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 trainingProgram 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 coachingCustomer-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
EvaluationProgram 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
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Questions & answers
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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
5/5Bob is incredibly kind and not only trains the dogs but also works with the person holding the leash! We're only three classes in, and we've already seen tremendous progress with our dog. Previously, we couldn't even have our dog in the same room as another dog without him becomi…Read full reviewClose full review
Bob is incredibly kind and not only trains the dogs but also works with the person holding the leash! We're only three classes in, and we've already seen tremendous progress with our dog. Previously, we couldn't even have our dog in the same room as another dog without him becoming aggressive. Now, thanks to Bob, our dog is calmly sitting and lying down next to other dogs. I never imagined we'd see that day, but Bob made it happen! In every class, he takes the time to thoroughly explain everything and ensures you're learning. I used to have severe anxiety due to my dog's aggressive behavior, but now, because of Bob, I feel confident walking him. My husband and I are incredibly grateful and have nothing but positive things to say. Lastly, it's clear that Bob takes immense pride in his work, and it truly shows.
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Mikiala Wilson
1/5
Absolutely and positively terrible. Their methods are outdated, cruel, and ineffective. Please don't go here.
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Josh Minshew
5/5
Fantastic organization that teaches you to train your dog rather than training the dog for you. It helps build a better symbiotic relationship with your pet/service animal.
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Ashley McCormick
1/5Last April we took our newly adopted pit bull here for a consultation. Little did I know they make you choke your dog out with a noose to make it do what you want it to do. My dog is now traumatized and terrified of my husband. I do work in the vet field and have lots of animal e…Read full reviewClose full review
Last April we took our newly adopted pit bull here for a consultation. Little did I know they make you choke your dog out with a noose to make it do what you want it to do. My dog is now traumatized and terrified of my husband. I do work in the vet field and have lots of animal experience. This is not a training place for a small family dog or a dog that suffers from previous past trauma. My dog is now
forever ruined.
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Yory Flores
5/5
What an absolutely amazing business. In just 2 visits the difference in our pittie and shiba is just unbelievable.
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