FirstBarkWell ran facility, Bob has some capable assistants helping in the training process. All the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly, willing to listen and answer your questions.
Bob Smith's K9 Association
Tacoma, Washington
About Bob Smith's K9 Association
Bob Smith's K9 Association in Tacoma, WA provides professional dog training for puppies, adult dogs, and aggressive dogs. Since 1973, we have helped owners solve behavior issues through proven training methods that build confidence, control, and obedience.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
Program details
32 Classes - Includes off leash training of sit, stay, down, recall and finish.
6 months - Includes both basic and advanced training as well as protection training to include protection of family, vehicle, home and/or business. Will take 4 to 6 months to complete training.
18 training sessions - Includes on leash training of sit, stay, down, recall and finish. This course sets your dog up to pass the CGC (Canine Good citizen) test.
- Puppy training
- Recall training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Fear and confidence
How training happens
- Group classes
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
Dog age
- Adult dogs
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced obedience
- Advanced training
Support between sessions
- Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
- Protection training
Other listed services
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- Canine Behavior
- Dog Socialized
- Dog's Behavior
- Dog's Body
- Dog's Evaluation
- Dog's Health
- Domestic Animal Training
- Emotional Support
- Evaluation
Program details
Each dog will start off with an evaluation if you have an interest in joining our team. This gives us time to fully assess you and your dog to determine future training. Fee will be collected on the day of evaluation. · Listed price: $150.00
- Good Dog Training
- Holistic Dog Training
- Home Services
- Physical Exercise
- Potty Breaks
- Training Program
- Training Your Dog
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
How much does the obedience classes cost on average ?
It does depend on your dogs age and what they already know. Where they’re at vs where you’d like them to be, every dog is different. Our basic obedience can range $900-$1500.
Community answer · Bob Smith's K9 Association · 2021-09-21
Depends on where ur dog is at .it can run into thousands. so if he knows the basics.it could still be around 3k
Community answer · Jonathan Williams · 2021-09-21
I just bought a Germen Shepherd pup after all he’s shots I’m looking to place him in puppy school. Is this place meant for pups?
Yes, great place for pups. And it's good to start them young. You'll be pleased with results the first day.
Community answer · Mary Bin · 2020-09-21
Bob works with puppies up to older aged dogs from obedience to guard dog training and everything in between. You'll be very happy with the results.
Community answer · Stacy Kay · 2020-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.7
131 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Knowledgeable staff 15
- Leash training 9
- Canine good citizen training 4
- Aggression training 3
- Attention to dogs 3
- Protection dog training 3
All 10 topics
- Puppy class 2
- Rapport with dog 2
- Shock collars 2
- Thorough explanations 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Great guy to train your dog.
I started taking my German Shepherd to Bob Smith after I started having some issues with him around other dogs while on walks. Bob was able to teach us some basic right away that helped us build a foundation for our GSD. The classes offered then continued to build upon those b…Read full reviewClose full review
I started taking my German Shepherd to Bob Smith after I started having some issues with him around other dogs while on walks. Bob was able to teach us some basic right away that helped us build a foundation for our GSD. The classes offered then continued to build upon those basics until in the end. You have a balanced well behaved dog. After a year, I still am taking our dog to Bob's once week, unless he was shut down due to Covid.
Great experience! Evaluation done today. Overall a good day. We will be signing up for classes!
Doggie school!
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