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Tactical K9s Dog Training

Tracy, California

5/5· 43 Google reviews

About Tactical K9s Dog Training

Welcome to Tactical K9s Dog Training LLC , your trusted partner in expert dog training across Northern California. We specialize in building lasting obedience through proven techniques that strengthen the bond between dog and handler. Whether you’re seeking basic obedience, advanced behavior modification, or protection training, we’re here to help. We do travel for select clients depending on training needs and schedule. At Tactical K9s, we believe if you’re willing to put in the work, we’ll help you achieve real results. Let’s build the relationship you’ve always wanted with your dog, together.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
    Program details

    Target problem behaviors like aggression, reactivity, and anxiety with proven correction-based strategies. We reset behavior patterns and guide owners with clear follow-through.

  • Crate training
  • Leash training
    Program details

    Put an end to pulling, lunging, and ignoring commands. We teach your dog to walk calmly and respond reliably, on leash and off, even with distractions.

  • Obedience training
  • Recall training
  • Socialization
    Program details

    Join our community walks and socialization events designed to reinforce obedience, build confidence, and help your dog stay calm around other dogs and people.

    Start your puppy off right with structured routines, crate training, early obedience, and socialization. We help build calm, confident, well-adjusted dogs from the ground up.

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Fear and confidence
  • Reactivity training

How training happens

  • Board and train
    Program details

    Combine boarding and professional training for maximum impact. While your dog stays with us, they receive daily structured obedience training, crate work, and behavior shaping.

  • Group classes
    Program details

    Train your dog in a focused group setting. Our small classes encourage socialization, build obedience under distraction, and give owners real-time coaching in a supportive environment.

  • Pack walks
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies

Class options

  • Small classes

Assistance and working dogs

  • Protection training
    Program details

    Develop your dog into a reliable protection partner using positive and negative reinforcement. We train for safety, control, confidence, and response under pressure.

Additional services

  • Boarding
    Program details

    We offer secure, structured dog boarding where your dog stays in a calm, supervised environment. Perfect for short or extended stays with daily care, feeding, and enrichment routines.

  • Daycare
    Program details

    Safe, engaging, and supervised dog daycare that keeps your pup active, social, and mentally stimulated. Perfect for dogs needing positive interactions while you're at work or away.

Other listed services

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  • Dog training
    Program details

    Our dog training programs are built on structure, trust, and real-world results. We focus on obedience, leadership, and clear communication between dog and owner for lifelong success.

  • Behavior Consulting
  • Dog Learning
  • Family Dog
  • K9 Protection
  • Local Dog Training
  • New Dog Owner Orientation
    Program details

    New to dog ownership? We provide step-by-step coaching on routines, crate training, obedience, and what to expect, setting you and your pup up for success.

  • Private 1-on-1 Dog Training Lessons
    Program details

    Customized one-on-one sessions designed to meet your dog’s specific needs. We address behavior challenges, build obedience, and teach owners how to lead with clarity and confidence.

  • Training Sessions

Confirm current programs and availability directly.

Questions & answers

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What people have asked about this business.

Do I need to bring anything to a Board & Train?

Additional tools will help in the beginning, this helps byild a connection with the animals. We’ll give you a checklist, but the basics are food, any medication, and your dog’s vaccination records. We provide the structure, schedule, and training gear.

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Do you help with crate training and housebreaking?

Yes. That’s foundational. Crate training isn’t punishment, it’s structure, the dog's safe space. We build routines that make housebreaking easier and create a calmer home environment.

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My dog listens at home but not in public. Can you help?

Yes, that’s common. We train in distraction-rich environments so your dog learns to stay focused no matter what’s going on around them. Consistency outside the home is a game changer, plus, helps you have a stronger bond so you can go on many adventures together.

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What’s included in your Board & Train program?

Your dog stays with us, lives in structure, learns around the clock, and receives training throughout the day. We work on crate training, commands, socialization, and real-world behavior. We also give you tools to keep it going at home.

