Partners Dog School is a true paradise for dogs, owners, and professionals alike.

We have given over 40,000 dogs a more delightful relationship with their Pet Parents. We would love for you to be next.

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Who we are

Partners Dog Training School, founded by Leighton Osthuisen in Cave Creek, Arizona, is a premier behavioral training facility that has trained over 40,000 dogs in the past 23 years. With exceptional services such as boarding, behavior modification, and specialized training like rattlesnake avoidance and swim training, it is a true pet's paradise.

Visit Our Facilities

Watch our location’s school tour video for a comprehensive, inside look at our facilities and what we have to offer.They are also a great way to meet our team and see how much we love dogs! After touring our school, we hope you’ll be inspired to visit one of our locations and see for yourself why we’re the highest-rated dog training schools in the Southwest.

Scottdale, Az

Main Location

Cave Creek, Az

Other Locations

2

Training Facilities

800+

5 Star Reviews

 

25 +

Years in Business

55k+

Dogs trained

100 +

Years of Combined Experience

8k+

Dogs saved

Help us improve the standards of dog training

While building lifetime, delightful relationships between owners and their dogs

Your Instructors

Meet the team to guide you into the future of pet care

Leighton Oosthuisen

Founder/Training Director

Leighton Oosthuisen

Founder/Training Director

Hannah Kochman

Head Trainer

Caroline Ruocco

 Team Success Manager

Dakota Johnson

Boarding   Manager

Nicole Colasacco

DaySchool Manager

Megan Fiedler

Head Trainer

Monica Jensen

Boarding & DaySchool Manager

Noa Holt-Shannon

Team Success Manager

Your Instructors

Meet the incredible team behind our dog training school.

Leighton Oosthuisen 

Founder/Training Director

Christopher Oosthuisen

Owner/COO

Hannah Kochman

Head Trainer

Caroline Ruocco

Team Success Manager

Dakota Johnson

Boarding Manager

Nicole Colasacco

DaySchool Manager

Megan Fiedler

Head Trainer

Monica Jensen

Boarding & DaySchool Manager

Noa Holt-Shannon

Team Success Manager

Train dogs, unleash their potential, and watch them achieve greatness

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