Desert Dog Obedience
Service area: Serves the Phoenix metro East Valley area, including Ahwatukee and surrounding neighborhoods.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Recall
- Reactivity / Aggression
Training Formats Offered
- Group Classes
- Private Lessons
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Terriers
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Desert Dog Obedience offers a tiered group class structure: Beginner 1 (6 weeks, $180) covers basic commands; Beginner 2 (6 weeks, $160) builds on duration, distance, and distractions; Advanced Beginner (6 weeks, $120) refines skills for CGC and Rally. Specialized workshops include tricks, heelwork, rally, and competition prep. Ongoing classes for Advanced Beginners and Competition levels run weekly. Private instruction is available for individualized training needs.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Group classes range from $120 to $180 for 4–6 week sessions. Private instruction is available by appointment. Canine Good Citizenship testing is $15. Workshops range from $100 to $140 for 1–4 weeks. No package discounts or payment plans are mentioned.
Policies
No cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated on the website.
Testimonials
Jean and Bev are extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and great fun to work with. They definitely show owners how to train their dogs using positive reinforced behavior. I’ve seen Jean have difficult dogs that are not socialized in our class, manage them to learn, and help the owner become confident and able to handle the dogs. I have recommended them to colleagues and friends and plan to keep taking classes with Desert Dog Obedience. They have a great variety of classes as well.
– Reviewer
WE LOVE DESERT DOG OBEDIENCE! Jean ran a great Beginner 1 class for us. We learned so much and our pup is doing great! I would 100% recommend them to anyone to anyone with a dog!
– Reviewer
Jean Burton is a wonderful trainer and through her classes in Open Obedience solved my Doberman’s problem of running out of the ring so she could get her open title. Highly recommend her.
– Reviewer
About the Trainer
Desert Dog Obedience is a dog training business serving the Phoenix metro East Valley since 1980, offering group classes and private instruction for family pets and competition-oriented dogs. They provide structured obedience programs including Beginner 1, Beginner 2, and Advanced Beginner classes, as well as specialized workshops like “My Dog’s Got Tricks,” Canine Good Citizenship preparation, and Rally and Competition obedience training. Their instructors use balanced, positive methods involving treats, play, and toys to build reliable behavior and strengthen the human-dog bond. With over 50 years of combined instructor experience, they specialize in helping dogs of all ages become well-mannered family members or competitive athletes in AKC and ASCA events. They also offer private sessions for problem behaviors, puppies too young for group classes, or advanced skill development.
Their facility is located at Ahwatukee Swim and Tennis Center Park in Phoenix, AZ, and they host classes in the evenings and on weekends to accommodate busy families. They also organize student matches and a holiday party, fostering a community-oriented training environment.
The business honors its late co-owner Beverly Stephens and is led by experienced trainers like Jean Burton, who has competed successfully in multiple dog sports and has trained top-ranked dogs in ASCA obedience. Instructors are certified through hands-on experience and have titled dogs in obedience, rally, tricks, agility, and other disciplines.
Accomplishments
Jean Burton has trained and titled numerous dogs in AKC and ASCA obedience, with top 10 ranked dogs in ASCA obedience. Dawn Clark has top 10 ranked dogs in ARC Rally and Obedience. Dana Stout has titled dogs in French Ring, Tricks, and FAST CAT. Instructors have collectively over 50 years of experience and have competed in multiple dog sports including agility, dock diving, herding, and barn hunt.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients can review the 2025 class schedule online and register for group classes. Private instruction requires contacting the business via email to schedule an appointment.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Evening
- Morning
- Afternoon
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet trainer
Location
4700 E Warner Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85044Listing Tools for Trainers
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