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How do group classes work?

Small, focused groups, no chaos. We work in real-life scenarios with multiple handlers to build social confidence, command reliability, and attention in distracting environments. Like everything, you really know how you are doing as a handler when in a real group with focus.

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What kind of follow-up support do I get after training?

You’ll get a post-training guide, a structured schedule, and reinforcement sessions as needed. We're here to support your progress, not disappear after the invoice is paid, even family style, we offer boarding services if you have to go out of the area.

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How young should I start training my puppy?

The earlier the better. As soon as your puppy has their first round of shots, we can start basic training, crate routines, and socialization. It sets the tone for everything else down the road, by having a strong foundation, you have more success and a happier lifestyle.

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Do you offer protection or working dog training?

Yes. We offer K9 protection training using proven operant conditioning. If you’re serious about raising a personal protection dog with control and discipline, we’ll make sure both you and your dog are ready for the responsibility.

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What makes your training different from other dog trainers?

I don’t just train dogs, I train both ends of the leash. My programs are built on years of law enforcement experience, behavioral science, and real-world structure. We focus on calm, confident leadership that lasts a lifetime, not just quick fixes.

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Do I get trained too, or is it just the dog?

Absolutely, you get trained too. That’s the most important part. I walk you through the same commands, structure, and mindset so the training doesn’t stop when your dog comes home. Dogs have a pack mentality, and from this, they know how to instantly slip into hierarchy.

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Can you help my dog walk better on leash?

Definitely. Leash manners are one of the most common issues I address. We teach calm walking, proper heel positioning, and how to stop the pulling without relying on gimmicks. Because lets be honest, it is frustrating being out in public and having to correct the dog when you just want to have a good time.

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Do you work with aggressive dogs or dogs with behavior issues?

Yes. In fact, that’s where we shine. I’ve worked with reactive, fearful, and aggressive dogs for years. We don’t mask the behavior, we dig into the cause and reset it from the ground up. This way the dog lowers their guard and you have a happier time with your friend.

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How long does it take to see results?

Most clients start noticing changes within the first few sessions, especially with consistency at home. With Board & Train, we structure everything so your dog is already in rhythm when they return to you. This way you have a better time from the start of the training program and they understand what you expect from our expertise.

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How do I get started?

Easy, just reach out, call, text or email... We’ll do an initial call to learn more about your dog, your goals, and recommend the best program. Whether it’s a private session, Board & Train, or group class, we’ll get you on the right path.

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Do you work with families and kids too?

Absolutely. My wife and I both help families understand the language of leadership with their dogs. We’re big believers in training that fits the whole household, not just the adult in charge. We also help Veterans, First Responders, and those with disabilities to see the power of a Service Animal.

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Customer reviews

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5
out of 543 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Obedience training 13
  • Board and train 12
  • Protection work 6
  • Leash walking 5
  • Behavior modification 3
  • Helpful instructor 3
All 10 topics
  • Reactive dog training 3
  • Bond strengthening 2
  • One on one training 2
  • Rottweiler 2

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43 collected reviews

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Mina Gilan
5/5
I came across Eric’s and Nikole’s website Tactical K9s after a long search for Mr. Boyd, a 5 year old toy poodle who was super attached to me and the pandemic got him (and me) a lot more anxious and clingy, we had multiple sessions of obedience trainings with Eric, I also got to …Read full reviewClose full review

I came across Eric’s and Nikole’s website Tactical K9s after a long search for Mr. Boyd, a 5 year old toy poodle who was super attached to me and the pandemic got him (and me) a lot more anxious and clingy, we had multiple sessions of obedience trainings with Eric, I also got to learn how to handle my dog in a best way and it’s been so effective with Boyd following my commands. Eric’s lessons are super straight forward and to the point, to my surprise Boyd was responding to the instructions really good. We also have pick up and train where Eric would pick Boyd up and practice for a few hours, this also has been amazing since Boyd is scared of the car ride ever since we got him as a puppy (he lived in a messy garage outside with his siblings which I think where his fear comes from). I am looking so forward to a board and train so Eric can work on him more. I can tell Boyd has been enjoying his time with Eric as well, the moment he hears Eric’s voice on Instagram or TikTok he walks up close and listens ;) One last cool thing to mention is that they will be there to answer training questions or solve situations when you need it and I appreciate such a great support!!

