Other Trainers Gave Up. We Will Not.
When you bring your dog to Partners Dog School, you are coming to the largest and highest-rated dog facility in the Southwest. Whether you want to stop problem behaviors, improve your dog's manners, take a few classes, socialize your dog in daycare, or just get a bit of exercise in agility; we have a number of programs to suit all of your interests and goals. If you don't know where to start, take the quiz below, or schedule a call with one of our amazing support team. That way we can find the best program for you and your dog!
What Is Transform Camp?
Are you tired of apologizing for your dog's behavior? Are you looking for the perfect place to watch your dog while you're out of town? Are you looking for a place to drain your dog's energy while improving its socialization? With 100+ years of combined dog training experience, and 55,000+ dogs trained, we have seen it all. Whatever your needs, let Partners Dog School join you on the journey to a delightful relationship with your dog.
What’s Included in Transform Camp?
- 28 Night Minimum Stay At Our State-Of-The-Art Training Facility
- 3+ Active Training Sessions Each Day
- 7 Hours Of Private Lessons For Your Education
- 12 Weeks Of Pet Parenting Group Classes
- 24 DayCamp Days
- Free Access To Our Pet Parent Guide
- +1000 Opportunities To Improve
Transform Camp for Dog Aggression Training in Arizona
Partners Dog Training has been stopping dog aggression problems since 1997. Our experience is unparalleled in the industry. Referred by 50+ veterinary practices across the Phoenix metro area. Our Dog Aggression Camp addresses all levels of dog aggression, people aggression, territorial aggression, insecurity, resource guarding, and more. If you need to correct other behavioral issues check out Behavior Camp. If you just need to work on obedience and manners check out Foundation Camp.
Unparalleled Experience
With over 28 years of experience and thousands of aggressive dogs successfully rehabilitated, Partners Dog Training has the expertise to handle even the most challenging cases. Our trainers are specifically trained in aggression modification and are referred by 50+ veterinary practices across the Phoenix metro area.
Fast Track Goals. Maintain Our Work.
Transform Camp fast tracks any training you desire while simultaneously building a strong foundation of trust and communication between you and your dog. Our intensive program ensures rapid progress, and our comprehensive follow-up system – including private lessons and group classes – ensures you can maintain and build on the work we’ve done together.
All Shapes And Sizes. All Problems.
Every dog is different, and so is every aggression case. At Partners we factor in personality, breed, age, history, and many other variables to develop a customized plan for your dog. Whether it's resource guarding, dog aggression, stranger aggression, sibling rivalry, or fear-based behaviors — dog owners across Arizona and the East Valley come to us because we have the experience and tools to address it.
Industry-Defining Strategies
Transform Camp’s strategy is built on decades of real-world experience combined with ongoing education in the latest behavioral science. We use a balanced approach – leaning heavily on reward-based training while also establishing clear boundaries. Our methods are proven, humane, and effective for dogs at every level of aggression.
Immersive 28-Night Stay
Built for the Cases No One Else Will Take
Watch one of our location's school tour video for a comprehensive, inside look at our facilities and what we have to offer. They are also a great way to get to know our Team and see how much we love dogs! After touring our school, we hope you'll be inspired to visit one of our locations and see for yourself why we're the highest-rated dog training schools in the Southwest.
See the Change
Before and After Transform Camp
Real dogs, real progress. Drag the slider to see the kind of change Transform Camp graduates make in their longest, most immersive stay with us — typically 28+ nights of intensive behavior modification.
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How Does Transform Camp Work?
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Assessment + Check-In
- Before check-in we will verify Bordetella, Rabies, and Distemper/Parvo vaccinations for your dog(s).
- You will fill out detailed information about your dog’s history, triggers, and aggression patterns on our Pet Parent Portal.
- On check-in day, our team will conduct a thorough behavioral assessment to establish a baseline and develop a customized training plan.
- We will confirm your dog’s feeding schedule, medication needs, and any other special requirements.
- We will discuss your goals, expectations, and timeline so we can tailor the program to your specific needs.
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Training + Demos
- In Transform Camp, your pup will receive over an hour of active training each day focused on aggression modification, desensitization, and counter-conditioning.
- Your dog will participate in 3+ structured training sessions daily, each targeting specific behavioral goals.
- Between active sessions, your dog benefits from “modeling” on our Training Floor – learning calm, appropriate behavior by observing and being around well-trained dogs in a controlled environment.
- Treadmill training is available to help drain excess energy, reduce anxiety, and build confidence.
- Throughout the stay, you will receive periodic updates, photos, and progress reports so you can see the transformation happening.
- Private demonstration lessons are scheduled so you can observe the training techniques and begin learning how to handle your dog with confidence.
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Transition
- The transition phase is critical – this is where we teach YOU to maintain and build on the progress your dog has made.
- You will attend 7 hours of private lessons where our trainers work directly with you and your dog together.
- You will also attend 12 weeks of Pet Parenting Group Classes to strengthen your handling skills and reinforce training in social settings.
- 24 DayCamp days are included so your dog continues to practice appropriate behavior in a structured, supervised environment.
