Freedom K-9 Dog Training AZ

Training programs include Basic Obedience, Behavior Modification, and Advanced Training, offered as private sessions, in-home visits, or intensive board-and-train options. Boarding and training lasts several weeks, with dogs residing at the facility while receiving daily training. Ongoing consultation is provided to owners to reinforce skills at home. Programs are tailored to individual dog needs and owner goals, with an emphasis on long-term behavioral change and relationship building.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed on the website. Clients are encouraged to contact Pete directly for customized quotes based on training needs, program type, and duration.

Policies

No cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated on the website.

Freedom K-9 Dog Training AZ, led by Pete Marcolina, offers professional dog training services in the Verde Valley of Arizona, specializing in positive reinforcement methods to build strong, loving bonds between dogs and their owners. Pete has over 30 years of experience training dogs of all breeds and sizes, with a focus on behavior modification for aggressive, reactive, or anxious dogs. Services include Basic Obedience Training, Dog Behavior Modification, Advanced Training, and Boarding and Training Options, where dogs stay at the facility while receiving intensive training. Pete emphasizes compassionate, fear-free training grounded in trust and communication, avoiding punishment-based methods. The business also offers Doggy Styles Grooming by appointment through Brenda, providing a complementary pet care service. Clients receive ongoing consultation and support to ensure lasting results.

Pete’s approach is rooted in his apprenticeship with expert trainers in Virginia and his decades of work with rescues, humane societies, and kennels across the U.S. He is known for transforming difficult cases, including large breed dogs with behavioral challenges, into well-adjusted family companions. His philosophy centers on empowering owners through consistent, positive leadership, making training a shared journey of growth and connection.

The business serves families in Sedona, Camp Verde, Cottonwood, Rimrock, and surrounding areas of the Verde Valley, helping owners create harmonious, joyful relationships with their dogs through ethical, science-backed training.

Doggy Styles Grooming is available by appointment at 5231 N. Dave Wingfield Rd., Rimrock, AZ 86335.

Accomplishments

Pete Marcolina has over 30 years of continuous experience training dogs, beginning with a two-year residential mentorship under expert trainer Ricardo Wright at Stonehead Dog Ranch in Virginia. He has worked extensively with rescues, humane societies, and kennels nationwide. He is a Certified Pet Care Technician through ABKA and founded Marcolina’s Way in 1991, later transitioning to Freedom K-9 Training AZ in 2000.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to contact Pete directly via phone or email to discuss their dog’s needs and schedule an initial evaluation. Training begins with a personalized assessment to determine the appropriate program format—private, facility-based, or board-and-train.