Skip to content
Family-owned · Est. 1997 70,000+ dogs trained 4.8 stars · 2,000+ parent reviews
    Home
    Programs
    Locations
    Resources
    Shop

    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.

    A brindle dog sitting calmly on a lead on the training facility floor, looking up attentively.
    ~$5/hr with membership10-30% member discounts70,000+ dogs trainedSince 1997 family owned

    How much does dog training cost at Partners Dog School?

    Group classes start at $65, DaySchool memberships at $199 a month, private lessons at $129, and board-and-train camps run $3,509 to $8,929. The $199 PD360 assessment that starts most plans is applied as store credit when you enroll in the camp or program we recommend, or in a membership; the credit does not apply to à la carte bookings or general reservations such as a boarding stay, drop-in daycare days, or grooming booked on their own. The right number depends on your dog, and every price below spells out exactly what it buys.

    See the Programs Below
    A black German Shepherd resting on an elevated place cot during indoor obedience training.

    WHERE TO START

    Find the Right Starting Point for Your Dog

    • New puppy at home? Start with a PD360 assessment, $199 and applied as store credit when you enroll in the camp or program we recommend, or in a membership; the credit does not apply to à la carte bookings or general reservations such as a boarding stay, drop-in daycare days, or grooming booked on their own, or Pet Parenting classes beginning with Pre-School Puppy. Clear, honest direction on what your puppy actually needs right now. See PD360
    • Busy week, dog with energy to burn? A DaySchool membership builds training into your normal routine at about $5 a trainer hour, and your dog comes home tired and better behaved. See DaySchool
    • Living with reactivity, anxiety, or aggression? An immersive camp does the heavy lifting, Behavior Camp for reactivity and fear, Transform Camp for bite histories, then membership keeps it sticking. See Behavior Camp

    THE HONEST MATH

    What an Untrained Dog Really Costs

    Behavior problems compound. Chewed furniture, lost pet deposits, canceled plans, and years of friction with a dog you love. Put the two numbers side by side and the decision gets simple.

    • What waiting costs An untrained year can swallow a pet deposit, a couch, and most of your patience. Reactivity, bolting, and a recall you cannot trust put your dog at real risk, and the friction lasts a decade, not a season. Find What Your Dog Needs
    • What training costs A full PD360 assessment is $199 and applied as store credit when you enroll in the camp or program we recommend, or in a membership; the credit does not apply to à la carte bookings or general reservations such as a boarding stay, drop-in daycare days, or grooming booked on their own. A few weeks of professional training buys back calm walks, easy guests, and a quiet house for years. Build Your Program

    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.

    An Australian Cattle Dog gently rests its head on its owner's knee while being petted.

    THE BEST VALUE WE OFFER

    Memberships: Trainer Time at About $5 an Hour

    A membership keeps your dog moving through our 8-level grade curriculum every week, with every behavior tracked in PD360 and synced across classes, camps, and DaySchool. It also takes 10 to 30% off everything else and brings training to roughly $5 an hour, against about $7 an hour for a single $65 DaySchool day. Open any card to see the math.

    Plus

    About $5 an hour of training time

    $199/mo

    Keep the progress going every week, without booking a single extra appointment.

    4 DaySchool or 2 DayCamp days a month

    • Save about $1,210 a year
    • 10% off everything else, boarding to grooming

    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
    Included days$260
    Training value / yr$3,598
    Cost ($199 x 12)$2,388
    You save$1,210
    Based on using your included days each month. Your member discount also applies to boarding, grooming, lessons, and add-ons.
    Talk Memberships
    Best Value

    Platinum

    About $5 an hour of training time

    $599/mo

    The most training time and the deepest discount, for dogs and families who want it all handled.

    12 DaySchool or 6 DayCamp days a month

    • Save about $6,485 a year
    • 30% off everything else, boarding to grooming

    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
    Included days$780
    Training value / yr$13,673
    Cost ($599 x 12)$7,188
    You save$6,485
    Based on using your included days each month. Your member discount also applies to boarding, grooming, lessons, and add-ons.
    Talk Memberships

    WHY MEMBERS WIN

    Where the Savings Actually Come From

    $520 of training Premium includes 8 DaySchool days a month. At the $65 single-day rate, that is $520 of trainer time.