Simrit Sidhu
5/5
I had been looking for a trainer for my rescue doodle for a while before I found Tactical K9s dog trainings card. In all honesty I was just going to put it back down and not reach out to them because I had been disappointed by a couple of trainers in the past. I don’t know what m…Read full reviewClose full review

I had been looking for a trainer for my rescue doodle for a while before I found Tactical K9s dog trainings card. In all honesty I was just going to put it back down and not reach out to them because I had been disappointed by a couple of trainers in the past. I don’t know what made me decide to reach out to them, but I’m so thankful for that last minute decision. Shortly after I emailed them, I got a response from Nikole (Eric’s wife) she gave me his number and we chatted for a little bit about what I wanted and was looking for in a trainer, he was very thorough and we ended up booking a consultation. During the consultation My dog Basil decided to fall head over paws for both Nikole and Eric, she loved them from the second she got to meet them which was huge for me since she was fearful of her last trainer from the first session. Because of how much Basil seemed to like Eric and how he seemed to notice all of her difficult area right away we went with a 6 session training package and a board and train! After each session Basil seems to improve so much, she picks up the commands quickly and looks so happy the entire time. For the board and train Eric was very responsive and was even kind enough to let me drop Basil off to him at a park closer to his home for my peace of mind. He sent me pictures during her stay and texted me things to work on afterwards as well. In all my experience with Eric has been nothing but great! We are so thankful for taking the chance and being amazed by Eric and his dog training tactics!

Debrra Ransier
5/5
I did board and train with With lead Trainer Eric. My dog Jax’s is a husky at 6 months he was uncontrollable with his biting. Plus he always did his business in the house. After we did Board and Train with Tactical K9s Dog Training Jax’s is biting and potty problems are gone. Wha…Read full reviewClose full review

I did board and train with With lead Trainer Eric. My dog Jax’s is a husky at 6 months he was uncontrollable with his biting. Plus he always did his business in the house. After we did Board and Train with Tactical K9s Dog Training Jax’s is biting and potty problems are gone. What stands out to me with Eric at Tactical K9s is after Jax’s was home Eric the lead trainer checked up on us. More then once to see how we were doing. This to me shows how much they care about each individual dog and owner. My dog loves and trust the staff at Tactical K9s. And I feel the same as Jax’s I don’t know where I would be with Jax’s without the training from Tactical K9s

Mariah Martinez
5/5
My family and I had a wonderful time training our chocolate Labrador puppy with Eric. We trained weekly for about 9 months and made amazing progress each session. Our puppy gained confidence through each lesson and is now more obident than we thought possible. Each week we learne…Read full reviewClose full review

My family and I had a wonderful time training our chocolate Labrador puppy with Eric. We trained weekly for about 9 months and made amazing progress each session. Our puppy gained confidence through each lesson and is now more obident than we thought possible. Each week we learned something new and had a lot of fun with our puppy along the way. We learned everything from basic sit/stay commands to advanced tricks and even did lessons on bite work. We also really enjoyed being able to socialize our dog with Harley and Leila! I would highly recommend all my friends and family to connect with Eric for training for all dog breeds!

Ralph Frescas Jr
5/5

Eric is a very knowledgeable trainer. He help me with my Doberman that I rescued at eight months old and help me turn this dog‘s life around completely. This guy is the real deal. I highly recommend him for obedience and protection he’s got all the knowledge you need.

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