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Canine Training Services

Tacoma, Washington

4.9/5· 126 Google reviews

About Canine Training Services

My name is Doctor Elliott Briggs. I started this home-based company to do training right. I offer a wide range of dog training services including basic obedience, service dog training, canine rehabilitation (working with aggressive, fearful, or other unwanted behaviors) Before working with dogs I practiced clinical psychology and applied behavior analysis. Later on I adapted the behavior sciences I had learned to dog training. This has given me a strong understanding of both canine and human behavior. I love dogs and it is my goal to provide affordable and highly effective dog training. Whether you need your furry little buddy to support you, protect you, or just behave better. I can make it happen!

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
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  • Obedience training
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    This kind of training is for dogs who do not have aggressive behaviors but need some training in basic obedience. Training to sit, stay, not beg, not bark too much etc. Typical things you would teach any dog. · Listed price: [object Object]

  • Puppy training Customer-reported
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  • Recall training Customer-reported
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Behavior support

  • Aggression training Customer-reported
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  • Reactivity training Customer-reported
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How training happens

  • Group classes Customer-reported
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  • Private training Customer-reported
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Dog age

  • Puppies Customer-reported
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Training level

  • Beginner training Customer-reported
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Assistance and working dogs

  • Service dog training
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    All of us need extra support at some point in our lives. Whether you have a physical, emotional, or mental health condition I can train your dog to assist you in the most difficult of circumstances. · Listed price: [object Object]

Other listed services

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  • Behavior Analysis
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  • Canine Rehabilitation
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    This training is for dogs who have aggressive, reactive, or fearful tendencies. Meaning when they see or encounter another dog or human they become aggressive or engage in destructive behavior. This kind of training is also beneficial for dogs who have been abused and need help to overcome this. · Listed price: [object Object]

  • Emotional Support Animal
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  • Home Security
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  • Home Services
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  • Protection Work
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  • Protective Dog
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  • Rehabilitation Training
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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.9
out of 5126 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • basic obedience 14
  • leash training 13
  • dog aggression 11
  • behavior correction 10
  • affordability 9
  • reactive dog training 8
All 10 topics
  • understanding of dogs 8
  • dog park visits 5
  • fear training 3
  • 1x1 sessions 2

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100 collected reviews

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Armando Jimenez
5/5
I reached out to Elliott for help with recall training and overall obedience for my lab mixed dog. Our biggest priority was to get him ready for summer camping season and needed a reliable recall for our dog. With Elliott's help we were able to develop huge trust with our dog off…Read full reviewClose full review

I reached out to Elliott for help with recall training and overall obedience for my lab mixed dog. Our biggest priority was to get him ready for summer camping season and needed a reliable recall for our dog. With Elliott's help we were able to develop huge trust with our dog off leash, we're happy to say we had zero incidents on our camping trips this summer and super grateful for the work Elliott did with us. From day one Elliott was able to offer great advice both in training and overall well being of our dog. Elliott is super communicative and flexible when unable to meet as well.

Jesse Nunley
5/5

Elliot has trained both of our hounds and has done an amazing job. He has fixed their reactivity towards other dogs and we are able to walk out hounds off leash with no issues. Our dogs went from freaking out and barking at dogs on the other side of the street to being able to go to dog friendly restaurants, parks and events all the time without any problems. Highly recommend Elliot!

Dale Pratt
5/5

Elliot is easy to work with. He worked with our first German Shepherd several years ago and now we have a second one. And of course we called Elliot again to help us with her training. The dogs love him and we are very happy with the results and would highly recommend him.

Terrance McKittrick
5/5

Elliott is incredible! Hands down one of the most informed and practical dog trainers I have met. He brings such a calm presence to the dogs he works with. He was tremendous with our two Airedales. Seriously, of you are looking for the best training from a compassionate man who loves and understands dog behavior with every ounce of his being, then Elliott is the person for you.

Chester Taylor
5/5
I would highly recommend Elliott to anybody looking for dog training, especially over some of the larger companies around the area. He was more knowledgeable, seemed to care more about our dogs, had more flexible times, and offered much more reasonable and flexible payment struct…Read full reviewClose full review

I would highly recommend Elliott to anybody looking for dog training, especially over some of the larger companies around the area. He was more knowledgeable, seemed to care more about our dogs, had more flexible times, and offered much more reasonable and flexible payment structures (weekly instead of one large amount up-front). Elliott is an extremely knowledgeable and helpful dog trainer. We originally came to him in November with a reactive 8-month old dog who we could no longer take to dog parks and would vocally react to any dog we came across on a walk. Now, we take that same dog to dog parks every week, he got accepted to dog daycare, and he NEVER reacts to other dogs while walking. Not only did we fix the behavior issues we originally contacted Elliott about, but our dogs are now significantly better behaved, walk way better on leash, and have learned to be calmer and settle whenever at home. Elliott was always very patient with both us (the owners) and the dogs. At every point I felt that he was doing what was in the dog's best interest and showed genuine care for the animals. He was patient with us during training, calmly correcting us when we did something wrong, and answering every question we asked thoroughly.

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