    $399 a month The Premium price, with 20% off boarding, grooming, private lessons, and add-ons on top.

    $1,452 back a year Use your days and membership returns about $1,452 a year compared to paying day by day.

    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 a 30-minute pickup meet, and the $199 fee ($149 for a second dog) is applied as store credit when you enroll in the camp or program we recommend, or in a membership; the credit does not apply to à la carte bookings or general reservations such as a boarding stay, drop-in daycare days, or grooming booked on their own. You walk away with an honest, best-fit recommendation, even when that is the smaller option.

    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 Training System With Boarding Built In

    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 card to see exactly where the money goes and how the per-hour value breaks down. A standard kennel option is available at our Cave Creek campus.

    A trainer working focused attention with a Belgian Malinois on the training field

    Foundation Camp

    Foundation Camp

    About $11 an hour of care and training, all in

    $3,509

    Go home with a dog you can actually live with, everyday manners that hold up without you managing every moment.

    14 nights, luxury suite. About $155/night. For puppies, adolescents, and everyday manners.

    • 14 nights of live-in training in a private luxury suite
    • 4 private lessons for your family, from check-in to transition home
    • 8 Pet Parenting group classes after camp
    • 16 DaySchool days afterward to lock the training in
    See the value breakdown
    14 nights training + luxury suite$2,170
    16 DaySchool follow-up days$899
    8 Pet Parenting classes$440
    Assessment + demos + lessonsincluded
    Built-in savings$1,747
    Your investment$3,509
    Explore Foundation
    A trainer rewards a calm grey dog holding a down on a raised place cot

    Transform Camp

    Transform Camp

    About $17.80 an hour of our most intensive training

    $8,929

    Build the management, safety, and confidence to hold your family and your dog together for the long term.

    28 nights, luxury suite. About $215/night. For aggression, bite history, and severe fear or reactivity. PD360 required.

    • 28 nights of our most intensive live-in training in a private luxury suite
    • 6 private lessons, including an in-home follow-up visit
    • 12 Pet Parenting group classes after camp
    • 24 DayCamp days afterward to reinforce the new skills
    See the value breakdown
    28 nights + suite$6,020
    24 DayCamp follow-up$2,249
    12 classes$660
    Assessment + demos + lessonsincluded
    Built-in savings$2,744
    Your investment$8,929
    Explore Transform
    MORE WAYS TO BE GREAT TOGETHER

    Care. Coaching.
    Confidence.

    Choose your next step. See your rate. Book when you’re ready.

    Choose your membership once. Boarding, lesson, snake training and drop-in class rates update throughout this section. Monthly class packages keep their package price.

    Dues are separate: Plus $199/mo, Premium $399/mo, Platinum $599/mo. Includes DaySchool or DayCamp days. See membership inclusions.

    Small brown dog beside a plush bed at Partners Dogs
    01A stay you can feel good about

    Their own little getaway.

    A comfortable suite. A familiar routine. A team that gets to know your dog, so you can enjoy your time away.

    Choose your stay
    Standard rate$80/ night

    3-night minimum. Special care supports dogs with bite histories or additional needs under a senior instructor.

    Existing clients: sign in to request your dates. First stay? Call 480-595-6700.

    • Climate-controlled suites with raised beds
    • Meals, medication and wellness checks
    • Photo and video updates from our team
    Make it their kind of stay

    Optional add-ons: $50 per DaySchool day, $50 per private training session, and $50 for bath & brush. DaySchool requires trainer approval. Add-ons are separate from the overnight rate.

    See boarding details

    A trainer rewards a leashed Australian Shepherd with a treat during a private lesson
    02One dog. Your goals. A clear plan.

    Small breakthroughs.
    Big everyday changes.

    Work one-on-one with a trainer on the moments that matter to you, then leave knowing how to keep the progress going at home.

    Choose your setting
    Standard rate$179/ lesson

    Start with a $199 PD360 assessment. Campus lessons are about 60 minutes; in-home lessons about 90 minutes.

    480-595-6700. Tell us your goals and preferred lesson setting. Prefer a callback?

    • Personal coaching for your specific goals
    • Choose campus, in-home or online sessions
    • Family practice that turns advice into habits
    Bringing a second dog?

    Published second-dog rates: $139 on campus and $209 in-home. Weekly lesson memberships are also available. Ask our team for the best fit.

