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    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.

    70,000+ dogs trained4.8 stars 2,000+ reviewsSince 1997 family owned2 AZ campuses
    The bright Partners Dogs Scottsdale lobby with an owner leaning on the curved reception desk and an Australian Shepherd sitting on the counter.

    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.

    WHY PARTNERS DOGS

    Why Choose Our Dog Trainers in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Keys to Success

    Do not know what to do next? We do. First we assess your goals and design a plan to reach them. Then we build a relationship, build reliable everyday manners, and correct the behaviors that make life hard. Finally we teach you to build on that foundation, hold your dog accountable, and keep those good behaviors for life.

    Set the Bar Higher

    First and foremost, we love dogs. We want your dog to succeed as much as you do, and our team will do whatever it takes to hit the goals you have set. When you train with us, you get a partner that is invested in the outcome, not just the lesson.

    Our Mission and Philosophy

    Our mission is to give every pet parent and their dog an extraordinary education and a lifelong, delightful relationship. We are balanced, tool agnostic trainers. We use whatever serves the dog and the family best, from treats and markers to slip leads, prong collars, and e-collars. Tools do not cause harm. People do. The trainer’s skill is what determines the outcome.

    We Are Here for You

    The relationship does not end when the program does. Our Scottsdale team stays available for follow up, refreshers, and the everyday questions that come up as life with your dog changes. You are never on your own.

    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. Bright, climate controlled training rooms, a dedicated DaySchool wing, an indoor play floor, outdoor enrichment yards, a splash pad and pool, agility setups, a grooming station, and quiet rest rooms where dogs sleep on raised Kuranda cots. It is one of the largest and highest rated facilities in the Southwest.

    A bright, empty climate-controlled indoor training room with a wall mirror and polished wood floor at the Scottsdale campus.

    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.

    BUILT FOR ARIZONA

    Trained for Real Scottsdale Life

    Scottsdale is one of the best places in the country to own a dog, if your dog is ready for it. Picture calm weekend walks on the Greenbelt, a quiet down-stay at a Kierland patio, steady leash manners on McDowell Sonoran Preserve trails, and easy evenings at Chaparral Park. That is the life we train for, and it is why families choose a school that trains dogs for Arizona instead of a generic program.

    Living here also comes with desert realities. Rattlesnakes, javelina, coyotes, and serious summer heat are part of the deal, and a trained dog is a safer dog. Our rattlesnake avoidance training teaches your dog to recognize the scent, sound, and sight of a snake and move away on their own. It is one of the simplest ways to protect your dog's life in Arizona.

    A relaxed tan dog with bright blue eyes lounging happily on green grass, capturing the calm results families get.

    Where Scottsdale Dogs Become Great

    Real results from real families. Balanced, honest training that gives you a calm dog at home and one you can take anywhere with confidence.

    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.

    An outdoor view of the boarding wing with a staff member walking a row of clean chain-link suite runs.

    TAKE A LOOK INSIDE

    Tour Our Scottsdale Campus on Video

    Take an inside look at our Scottsdale campus. The tour walks you through our facilities and introduces the team, so you can see how much we love dogs before you ever visit. After watching, we hope you will come see for yourself why we are the highest rated dog training school in the Southwest.

    Video preview: facility tour of the Partners Dogs Scottsdale campus

    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.

    An outdoor enrichment yard with a shade structure and secure perimeter fence, part of the walkable Scottsdale campus.

    Meet Our Expert Dog and Puppy Trainers in Scottsdale

    Hannah Kochman, Head Trainer at Partners Dogs Scottsdale

    Hannah Kochman

    Head Trainer

    Hello! My name is Hannah and I am the Head Trainer at Partners Shea/101. I consider myself to be “born and raised” at Partners. I began working here in 2017, first as an Animal Care Tech and Snake Avoidance Handler. Throughout the years, I have instructed Pre-School Puppy and group classes, as well as trained thousands of dogs ranging from household puppies to behavior modification cases.

    Chase Larson, Team Success Manager at Partners Dogs Scottsdale

    Chase Larson

    Team Success Manager

    Hello, my name is Chase! I've been here for 3+ years, but I have been working with dogs for 9+ years doing daycare, animal care, and management. I have always been a dog person, but Partners helped me find my true passion which is training dogs, and people. My goal is to help owners build a better relationship and understanding with their dogs while laying the foundation they need to be successful.

    Nicole Colasacco, DaySchool Manager at Partners Dogs Scottsdale

    Nicole Colasacco

    DaySchool Manager

    Hi there! My name is Nicole and I am the Daycare Manager and Trainer at Partners Shea/101. I have been working with Partners since 2021 and quickly progressed from a Daycare attendant to a Daycare Manager. I absolutely love seeing our guests learn great habits, play appropriately, and enjoy their time with our team. I am also an Instructor for Pre-School Puppy and obedience classes, and assist in our Canine Good Citizen tests.

