effective rate to about $5 per training hour, far below the $65 single-day rate, and Plus, Premium, and Platinum include 10%, 20%, and 30% off everything else. A Premium membership saves a typical family about $3,367 a year, and Platinum about $6,485, as long as you use the days each month.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Partners Dogs references financing options such as Coaching Financial, LendingUSA, and PayPal Credit in current program guides. Approval, rates, and terms are handled directly by the lender.
What is due upfront for a camp?
Most camp reservations use a $100 nonrefundable deposit to hold dates. In most cases 50% is due at check-in and the balance is due at pickup.
How does the loyalty program work?
You earn one point for every dollar you spend, plus 500 points for each friend you refer and a 500-point bonus on every fifth referral. Points redeem for account credit on a rising scale, from $2 at 100 points up to $375 at 7,500 points. The more you invest in your dog, the more you save later.