FirstBarkMy dog and I enjoyed Kim's Sniff to Calm class. Sophie is extremely shy and Kim tailors the process for each dog's needs in the class so everyone can have fun and experience success.
Building Bonds
Tucson, Arizona
About Building Bonds
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 classes Customer-reported
Support between sessions
- Personalized training plans
Dog sports
- Agility Customer-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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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
Do you have rottweilers
No
Community answer · Kim Silver · 2021-09-21
What is the cost of group lessons?
$150-$175 for most. Reactive dog is $275
Community answer · Kim Silver · 2020-09-21
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.
Community answer · Building Bonds · 2020-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
150 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Knowledgeable trainer 16
- Positive reinforcement 15
- Knowledgeable instructor 9
- Fearful dog training 7
- Puppy kindergarten 4
- Agility classes 3
All 10 topics
- Fear free method 3
- Home visits 3
- Online class 2
- Patient instructors 2
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I have had the pleasure of working with Kim for both of my dogs. Building Bonds is an incredible place where you will grow in your relationship and connection with your dog, but also in your awareness as a person and in the person-to-person relationships. She encourages you to ob…Read full reviewClose full review
I have had the pleasure of working with Kim for both of my dogs. Building Bonds is an incredible place where you will grow in your relationship and connection with your dog, but also in your awareness as a person and in the person-to-person relationships. She encourages you to observe your dog and take a very positive and strength-based approach to training. I cannot say enough about the gift that Building Bonds is to the Tucson community and animal owner community. I took the Sniff to Calm class and within 5 weeks, my Lab is more confident and comfortable as a member of the family. Everything that Kim taught us in class, I am able to put into practice in our everyday experiences with true success! I truly believe that everyone who is a dog owner should take at least one class at Building Bonds (although you will definitely want to sign up for MORE classes!)
10/10. We had an incredible experience getting my dog trained for socialization, and I can’t recommend Kim enough. Her patience, expertise, and intuitive understanding of dog behavior is the gold standard. My dog has separation anxiety, and while this particular class doesn’t add…Read full reviewClose full review
10/10. We had an incredible experience getting my dog trained for socialization, and I can’t recommend Kim enough. Her patience, expertise, and intuitive understanding of dog behavior is the gold standard. My dog has separation anxiety, and while this particular class doesn’t address that behavioral issue, Kim took the time to understand his personality, offer gentle guidance, and give us practical tips we could use at home. My dog has greatly improved in following commands and we are so glad we chose Building Bonds!
Kim at Building Bonds is a caring and compassionate dog trainer located in Sahuarita. She is a Fear Free certified trainer and has a genuine love for her job, her clients, and the dogs she works with. She helped us learn valuable positive reinforcement skills for managing our reactive dog.
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