PHOENIX DOG TRAINING AND BEHAVIOR CENTER

Ranked #16 in Phoenix and #50 in Arizona

4.5 Stars,71 Reviews
3724 E. Morrow Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85050

Service area: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Paradise Valley, Gilbert, Tempe, Glendale, Peoria, Queen Creek, Ahwatukee, San Tan, Gold Canyon, Sun Lakes, and most of Maricopa County in Arizona.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Service Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Jumping on People
  • Barking Excessively
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Biting / Nipping
  • Potty Training
  • Resource Guarding
  • Fearfulness
  • Stealing Food
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • In-Home
  • Video Calls
  • Day Training

Program Formats

  • One-Time Consultation
  • Sessions Package
  • Ongoing Weekly
  • Intensive Program

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adult (2-8 years)
  • Senior (8+ years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Positive Reinforcement Only

Phoenix Dog Training offers customized programs for various behavioral issues and obedience training. Services include in-home private training, online virtual consultations, and live coaching. For behavior modification, they conduct a thorough assessment to understand triggers and anxiety levels, then create tailored plans using desensitization, counter-conditioning, and positive reinforcement. Owner education and environmental enrichment are key components.

Their Separation Anxiety program is a six-week virtual program with weekly private virtual sessions and daily text/email check-ins, focusing on customized desensitization and management strategies. Obedience training is offered through Gold (4 lessons) and Platinum (8 lessons) packages, covering basic to advanced commands, nuisance behaviors, and distraction proofing. Puppy training includes potty training (4-week video conference program) and private in-home obedience training, emphasizing early socialization and preventing future issues. They also offer a “Puppy Boot Camp” where the trainer comes to the client’s home for intensive training five days a week for two weeks, with limited availability.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

An initial comprehensive behavior consultation and assessment, lasting up to two hours, starts at $295. The cost for follow-up training varies from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars, depending on the dog’s specific needs. They offer a Gold Dog Training Package with four customized lessons and a Platinum Dog Training Package with eight customized lessons. The general price range is indicated as ‘$$$’.

Testimonials

“We were at our wits’ end with Max’s aggression towards other dogs. Thanks to Will’s behavior modification plan, we’ve seen an incredible transformation in Max. Now, our walks around Mesa are stress-free, and Max is much calmer!”
– Sarah, Mesa, AZ

“Bella’s separation anxiety was taking over our lives. Will helped us implement a step-by-step plan that has changed everything. Now Bella can stay home alone without any problems. Highly recommend Will if you’re in Phoenix and need help!”
– David, Phoenix, AZ

“After trying multiple trainers, Luna’s anxiety didn’t improve until we found Will. His calm and structured approach worked wonders, and now Luna is no longer scared of thunderstorms. I’m so thankful for the difference it’s made here in Scottsdale.”
– Jessica, Scottsdale, AZ

About the Trainer

Phoenix Dog Training and Behavior Center is a professional dog training business led by Will Bangura, an internationally board-certified canine behaviorist with over 35 years of experience. The center specializes in resolving complex behavioral issues such as aggression, anxiety, fears, phobias, separation anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors. They also offer comprehensive dog obedience training and puppy training.

Their approach is strictly force-free, science-based, and humane, prioritizing the dog’s well-being and long-term behavioral change. They explicitly state they do not use e-collars, shock collars, prong collars, or choke chains. Will Bangura is recognized as one of America’s Top 50 Dog Professionals and is the only Certified Canine Behaviorist (CAB-ICB) in Arizona, one of only three in the U.S.

Phoenix Dog Training offers personalized, evidence-based training tailored to each dog’s unique needs, available through in-home private lessons, virtual consultations, and intensive programs like their Puppy Boot Camp where the trainer comes to your home. They are committed to empowering pet parents with the skills to manage their dog’s behavior effectively, aiming to save dogs from euthanasia and foster harmonious relationships.

Accomplishments

Will Bangura holds a Master’s degree (M.S.) in Psychology and completed Post Graduate Education in Canine Cognition through Harvard University in 2011. He is an Accredited Clinical Animal Behaviorist (CAB-ICB) through International Canine Behaviorists, a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CBCC-KA), a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), and a Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP). He is one of only three Certified Canine Behaviorists (CAB-ICB) in the U.S. and the only one in Arizona. He is also one of less than 250 professionals worldwide holding dual CCPDT certifications (CBCC-KA and CPDT-KA).

Will Bangura is recognized as one of America’s Top 50 Dog Professionals, a published author of two books and over 100 articles, and serves as an expert witness and legal consultant in dog bite cases. Phoenix Dog Training has won “The City’s Best Dog Behavior Training Award” for 12 consecutive years (2014-2024) and was nominated for the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics in 2022. Will is a veteran of the U.S. Army, hosts a weekly Facebook Live show, and his “Dog Training Today” podcast ranks in the Top 3 in Apple Podcasts for Pets and Animals, heard in over 100 countries.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients can schedule a free call, fill out a contact form on the website, or book an initial consultation. Every case begins with an in-depth behavior consultation and assessment, lasting up to two hours. This consultation evaluates the dog’s behavior, history, and environment to develop a tailored behavior modification plan. Consultations can be conducted either in the client’s home or virtually.

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  • 35 Years Experience

  • Free Consultation

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Certifications

  • CBCC-KA
  • CPDT-KA
  • Credentialed

Associations

  • APDT
  • IAABC
  • PPG
  • Accredited
  • is owned by veterans
  • wheelchair accessible entrance
  • wheelchair accessible parking

Location

3724 E. Morrow Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85050