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Google reviewers rate the business 4.7 out of 5 based on 133 reviews, with the owner responding to 38 percent of comments. Clients frequently praise the facility for behavior modification, obedience, and service dog training, noting effective communication and affordable pricing. However, several low-star reviews criticize the use of aggressive correction techniques, including choking collars, and report that training sessions sometimes stall when new clients arrive.
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“From the moment I explained my situation, he was incredibly understanding, compassionate, and willing to help, even knowing I am low income.”
“I’m very grateful for his help and would highly recommend him to anyone needing a caring and knowledgeable dog trainer.”
“I WOULD NOT recommend taking your little pup here for training.”
“I called Bob Smiths and she was in school the very next day.”
“He explains thoroughly what he's doing and why while you are doing the exercises and learning the process.”
“Absolutely and positively terrible.”
“Bob is a fair man that will work with you and your dog to make sure your needs are met and that you can afford the training process.”
“I called Bob on my way out of town and after explaining that my sweet baby was a jerk that was always trying to eat anyone and anything bob said to le…”
“But trust me, I tested it on myself first so that I know what I'm doing to my dog and I highly suggest you do the same, if you're not completely against it.”
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My Golden Shep a Doodle pulled me down requiring 4 stitches. I called Bob Smiths and she was in school the very next day. She is a dream dog. She earned her AKC Canine Good Citizen Certificate, she is welcome wherever we go. Bob has many qualified Handlers. If u do the work you wont be left behind. I call him the Dog God for sure
Best dog training I've ever had!
I came to Bob Smith K9 Associates because I was struggling with behavior and aggression issues with my pit bull. From the moment I explained my situation, he was incredibly understanding, compassionate, and willing to help, even knowing I am low income. He truly cares about both the dogs and their owners. He has been patient, kind, and supportive while helping me work on improving my dog’s behavior. I’m very grateful for his help and would highly recommend him to anyone needing a caring and knowledgeable dog trainer.
My dog Aspen is half pit and was wild wouldn't listen three weeks with bob Smith he is calmer and listens perfectly I can't recommend bob Smith enough if you need help with your dog he is the man to help you
Bob Smith is the best. my wife is in a wheelchair and he has trained are pit to walk with my wife and become a service dog for her. you get your moneys worth with Mr Smith......... Thanks Bob
Thank you Robert! We love working with you all and continuing to progress with Heidi!
This is the second time going through the training he gets you to a certain point and stops especially when new clients come in. He promised good canine certification and never finished up his promise. As for roughness I never seen him purposely coke out a dog. I don’t believe in the collar (good selling point) cause after a while the dog won’t be effective and now I have to go back to the leash training to make my dog understand the commands! A waste of time and money at less in my opinion and since Kayla left it’s gone downhill
The best trainer I've ever seen in my entire life and he's even better than the one on TV he's the real dog whisperer
So far so good! Bob is a very personable man that teaches you to teach your dog to be the best that you can both be. He explains thoroughly what he's doing and why while you are doing the exercises and learning the process. Bob is a fair man that will work with you and your dog to make sure your needs are met and that you can afford the training process. I am currently in training with my 4 month old Cane Corso and he's doing great even after 2 days.
Magic trainer!!!! I am so impressed by how quickly my dogs behavior has changed. Bob gave us effective and useful tools to help manage my 8-year-old aggressive/anxious dog. I really appreciate that he used productive and calm tactics to correct my shiba. My 8-year-old dog has been great at home too. My dog has worked on excessive barking, aggression, commands, etc. I’m so thankful I’ve found this trainer!! I’ve only had 2 sessions and it’s already been life changing. 10/10 recommend. You’ll never find a better trainer.
I very reluctantly had to admit I didn't know what i was doing when it came to training my GSD MUTT. I called Bob on my way out of town and after explaining that my sweet baby was a jerk that was always trying to eat anyone and anything bob said to let him know when I got back to town and he would see us on a Sunday no less. I got my baby and headed right down to meet Bob. My baby was scared to death as was I. I had heard horror stories about trainers being mean and borderline abusive. NOT BOB! He took time away from other clients just for us. In a matter of 20 minutes Bob had my baby laying beside another pup and not eating anyone or even having a reaction to anyone or anything. Now that we are looking at our 6th session in a few days, I can walk my dog on a leash, give verbal and leash communication and he listens almost every time. Bob is patient, kind, loving, and his philosophy of no dog left behind speaks volumes! I can't recommend him enough! He truly is the magic man!
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