Details & policies

Good to know before you buy

Feature

Detail

Format

In-person training session

Duration

15 to 20 minutes

Location

Scottsdale or Cave Creek campus

Method

E-collar reinforcement around live, controlled Diamondback rattlesnakes

Includes

Fight, flight, free, or fawn response assessment and a personalized refresher recommendation

Booking

Details

How booking works

Programs, memberships, and boarding stays are scheduled with our team rather than shipped. We confirm your dates with you directly.

Dates, deposits, and changes

Email support@partnersdogs.com or call 480-595-6700 and we will walk you through the details for this program before you commit.

Not sure this is the right fit?

Start with a call with a trainer. We will tell you honestly which program matches your dog, or whether a different one does.

Questions

support@partnersdogs.com (reply within 1 business day) or 480-595-6700.

About this product

Built for working dogs and the families who love them

Our first-timer Snake Avoidance training teaches your dog to recognize the sight, sound, and smell of rattlesnakes and to actively keep their distance. An essential safety program for dogs living in or visiting Arizona's snake country.

What’s included

Everything this includes

Whether you’re purchasing a one-time product or joining as a member, here’s exactly what you get from the moment your order is confirmed.

Safety First

A carefully controlled process focused entirely on protecting your dog.

Recognize & Avoid

Your dog learns to identify and move away from snakes on sight, scent, and sound.

Lasting Aversion

Training designed to create a reliable, instinctive avoidance response.

Real-World Scenarios

Practice in realistic settings so the skill holds up on the trail.

Experienced Handlers

Guided by professionals who specialize in avoidance training.

Refreshers Available

Reinforce the training each season to keep the response sharp.

What our trainers say

Straight from our training floor

Consistency is everything. We use the same structure and handling every day, so dogs make real, lasting progress instead of short-term obedience.

Megan Fielder

Boarding & Training Specialist

Every dog is different, so we tailor the plan to the dog in front of us. Our goal is a confident dog and a confident owner by the time the program ends.

Hannah Kochman

Professional Dog Trainer

We take the time to truly understand each dog, keep them engaged, and set families up to keep the results going long after training is over.

Monica Jensen

Certified Dog Trainer

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Common questions

Questions about this product

What happens during the session?

You check in, we pair you with a trainer, and your dog is conditioned to the scent, sound, and sight of a live Diamondback rattlesnake in a controlled habitat using a small e-collar stim timed by an experienced instructor.

How long does it take?

About 15 to 20 minutes, at either our Scottsdale or Cave Creek campus.

Is it safe?

Yes. It uses live rattlesnakes in a controlled setting with an instructor who has at least two years of training experience, and you get a plain-language debrief afterward on how your dog performed.

Will my dog need a refresher?

Most dogs benefit from a refresher once or twice a year to keep the avoidance response sharp, especially before hiking season.