CLASSES

At Paws-a-tive Dog Training we offer a variety of obedience classes, certifications, and specialty training. Find out more and see what could be right for you…

Our training area includes all of 85254 and surrounding areas with boundaries of:

North - Loop 101
South - Gainey Ranch
East - Loop 101
West - 51

If you are looking for training outside of these boundaries, please reach out to Paws-A-Tive Dog Training before purchasing any classes!

TRAINING BOUNDARIES

In-home obedience training

Private Obedience Training (In-Home)

  • Obedience 1

    • For dogs 4 months and older

    • Foundation work includes training, basic cues of Come/Sit/Down/Stay, good manners, crate training, Watch Me, Touch, and introduction to loose leash

    Obedience 2

    • We continue with the foundation work of obedience 1 and teach positions (heel, side, front, back), reactions to distractions, and more focused attention on leash work

    Obedience 3

    • We continue with the foundation work of obedience 2 and elevate the 3 D’s (Distance, Duration, Distraction)

    • Loose leash walking gives way to a true heel position

  • $35 per 50-minute private class

All-Level Obedience (Group Class)

  • Puppy Obedience Beginner-Advanced

    • Specific Classes for puppies 4-9 months that focus on socialization, obedience, and manners.

    Obedience Levels 1-3

    • 4 months and up, all levels of obedience PLUS an introduction to rally, scent, treibball, tricks, and AKC FitDog.

    • AKC Puppy Star Test and CGC available.

  • $25 per 50-minute group class

    Located at Pet Supplies Plus (private training room): 10624 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85028

    All Levels Obedience

    • Fridays at 12pm

    • Saturdays at 1:30

    Puppy Only Obedience

    • Saturdays at 12:30pm

    Contact us for more information

‘Out and About’ Obedience (Group Class)

  • New puppy? New problems!

    We can help with chewing, nipping, barking, separation anxiety, accidents, manners, and much more.

  • $35 per 50-minute private class

    Trainer will come to your home.

Puppy Prep Academy
(Group Class for pups 8-16 weeks)

  • Each of the classes include learning the basic obedience cues, as well as continuing your pup’s exposure to a wide variety of social, auditory, visual, tactile, motion & unexpected stimuli. These drills help your pup develop emotional security, stay inquisitive, practice recovery skills, and learn basic manners!

  • $30 total for all 6 classes (every Saturday for 50 minutes each)

    Located at a private residence near 52nd street and Thunderbird.

    Contact us to enroll

Service Dog Training

  • Paws-a-Tive Dog Training offers the following Service Dog Training:

    • Medical Alert

    • Mobility-Assist

    • PTSD/Psychiatric

    Contact for more information

  • Contact us for pricing and consultation.

    Please note, some of the criteria to pass service dog training may include:

    • Test out of obedience levels 1, 2, 3

    • Pass AKC Canine Good Citizen

    • Pass CGCA and/or CGCU

Puppy Paw-tential Private Classes(In-Home)

  • For four months and older, when having fun and socializing with your dog is your primary goal.

    New adventures each week where we explore & socialize at parks, Home Depot, Kierland, Arizona Boardwalk etc.

    • Socialize and have fun while still working on basic foundational behaviors and manners

  • $25 per 50-minute group class

    Locations vary from week to week

    Contact us to enroll

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