Professional Dog Training in Phoenix, Arizona
35+ Years of Experience. Personalized Training. Real-World Results.
Your dog is trained personally by Bob or Erika Solimini—not passed between inexperienced employees inside a crowded commercial facility. We provide structured, balanced training built around the dog in front of us and the results you need at home and in public.
Our Board & Train, Private Lesson, and Reactive Dog Private Lesson programs help puppies and adult dogs develop dependable obedience, improved focus, better manners, and reliable control around real-world distractions.
Not sure which program is right for your dog? Request a free phone consultation and we’ll recommend the option that best matches your dog, your goals, and the level of support you need.
Dog Training for Phoenix, Scottsdale & Surrounding Areas
All-American K-9 provides personalized Board & Train, Private Lesson and Reactive Dog Private Lesson programs designed around your dog, your goals and the level of reliability you need.
Your dog works directly with Bob or Erika and receives structured training, real-world practice, and continued owner support—not a one-size-fits-all program inside a crowded commercial facility.
Training performed personally by owners Bob and Erika
Only three Board & Train dogs per trainer
Real-world obedience and behavior training
Dogtra remote collar included with every training program
Lifetime obedience support
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What Professional Dog Training Can Do for You and Your Dog
Imagine being able to walk your dog confidently anywhere you go. While other dogs may be pulling, lunging, barking, or ignoring their owners, your dog walks calmly by your side and responds reliably to you.
Our Phoenix dog training programs are designed to give you greater control while teaching your dog the obedience, manners, and focus needed for everyday life.
Whether you’re walking through your neighborhood, visiting a busy public place, or simply relaxing at home, the goal is the same: a calm, well-mannered dog you can confidently enjoy life with.
Our Dog Training Philosophy
Our philosophy is simple: training should create a dog that is calmer, more obedient, confident, and enjoyable to live with in the real world.
We don’t believe in endlessly repeating exercises without addressing the reason a behavior is occurring. We look at the individual dog, the behavior, the environment, and the relationship between the dog and owner to determine the most effective approach.
Our balanced dog training methods use clear communication, structure, consistency, praise, and appropriate training tools to teach dogs what is expected of them. Rather than simply managing unwanted behavior, our goal is to address problems at their source while teaching the dog better choices and reliable obedience.
Every dog is an individual. Genetics, temperament, previous experiences, environment, and owner handling can all influence behavior. For that reason, training is adjusted to the dog in front of us rather than forcing every dog through exactly the same process.
Just as importantly, we train the owner. Lasting results depend on your ability to provide the same clear communication, structure, and expectations after training is complete. Our goal is to give both you and your dog the skills needed to succeed together.
All-American K-9 backs our obedience training with lifetime support, including complimentary refresher assistance when needed.
Compare Our Dog Training Programs
Choosing a program is about more than comparing the number of weeks or lessons. The right option depends on the level of reliability you need, the behaviors you are experiencing, and how much real-world distraction work your dog requires.
3-Week Board & Train
Our 3-Week Board & Train is our most advanced obedience program. It is designed for owners seeking dependable on-leash obedience and reliable off-leash control around real-world distractions.
Training includes:
- On-leash and off-leash heel, sit, down, stay, and recall
- Public training around people, dogs, traffic, stores, and everyday distractions
- Door manners, household boundaries, jumping, and counter-surfing
- Improved focus, impulse control, and responsiveness
- Dogtra remote collar and instruction on its proper use
- Two written progress updates with update videos
- Return-home lesson and an additional follow-up lesson
- Lifetime obedience support after graduation
2-Week Board & Train
Our 2-Week Board & Train provides structured daily training focused on dependable on-leash obedience, improved manners, and better control during everyday life.
Training includes:
- On-leash heel, sit, down, stay, and recall
- Improved leash control and responsiveness
- Door manners and household boundaries
- Jumping, counter-surfing, and other unwanted behaviors
- Training around appropriate real-world distractions
- Dogtra remote collar and instruction on its proper use
- Two written progress updates with update videos
- Return-home lesson and an additional follow-up lesson
- Lifetime obedience support after graduation
Private Dog Training Lessons
Private lessons are taught personally by Bob and allow you and your dog to learn together. This program includes four personalized weekly lessons and is designed for owners who want hands-on coaching and dependable everyday obedience.
Training includes:
- Four weekly lessons lasting approximately 40–60 minutes
- Heel, sit, stay, and recall
- Improved leash control, focus, and responsiveness
- Door manners, jumping, and household structure
- Clear owner handling and consistent communication
- Dogtra remote collar and instruction on its proper use
- Lifetime obedience support after completing the program
Reactive Dog Private Lessons
Reactive Dog Private Lessons are taught personally by Bob and are designed for dogs that bark, lunge, growl, or become difficult to control around dogs, people, sounds, movement, or other known triggers.
Training includes:
- Four personalized weekly lessons lasting approximately 40–60 minutes
- Clear communication, structure, and owner accountability
- Improved leash control around known triggers
- Obedience used to create safer and more manageable behavior
- Confidence building and improved owner leadership
- Dogtra remote collar and instruction on its proper use
- Continued support after completing the program
We do not promise to change a dog’s personality or eliminate every trigger. We work toward safer behavior, better decision-making, and reliable owner control.
Not Sure Which Program Fits Your Dog?
Request a free phone consultation. We’ll discuss your dog, your goals, and the level of training and support your household needs before recommending a program.
See the Long-Term Value of Professional Dog Training
Use our Dog Training Cost Calculator to select your dog’s breed, current age and training program. You’ll see what the investment works out to per year, per month and per day over your dog’s estimated remaining years.
Dog Training in Phoenix for Common Behavior Problems
All-American K-9 provides professional dog training in Phoenix to help owners gain better control, improve obedience, and address unwanted behaviors.
Behavior Problems We Help Address:
• Aggression toward people
• House soiling
• Destructive behavior
• Pulling on the leash
• Dog aggression
• Snapping and nipping
• Jumping on people
• Chasing animals
• Separation anxiety
• Destructive chewing
• Running away or escaping
• Excessive barking and poor impulse control
Puppy Training Starts Before Formal Obedience
Puppies younger than five months are not ready for our formal obedience programs—but the habits they develop during these early months can shape their behavior for years.
We offer a free phone consultation to help puppy owners establish the right structure, routines and boundaries from the beginning. We can guide you through crate training, potty training, appropriate socialization, household manners and preventing common puppy behaviors from becoming long-term problems.
Formal training with All-American K‑9 begins once your puppy is at least five months old.
Why Phoenix Dog Owners Choose All‑American K‑9
For more than 35 years, All‑American K‑9 has helped dog owners build better obedience, manners, confidence and control through practical training designed for everyday life.
Every program is handled personally by owners Bob and Erika Solimini. Board & Train dogs are never handed off to inexperienced employees, and each trainer works with a maximum of three Board & Train dogs at one time.
Our obedience programs include lifetime obedience support. Clients can contact us by phone, text or email, and complimentary refresher meetings are available when additional hands-on guidance is needed.
What Our Dog Training Clients Say
Our reviews reflect the personal attention, real-world training and continued support that Bob and Erika provide before, during and after every training program.
All-American K-9 has earned more than 800 five-star reviews across Google and Yelp.
Frequently Asked Dog Training Questions
What age can my dog begin training?
We work with owners of dogs of all ages. Formal training begins once a dog reaches five months of age. For younger puppies, we offer a free phone consultation to help owners establish proper structure, routines, boundaries, crate training, housebreaking, and safe socialization before formal training begins.
Who will personally train my dog?
All training is performed personally by owners Bob and Erika Solimini. Board & Train dogs are not handed off to inexperienced employees, and each trainer works with a maximum of three Board & Train dogs at one time.
Which training program is right for my dog?
The right program depends on your dog, the problems you are experiencing, and the level of control you want. Our three-week program provides advanced off-leash training, while the two-week program focuses on dependable on-leash control. We also offer Private Lessons and Reactive Dog Private Lessons. We will recommend the best fit during your free phone consultation.
Is a Dogtra remote collar included?
Yes. A Dogtra remote collar is included with every All-American K-9 training program, along with instruction on its proper use.
What support is available after training?
All-American K-9 provides lifetime training support. Clients can contact us by phone, text, or email, and we can arrange a complimentary refresher meeting when additional hands-on guidance is needed.
Dog Training in Phoenix and Surrounding Communities
All-American K-9 works with dog owners throughout Phoenix and nearby communities, including Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Peoria, Glendale, Anthem, New River, Tempe, Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert, Surprise and other areas throughout the Phoenix metro area.
Our training location is in North Phoenix, where private lessons, return-home lessons, follow-up training and complimentary refresher assistance are conducted.
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