    Emma Badoni, Boarding Manager at Partners Dogs Scottsdale

    Emma Badoni

    Boarding Manager

    Hi! I'm Emma, the Boarding Manager at our Scottsdale facility. My job is to make sure every overnight guest gets the structure, enrichment, and care that turns boarding into a confidence-building experience, not just a place to stay. Watching a dog walk out happier and better-behaved than when they arrived is what keeps me going every day.

    PLAN YOUR VISIT

    Hours, Address and Contact

    Hours

    Office and DayCampMon to Fri, 8am to 5pm
    Sat, 8am to 2pm
    Sun, closed
    DaySchool and DaycareMon to Fri, 7am to 6pm
    Sat, 8am to 4pm
    Sun, closed

    Partners Dogs Scottsdale

    8642 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 · 480-595-6700

    CLOSE TO HOME

    Serving Scottsdale and the 101 Corridor

    Our campus at Shea and the Loop 101 is one of the most accessible corners in the Valley. Families come to us from North Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Arcadia, Fountain Hills, Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, and Rio Verde, plus Gainey Ranch, Kierland, McCormick Ranch, DC Ranch, Grayhawk, Desert Ridge, and Old Town. Live north of Lone Mountain? Our Cave Creek campus may be even closer.

    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.

    A staff member with a treat pouch taking notes on a clipboard beside the boarding runs, one of the people who work with your dog.

    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.

    How do I get to Partners Dogs Scottsdale?

    Our Scottsdale campus is at 8642 E Shea Blvd in Pima Crossings, at the intersection of Shea Boulevard and the Loop 101, one of the most accessible corners in the Valley, across from the PGA Superstore. From the 101, take the Shea Blvd exit and head east. It is a short drive from Paradise Valley, Kierland, Gainey Ranch, DC Ranch, Desert Ridge, Grayhawk, McDowell Mountain Ranch, McCormick Ranch, Old Town Scottsdale, Pinnacle Peak, and the entire 101 corridor.

    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.

    What cities does Partners Dogs serve?

    Between our Scottsdale campus at Shea and the 101 and our Cave Creek campus north of Lone Mountain, Partners Dogs serves the entire Phoenix Valley. Our Scottsdale facility serves families across Scottsdale, North Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Gainey Ranch, Grayhawk, DC Ranch, Desert Ridge, McDowell Mountain Ranch, McCormick Ranch, Old Town Scottsdale, Kierland, Pinnacle Peak, Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, and Fountain Hills. Our Cave Creek facility serves Cave Creek, Carefree, Desert Hills, New River, Anthem, Black Mountain, Spur Cross, and North Phoenix.

    How big is the Scottsdale facility?

    Our Scottsdale campus in Pima Crossings is a purpose built, modern facility with expanded indoor training rooms, a dedicated DaySchool wing, luxury boarding suites, an indoor DaySchool play floor, outdoor enrichment yards, an outdoor splash pad and pool, agility setups, a grooming station, and quiet rest rooms. It is one of the largest and highest rated dog training facilities in the Southwest, with capacity to run all of our board and train programs, daycare, and group classes at once without crowding. The best way to get a feel for the space is to tour it.

    Do you take walk ins at the Scottsdale location?

    We recommend booking ahead so we can give you focused time with a trainer or team success manager. Walk ins during business hours are welcome, but a quick call or online booking ensures you get the full conversation about your dog and program options. Call 480-595-6700 or schedule online.

    Where can I find rattlesnake avoidance training in the Scottsdale area?

    Right here. Partners Dogs runs rattlesnake avoidance training at our Scottsdale campus at 8642 E Shea Blvd, at Shea and the Loop 101. Your dog learns to recognize the scent, sound, and sight of a rattlesnake and move away on their own instead of investigating. See the rattlesnake avoidance page for how it works and to book a session.

    How much does dog training cost at the Scottsdale campus?

    It depends on the program and your goals, and we would rather give you a real number than a range that fits nobody. Tell us about your dog through a quick quote request and we will price the exact path we recommend, or call 480-595-6700 and we will work it out on the phone.

    Is the Scottsdale facility ADA accessible?

    Yes. Our Scottsdale campus in Pima Crossings has ground floor access, accessible parking, and step free entry to our lobby and main training areas. If you have specific accessibility needs and want to plan ahead, call 480-595-6700 before your visit and we will walk you through what to expect for your tour, class, or check in.