I rescued my dog Sketch a year ago and wanted to train him so I could take him anywhere I wanted to go. After one year in various classes at AZ Dog Sports, he has an AKC Obedience title, his Canine Good Citizen Advanced title and competes in various other dog sports like Barn Hunt, Agility & Rally. The xlasses and training have built such a strong and respectful bond between Sketch and me. We have so much fun in training classes and dog sports! I now see how an active dog is a happy dog!
March 3, 2017
Who could be better? Everyone there is passionate about dogs, passionate
about helping owners be responsible doggy parents. It shows by hiring the
most passionate and capable instructors in their field of expertise. This
has been consistent for as long as I have known Layne Kizler.March 3, 2017
Will did a great job with us and our dogs Buddy & Shelby. We had fighting
issues and desperately needed guidance, he really helped us out. We can't
thank him enough, we need to try out some more classes. Thanx Will!March 3, 2017
I love AZ Dog Sports!!! My dog has had so much success and is now a Canine
Good Citizen thanks to the wonderful trainers there. We're now doing agility
and having so much fun. Thank you AZ Dog Sports!! -Mary Ettner and ObiMarch 3, 2017
I love AZ dog sports and so do my dogs. And my dogs appreciate how much I
have learned to communicate with them. They are much happier dogs and I am
surely a much happier owner of 2 smart dogs!!!!March 3, 2017
We love all of our lessons at AZ Dog Sports!!! Each and every trainer is unique and there is so much to learn with our furry friends, Glacier and Teton!! The staff and trainers at AZ Dog Sports are very talented and know what to do to make each and every training lesson rewarding and stimulating for both the handler and pet! We could not be more satisfied with the results from working with the trainers at AZ Dog Sports!!! Going through a training series with our pups is the best thing we have ever done!!!
March 3, 2017
David is the calmest, most relaxed trainer we have ever worked with. Thank you for helping our dog mellow out! - A very happy AZ Dog Sports Client
March 3, 2017
We love Monika! She tells it like it is!
March 3, 2017
Karen was so helpful in teaching our dog Daisy to swim. She was very patient and it made it easy for Daisy to not be afraid. She even told us how important it is to train your dog to always get out by the steps...something I would never have thought of. Now I don't have to be afraid she will fall in and not be able to get out!
March 3, 2017
Dreamer and I are loving this class!! Thank you for being such an awesome teacher. She's so smart and loves this game. Her show me is going very well. It's so funny how excited she gets and it's fun to watch her learn!
Thank you. We can't wait for Sunday! - Heather and DreamerMarch 3, 2017
"Just want you to know how much we appreciate you accepting the challenge of our two "puppies" and providing Monika to train them. She is professional, knowledgeable and we feel knew just what to do in order to change the behavior of Scotty and Alice. Thank you for caring. - M"
March 3, 2017
"A little note to let you know how much we are enjoying and learning from the classes. Debby Boehm is awesome! You and Mike have also made us feel so welcome and have always guided us with anything we needed. THANK YOU! - current client
March 3, 2017
Huge thank you to Layne & Monica at azdogsports for seeing the good in our rescue Boxer, Jags. Looking forward to starting our training!
March 3, 2017
Hi AZ Dog Sports-
Harley and I just wanted to let you know how great the class was with David. He is by far the best obedience trainer I have worked with especially for the puppies. He keeps the puppies moving while he's talking and instructing. So many instructors just like to hear themselves talk and don't let you actually work with your dog. I also liked his positive training methods and calm disposition with everyone. I really can't say enough!!!
I hope to have more classes with David in the near future.
Thanks so much, Anne Bolitho | Controller, Cornwell Corporation JMarch 3, 2017
Duncan, who is 7 months old, needed some interaction with other pups his own age. We have two dogs at home, but Duncan needed some socialization with other dogs of varying sizes. He's only 7# so he tends to be a little fearful, which is understandable, when approached by unfamiliar dogs. I'm very confident that these obedience classes will give Duncan the skill sets in dealing with new experiences. The Obedience 1 class includes not only obedience, but agility as well, breaking up the stress of the structure. He did very well on both accounts and slept most of the afternoon, which is an indication that he had a great time.
March 3, 2017
I love this place! I've been taking classes with my puppy for the past three months. I'm really impressed with the quality of the trainers, the training area and the variety and quantity of classes offered. And to top off great service they started a new pricing program for people who would like to train more or with multiple dogs! Also a giant plus is the indoor, air-conditioned building in the summer and heated in the winter.
March 3, 2017
Both class and training academy were absolutely amazing-worth the time and money. Trainer academy class with Will was outstanding. Two of my dogs also did beginning agility with Karen and loved it. We will definitely continue both dog training and trainers' academy.
