Candid Canine Training

11/01/2026

Look how cute our very first Intro to K9 Nose Work graduates are! 🐾🎓

We are SO proud of these dogs and their handlers!

Over the course of this class, these teams went from learning the basics of the box game to confidently hunting in new environments, working through challenges, and searching independently with and without boxes! 📦🐕

Safe to say, these dogs will never look at a cardboard box the same way again! 😂

And the best part? Every single one of these teams is moving on to the next level! 🎉

Next up, they’ll be introduced to the four search elements of Nose Work: interiors, exteriors, vehicles, and containers! We can’t wait to see these teams continue building their skills and putting those noses to work!

Congratulations to our first graduating class! 💙🐾

10/29/2026

🎄🐾 We’re so excited to be participating in the Festival of Trees this year!

We can’t wait to share our tree with everyone and be part of such a wonderful community tradition! ❤️💚

Be sure to check out one of their upcoming events and enjoy some Christmas cheer!

Jessica and Shelby will be attending the Jingle Mingle, and we’d love to see some familiar faces there! Come join us! 🎅🏼🎄

Participant Spotlight: Thank you Candid Canine Training for being part of Festival of Trees Prescott!

Candid Canine Training is passionate about helping dogs and their humans build trusting relationships through personalized training tailored to each dog's unique needs. From basic obedience to behavior modification, their goal is to help families better understand their four-legged companions and enjoy life together.

100% of the net proceeds from this event will benefit the Eric Marsh Foundation.

Festival of Trees Prescott 2026
Sam Hill Warehouse, 232 N. Granite Street
A Christmas City Gala: Tuesday, November 17, 5:30–9 PM
Jingle Mingle: Wednesday, November 18, 6–9 PM
General Admission: Thursday–Saturday, November 19–21, 10 AM–8 PM

2026 Sponsors:
Gold Star Sponsor: Findlay Subaru Prescott
Silver Bell Sponsors: Wilson Aesthetics, Casa Auto Group
Tinsel Sponsors: Nei Turner Media Group, AC Medic, Findlay Toyota Prescott, Findlay GMC Prescott, Pioneer Title Agency, Pinnacle Bank, Rugged Pilot Coffee, Rogers Academy of Beauty
Casino Night Sponsor: Buckys Yavapai Casinos
Holiday Bar Sponsor: Waste Management
Hot Cocoa/Cider Bar: Raskins Jewelers
Letters to Santa: People Who Care
Kid’s Craft Table: Makayla Chadwick - State Farm Insurance Agent
Santa’s Helper: Niche Design co

10/27/2026

Making a splash at NATIONALS! 🌊🏆🐾

We want to give a HUGE shoutout to two of Shelby’s training clients, Gracie Mae and Blu Sky, for competing in their very first NADD Dock Diving Nationals!

These two started their dock diving journeys learning the ropes with Shelby, and seeing them go from learning how to jump off the dock to competing on the national stage is pretty incredible!

Not only did they do an awesome job, but they had an absolute BLAST doing it! 💙

We are SO proud of these two and everything they’ve accomplished! We can’t wait to see where their dock diving careers take them next. This is just the beginning! 🐾

10/16/2026

👃 Intro to K9 Nose Work is BACK! 🐾

Our first class filled up quickly, and we’re excited to announce another 6-week session beginning Sunday, November 8th!

Give your dog an opportunity to do what they do best: use their nose! 🐕 Nose Work taps into your dog’s natural hunting instincts while building confidence, encouraging independence, and providing an incredibly fun outlet for mental enrichment.

Whether you’re looking for a new hobby with your dog or hoping to explore competitive Nose Work someday, this class is a great place to start!

🏆 Learn from an experienced competitor!
Classes are taught by Shelby, an NACSW-affiliated Nose Work instructor (PNWI) who actively trains and competes in NACSW K9 Nose Work, AKC Scent Work, and ASCA Scent Detection.

🐾 Class Details

📅 Sundays beginning November 8th

⏰ 5:30 PM | 1.5-hour classes for 6 weeks

📍 Frontier Dog & Co.

🥩 No experience needed! Dogs must be food or toy motivated.

🧺 Dogs must be comfortable resting in a crate between searches.

Dog-reactive dogs are welcome! Dogs search individually. Dogs with human-directed reactivity or aggression should begin with private lessons.

📣 Spots fill quickly! We’ll be reaching out to those on our previous waitlist, but if you’re interested in joining us, please reach out directly!

📩 Send us a DM or call/text 928-351-7131 to register!

10/13/2026

🎓🐾 Hats Off to Our Recent Graduates! 🐾🎓

We recently wrapped up TWO amazing classes here at Candid Canine Training — our Puppy Class and Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Class! 🎉

🐶 Puppy Class Graduates: These pups and their owners have been working hard building a solid foundation! From engagement and basic obedience to leash manners, confidence, and learning how to navigate the world together, they’ve made some incredible progress!

