FirstBarkRon, Patti and the entire training staff are the most knowledgeable and effective training team I've ever encountered. My first GSD had aggression issues & Ron's expertise literally saved my dog from being put down. We're now training our 2nd GSD & their methods are revealing amazing results already!
Canyon Crest K-9 Training Center
Tacoma, Washington
About Canyon Crest K-9 Training Center
Canyon Crest K‑9 has been a trusted leader in professional dog training in Tacoma, Washington for nearly 50 years. Our award‑winning training programs include Puppy Preschool, Obedience Training, Behavior Modification, Service Dog Training, Agility, Tracking, Personal Protection, and Scent‑Work Development. We use clear, consistent methods that help owners communicate in a way dogs understand, providing real‑world problem solving for all breeds, ages, and behavior issues. We also offer boarding and Invisible Dogwatch Hidden Fence Systems. Serving Tacoma, Puyallup, Gig Harbor, Pierce County, the Pacific Northwest, and out‑of‑state clients.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
Behavior support
- Barking
How training happens
- Board and train
- Group classes
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced obedience
Assistance and working dogs
- Medical-alert and mobility assistance
- Police K9 training
- Protection training
- Service dog training
Dog sports
- Agility
Additional services
- Boarding
Other listed services
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- Attack Dogs
- Business Protection
- Canine First Aid And Cpr
- Dog Bath
- Dog Evaluations
- Dog Show
- DogWatch Invisible Fence
- Family Dog
- Group Session
- Guard Dogs
- Instructor Course
- Master Dog Trainer
- Personal Protection Courses
- Security Dogs
- Temperament Assessment
- Temperament Testing
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
Do you provide boarding as well as training?
I was told by Patti they don't anymore.
Community answer · Montgomery Stewart · 2019-09-21
Yes they do.
Community answer · Brian Moore · 2019-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.7
103 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- German shepherd training 8
- Knowledgeable staff 7
- Dog boarding with training 4
- Breed 3
- Dog care 3
- Socialization 3
All 10 topics
- Technique 3
- Aggression potential 2
- Group classes 2
- Skilled instructors 2
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I've known Ron and Patti since the early 1980's. I've shown dogs in competition for many years. There is no better trainer/program than Canyon Crest.
A must for dog owners who want the most of their relationship with their dogs, want their dog to be the happiest and / or a dog that has some challenges to help him / her be its best and fit into a humans world, The training is a language the dog understands with focus to train …Read full reviewClose full review
A must for dog owners who want the most of their relationship with their dogs, want their dog to be the happiest and / or a dog that has some challenges to help him / her be its best and fit into a humans world, The training is a language the dog understands with focus to train the owner. My dog, a black lab love this place. She begins wagging her tail and making little noises as we leave I5. I simple love Ron's focus on the very best for each dog (and really mine!)!
I have a 1 year old Boxer that has been able to partake in almost all of Canyon Crest's wonderful programs. When our family first got Penelope we enrolled her in their Puppy training class. The class was great it taught us so much. And anytime we had any questions about things Pe…Read full reviewClose full review
I have a 1 year old Boxer that has been able to partake in almost all of Canyon Crest's wonderful programs. When our family first got Penelope we enrolled her in their Puppy training class. The class was great it taught us so much. And anytime we had any questions about things Penelope was doing at home ( jumping on our 3 year old son) we could ask any of the instructors and they would give helpful feedback. In the beginning of the class all the puppy's get to "socialize" with each other in a safe environment. My husband took her to the obedience training class when she was about 9 months old. It's really amazing that by just my husbands hand signals she will following his directions. After Penelope completed the Obedience training she gets to participate in a fun refresher class once a month on Saturdays. We have also boarded her there 3 or 4 times, once with late notice and Patti made arrangements to get her in. Penelope also gets to have play time once or twice a week at their Doggy Daycare. SHE LOVES IT, when I pick her up she's just pooped. And I know that she's safe and being well taken care of. Canyon Crest K-9 Center is one of a kind! The owners are great and their staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The center is always clean and well kept. I would definitely recommend them for your pup!
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