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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
  • Obedience training
    Program details

    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: $135.00

  • Puppy training Customer-reported
  • Recall training Customer-reported

Behavior support

  • Aggression training Customer-reported
  • Reactivity training Customer-reported

How training happens

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

Dog age

  • Puppies Customer-reported

Training level

  • Beginner training Customer-reported

Assistance and working dogs

  • Service dog training
    Program details

    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: $135.00

Other listed services

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  • Behavior Analysis
  • Canine Rehabilitation
    Program details

    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: $135.00

  • Emotional Support Animal
  • Home Security
  • Home Services
  • Protection Work
  • Protective Dog
  • 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

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

100 collected reviews

Text reviews first · newest first
Torie Wartooth
5/5
Amazing Dog Trainer – Life-Changing Results! I can’t recommend Elliot highly enough! I came to him with my reactive dog, feeling overwhelmed and unsure if I’d ever be able to walk my pup with confidence. In less than a year, Elliot completely transformed our lives. His patience,…Read full reviewClose full review

Amazing Dog Trainer – Life-Changing Results! I can’t recommend Elliot highly enough! I came to him with my reactive dog, feeling overwhelmed and unsure if I’d ever be able to walk my pup with confidence. In less than a year, Elliot completely transformed our lives. His patience, expertise, and deep understanding of canine behavior helped my dog go from anxious and reactive to calm and manageable. Elliot didn’t just train my dog—he also gave me the tools and confidence I needed to handle difficult situations. His methods are effective, compassionate, and tailored to each dog’s unique needs. Thanks to his guidance, I now have a happy, well-adjusted pup, and I no longer live in fear of unexpected reactions. If you’re struggling with a reactive dog or any behavioral challenges, Elliot is the trainer you need. He truly works miracles!

Gabriella Thomas
5/5
We reached out to Elliot for help with our 2 year old strong willed lab/malinois mix. After trying everything we could think of to manage him on walks, he was still pulling incessantly, refusing to listen, lunging at people and other dogs to say hi, it was so frustrating. Elliot …Read full reviewClose full review

We reached out to Elliot for help with our 2 year old strong willed lab/malinois mix. After trying everything we could think of to manage him on walks, he was still pulling incessantly, refusing to listen, lunging at people and other dogs to say hi, it was so frustrating. Elliot was able to quickly get our dog comfortable with him, and after just the first session of walking with him, I didn’t recognize our dog at all! He listened, was obedient, stopped pulling. After a few sessions of fine tuning the walking, we were able to move onto other stuff I hadn’t even thought possible, like extra recall and off leash training. We are SO grateful for Elliot’s help and highly recommend him to anyone needing help with their dog!

Terry Scitern
5/5
Elliott was super helpful in getting both of my dogs under control. Our puppy, Heidi, was showing some aggressiveness and our older dog, Coco, didn't want to listen. Elliott got them both in line so we can enjoy going out in public with them and have nice walks now. He showed me …Read full reviewClose full review

Elliott was super helpful in getting both of my dogs under control. Our puppy, Heidi, was showing some aggressiveness and our older dog, Coco, didn't want to listen. Elliott got them both in line so we can enjoy going out in public with them and have nice walks now. He showed me the tools and methods needed to take control of my two dogs. He will be who I call next time I need help. Thanks again, Elliott!

Jenna Russo
5/5
If you have any dog issues look no further than Caine Training Services!!!! Canine Training Services has made a huge positive difference in mine and my dogs life! The owner Elliott gives you a personal individual training program that fits you and your dogs lifestyle. I have a me…Read full reviewClose full review

If you have any dog issues look no further than Caine Training Services!!!! Canine Training Services has made a huge positive difference in mine and my dogs life! The owner Elliott gives you a personal individual training program that fits you and your dogs lifestyle. I have a medium small dog with a nervous big dog complex. Leo would bark loudly and incessantly at anything and everything. I tied to get him to stop on my own but nothing seemed to work. It was getting to be too much I couldn't even take him out anywhere. He is actually a sweet dog but people would react as if he was dangerous because of his barking. I have two toddlers that he loves and plays with but I could never take him anywhere with us because of his behavior. He would nip at dogs sometimes from his anxiousness making him a stay at home dog. One day I googled dog training services and Canine Training Services was one that stood out on Google. I liked the reviews people left so I gave it a try. Elliott is not only professional but he's very personable with his clients both human and Canine. Elliott knew right away from our first session meeting that Leo was a sweet dog. He saw what me and my kids saw! After a few weeks I could already see some massive changes in Leo's behavior. He could go outside and bark a lot less. Elliott made my dog life souch better for Leo, my kids, and myself! I could actually take the kids and Leo out for a walk for the first time peacefully. All I can say is thank you Elliott for changing all of our lives more positively!!!

Rudy De Leon
5/5
Our dog use to be moderately reactive with people and very reactive with other dogs. It was hard to find a dog sitter and even more difficult to walk her in parks because of other dogs. We got another dog to try to socialize her but that didn’t help and brought a little more stre…Read full reviewClose full review

Our dog use to be moderately reactive with people and very reactive with other dogs. It was hard to find a dog sitter and even more difficult to walk her in parks because of other dogs. We got another dog to try to socialize her but that didn’t help and brought a little more stress to the home. Elliott helped us manage our girl’s anxiety and made her so much better with strangers. Now she won’t leave new people alone till she gets tons of pets and belly scratches. She’s gotten better with her new sister and just today they were playing off leash on the beach with no problems. If you have a reactive dog you’re in good hands with this dog whisper!

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