Canine Training Collective

Training begins with a personalized evaluation to assess the dog’s needs and owner’s goals. Clients then choose between private sessions (in-home, public spaces, or facility-based) or small group classes (max 6–10 dogs). Programs include Puppy Foundations, Basic Obedience, Reactivity Rehab, and Public Access 101. The HomeBase program offers immersive training support. Progress is tracked with ongoing adjustments to the plan, and certification pathways are available through Certify Canine for service and therapy dogs. Training emphasizes real-world application over controlled environments.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons: $115/hour, $380 for 4 hours, $640 for 8 hours. Group classes: $185–$195 per series. Game Night: $25, Open Pack Walk: $20. Evaluations are required before enrollment in group classes or private training.

Canine Training Collective is a dog training business based in Arizona that offers in-person private lessons, group classes, and community events designed to build trust and real-life skills between dogs and their owners. Led by Blake Woody, a master trainer with over 15 years of experience, the company focuses on relationship-based, balanced training methods rooted in operant conditioning. They train in real-world environments—including homes, neighborhoods, parks, and their Magnolia facility—to ensure lasting behavior change. They also offer the HomeBase program and specialized training for service and therapy dogs through their affiliated certification body, Certify Canine. Their programs are tailored to individual needs, with small class sizes and personalized plans that emphasize communication, confidence, and integration into daily life.

They provide training for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs, with specialties in reactivity, leash pulling, recall, separation anxiety, and public access preparation. Their trainers work with a variety of breeds, including high-drive working dogs like German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois. Canine Training Collective is the training arm of Certify Canine, a national leader in working dog certification and third-party liability insurance qualification, giving clients access to standardized, reputable training benchmarks.

Community events like Pack Walks and Game Night foster connection and practice in low-pressure settings. Training is available in-person across the Phoenix metro area and virtually nationwide for select services. They do not offer boarding, grooming, or daycare services, focusing exclusively on training and behavior support.

Accomplishments

Blake Woody, founder and master trainer, has over 15 years of experience in service dog development, therapy work, and complex behavior cases. She is the founder of Certify Canine, a nationally recognized certification body for working dogs that qualifies teams for third-party liability insurance. Her training philosophy is grounded in canine psychology and real-world outcomes, with a focus on trust-based relationships.

How to Get Started!

All clients begin with a 30-minute evaluation to assess the dog’s behavior, owner goals, and lifestyle. This evaluation is required before enrolling in any group class or private training program. It helps determine the best training path—private, group, or HomeBase—and ensures appropriate gear and group safety.