March 3, 2017
I have been taking my 16 month old Boston Terrier to Arizona Dog Sports since he was a puppy. We started out in the puppy class and have moved up to level 4. The trainers have been wonderful. They have all been very patient and kind. They go the extra mile and really explain dog behavior and the in's and outs of correctly training our dogs. Toby, my Boston, looks forward to going to "school" as we call it and loves saying hello to everyone there especially his teacher Monica. He is now learning what agility is all about by learning how to run through the tunnel and over the frame. He loves it and so do I!!
March 3, 2017
My dog, Cooper, and I have been coming to AZ Dog Sports for 8 or so months now. We started with puppy classes, as I wanted to introduce him to new dogs and new experiences. Our instructor was Lynn, and she's amazing. She was always thinking of new things to introduce the puppies to that were unfamiliar or made different sounds. She gave a lot of different training techniques and tricks because dogs are like people, and they all learn differently! I appreciate that the students could be different each class. A puppy could be graduating from puppy class during your first class. I love that this provided Cooper with more interactions and a little bit of a distraction to work on his focus. It worked great. We went on to complete not only the puppy class, but Obedience 1 and Obedience 2. We took the sampler class on Wednesday mornings, as this class is a little of this and a little of that. Coop loved this class because he was introduced to agility with Will and he was introduced to scent work with Jacqui. Jacqui taught a lot of really fun games to play with your dog. Our favorite to play at home is the scent game, especially when it's too hot to play outside. Our favorite class is definitely Agility. We began classes with Darcy in Agility 1, where Cooper was timid and hesitant with the weave poles and tunnel. Now he races through the weaves like he was born to do it. And the tunnel? All I have to do is say "tunnel!" and he runs across the room and zooms through it!! Darcy is so wonderful, so knowledgeable. She is patient and introduces your dog to equipment in such a way that your dog becomes comfortable and decides "Oh, this is fun!! I'm doing it again!" Coop and I are now in multiple agility classes. I appreciate that Darcy gives us all individual pointers when we run based on our dog's running style. Everyone in class is supportive of each other, we cheer each other on, and get excited when the dog and handler get a run or a particular move correct. It really is a fun, positive environment, and Cooper absolutely loves going there, as do I. We went through a phase where he put his paws down and refused to leave after class--he just wanted to stay and run more courses. When we walk in for class, he stands on his hind legs to look over the counter, specifically for Deb. He gets super excited to see her and she always greets him with an excited: "How's my Super Cooper?!" This establishment is full of dog lovers who are there because they really want to see you and your dog succeed. Everyone is more than willing to answer questions and work with you and your dog on different issues. We are gym members, which is about $300 a month, and we can take unlimited classes. Cooper and I go to 3 classes a week!
March 3, 2017
Everything has been perfect.......Love this place....they offer such a variety of training courses, which is amazing for our bouncy Standard Poodle puppy. It made her time there fun, while also learning obedience starting from a very young age. Everyone there super friendly, knowledgeable and loves what they do...:)
March 3, 2017
I had just moved here from NC when I was looking for a training facility similar to what I had in NC. I found AZ Dogs Sport and we haven't looked back. We have the gym membership, so I can pick the classes and times around my schedule. All of the trainers have been great with both of my dogs and we are trying different classes that I would probably not ever try if it would not have been offered by them.
I come along way, so for me to come they must be good!!
March 3, 2017
We love all of our training sessions! Each instructor has a unique perspective and caters to each and every individual dog and situation! Our pups are more confident, they walk better on leash, and are more obedient! We are not only impressed with their progress, but so happy with the knowledge and tricks and obedience skills they have learned from AZ Dog Sports!! We have learned that training with our pups is one of the best things we have done with them! It has even taught us how to respond to everyday life situations! Learning the psychology behind our pets has given life a new perspective! Thank you AZ Dog Sports to opening our eyes to the pet education world!
March 3, 2017
AZ Dog Sports offers a wonderful variety of dog training courses! Everything from puppy, agility, scent work, advanced training, and dog walking! They have the answers for everything dog related!
March 3, 2017
We adopted a puppy and within a couple weeks thought we had gotten in over our heads having never had a dog before. I called AZ Dog Sports and they sent a trainer out to our house to assess the situation. Karen was amazing! She helped us get over the fears we had and showed us ways to manage the new puppy in our home. Over the first year of Daisy's life we had struggles, she was just being a stubborn puppy, but I wanted a perfect dog. I went back and forth feeling like we should re-home her several times within that first year. But Karen, Monika and Layne all worked me through every issue, every time...and now we have a 3 year old dog who is the most amazing addition to our family! She is still taking classes at AZ Dog Sports, 3 years later! Thank you AZ Dog Sports!
March 3, 2017
"Just finished my first round of six classes. Very helpful and friendly staff. I cannot wait for more classes as I need more training for being a first time dog owner with a very driven breed."
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