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AZ Dog Smart Academy Courses
At AZ Dog Smart Academy, we offer basic and intermediate dog trainer courses and 1 level of mentorship. You have the choice to enroll in individual courses or enroll in the Complete Academy Program at a specially discounted rate.
[/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”small” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”View a pdf of our 2025 Course List & Class Syllabus HERE” url=”https://azdogsmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Academy-Classes-INFO-SYLLABUS-Cheat-Sheet-2025.pdf” margin_top=”45″ margin_right=”5″ margin_bottom=”45″ margin_left=”5″][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”4″ divider_color=”accent-color”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1636297653384{padding-top: 45px !important;}”]Do you want to take our courses on your own time? See if our Tutorial Program would work for you.
[/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”small” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”Check out our Tutorial Program here.” url=”https://azdogsmart.com/dog-trainer-tutorial/” margin_top=”5″ margin_right=”5″ margin_bottom=”0″ margin_left=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”center” top_padding=”60″ bottom_padding=”60″ overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]DOG BEHAVIOR – Beginners Course
Dog Behavior is a 12 hours of academic study course designed for the dog lover. Whether you are interested in learning the science behind dog behavior or working towards a career as a dog professional this course is for you!
[toggles] [toggle title=”SEE MORE CLASS DESCRIPTION DETAILS” color=”Accent-Color” id=”b2″] • This course is a total of 12 hours of academic sessions (usually 2 hours per week) • A Silver Membership, hands-on pet training class with your dog is included. • 2 required textbooks for reading (purchased separately) and a PowerPoint lesson guide for classroom sessions • Classes are a mixture of classroom instruction, Power Points, dog demonstrations and more. Dog Behavior Course includes: – Canine Development: From Birth to Death – Intensive Breed Analysis and Exploration – Dog Body Language & Canine Communication – In-depth Classroom & Round-table discussions – Video Analysis of Dog Behavior and Training Styles – Research Assignments And much more… [/toggle] [/toggles]Cost $895 for the 6 week course. Next course starts soon! Please call for details. 602-237-6775
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This class is for those who wish to learn science-based positive training techniques in a hands-on environment.
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Cost $895 for the 6 week course.
Next course starts soon! Please call for details. 602-237-6775
Students will be working with dogs in order to practice their skills LIVE!!
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During this phase students will work side-by-side with 3 separate trainers for 25 hours each (total of 75 hours). Students work with client dogs and dogs other than their own.
Students will also receive 6 hours of Professional Business Coaching and access to monthly topical seminars presented by Certified Dog Trainers.
This phase must be preceded by completion of the Beginners Course, Level 2 courses, Equipment Workshop and 4 of our elective Intermediate Courses.
Cost $2,400
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What’s included in the Complete Academy Program?
3 required text books (included in Level 1 & 2 courses)
Unlimited auditing of over 30 different AZ Dog Sport Classes
Also included in program cost:
6 hours of Business Coaching
Assisting in training classes
Assisting in private lessons
Hands-on project dogs
Creating lesson plans