- We will provide you with a comprehensive take-home plan, equipment recommendations, and ongoing support.
- Our team remains available for questions and guidance as you continue the training journey at home.
Questions? We're Here to Help
Are you tired of apologizing for your dog's behavior? Are you looking for the perfect place to watch your dog while you're out of town? Are you looking for a place to drain your dog's energy while improving its socialization? With 100+ years of combined dog training experience, and 55,000+ dogs trained, we have seen it all. Whatever your needs, let Partners Dog School join you on the journey to a delightful relationship with your dog.
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How Much Does Transform Camp Cost?
Are you tired of apologizing for your dog's behavior? Are you looking for the perfect place to watch your dog while you're out of town? Are you looking for a place to drain your dog's energy while improving its socialization? With 100+ years of combined dog training experience, and 55,000+ dogs trained, we have seen it all. Whatever your needs, let Partners Dog School join you on the journey to a delightful relationship with your dog.
Our Commitment to You
Are you tired of apologizing for your dog's behavior? Are you looking for the perfect place to watch your dog while you're out of town? Are you looking for a place to drain your dog's energy while improving its socialization? With 100+ years of combined dog training experience, and 55,000+ dogs trained, we have seen it all. Whatever your needs, let Partners Dog School join you on the journey to a delightful relationship with your dog.
Financing Available
Are you tired of apologizing for your dog's behavior? Are you looking for the perfect place to watch your dog while you're out of town? Are you looking for a place to drain your dog's energy while improving its socialization? With 100+ years of combined dog training experience, and 55,000+ dogs trained, we have seen it all. Whatever your needs, let Partners Dog School join you on the journey to a delightful relationship with your dog.
Management is a Long-Term Commitment
What Comes After Transform Camp?
Watch one of our location's school tour video for a comprehensive, inside look at our facilities and what we have to offer. They are also a great way to get to know our Team and see how much we love dogs! After touring our school, we hope you'll be inspired to visit one of our locations and see for yourself why we're the highest-rated dog training schools in the Southwest.
Not Sure If Transform Camp Is the Right Fit?
Are you tired of apologizing for your dog's behavior? Are you looking for the perfect place to watch your dog while you're out of town? Are you looking for a place to drain your dog's energy while improving its socialization? With 100+ years of combined dog training experience, and 55,000+ dogs trained, we have seen it all. Whatever your needs, let Partners Dog School join you on the journey to a delightful relationship with your dog.
Frequently asked
Transform Camp FAQs
Real questions from real Partners Dogs families. Have a different question? Ask us.
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Transform Camp (28 nights, from $8,509) is built for severe aggression cases — multi-bite histories, bites toward family members, or outward (non-reactive) aggression. It is the most intensive program we offer and uses specialized trainers who handle aggression cases every day.
Behavior Camp (21 nights, from $5,964) is built for moderate behavior issues — reactivity, anxiety, fear of other dogs, resource guarding, destructive behavior, separation anxiety, and reactive bites (single, situational incidents that haven’t hardened into outward aggression).
If you are unsure, the PD360 assessment is the fastest way to find out which fits your dog. We will not put a dog in a more intensive program than they need.
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Transform Camp is the most intensive board-and-train program at Partners Dogs — a 28-night residential rehabilitation program built for dogs with multi-bite histories, bites toward family members, or outward (non-reactive) aggression: severe sibling aggression, resource guarding that has hardened past warning, predatory drive, or stranger reactivity that has escalated past reactive incidents. It is designed for the cases other trainers have refused.
Dogs live at our Scottsdale or Cave Creek facility for 28 days with 3+ active daily training sessions, modeling time on the training floor, and structured exposure work. The program includes 7 hours of private lessons, 12 weeks of Pet Parenting group classes, 24 DayCamp days, and free access to the Pet Parent Guide so the family can maintain the work at home.
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Transform Camp starts at $8,509 for a standard enclosure and $8,929 for a luxury suite upgrade. A PD360 behavioral assessment is required before enrollment ($199, with discounts often available for families ready to sign up for a program).
The price includes the full 28-night stay, 3+ daily training sessions, 7 hours of private lessons for you and your family, 12 weeks of Pet Parenting group classes, 24 DayCamp days, and free Pet Parent Guide access. A nonrefundable $100 deposit holds your dates, 50% is due at check-in, and the balance is due at pickup. Financing is available through our third-party financing partner for qualified clients.
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Transform Camp is a 28-night residential program at our Scottsdale or Cave Creek facility. Your dog stays on-site for 28 consecutive nights and receives 3+ active training sessions every day, plus modeling time on our training floor between sessions.
The 28-night length is intentional. Severe behavior change requires deep neural-pathway reinforcement — shorter board-and-train programs often produce skills that fade within weeks. Most Transform Camp graduates also continue with DaySchool, follow-up private lessons, and Pet Parenting Classes to lock in the change.
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In most cases, yes — PD360 is designed for exactly that situation. We've trained more than 70,000 dogs over 28 years, and a meaningful share of them came to us with aggression, bite history, severe fear, or reactivity that other trainers turned away.
