Dog trainers in Tacoma

Tacoma's 12 dog trainers all have a Bark Score, and Notre Dog Academy leads at 4.5, with Bob Smith’s K9 Association at 4.3. 5 trainers are force-free, 3 are balanced and 4 haven't stated their methods. Private 1:1 sessions are the main format, offered by 9 trainers. Protection and guard training stands out here, listed by 6 trainers, and 5 help with aggression. Credentials include CBCC-KA and KPA-CTP.

Ranked by member recommendations and the Bark Score. How we rank them

  1. Notre Dog Academy

    private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score4.5
    Gold Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  2. 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.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score4.3
    Gold Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  3. Zoom Room Dog Training Tacoma Washington

    We train the people who love them.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score4.2
    Silver Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  4. Canyon Crest K-9 Training Center

    RON PACE, founder and owner of Canyon Crest K-9 Training Center has been a highly respected dog trainer/instructor for over 48 years.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score4.2
    Silver Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  5. Rocky Junior’s Dog Training Service

    My name is Jeff Salter.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score4.0
    Silver Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  6. Timeless K9 Boarding And Training

    Helps with basic obedience, protection/guard.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.6
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsBalanced
  7. Canine Training Services

    private 1:1. Helps with protection/guard, basic obedience, service dog, aggression.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.5
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsNot stated
  8. Katz K9

    private 1:1, board & train. Helps with basic obedience, protection/guard.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.5
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsBalanced
  9. Biscuits Doggie Daycare

    group class, day school, private 1:1. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.5
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsNot stated
  10. PacwestK9

    board & train. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, protection/guard.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.5
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsBalanced
  11. Leash The Muttro Pups (The Muttropolitan)

    Leash the Muttro Pups offers Specialty Boarding, Doggie Daycare & Grooming services at our brick and mortor facility.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.4
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsNot stated
  12. BOMBSHELL K9 Training & Boarding

    private 1:1, board & train, group class. Helps with basic obedience, leash, recall, reactivity.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.4
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsNot stated

Questions people ask

Are there protection dog trainers in Tacoma, Washington?

Yes. 6 of the 12 trainers in Tacoma list protection and guard training. 5 also help with aggression, and 11 cover basic obedience.

What methods do Tacoma dog trainers use?

5 trainers in Tacoma are labelled force-free, 3 balanced and 4 haven't stated their methods. Every trainer is listed and labelled by method, and none are hidden.

Which dog trainers in Tacoma are Gold Rated?

2 trainers in Tacoma are Gold Rated. Notre Dog Academy has a Bark Score of 4.5 and Bob Smith’s K9 Association has 4.3, both labelled force-free.