    See private lessons details

    A pet parent walks a white dog on leash while other dog-and-handler teams practice in the Scottsdale training auditorium
    03Learn together. Grow together.

    Good habits meet
    the real world.

    Build skills beside other dogs and people. Our eight-level curriculum gives you a clear next step, from Pre-School Puppy through Dogtorate.

    Choose your rhythm
    Standard rate$65/ class

    Classes are about 45 minutes. Monthly packages are billed at the package total; per-class averages are rounded. Membership discounts apply to drop-in classes.

    Pick your campus to see class times. Call to choose your level and enroll.

    • Eight grade levels with a clear path forward
    • Practice around real distractions
    • Coaching and accountability for pet parents
    Progress that keeps going

    The grade-level curriculum connects with DaySchool and camps, with behavior tracked through PD360. Keep building on what your dog already knows.

    See group classes details

    Tan dog wearing a turquoise harness beside a secured mesh training cage, with the handler’s lower body in the background.
    04Built for life in Arizona

    Teach distance.
    Build a safer instinct.

    Help your dog recognize the sight, sound and smell of a rattlesnake, then choose to move away. A dedicated safety skill for desert life.

    Choose your session
    Standard rate$109/ dog

    Sessions take about 15–20 minutes. Refreshers are recommended 1–2 times a year. Training reduces risk; continue using a leash and staying alert.

    In the scheduler, choose First Timer or Refresher, then Scottsdale or Cave Creek.

    • Controlled session with a trained instructor
    • Sight, sound and scent recognition
    • First-time training and refresher options
    Know the approach before you book

    This is a separate safety program. Training uses safely caged live rattlesnakes and instructor-led e-collar conditioning. Read the program details to decide whether it fits your dog.

    See snake avoidance details

    A black Labrador Retriever splashing happily in a shallow blue pool in an outdoor yard.

    MORE THAN TRAINING

    A Place Your Dog Actually Loves

    Training days are play days too. Memberships keep your dog social, busy, and happy between the work, which is half of why the results stick.

    Explore in 360

    See What You Are Paying For

    Purpose-built training floors, private suites, and shaded yards. Walk the campuses in 360 and see where the investment goes.

    LOYALTY REWARDS

    Every dollar.
    Savings for what’s next.

    Every dollar you spend on your dog earns one point toward future account credit. More training and care, more savings ahead.

    $1you spend 1point earned

    Scroll through the rewards. See how your points turn into more credit.

    Find My Dog’s Best Fit Already a client? Open Parent Portal
    1. 100 points $2 credit

      Your first thank-you.

      The rewards start at 100 points. Redeem them for $2 in future account credit.

    2. 1,000 points $25 credit

      Small moments add up.

      At 1,000 points, redeem $25 toward future training and care.

    3. 3,000 points $90 credit

      More points. More value.

      Redeem 3,000 points for $90 in account credit. Each point goes further at this tier.

    4. 5,000 points $200 credit

      A bigger next chapter.

      At 5,000 points, redeem $200 in account credit for what comes next.

    5. 7,500 points $375 credit

      Your biggest published reward.

      Redeem 7,500 points for $375 in account credit, the highest tier in our current reward ladder.

    MAKE IT YOUR OWN

    Want to try your numbers?

    The scroll shows our published tiers. This optional example shows how spending and completed referrals add up before redemptions.

    ACCOUNT CREDIT EXAMPLE

    $25credit at this tier

    1,000 points · $25 credit

    1,000 points in your example

    2,000 more points to $90 credit

    EXPLORE A POINTS EXAMPLE

    500 points per referral, plus 500 on every fifth.

    1,000 spending points + 0 referral points + 0 bonus points.

    Example only, before redemptions. This is not your account balance. Redeem credit at the published tiers below.

    Explore a reward tier Tier previews keep your spending example.

    Points earned on a reservation cannot be used for that reservation. Points stay on your account for up to two years.

    A little thank-you for bringing a friend

    Earn 500 points for each friend you refer, plus an extra 500-point bonus on every fifth referral. Five referrals add 3,000 points in total.

    PAYMENT & FINANCING

    Flexible Ways to Pay

    Hold your dates A $100 deposit holds your camp dates; never refunded as cash, and with 48+ hours' cancellation notice it converts to store credit toward another program. In most cases 50% is due at check-in and the balance at pickup.

