Petco Dog Training – South Tacoma, WA

4.8 Stars,4 Reviews
4028 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacoma, WA 98409

Service area: Serves Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas through in-person classes at the Tacoma Petco location and online training sessions.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • puppy
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Puppy Training
  • Basic Obedience
  • Leash Pulling
  • Recall
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Barking Excessively
  • Potty Training
  • Biting / Nipping

Training Formats Offered

  • Group Classes
  • Private Facility
  • Video Calls

Program Formats

  • Sessions Package
  • Ongoing Weekly

Types of Dogs

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large
  • Giant
  • Herding
  • Sporting
  • Working
  • Hounds
  • Terriers
  • Doodles
  • Brachycephalic

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Positive Reinforcement Only

Equipment: 

  • Clickers
  • Food Rewards
  • Harnesses
  • Flat Collars

Training programs include group and private classes for puppies and adult dogs, focusing on basic obedience, behavior modification, and socialization. Classes are structured to reinforce positive behaviors using reward-based methods and are available both in-person at the Tacoma Petco store and online.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Petco offers discounted group classes and packages with promotional codes such as GIFT (20% off), SALE ($60 off), and THANKS (20% off). Specific pricing is not listed, but discounts are time-limited and require code use at booking.

Testimonials

Friendly staff. I like Petco for their services and selection. I do think they are (like most places around here) short staffed.
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They actually had cat food
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About the Trainer

Petco Dog Training offers in-person and online dog training classes designed to strengthen your dog’s overall well-being through reward-based, positive training methods. Their curriculum supports social, physical, and mental health by encouraging positive behavior and building bonds between dogs and their owners. They provide puppy training classes to help pups start on the right track, as well as tailored programs for adult dogs based on individual training needs. Classes are available in group or one-on-one formats, and training is offered both at their Tacoma Petco location and virtually.

Petco Dog Training is part of a larger pet services network that includes grooming, veterinary care, pet adoption, and retail offerings, allowing owners to access multiple pet care resources in one place. They frequently run promotions on training packages, such as discounts for holiday season bookings, and emphasize certified trainers to guide their programs.

How to Get Started!

Owners can book group or one-on-one training classes online or in-person at the Tacoma Petco location. Promotional codes are available for discounts on training packages during limited-time offers.

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  • Free Consultation

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Hours

Monday: 9am-9pm
Tuesday: 9am-9pm
Wednesday: 9am-9pm
Thursday: 9am-9pm
Friday: 9am-9pm
Saturday: 9am-9pm
Sunday: 9am-8pm

Certifications

  • Credentialed

Associations

  • AKC
  • APDT
  • IAABC
  • IACP
  • PPG

Languages

  • English

Other Services Offered

  • Pet groomer
  • Pet boarding service
  • Pet store
  • Pet supply store
  • Pet trainer

Location

4028 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacoma, WA 98409

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