In 14 Days, Your Dog Comes Home With the Obedience You Have Been Trying to Build for Months
- Achieve laser-focused engagement
- Enjoy outdoor walks again
- Fast track stellar obedience
- Manners made to impress
What’s Included in Foundation Camp?
- 14 Night Minimum Stay At Our State-Of-The-Art Training Facilities
- Immersive Training W/ 2+ Active Sessions
- 3 Hours Of Private Lessons
- 8 Pet Parenting Group Classes
- 16 DaySchool Days
- Free Access to Our Pet Parent Guide
About Our 10 Week Dog Foundation Camp
Partners Dog Training has been helping dogs develop a delightful relationship with their Pet Parents since 1997 from our facilities in Scottsdale and Cave Creek, Arizona. Our experience is unparalleled in the industry. Foundation Camp helps with puppy manners, basic obedience, and common issues like pulling on leash, jumping on people, and not listening. If you need help with more difficult behaviors check out our Behavior Camp or Transform Camp.
Unparalleled Experience
At Partners, we succeed with more dog training cases than any other dog training school in the country. The fact that thousands of dogs have gone through this program makes us uniquely qualified to correct any problem and take obedience to stellar levels.
Fast Track Goals. Maintain Our Work.
Foundation Camp fast tracks any training you desire. Everything from Basic Obedience, to puppy manners, basic behavioral issues, and more! Foundation Camp features multiple training sessions every day, socialization work, and programs customized to your dog's needs to reach the goals you've set.
All Shapes And Sizes. All Problems.
Every dog is different. At Partners we factor in personality, breed, age, and many other variables to come up with the best path to reach success. The key is cooperation and transparency with us, as well as listening to our guidance moving forward.
Industry-defining Strategies
Foundation Camp's strategy is built on the foundation of repetition and consistency. While staying with us, we will build a solid foundation with your dog, using positive motivation to correct problems and increase positive behaviors.
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How Does Board and Train Work?
Assessment + Check-in
- At the beginning of Foundation Camp, we do an introductory lesson at our Scottsdale or Cave Creek facility.
- This gives you an opportunity to meet us and see how we train.
- This also gives us an opportunity to meet you and your pup in order to see if we are the best fit for you.
- During this stage, we obtain all vaccination records as well as further details into your dog’s background.
- Lastly, we assess your goals in order to keep training consistent and effective across the board.
Training + Demos
- Next, your dog will start their training.
- In Foundation Camp, your pup will have an hour of training each day with a pro trainer.
- In between training sessions, your dog will be crated on the Training Floor. This practices a behavior called “modeling” which is when the training happening around them actually rubs off on the dog watching.
- Or your dog can go into All Day Play, where they can socialize, play, and practice proper manners whenever they aren’t being trained.
- During the training period, we would like to see you once a week for a 30 min–1hr. demonstration session.
Transition
- The last step is to transition the training we have instilled over to you.
- In addition to the online Pet Parent Guide that you will complete while your dog is in training you also have access to a plethora of other training resources.
- This is probably the most critical step as it involves teaching you to maintain the behaviors we have established at the school.
- Over a private lesson and 4 Pet Parenting Group Classes, we will guide you through the process of managing your dog through all types of scenarios.
- As we say, 90% of our job is training you. We can get your dog to sing the ABCs, but none of that matters if the training doesn’t transfer over to you.
Enhance Your Dog’s Training
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Add DaySchool
- Let your pup socialize, play, and learn all day long
- Never be bored
- Under the watchful eye of trainers
- 6,500 sq. ft. of play space
- Limited to dog/people friendly dogs, subject to trainer approval
“Sophie has been going to Daycare at Partners for a couple of years. She LOVES the new All Day Play!!!”
– Ginny S.
Add Treadmill Training
- Decreases anxiety
- Builds confidence
- Drains energy
- Improves health and strength
- 15–25 minutes sessions
See If Foundation Camp Is Right for Your Dog
Every dog is different. A quick call with our team will help you figure out the best program, timeline, and check-in date. Families across North Scottsdale, Cave Creek, and the East Valley trust us to find the right fit.
What Happens After 14 Days at Foundation Camp
“Foundation Camp was exactly what our Golden Retriever, Biscuit, needed. After two weeks he came home heeling on leash, sitting and staying on command, and the jumping on guests was completely gone. The transition lessons made sure we could actually maintain everything — we’re not starting from scratch like we were before.”
– Melissa T.
“We enrolled our 8-month-old Aussie in Foundation Camp and couldn’t believe the results. She came back knowing Place, Come, and Down reliably — even with distractions in our Scottsdale neighborhood. The weekly demo sessions kept us in the loop and ready to take over when she graduated.”
– Derek A.
“I was skeptical about board and train but Partners completely won me over. Our Boxer mix had zero manners and now walks nicely on a loose leash every single morning. The Pet Parenting Group Classes after camp sealed the deal — we finally feel like we know what we’re doing.”
– Renata O.