    Finance it Qualified families can spread the cost through options such as Coaching Financial, LendingUSA, and PayPal Credit. Approval, rates, and terms are handled directly by the lender.

    Spread it monthly A membership turns a big one-time number into a predictable monthly rhythm, with member discounts built in.

    Not Sure Which Option Fits?

    Tell us about your dog, your goals, and your timeline, and we will recommend the smartest fit, not the biggest package. You leave with a clear next step, and the decision stays with you.

    A calm black and white dog sitting attentively in an outdoor yard, looking up.

    Keep learning

    Keep learning

    View all articles
    Margaret leads a pattern-recognition exercise with an adult Belgian Malinois in Scottsdale
    dog training

    Dog Intelligence Is Pattern Recognition, Not Breed Myth

    Dog intelligence is pattern recognition: learning new patterns quickly. Why breed rankings mislead, and how our ...

    13 min read

    Team of adult Siberian Huskies in harness pulling a sled across snow, the original work harnesses were built for
    dog training

    Do Harnesses Encourage Pulling? What Trainers Know

    Do harnesses encourage pulling? Dogs pulled 60% harder in a harness, studies show. Arizona trainers explain what ...

    14 min read

    Belgian Malinois walking on leash beside a handler during an outdoor group training session at the Cave Creek campus.
    Everyday Manners

    West Valley Dog Training Options in Peoria and Glendale

    West Valley Phoenix dog owners in Peoria and Glendale get real training options, from board-and-train camps to group ...

    8 min read

    Margaret holding a long line while a Shetland Sheepdog sniffs desert grass in Scottsdale
    dog training

    What Is a Sniff Walk? The Slow Walk That Works

    What is a sniff walk? A dog-led walk on a long line that settles busy brains. How it works and where to go in ...

    12 min read

    Two Partners Dogs trainers in teal shirts each working a different adult dog on the outdoor agility field, showing multiple handlers on the same training criteria.
    Everyday Manners

    One Trainer vs Multiple Handlers: What Dogs Actually Need

    Multiple handlers help a dog generalize commands beyond one person. Here is why board-and-train camps near Scottsdale ...

    10 min read

    Nicole Colasacco signals an American Pit Bull Terrier / Bully type in DaySchool Classroom C at Partners Dogs Scottsdale.
    dog training

    Dog Day School vs Daycare: What's the Difference

    Dog day school vs daycare: structure, training reps, and rest cycles compared. Find your dog's fit in Scottsdale or ...

    12 min read

    Golden Retriever holding a calm down-stay on a raised training cot outdoors during a structured training session.
    Training Programs

    East Valley Dog Training Near Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert

    East Valley dog training for Tempe, Chandler, and Gilbert families: honest local options, board-and-train costs, and ...

    8 min read

    A large adult white Great Pyrenees sits on green grass looking up at the camera, wearing an orange long-line leash that trails off across the lawn.
    Training Programs

    Dog Recall Training for Arizona Trails and Hikes

    A 20-to-30-foot long line and a protected cue build dog recall that holds up on Arizona trails like McDowell Sonoran ...

    9 min read

    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 training system with the boarding built in.

    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 applied as store credit when you enroll in the camp or program we recommend, or in a membership; the credit does not apply to à la carte bookings or general reservations such as a boarding stay, drop-in daycare days, or grooming booked on their own. It is 4+ hours with your dog plus a 30-minute pickup meet. 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. On top of the day savings, those tiered discounts add up: a Premium membership saves a typical family about $3,367 a year, and Platinum about $6,485, depending on how much you use 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 deposit (never cash-refunded; store credit with 48+ hours' notice) 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.

    Are your prices higher than other Arizona dog trainers?

    Compared to other professional, full-service training schools in Maricopa County, our pricing is competitive for what is included. You are paying for 28+ years and 70,000+ dogs of experience, two climate-controlled Arizona campuses, a 4.8-star rating across 2,000+ reviews, and programs that bundle private family lessons, DaySchool days, and group classes rather than board-and-train time alone.

    What happens if I need to cancel?

    Cancellations are handled as store credit rather than cash refunds. With 48 hours of notice or more, you receive credit toward a future program, class, or service. Camp reservation deposits of $100 are nonrefundable because they block trainer time on the calendar.