Dog in a sunny park
Phoenix, Arizona

Where Connection Comes First.

Relationship-based dog training in Phoenix, Arizona — building confident dogs and empowered owners.

★★★★★4.8 ★ · 105 Google Reviews— Phoenix, Arizona

Find the Right Program for Your Dog

Every dog is different. Every family is different.

Connected Puppy Path training session

Connected Puppy Path™

Start right, stay right. Developmentally appropriate puppy training for families who want to raise confident, emotionally stable dogs from day one.

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Day School dog training session

Day School™

Drop off, transform, repeat. Your dog spends the day with our trainers building real-world skills while you go about yours.

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Residency board and train program

Residency™

Immersive board-and-train with daily progress updates and hands-on owner coaching so the results stick at home.

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Service dog training with handler

Service Dog Training

Purpose-built partnerships. We develop reliable, task-trained service dogs through individualized programs rooted in trust.

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Therapy dog visiting patient

Therapy Dog Training

Some dogs are born to heal. We help them get there — preparing your dog to bring comfort and calm to those who need it most.

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Trainer working one-on-one with a dog

More Than Dog Training

Every dog is different. Every family is different. That's why every relationship begins with understanding, not assumptions. We believe connection comes before control, creating confident dogs and empowered owners.

Connection First

Everything we do begins with understanding your dog as an individual. We build trust before asking for change because lasting results start with connection.

Individualized Care

No two dogs learn the same way. With small groups and personalized training plans, your dog receives the attention and support they deserve.

Lifetime Support

Training doesn't end at graduation. Every Connected Canine family receives continued guidance and alumni support.

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What Our Families Are Saying

4.8 ★ · 105 Google Reviews
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Su-lyn Godinez

I could not be happier with our experience at Connected Canine. Louis is almost 3 years old and very much in his teenage phase. He can be stubborn, defiant, and honestly pretty funny at times. Blake understood him immediately and helped me understand him better as well. The way she worked with Louis was incredible. She didn't just address his behavior, she helped me understand where it comes from and how to guide him through it. That understanding has made a huge difference in how I work with him. Blake taught me just as much as she taught Louis. As a result, I've gained more patience, confidence, and appreciation for my dog. My dream of having Louis become the gentle giant I always knew he was, helping children as a Therapy Dog and supporting me as a Service Dog, is becoming a reality thanks to Blake. And it wasn't just Blake. The entire team at Connected Canine was wonderful. Everyone, from check-in to pick-up, was friendly, professional, and genuinely invested in Louis's success. Knowing that this team will continue to be there for both of us whenever we need them brings me tremendous comfort and peace of mind. I highly recommend Connected Canine to anyone looking for knowledgeable trainers who truly care about both the dogs and the people who love them.

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A. Schmidt

I have a terrier mix rescue with lots of energy. His enthusiasm was hard to control. Having a formal training program was the missing component for him. My dog learned how to manage his enthusiasm and more importantly he learned the security of having a leader to follow. The staff were excellent in their knowledge and consistent with the weekly lessons. More importantly they taught me to be the leader my dog wanted. If you want a dog to have the leadership and security of your knowledge of how to handle them in all situations, please do your dog the favor of Connected Canine. This team is organized and consistent with their mission. Very successfully experienced in all breeds. Do your best friend a favor and call to set up your intake. You will be glad you made an investment in your dogs future. You are welcome.

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Anna Udulutch

We had an excellent experience boarding our two dogs with Connected Canine! They took such great care and compassion when one of our dogs struggled with crating, and kept us updated the entire way. They made sure both dogs were comfortable and set up for success! Would highly recommend to anyone interested in training and boarding!

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Erica Daphne Sietz

Truly cannot thank this place enough for how much they have helped our pupper. He was adopted and had a lot of health issues so making sure he was properly trained was important to us. We just finished the day training program and have been thoroughly impressed throughout the process. The progress that has happened is like night and day and we are continuing to utilize their alumni benefits to continue day training. They have an easy communication process and they provide awesome photos and instructional videos for each session. We were mainly paired with Charlotte and she was an excellent teacher and made us feel comfortable and confident as we also learned the training tips and tools. Our doggo Chauncey absolutely loved her and the team (Mikayla and Blake!), he would get so excited in the morning when he knew he was going to school. Cannot say enough good things about our experience, we will continue to use their services as an alumni and excited to continue to learn from them!

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Derek Sanders

When you work with Connected Canine you're not only training your pup, you're also building a better relationship with them. Our young pup Shadow started with a three week board and train session and made remarkable progress. As a highly reactive dog, she returned to us with just a few rough edges to work on. And where Connected Canine REALLY shines is in the "after care." We received additional private training sessions and attend weekly alumni training. Furthermore, we've enrolled Shadow in a once weekly daycare session that is about both repetition and new environments/stimuli. It's through this after care that Connected Canine is creating more than well trained dogs; they are building a community of dogs and their owners who challenge, encourage, and celebrate each other. Thanks, Connected Canine!

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Mike

Sara and her team are great and very compassionate when training or boarding.

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Brian

Love the whole team. They have really made a difference for my dog and the whole family. My dog used to be afraid of thunder, loud noises on a walk. Now he has so much more confidence and overall a happier dog. Thank you so much to everyone. I am moving towards the canine good citizen now to make my pup ready for public on a regular basis

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B.K. Adams

Everyone at Connected Canine is thoughtful, caring and always takes excellent care of my dog. I never have to worry about him when he boards with them and he always comes back happy and healthy! Thanks all!

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Grace Granatelli

Took my 2 year old Beagle to Connected Canine, Blake, for some impulse control training that would help him complete his service dog training. He went to their day school training one day each week for two months and he was successful in overcoming his issues and passed all his testing needed to be endorsed by Certify Canine. The trainers, information and interaction with everyone was excellent. It was helpful and reassuring receiving photos and videos of training in each session so I could refer to them in my training at home. I especially appreciate the additional access to continued training and help. Top tier training organization.

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April Spisak Nelson

Great and caring trainers! Very impressive all around.

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