Board and Train
Foundation Camp
Come home to a dog that finally listens at the door, on a walk, and around guests.
Partners Dogs Scottsdale · Shea Blvd & the Loop 101
Dog Training in Scottsdale, AZ
A modern, climate controlled training resort at 8642 E Shea Blvd, minutes from anywhere in the Valley. Balanced, honest training and luxury care from a family owned team that has worked with more than 70,000 dogs since 1997.
Where Is the Best Dog Training in Scottsdale, AZ?
Partners Dogs Scottsdale at 8642 E Shea Blvd is the highest rated dog training school in the Southwest, with 4.8 stars across 2,000+ reviews and more than 70,000 dogs trained since 1997. Whatever brought you here, there is a clear path forward. Tired of apologizing for the lunging, the barking, or the growling? Behavior Camp gives you back calm walks and a dog you can trust around guests. Just brought home a puppy? Group Classes start at Pre-School Puppy and build good habits before bad ones set in. Working long days or traveling? DaySchool and luxury boarding keep your dog exercised, cared for, and learning while you are away. Our Scottsdale team will meet you where you are and build a plan that gets you a calm dog at home and one you can take anywhere with confidence.
A MODERN HOME FOR YOUR DOG
A Climate Controlled Training Resort at Shea & the 101
Our Scottsdale campus in Pima Crossings is purpose built for dogs, and it is one of the largest and highest rated facilities in the Southwest.
- Bright, climate controlled training rooms and an indoor play floor
- A dedicated DaySchool wing with real training woven into every day
- Outdoor enrichment yards with a splash pad and pool
- Agility setups and a grooming station
- Quiet rest rooms where dogs sleep on raised Kuranda cots
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO WORK ON?
Programs for Every Goal, Every Dog
Every Partners program runs at our Scottsdale campus. Choose the path that fits your dog, or talk to a trainer and we will help you decide.
Board and Train
Behavior Modification
Behavior Camp
Walk your reactive dog past another dog without the lunging, barking, and dread.
Our Deepest Reset
Transform Camp
For the bites, the fear, and the cases other trainers turned down, real change is still possible.
Daily Structure
DaySchool and DayCamp
Drop off a restless dog and pick up a tired, better-behaved one, every single day.
Overnight Stays
Luxury Boarding
Travel without the guilt, with a calm suite, real attention, and training that keeps going.
Desert Safety
Snake Avoidance
Teach your dog to catch a rattlesnake's scent and walk away, before it becomes an emergency.
One-on-One Coaching
Private Lessons
One-on-one coaching that fixes the exact thing driving you crazy, on your schedule.
Pet Parenting Program
Group Classes
Where new puppies start and good dogs get great, across eight levels from Pre-School to Dogtorate.
BUILT FOR ARIZONA
Trained for Real Scottsdale Life
Greenbelt mornings. Calm Greenbelt and Chaparral Park walks, with a dog that settles when you stop.
Patio manners. A quiet down-stay at a Kierland or Old Town patio.
Trail steady. Reliable leash manners on McDowell Sonoran Preserve trails.
Desert ready. For rattlesnakes, javelina, coyotes, and summer heat, rattlesnake avoidance teaches your dog to move away on its own.
LUXURY BOARDING
Five Star Suites While You Travel
Five-star luxury suites for boarding guests, with climate control, daily enrichment, and an owner on site overnight. Members save every time they board, train, and play, and earn spend credits toward DaySchool and DayCamp. Dogs in training have their progress synced so every visit builds on the last.
TAKE A LOOK INSIDE
Tour Our Scottsdale Campus on Video
Take an inside look at our Scottsdale campus before you ever visit. Start with the short program tours filmed right here on Shea, then watch the full campus walkthrough below.
PD360 Assessment at Scottsdale
Rattlesnake Avoidance at Scottsdale
DaySchool on Shea
Three program tours filmed at this campus. The full facility walkthrough with our team follows below.
Explore in 360
Walk the Campus in 360, Right Now
Drag to look around the training studio, DaySchool playrooms, and boarding wing, then click room to room like you are standing in the building.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE RESULTS
Meet Our Expert Dog and Puppy Trainers in Scottsdale
Hannah Kochman, Head Trainer and Location Manager. With Partners since 2017, she runs the Shea floor and helps anxious dogs find their footing.View Profile
Chase Larson, Team Success Manager. Nine years turning reactive and aggressive dogs into calm, trustworthy companions.View Profile
Nicole Colasacco, Daycare Manager. With Partners since 2021, teaching Pre-School Puppy and assisting Canine Good Citizen tests.View Profile
Emma Badoni, Boarding Manager. Runs the Scottsdale boarding wing so every overnight stay keeps the progress going.View Profile
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Hours, Address and Contact
Hours
Office and DayCampMon to Fri, 8am to 5pm
Sat, 8am to 2pm
Sun, closed
Sat, 8am to 2pm
Sun, closed
DaySchool and DaycareMon to Fri, 7am to 6pm
Sat, 8am to 4pm
Sun, closed
Sat, 8am to 4pm
Sun, closed
Visit Us
8642 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
In Pima Crossings at Shea Blvd and the Loop 101, across from the PGA Superstore, with free parking at the door.
