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Bob Smith's K9 Association

Tacoma, Washington

4.7/5· 131 Google reviews

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
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  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
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  • House training
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  • Leash training
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  • Obedience training
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    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
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  • Recall training
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  • Socialization
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Behavior support

  • Aggression training
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  • Fear and confidence
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How training happens

  • Group classes
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  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
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Dog age

  • Adult dogs
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  • Puppies
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Training level

  • Advanced obedience
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  • Advanced training
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Support between sessions

  • Personalized training plans
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Assistance and working dogs

  • Protection training
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Other listed services

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  • Canine Behavior
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  • Dog Socialized
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  • Dog's Behavior
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  • Dog's Body
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  • Dog's Evaluation
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  • Dog's Health
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  • Domestic Animal Training
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  • Emotional Support
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  • Evaluation
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    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: [object Object]

  • Good Dog Training
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  • Holistic Dog Training
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  • Home Services
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  • Physical Exercise
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  • Potty Breaks
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  • Training Program
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  • Training Your Dog
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Questions & answers

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What 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

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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

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4.7
out of 5131 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
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  • puppy class 2
  • rapport with dog 2
  • shock collars 2
  • thorough explanations 2

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100 collected reviews

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Steven Crouch
3/5
This is the second time going through the training he gets you to a certain point and stops especially when new clients come in. He promised good canine certification and never finished up his promise. As for roughness I never seen him purposely coke out a dog. I don’t believe in…Read full reviewClose full review

This is the second time going through the training he gets you to a certain point and stops especially when new clients come in. He promised good canine certification and never finished up his promise. As for roughness I never seen him purposely coke out a dog. I don’t believe in the collar (good selling point) cause after a while the dog won’t be effective and now I have to go back to the leash training to make my dog understand the commands! A waste of time and money at less in my opinion and since Kayla left it’s gone downhill

HarLai QuinnLee
5/5

The best trainer I've ever seen in my entire life and he's even better than the one on TV he's the real dog whisperer

Dannillee Bradshaw
5/5
So far so good! Bob is a very personable man that teaches you to teach your dog to be the best that you can both be. He explains thoroughly what he's doing and why while you are doing the exercises and learning the process. Bob is a fair man that will work with you and your dog t…Read full reviewClose full review

So far so good! Bob is a very personable man that teaches you to teach your dog to be the best that you can both be. He explains thoroughly what he's doing and why while you are doing the exercises and learning the process. Bob is a fair man that will work with you and your dog to make sure your needs are met and that you can afford the training process. I am currently in training with my 4 month old Cane Corso and he's doing great even after 2 days.

Jennifer Black
5/5
Magic trainer!!!! I am so impressed by how quickly my dogs behavior has changed. Bob gave us effective and useful tools to help manage my 8-year-old aggressive/anxious dog. I really appreciate that he used productive and calm tactics to correct my shiba. My 8-year-old dog has bee…Read full reviewClose full review

Magic trainer!!!! I am so impressed by how quickly my dogs behavior has changed. Bob gave us effective and useful tools to help manage my 8-year-old aggressive/anxious dog. I really appreciate that he used productive and calm tactics to correct my shiba. My 8-year-old dog has been great at home too. My dog has worked on excessive barking, aggression, commands, etc. I’m so thankful I’ve found this trainer!! I’ve only had 2 sessions and it’s already been life changing. 10/10 recommend. You’ll never find a better trainer.

Katie Simolke
5/5
I very reluctantly had to admit I didn't know what i was doing when it came to training my GSD MUTT. I called Bob on my way out of town and after explaining that my sweet baby was a jerk that was always trying to eat anyone and anything bob said to let him know when I got back to…Read full reviewClose full review

I very reluctantly had to admit I didn't know what i was doing when it came to training my GSD MUTT. I called Bob on my way out of town and after explaining that my sweet baby was a jerk that was always trying to eat anyone and anything bob said to let him know when I got back to town and he would see us on a Sunday no less. I got my baby and headed right down to meet Bob. My baby was scared to death as was I. I had heard horror stories about trainers being mean and borderline abusive. NOT BOB! He took time away from other clients just for us. In a matter of 20 minutes Bob had my baby laying beside another pup and not eating anyone or even having a reaction to anyone or anything. Now that we are looking at our 6th session in a few days, I can walk my dog on a leash, give verbal and leash communication and he listens almost every time. Bob is patient, kind, loving, and his philosophy of no dog left behind speaks volumes! I can't recommend him enough! He truly is the magic man!

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