Puppies and Group Classes

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A trainer leads a line of nine handlers and their dogs, including Golden Retrievers, a Labrador, a German Shepherd, and mixed breeds, during a Partners Dogs group class.

Group Classes or Board and Train: Which First?

Group classes vs. board and train: for a social, food-motivated dog with a Scottsdale or Cave Creek owner free most weeknights, weekly classes come ...

Jul 21, 2026 9 min read

Handlers and their dogs holding a down-stay along the gym floor during an indoor Group Classes session at Partners Dogs Scottsdale.

Gear and Products

What to Bring to Your First Dog Group Class

What to bring to dog training class starts with a comfortable collar and soft treats. See the Scottsdale and Cave Creek Group Classes checklist.

Jul 19, 2026 10 min read

Handlers and their adult dogs, including a full-grown Pit Bull-type dog at heel in the foreground, sit calmly along a mirrored wall during a Partners Dogs Group Classes session in Scottsdale while an instructor addresses the group.

Puppies and Group Classes

Is My Adult Dog Too Old for Group Classes?

Dog training classes for adult dogs are not capped by age: Group Classes places every dog by grade level at our Scottsdale and Cave Creek campuses.

Jul 17, 2026 8 min read

Fox-red Labrador sitting and panting on a grass field with a Partners Dogs group class in session behind.

Puppies and Group Classes

Dog Group Class Cost and Format in Scottsdale

Dog training classes in Scottsdale cost $65 to drop in, $169 for four a month, or $279 for eight, all in the same 45-minute group format at Partners ...

Jul 11, 2026 10 min read

A staff member supervises a small group of adult dogs, including a wiry-coated terrier and a black-and-white shaggy dog, in a shaded outdoor play yard at Partners Dogs Cave Creek daycare.

Daycare and DaySchool

Daycare for Adolescent Dogs: 6 to 18 Months

Adolescent dog daycare needs a different plan at 6, 9, and 15 months. Here is how DaySchool and DayCamp should change to match your dog's stage.

Jul 10, 2026 12 min read

Two Partners Dogs trainers each working one dog at a time, spaced well apart across a large outdoor training field, the setup change that helps a dog focus in group class.

Everyday Manners

Dog Cannot Focus in Group Class? Fix the Setup

A dog who can't focus in group class is usually over threshold, not badly behaved. Setup changes Scottsdale and Cave Creek owners use to fix it.

Jul 10, 2026 11 min read

A tan mixed-breed dog holds a calm sit beside its handler in the foreground while several other handler-and-dog pairs practice their own spaced-out sits across the wood floor of an indoor Partners Dogs group training room.

Puppies and Group Classes

Pre-School Puppy Class: What the First Weeks Cover

Pre-School Puppy classes in Scottsdale and Cave Creek run 45 minutes for six dogs or fewer. Open enrollment means a missed week never costs your spot.

Jul 09, 2026 8 min read

Adult fox-red Labrador retriever sitting in heel position beside a trainer during a one-on-one private dog training lesson on an outdoor field.

Training Programs

Private Lessons vs Group Classes for Your Dog

Private dog training lessons cost $179 to $279 a session; group classes run $65 to $279 a month. Compare formats by price, dog, and household problem.

Jul 09, 2026 12 min read