Building Bonds Behavior Center provides professional, force-free dog training and behavior consulting in Tucson, Sahuarita, and Green Valley, Arizona. Led by certified behavior consultant Kim Silver, Building Bonds specializes in puppy training, everyday behavior challenges including fear, anxiety and stress, using science-based, positive reinforcement methods. Services include private training, behavior consultations, and group classes tailored to each dog’s individual needs. Our approach considers learning history, environment, genetics, and individuality to create practical training plans that help dogs feel safe, confident, and successful while strengthening the relationship between dogs and their guardians.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Leash training
Obedience training
Puppy training
Socialization
Behavior support
Aggression training
Reactivity training
Separation anxiety
How training happens
Group classes
In-home training
Private training
Dog age
Puppies
Training level
Advanced training
Beginner training
Intermediate training
Class options
Small classesCustomer-reported
Support between sessions
Personalized training plans
Dog sports
AgilityCustomer-reported
Scent work
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogs
Training approach
Force-free training
Positive reinforcement
Other listed services
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Family Dog
Life Skills Class
Pet Parents
Specialized Classes
Weekly Lessons
Family Dog Mediation
Home Consultation
Online Courses
Class Teaching
Continuing Education
Day Program
Dog Learning
Dog's Safety
Specialty Classes
Vet Visit Preparation
6 Week Course
Vet Visits
Animal Cpr
Canine Massage
Dog Trainer Certification
Rabies Vaccination
Scent Detection
Shock Collar
Veterinary Visits
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When my puppy gets all his shots will it be okay to start training
Hi Sandra,
We offer a puppy preschool class for undervaccinated puppies 8-16 weeks of ag. The medical requirement are that they must have received their first distemper/parvo vaccine and ten days must have passed since it was administered. You must also provide us with a copy of a negative fecal test result indicating no parasites were found in your puppy's stool. We sanitize our entire facility and equipment used during the class with Rescue, a veterinary hydrogen peroxide based cleaner before each preschool class. For puppies who have completed the series of puppy vaccines and have their rabies vaccine, we have a puppy kindergarten for puppies 4-7 months of age.
5/5I have known Kim for over 4 years now, after meeting her through the vet clinic that I worked at. She really practices what she preaches with positive training and has AMAZING results. She is an individual who truly cares about the well being of animals and is always putting that…Read full reviewClose full review
I have known Kim for over 4 years now, after meeting her through the vet clinic that I worked at. She really practices what she preaches with positive training and has AMAZING results. She is an individual who truly cares about the well being of animals and is always putting that over everything else. She is a kind and beautiful person and that really shines through in her work. Kim, has shaped my views for animal handling, training techniques, and the possibilities when you choose a fear and force free methods. As an animal professional (vet tech of 8 years), I will 100% always recommend her to any owners seeking advice on behavioral issues and general training with their animals.
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Roger Salzgeber
5/5
I can only speak to the dog agility training with Alicia Nicholas at Building Bonds. Besides the fact that Alicia has the experience and knowledge to train both you and your dog, she has the communication skills to make it understandable and FUN.
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nancy
5/5
Energetic, caring and knowledgeable trainers plus a well-maintained, clean facility - can't ask for much more!
Andie and I have been taking classes with Alicia and have had so much fun learning from one of the best agility trainers in Tucson.
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Sinbaje Basenjis
5/5
A-1 facility with knowledgeable teachers for all levels.
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Ashley Curtis-King
5/5
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