🏅 Canine Good Citizen Graduates: Our CGC students took their skills to the next level, focusing on obedience, good manners, and remaining composed around everyday distractions. We’re so proud of the teamwork and dedication these handlers showed throughout the course!

One thing we always love reminding our students is that training doesn’t end when class does! The skills you’ve learned are just the beginning. Consistency, practice, and continuing to challenge your dogs are what turn those lessons into lifelong habits.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us, showed up each week, put in the work, and trusted us to be part of your training journey. Watching both the dogs and their handlers grow in confidence is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do. ❤️

Congratulations to all of our graduates! 🎓🐾 We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!

10/09/2026

🐾 A Little Thank You & A Small Favor! 🐾

One of the biggest compliments we can receive as a small business is a referral! ❤️

At Candid Canine Training, so much of our business has grown through word of mouth, and we truly cannot express how much that means to us. Every time you recommend us to a friend, family member, or even a stranger looking for help with their dog, you’re putting your trust in us, and that’s something we never take for granted.

As we continue to grow, we’re also working on building up our online reviews! ⭐️

While word of mouth has been such a huge part of our success, online reviews help new clients feel confident when choosing a trainer for their dog.

If you’ve trained with us, whether through private lessons, group classes, or a Board & Train, we would be incredibly grateful if you took a moment to share your experience in a review.

Your referrals help us grow, and your reviews help others find us!

Click the link 🔗 to leave a review https://g.page/r/CcgcWyjaSDiuEBM/review

Thank you for continuing to support our small business, trusting us with your dogs, and allowing us to do what we love every day.

With appreciation,
Jessica & Shelby
Candid Canine Training 🐾❤️

10/04/2026

We’re at DOGtoberfest! 🐾🎃

Come see the Candid Canine crew today at Watson Lake Park! We’ve got some of our dogs hanging out with us, and we’d love for you to stop by our booth, say hi, and chat with us about your training goals.

DOGtoberfest is going on today from 10 AM–3 PM with vendors, adoptable dogs, contests, and plenty of dog people to meet. ❤️🐶

📍 Watson Lake Park, Prescott
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM
🎟️ FREE admission

Come find the Candid Canine Training tent. We’ll see you there! ❤️💙

10/02/2026

One of the coolest parts of being a trainer is getting to help people realize the goals they have for their dogs, especially when those goals can lead to greater independence. ❤️

Two of Shelby’s service dog clients, Beau and Frida, have been putting in some incredible work with their moms.

Beau has been learning a formal retrieve so he can pick up and bring his mom the things she needs, while Frida has been perfecting her public access skills and learning medical alert training.

These snapshots may look like little behaviors, but they represent hours of training put into these dogs by Shelby and their moms. Every retrieve, every successful outing, and every step toward a reliable alert is built on countless repetitions and a whole lot of teamwork.

There is still plenty of work ahead for both teams, but every day they get a little closer to giving their moms the independence that only a properly trained service dog can provide.

Shelby is incredibly proud of both dogs, and even more proud to be a part of helping these teams work toward something that will have such a meaningful impact on their everyday lives. ❤️🐾

08/27/2026

Why do we almost always encourage starting with a private lesson?

Because we want to meet you and your dog before telling you what kind of training you need.

We want to hear what’s going on, meet your dog, understand what you’re struggling with, and learn what you actually want life with your dog to look like.

We’ve had plenty of clients come to us convinced they need a Board & Train, only to find out that with some coaching and the right plan, they can absolutely accomplish their goals through private lessons. Why sell someone a bigger, more expensive program if they don’t actually need it?

Of course, there are also dogs and situations where we meet the team and genuinely believe a Board & Train is the best option. We offer them for a reason! But we want to make that recommendation after we’ve met you and your dog.

And we want to make sure you like us too! 😂 You’re trusting someone with a member of your family. You should feel comfortable with them, their training, and the plan they’re recommending.

So, a little advice when shopping for a dog trainer: be cautious of someone who is pushing and pushing a Board & Train or expensive package before they’ve ever even met your dog. Training shouldn’t start with deciding which program someone can sell you. It should start with figuring out what you and your dog actually need.

Not sure where to start? Start with a private lesson. Meet us, let us meet your dog, and we’ll figure it out from there. 🐾

08/16/2026

A very overdue appreciation post for this awesome CGCA group class! ❤️🐾

We truly have the BEST clients. We’re so grateful for the pet parents who put in the time, show up for their dogs, and become the kind of teams that make us proud to do what we do.

Shelby is also looking at running another CGC class soon! If you’ve been waiting for one, comment below or send us a message so we can gauge interest. 🐶