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How Much Does Foundation Camp Cost?
Starting at $3,276 (Suites: $3,486)
14-night immersive program
- 3.5 hours of private lessons for you and your family
- 16 DaySchool days to reinforce the training
- 8 Pet Parenting group classes after camp
- Free access to the Pet Parent Guide
Financing available — $100 deposit to reserve your dates. 50% due at check-in, balance due at pickup.
Our Commitment to You
Our commitment is simple: we will give your dog and your family everything we have — our best trainers, our proven methods, and our relentless follow-through. We ask the same from you.
Think of it like working with a personal trainer. We’ll push your dog further than you thought possible. But just like the gym, the results stick when the work continues at home. That’s why every Training Camp graduate gets Pet Parenting Classes, follow-up lessons, and priority DaySchool access — so you have the tools and support to maintain what we build together.
70,000+ dogs. ~2,000 five-star reviews. The most awarded dog school in Arizona. We don’t need to make promises — our results speak for themselves.
Financing Available
Train today, pay in 36 months
- We never want your financial position to affect the help you and your dog need
- We are one of the only professional dog trainers that offers long-term financing for training
- Once you have a program selected we will send over an initial application
- Prequalify with a soft-credit pull
- Select financing terms and rates
- Sign the financing agreement and set your check-in date!
- All approvals and financing terms are through a 3rd party, please read terms clearly before applying
Keep the Momentum Going
What Comes After Foundation Camp?
Graduation from Foundation Camp is not the finish line — it's the starting block. Your dog has built a solid foundation of obedience and manners, but those skills require consistent reinforcement in the real world to become second nature. Without regular practice in new environments, most dogs begin to regress within weeks.
The good news: Partners has a full ecosystem of programs designed specifically to help Foundation graduates maintain and deepen everything they learned in camp.
- DaySchool Membership — 2–5 days per week of structured training, socialization, and enrichment. DaySchool is where Foundation skills become lifelong habits. Dogs continue progressing through 8+ grade levels with daily Pupdates keeping you in the loop.
- Pet Parenting Classes — Weekly group classes that keep you accountable and sharp. You practiced commands during camp demos — these classes make sure you stay confident handling your dog in real-world situations.
- Dog School Bus — A monthly add-on for DaySchool members. The bus picks your dog up from neighborhood stops across Scottsdale, Cave Creek, and North Phoenix, so consistency never depends on your schedule.
- Private Lessons — Targeted follow-up sessions for specific skills or situations. If reliable heel work on a busy trail or a rock-solid Place command around guests is the goal, private lessons get you there fast.
The training only sticks if you stick with it. Let us help you build a routine that makes that easy.
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Looking for More Intensive Support?
Foundation Camp is built for obedience and manners — but if your dog is dealing with deeper behavioral challenges, we have programs designed specifically for that.
- Behavior Camp — A 21-night program for dogs with reactivity, anxiety, destructive behavior, and other issues that go beyond basic obedience. Behavior Camp addresses root causes, not just symptoms.
- Transform Camp — Our most intensive 28-night program for dogs with severe aggression, bite histories, and cases other trainers won't take. If your situation feels serious, Transform Camp may be the right call.
Not sure which program fits? Take our quiz or schedule a free call and we will help you find the right path.
Frequently Asked Questions
Foundation Camp is built for obedience, manners, and everyday behavior issues like pulling on leash, jumping on people, and not listening. Your dog will work on Heel, Sit, Down, Free, Stay, Come, Place, and Watch. If you need help with reactivity, anxiety, destructive behavior, or similar issues, Behavior Camp is the better fit. For severe aggression, multiple bites, or child reactivity, Transform Camp is the right path.
Yes. Dogs should be about six months old so vaccinations are complete, but there is no maximum age restriction. We work with all breeds and sizes.
Choose Partners if you want a team with a long track record, a clear process, and honest guidance about fit. With more than 28 years of experience, we know when Foundation Camp is the right answer and when another program would serve you better. Not sure yet? Take the quiz for a fast recommendation.
For many families, Foundation Camp is worth it because it compresses months of inconsistent progress into a focused 14-night reset. You also leave with private lessons, group classes, and follow-through support so the work transfers home. See full pricing details and ask about financing if you need it.
Dogs sleep on raised Kuranda cots in either luxury suites or standard chain-link enclosures. We have 6x4 ft spaces for larger dogs and 4x4 ft spaces for smaller dogs, with clean water and regular rotations throughout the day. Foundation Camp is available at both our Scottsdale and Cave Creek locations.
Yes in Scottsdale, and Cave Creek has an owner living on the same property overnight. That gives both campuses an emergency response plan and active oversight.
Bring any food, medications, and essentials we specifically ask for. Bedding, toys, and most extras should stay home unless our team tells you otherwise. Have questions before check-in? Contact us and we will walk you through everything.
Yes. Financing is available for qualified clients, and we can walk you through the application once you choose the right program. See all program pricing to get your bearings before you talk with us.