Aggressive · Positive Reinforcement · Protection · Tacoma

Bob Smith’s K9 Association

Your Perfect Partner In Training Bob Smith brings an unparalleled 51 years of dog training experience, training both domestically and internationally. His philosophy is a holistic approach to training canines, which necessarily includes training their handlers to obtain optimum desired results. Read more... Call (253) 606-5651 Washington State Statistics 2024 - 8.1 Million Population 66.3% are Homeowners 548,000 Burglaries per 100,000 Residents Washington is ranked #2 i

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Bark ScoreGold Rated Trainer
4.3 / 5
Reputation
4.5
Ethics
5.0
Credentials
2.8
Service breadth
3.9
Training methods
Force-free
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Bob Smith’s K9 Association’s reputation score is 4.5 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 89% of the trainers we list.

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How is Bob Smith’s K9 Association rated?

Four parts, each out of 5, weighted into one score. Member reviews never change it. How we score

Reputation 30% of the score
4.5
From the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile.
Ethics 40% of the score
5.0
Force-free. They train with rewards and positive reinforcement, without aversive tools. This scores highest.
Credentials 25% of the score
2.8
No recognised credential is listed. Ask what training they’ve had.
Service breadth 5% of the score
3.9
2 ways to train (private 1:1, group class), and help with 9 kinds of problem.

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About Bob Smith’s K9 Association

Helps with
Basic obedience, recall, leash, aggression, AKC CGC Test Prep, therapy dog, protection/guard, service dog, puppy
How they train
Private 1:1, group class
Established
2019
Service area
Tacoma, Washington & surrounding areas
Good to know
Established 2019; Dedicated training facility
Opening hours
Mon 10am–3pmTue 10am–8pmThu 10am–8pmFri 10am–3pmSun 10am–3pm
Address
11816 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, Washington 98444
Phone
+1 253-606-5651

Sessions

Private TrainingOne-on-one personalized training sessions
Group ClassesTraining in a group setting with other dogs and owners
Puppy TrainingFoundation training for puppies during their critical development period
Obedience TrainingBasic to advanced obedience commands and manners
Behavior ModificationAddressing behavioral issues such as aggression, anxiety, and reactivity
Service/Therapy Dog TrainingTraining for service or therapy dog certification

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