Cheeky Dog Obedience

Group classes include Basic Obedience (6 weeks), Recall (4 weeks), Obedience Games (4 weeks, requires Basic Obedience prerequisite), and Intro to Nose Work. In-home training is available only as a 4-session package with email support and handouts. All programs emphasize positive reinforcement, play, and building the dog-handler relationship. Classes are active and not suitable for reactive dogs. Nose work classes progress from beginner to novice levels.

Pricing Summary

Basic Obedience is a 6-week class at $140.00. Recall and Obedience Games are 4-week classes at $110.00. In-home training is offered as a 4-session package with email support and handouts; single sessions are no longer available. Pricing for nose work classes is not specified but available via event sign-ups.

Policies

Single in-home training sessions are no longer offered; only 4-session packages are available to ensure long-term success. Clients are encouraged to contact Marilee directly to discuss goals and customize training plans. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.

Marilee Cole is the owner and trainer of Cheeky Dog Obedience, a dog training business based in Cave Creek, AZ, that offers positive, fun, and science-based training methods for dogs and their handlers. She focuses on building strong, lifelong bonds between dogs and owners through motivational, reward-based training without the use of shock, prong, or choke collars. Marilee has over 16 years of experience training dogs in agility, herding, and barn hunt, and she emphasizes learning from dogs themselves, especially her blind dog Quinn, who has excelled in nose work, agility, and more. Services include group classes such as Basic Obedience, Recall, Obedience Games, and Intro to Nose Work, as well as in-home training packages consisting of four visits with email support and handouts. She also offers enrichment activities and educational blog content on dog behavior and training games. Her approach is rooted in cognitive learning, positive reinforcement, and mutual respect, making her ideal for owners seeking a joyful, relationship-focused training experience.

Marilee does not offer dog grooming, boarding, walking, or pet sitting services. Her training is exclusively focused on obedience, behavior, and scent work through structured classes and private in-home sessions.

She is passionate about helping all dogs — from puppies to seniors — become well-mannered companions, with special emphasis on recall, leash walking, household manners, and nose work. Her classes are active and designed for non-reactive dogs, and she encourages handlers to adopt a cheerleader attitude toward their dogs’ progress.

Accomplishments

Marilee Cole has trained and trialed dogs for over 16 years in agility, herding, and barn hunt. She was mentored by renowned trainers Debby Boehm and Kathrine Breeden. Her blind dog Quinn has achieved success in herding, barn hunt, agility, obedience, bike riding, hiking, and nose work, demonstrating the effectiveness of her positive training methods.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should visit the Events or Services page to view available classes, then contact Marilee via email or phone to discuss in-home training packages or class availability. For in-home training, an initial email consultation is required to assess needs and set up the 4-session package.