Bob Smith’s K9 Association

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 133 reviews

11816 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, Washington 98444

Aggression & Bite PreventionBasic Obedience & MannersPuppy Training & Socialization

11816 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, Washington 98444

Overview

FormatFacility

Experience53+ years

Led byBob Smith

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About Bob Smith’s K9 Association

What they offer

Bob Smith's K9 Association trains from its facility off Pacific Avenue in Parkland, about a mile from Highway 512. Every dog starts with an evaluation and is trained in three phases, from basic obedience through behavior modification for aggression of any level; its motto is "No Dog Left Behind", and it accepts dogs that shelters, rescues or owners have been told are unadoptable or have bite histories. Puppy training covers leash use, commands and habits such as chewing, leash pulling and biting. Protection training adds family, home and business protection to basic and advanced obedience, and the business also trains emotional support and companion service dogs. Owners are welcome to watch training.

About the trainer

The business was established in 1973 by Bob Smith.

What they can help with

Evaluations

Basic obedience ↗

Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.

Behavior modification for aggression ↗

Help for dogs that bite, lunge or react out of fear or aggression.

Puppy training ↗

Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.

Protection training

Protection and personal-defense work for suitable dogs.

Emotional support and service dog training

Task training and public-access work for service-dog candidates.

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 133 reviews · Google

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Bob Smith’s K9 Association — 4.7★ (133 reviews), Tacoma Dog Trainer