If PD360 surfaces aggression or fear, your senior trainer will recommend one of these paths based on the case:
- Behavior Camp — for reactivity, resource guarding, leash aggression, anxiety, and single reactive bites
- Transform Camp — for multi-bite histories, bites toward family members, or outward (non-reactive) aggression
- Aggression Rehabilitation — specialized program for severe aggression cases that need an extended timeline
- Private behavior work paired with a structured at-home protocol
If your case is beyond what we can responsibly take on, we'll tell you that too. We do not enroll cases we cannot help. In rare situations we'll refer to a veterinary behaviorist or recommend a hard conversation about safety — but those are the exceptions. Most aggression and fear cases have a path forward at Partners Dogs.
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Transform Camp is built for severe aggression cases — dogs with a multi-bite history, bites toward family members, or outward (non-reactive) aggression: stranger reactivity that has escalated past warning, severe sibling aggression, predatory drive, or fear-based behaviors that have hardened past what Behavior Camp can address.
Every enrollment starts with a PD360 behavioral assessment. We map your dog’s bite history, triggers, household context, and medical factors, then tell you honestly whether Transform Camp is the right call. Sometimes the right answer is Behavior Camp for single reactive bites or non-aggression behavior work, or a veterinary behaviorist referral. We say no to cases we cannot help — that is part of saying yes to the cases we can.
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The PD360 Assessment is $199. That covers a full day with your dog at our Scottsdale or Cave Creek facility — drop-off around 9-10am, pickup around 3-4pm, with a senior trainer running the structured evaluation, family interview, and written program recommendation.
Discounts are often available — especially for families ready to sign up for a program. Ask our team about active offers when you book.
If we don’t think Partners Dogs is the right fit for your dog, we’ll tell you that during the debrief.
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It depends on the program.
PD360 is required for:
- Any case involving aggression toward dogs or people
- Any case with a bite history
- Any case considering Behavior Camp or Transform Camp
- Any case considering Aggression Rehabilitation
- Any case where you're unsure which program fits
PD360 is recommended but not required for:
- Foundation Camp — we can intake over a phone call for friendly dogs with standard goals
- DaySchool — phone intake works for most cases
- Private Lessons — we can start with a discovery call
- Group Classes — standard enrollment, no PD360 required
Even when it’s not required, we recommend PD360 if you have any uncertainty about which program fits or if you’ve been turned away by another trainer. The full assessment day saves weeks of guessing.
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No. Group classes focus on obedience, manners, and building a strong bond with your dog in a social setting. They are not designed to address behavior issues like reactivity, aggression, or severe anxiety — these require individualized attention.
For behavior modification, the right programs are Behavior Camp (moderate cases like reactivity, anxiety, resource guarding) or Transform Camp (severe aggression, bite history). For on-leash reactivity specifically, see the Leash Reactivity Intensive. Take our quiz for an honest program recommendation.
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Every Transform Camp enrollment includes:
- 28-night minimum stay at our state-of-the-art Scottsdale or Cave Creek facility
- 3+ active training sessions every day focused on aggression modification, desensitization, and counter-conditioning
- 7 hours of private lessons for you and your family during the transition phase
- 12 hours of Pet Parenting group classes
- 24 DayCamp days for ongoing structured reinforcement after camp
- Free access to our Pet Parent Guide
- 1000+ structured opportunities to practice new behaviors
- Modeling time between sessions on our training floor
The transition phase — where we teach you to maintain the behaviors at home — is the most critical part of the program. Every behavior is tracked in the PD360 system through at least four stages of learning, so progress compounds across grade levels.
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Yes. During any board-and-train program (Foundation Camp, Behavior Camp, Transform Camp), your dog's lead trainer posts photos and short video clips to your parent dashboard on a regular cadence — typically every few days, with extra updates at major milestones.
What you'll see:
- Training clips — short videos of your dog working real exercises so you can see the progress, not just hear about it
- Real-world test footage — your dog handling the situations that triggered the enrollment in the first place
- Off-duty photos — your dog playing, resting, hanging out with their kennel friends
- Milestone moments — first successful recall off-leash, first calm pass with a trigger, first relaxed place command in the lobby
This is one of the biggest differences between Partners Dogs and a kennel that disappears your dog for three weeks. You stay connected to your dog's progress in real time, and so does your trainer team — the same updates we post for you are the ones we review in our weekly internal program meetings.
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Both programs handle severe aggression cases, with key differences:
Transform Camp is a 28-night fixed program at $8,509 starting price, with a published curriculum and ongoing follow-up. It is built for severe aggression cases — multi-bite histories, family-member bites, or outward aggression — that respond to the standard 28-night structure.
Aggression Rehabilitation is an open-timeline program (typically 4-8 weeks) with case-specific pricing quoted at PD360. It uses specialized trainers and an extended threshold-based trigger work model, with lifetime handler support included. It is built for the cases that need more than the standard 28-night structure — or cases where the household needs more handler integration than Transform Camp provides.
PD360 confirms which is the right fit for your dog.
Take the First Step Toward a Safer Home
Schedule a PD360 assessment and find out if Transform Camp is the right path for your dog.