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CLOSE TO HOME
Serving Scottsdale and the 101 Corridor
Our campus at Shea and the Loop 101 is minutes from Gainey Ranch, Kierland, McCormick Ranch, DC Ranch, Grayhawk, Desert Ridge, and Old Town.
- North Scottsdale Straight down the 101.
- Paradise Valley East on Shea.
- Arcadia East to Shea and the 101.
- Fountain Hills West on Shea.
- Phoenix Just off the 101 at Shea.
- Tempe Up the 101.
- Mesa A quick run up the 101.
- Rio Verde Often your closest dog school.
WHAT FAMILIES SAY
What Our Scottsdale Families Are Saying
Real reviews from real Partners Dogs families at our Scottsdale campus.
Scottsdale
Cave Creek
See the Campus Before You Decide
Walk the training rooms, see where the dogs sleep, and meet the people who will work with your dog. Book a tour online, or call and we will set it up for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the address and hours of the Partners Dogs Scottsdale location?
Our Scottsdale facility is at 8642 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, in Pima Crossings at Shea Boulevard and the Loop 101, across from the PGA Superstore. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm and Saturday 8am to 2pm. Sunday is closed. Daycare and DaySchool run extended hours to fit working schedules: Monday through Friday 7am to 6pm and Saturday 8am to 4pm. Call 480-595-6700 or email enroll@partnersdogs.com for directions and a tour.
Which Partners Dogs location should I choose: Scottsdale or Cave Creek?
Both campuses offer the same programs, the same balanced methodology, and the same quality of care: Foundation Camp, Behavior Camp, Transform Camp, DaySchool, daycare, group classes, private lessons, boarding, and rattlesnake avoidance. The difference is facility and geography. Scottsdale at Shea and the 101 is a modern, indoor, climate controlled facility with expanded training rooms, a dedicated DaySchool wing, luxury boarding suites, and overnight staff on site, ideal for families in central and north Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Gainey Ranch, Grayhawk, DC Ranch, Desert Ridge, Kierland, McCormick Ranch, and the 101 corridor. Cave Creek sits north of Lone Mountain on a sprawling desert property with real world outdoor terrain and wide open space for distraction proofing, ideal for families in Cave Creek, Carefree, Desert Hills, New River, Anthem, Black Mountain, Spur Cross, and the north valley. Not sure which fits? Schedule a call and we will point you to the right campus.
Is someone at the Scottsdale facility overnight?
Yes. Our Scottsdale campus has staff on site overnight in case of emergency. They passively monitor the dogs without disturbing their sleep. Dogs rest on raised Kuranda cots in luxury suites or standard enclosures, with constant access to clean water and frequent rotations throughout the day.
Are all Partners Dogs programs offered at both locations?
Yes. Every Partners Dogs program runs at both Scottsdale and Cave Creek, with the same methodology and the same standards: Foundation Camp (14 night board and train), Behavior Camp (21 night behavior modification), Transform Camp (28 night intensive), DaySchool, group classes across all eight grade levels from Pre-School Puppy to Dogtorate plus Agility and CGC prep, private lessons, boarding, and rattlesnake avoidance. Pick the location closest to you or the campus that best fits your dog.
Can I tour the Partners Dogs Scottsdale facility before enrolling?
Yes, we encourage it. You can schedule a facility tour any time during business hours at our Scottsdale campus (Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm, Sat 8am to 2pm). On a tour you will see the indoor training arena, the outdoor enrichment yard, our luxury boarding suites, the DaySchool play floors, the grooming station, the splash pad, and the quiet rest rooms where dogs sleep on raised Kuranda cots. Call 480-595-6700 or book a tour online to lock in a time.
Is there parking at the Partners Dogs Scottsdale facility?
Yes. We have free on site parking in the Pima Crossings lot. Pull in and look for our entrance signage at 8642 E Shea Blvd. You will find designated spaces near our front entrance for check in, drop off, and pick up, with plenty of room throughout the lot for classes, daycare drop off, and tours.
Where does my dog sleep at the Scottsdale facility?
Dogs rest on raised Kuranda cots in our luxury suites or standard enclosures, with options sized 6x4ft for large dogs and 4x4ft for smaller dogs. Dogs always have access to clean water and are rotated frequently throughout the day for play, training, potty breaks, and rest. Every board and train camp at Scottsdale is delivered in a private luxury suite.