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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
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I went through the behavior modification/intermediate training with my female 1yr old Boxer. When we started back in February she was out of control and I could not gain respect nor control from her no matter how hard I was trying on my own at home. She was pulling like a freight…Read full reviewClose full review
I went through the behavior modification/intermediate training with my female 1yr old Boxer. When we started back in February she was out of control and I could not gain respect nor control from her no matter how hard I was trying on my own at home. She was pulling like a freight train on walks and she would lunge at other dogs while on a leash. When someone would come over to the house she would jump on them and submissive urinate when they would go to pet her. Bob and Kayla are AMAZING. They helped me gain the confidence and understand that she was insecure about herself as well. Now after just a short time of hard work and consistency, she now walks with a loose leash and she obeys my commands even when there are distractions. You can also tell that she is more confident in herself as well. Today she passed her Canine Good Citizen test and on her way to becoming a well rounded puppers. Thank you so much Bob Smith's K9 Association💜
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I was recently diagnosed with epilepsy and aquired I malinois I started with Bob in September it is now February and my malinois service animal goes to work 40 hours a week with me I am Only the second person ever in the company to have a service animal at work. This is an amazing experience and for anyone who doesn't care for this training it's because you don't understand it. Thank you
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