Desert Cove K9 Training

Ranked #8 in Scottsdale and #61 in Arizona
Service area: Desert Cove K9 Training provides services in Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona. They meet with clients at their homes in these areas.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Desert Cove K9 Training offers two main service types: One-on-One Home Sessions and Board and Train programs. One-on-One Home Sessions involve the trainer meeting clients at their homes to assess and address behavioral issues. These sessions are individualized, lasting one to two hours, and continue until the dog and owner achieve balance and new techniques are practiced.
The Board and Train program is a specialized, one-on-one, 24/7 immersive program. It focuses on optimizing each dog’s situation through a unique approach to training and rehabilitation, integrating a balanced approach of Rules, Boundaries, and Limitations to foster a happy, healthy, well-balanced, and obedient dog.
Testimonials
“Matt trains both parents and their pups – this is essential — you lead and they follow. He gives you the bare essentials to raise a healthy well-balanced dog and as Matt says “enjoy your dog rather than have to deal with him.” If you don’t know what to do anymore, you’ve tried everything, call Matt, cause he will turn it all around within hours. Within those few hours, our 1yr old miniature schnauzer, Zen, seemed like a new puppy. Now we can leave the house on a walk with confidence instead of hiding from the world to avoid loud, embarrassing barking and resource guarding! Thank you, Matt!”
– Simone and Lauren F
“I rescued a shar pei to our home. Most beautiful guy! Loves ALL people but soon learned that he did not like other dogs. I had a vet at Scottsdale Animal Medical and was boarding him there while out of town.. I was always concerned going into the facility with other dogs and was cautious, even calling before bringing him in. He had been there for a year and they had a change over with staff. Long story short they lost control of him while bring him to the kennel. Unfortunately my dog attacked another dog at the vet. Both dogs were ok, however the facility would no longer board or see my rescue. It was very stressful and sad. I researched and found Matt online…What a miracle! We had stopped walking him due to his behavior around other dogs and were heartbroken that a faculty run by vets would just dump him. In one session the change was unbelievable!! I can now walk my dog with Alpha confidence and know in the future we will have a quality life with our rescue! I would highly recommended Matt to anyone! The change even over night is unbelievable! We’ve saved a rescue and have a wonderful addition to our family! Thank you Matt! Sincerely the Borzone Family!!”
– Nicole B.
“Matt was recommended by my husband’s coworker and she called him the dog whisperer! I was kind of skeptical at first thinking like how can he just work with a dog for a short period of time and get them to obey. Well I was completely in shock how he DID it my dogs responded so well and he was able to teach my 5 month old golden/lab to sit stay down come and to not jump on the counter in a matter of hours and it’s still working. With his knowledge it’s helped me more assertive towards my dogs. ! Thank you for changing our pups and my kids loved helping with the training you made it very easy for them to follow along!!”
– Danielle P
About the Trainer
Desert Cove K9 Training provides professional dog and puppy training services in Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona. They focus on helping dogs achieve a balanced and fulfilling life by training both dogs and their owners. Their methods emphasize calm assertive energy and establishing the human as the pack leader or Alpha in the home.
The business offers specialized one-on-one attention to optimize each dog’s situation, aiming for significant progress in less time. They integrate dogs into a 24/7 program that layers a balanced approach of Rules, Boundaries, and Limitations to change the dog’s state of mind, creating happy, healthy, well-balanced, and obedient dogs.
How to Get Started!
To get started or learn more, interested clients can contact Desert Cove K9 Training with any questions.

Contact Information
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking