Dog Day Training
Professional Drop-Off Day Training in Phoenix
Get real results without overnight boarding. Drop your dog off in the morning and pick them up the same day. They come home calmer, better behaved, and mentally fulfilled.
Hi, I’m Mike Burkel, a retired Police K9 Handler with over 20 years of experience and more than 700 dogs trained. My career focused on high-level police canine training and deployment in the Upper Midwest. For the past several years, I have specialized in service dog training, working with individuals who have disabilities including PTSD, mobility challenges, visual impairments, and more. I have successfully placed service dogs across more than 42 states and internationally. These same proven, balanced methods are now available for pet dogs through our Day Training program.
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DOG DAY TRAINING
Professional Drop-Off Day Training in Phoenix
Get real results without overnight boarding. Drop your dog off in the morning and pick them up the same day. They come home calmer, better behaved, and mentally fulfilled.
Hi, I’m Mike Burkel, a retired Police K9 Handler with over 20 years of experience and more than 700 dogs trained. My career focused on high-level police canine training and deployment in the Upper Midwest. For the past several years, I have specialized in service dog training, working with individuals who have disabilities including PTSD, mobility challenges, visual impairments, and more. I have successfully placed service dogs across more than 42 states and internationally. These same proven, balanced methods are now available for pet dogs through our Day Training program.
WHAT IS DOG DAY TRAINING?
Dog Day Training is a structured drop-off program where your dog receives focused,
one-on-one training sessions throughout the day at our Phoenix facility. While you work or
handle your day, your dog learns obedience, manners, and confidence in a professional
environment.
Benefits of Our Day Training Program
● Faster, more consistent results than weekly classes
● Fully personalized plan using service-dog-level standards
● Daily mental stimulation and physical exercise
● Reduced boredom-related behaviors
● Stronger obedience and better manners
● Convenient for busy Phoenix families and professionals
What Your Dog Will Learn
● Reliable Sit, Down, Stay, Come, and Place
● Loose-leash walking and polite greetings
● Crate training and calm settling
● Impulse control and leave-it
● Behavior modification for jumping, pulling, barking, reactivity, anxiety, etc.
● Confidence building and socialization
Pricing
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4 Hours | $40 Per Day | Best for puppies, light manners refresh
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6-8 Hours | $85 Per Day | Best for most dogs - best value
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10 Full Days | $799 ($79.90/day) | Best for noticeable behavior change
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20 Full Days | $1,499 ($74.95/day) | Best for solid obedience foundation
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30 Full Days | $2,100 ($73.39/day) | Best for major transformation
Add-On Services
Daily Progress Updates + Training Videos — $15 per day
Weekly Report Card — Free (emailed every Friday)
All Core Prices Include
One-on-one training sessions
Daily enrichment and safe play time
Customized homework guidance
Evaluation / Assessment Day: $50 (credited toward any package).
Multi-dog or long-term discounts available. Prices subject to change final quote provided after assessment.
READY TO GET STARTED?
How It Works
Click the button above and register on Doggie Dashboard
Schedule your dog’s assessment day3. Drop off in the morning
Receive your weekly report card every Friday (free)
Add daily videos & updates if desired ($15/day)
Pick up with detailed homework and next steps
Help Ezekiel Get His Seizure Alert Service Dog
We’re honored to help spread the word about a GoFundMe fundraiser supporting Ezekiel, a young child diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome—a severe, treatment-resistant form of epilepsy that causes frequent, prolonged seizures and carries a high risk of SUDEP. Despite intensive medical care, multiple daily medications, and specialized therapies, Ezekiel continues to face serious seizure activity. A professionally trained seizure-alert service dog could provide an added layer of safety by detecting seizure events, alerting caregivers, and offering future mobility support as Ezekiel grows. The total cost of a seizure-alert service dog is $25,000, and the family is seeking support toward half of that amount with the goal of beginning the training process within the next year. We encourage our community to learn more and consider supporting this important cause.
Help Rose Get a Seizure Alert Dog
We are helping to spread the word about a GoFundMe fundraiser for Rose, a young girl born with Roberts Syndrome—an incredibly rare condition that, for Rose, includes life-threatening epilepsy. Despite daily medications, her seizure clusters can last for days, requiring constant 24-hour vigilance from her family.
A professionally trained seizure-alert service dog would be a life-changing addition to Rose's care team. These dogs are capable of detecting oncoming seizures minutes before they occur, giving her family the critical time needed to administer emergency medical care and ensure her safety, whether at home or on the road.
Beyond safety, this dog would provide Rose with the comfort and companionship she deserves as she continues to face her challenges with her signature kindness and grace.
How You Can Help: We encourage our community to learn more about Rose’s journey and consider contributing to her fundraiser. Every donation brings her one step closer to a service dog and the peace of mind her family needs.
Marlins for Mason
Dravet Syndrome Foundation Fundraiser
We are so proud to announce that Marlins for Mason raised $682,550 for the Dravet Syndrome Foundation this year! Surpassing last year’s donation by over $175,000 making Marlins for Mason the largest donor to DSF three years in a row. This money will go directly towards research to help find better treatment options and hopefully someday a cure for the many suffering from this devastating condition.
Client Testimonials
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Charlie & Sunny
Charlie and Sunny have been a team since Charlie was 5. In the beginning, we had simply hoped Sunny would help him through times of disregulation. But she has far exceeded those expectations. Sunny has helped Charlie in countless ways over the years, it has been beautiful to watch and unfold.
Sunny does several tasks for Charlie including deep pressure therapy, block, traction forward walking, and redirecting self harm. She has also given him confidence, pride , and independence. We have been able to do so much more together as a family than we ever could have imagined. We are all so grateful for Sunny.
-Kayla K. (Charlie’s Mom) - Byron, MN
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Zach & Bosco
In May of 2022, Zach’s service dog, Bosco, arrived from Phoenix, Arizona. Bosco has been specialty trained over the last year in preparation to meet Zach’s needs. He’s helped his balance and stability support as well as helping with his visual impairments.
It has been a game changer for Zach. Who would have thought a service dog could impact a person’s life in so many positive ways? Zach has more confidence now getting back out into his community since his illness.
Within the first few weeks, Zach was able to overcome things such as taking outdoor walks, going to restaurants, and going to the movies - which were all huge wins for our family. Bosco is such an incredible dog and we are excited to see what’s ahead for Zach and Bosco. They are best buddies in the making for sure!
-Debi H. (Zach’s Mom) - Rochester, NY