Elevate Dog Center

Elevate Dog Center offers three core training programs: Day School (dogs drop off for full-day training 3–5 days/week), Companion Dogs (foundation training for well-mannered pets), and Sport Dogs (training for flyball, dock diving, and other sports). Behavior Modification is an intensive, long-term program where dogs stay at the facility and receive daily, multi-trainer sessions. Puppy School is a 6-week program with three days of daily training, weekly group classes, and a training binder. All programs include weekly owner updates, homework, and phone/email support. Training is individualized and based on the dog’s needs, with field trips and socialization integrated into daily routines.

Pricing Summary

Day School and Puppy Programs start at $1,350 for a 6-week package. Pricing for board-and-train and behavior modification is customized based on individual needs. Grooming and boarding rates are available upon request. Exit baths waive the daily rate on the last day of boarding. Discounts are offered for continuing education packages.

Policies

Check-out time is by 10 a.m. to avoid daily rate charges; exit baths are offered to waive the charge for the last day. Boarding and training programs require advance booking. No specific cancellation policy is stated, but clients are encouraged to contact the center directly for changes. Vaccination requirements must be met before enrollment in training or boarding.

Elevate Dog Center is a full-service dog training and boarding facility in Tucson, AZ, founded in 1971 and rebranded in 2019 with a renewed focus on dog behavior, health, and owner-dog relationships. They offer day school training, board-and-train programs, puppy socialization, behavior modification, and sport training in a climate-controlled facility with grass fields and a swimming pool. Their team includes certified trainers with veterinary and behavior science backgrounds, including owner Tamison, who has five years of professional training experience and training certifications from the Michael Ellis School. They emphasize relationship-based, scientifically proven methods with balanced training that includes positive reinforcement and clear communication. Clients can drop off dogs for intensive training or attend group and private sessions. The center also provides professional grooming, pet boarding, vaccines, and daily enrichment activities like field trips and free play. Staff live on-site 24/7 for emergency care, and the facility is designed for low-stress stays with shaded outdoor access and heated/cooled indoor spaces.

They specialize in helping dogs with reactivity, fearfulness, separation anxiety, and aggression through intensive behavior modification programs, while also supporting families with basic obedience, puppy manners, and sport training like flyball and dock diving. Their puppy program includes daily training, socialization, crate and potty training, and weekly group classes. All trainers pursue continuing education in behavior, sports, and veterinary medicine.

Elevate Dog Center has been voted Top Three in Tucson for both Dog Training and Best Boarding Facility in the Readers’ Choice Awards, and clients consistently praise their expertise, personalized attention, and long-term results.

Their team includes Tamison (Head Trainer), Alan (Co-Owner), Tarah (Trainer/Vet Tech), and Anisa (Manager/Trainer), all of whom are active competitors and dog lovers with hands-on experience in multiple dog sports and behavior cases.

Accomplishments

Elevate Dog Center was voted Top Three in Tucson Readers’ Choice Awards for Dog Training and Best Boarding Facility. Head trainer Tamison holds certifications from the Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainers and has a background in veterinary technology and animal behavior. She competes nationally in flyball and dock diving. The entire team engages in continuing education through courses from Strive Dog INC, K9 Sports, and Learning Dogs 101.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call or email to schedule an evaluation. Training begins with an assessment of the dog’s behavior and goals, followed by a customized plan. Puppy programs require proof of vaccines and a clean fecal test before enrollment. Owners are invited to attend sessions before their dog’s release to learn continuation techniques.