Bay Area K9 Association

“Proud Brother, Even Prouder of BAK9" As his brother, I’ve had the unique privilege of watching the growth of BAK9 from the very beginning. What started as a simple passion for working with dogs has turned into a professional, trusted, and results-driven dog training service that I couldn’t be prouder of. I’ve seen firsthand the dedication, patience, and heart that goes into every session. It’s not just about teaching dogs commands—it’s about building a lasting bond of trust and respect between owner and dog. The transformations I’ve witnessed are incredible: dogs that were once anxious, reactive, or hard to manage now thrive with confidence, structure, and joy. What makes BAK9 special is the genuine care behind the work. My brother doesn’t just train dogs—he empowers families, giving them the tools and knowledge to continue that training at home. It’s about creating harmony, not just short-term fixes. As his brother, I may be biased—but as someone who has seen the results up close, I can honestly say that if you’re looking for a dog trainer who combines skill, professionalism, and heart, BAK9 is the place to go!

Steven is an excellent trainer who explains concepts in a way that makes them easy to understand and absorb. He educated us on dog behavior, helped us form a bond with our new puppy, and provided valuable guidance as we navigated the challenges of raising our blue heeler over the past nine months. He’s great at teaching our 5 year old son how to train Venus as well. I highly recommend him to anyone considering getting a new puppy or those feeling anxious about their dog's behavior. He is always responsive to questions and flexible . We have already referred him to our family and friends due to his fantastic service.

I LOVE this trainer. Steve is amazing with dogs, he just gets them. Like a whisperer. He's great with explaining what we're doing and how to work past obstacles. The best part, he's not condescending or rude, hes very nice. He truly wants to help you have a better relationship with your dog. I brought my girl here to fix some behavioral issues and he's helping us work through them all. Buy the package, it's WELL worth it, for you and your dog.

Steve is incredible. His training changed my life and that of my dogs. I strengthened the bond with my dogs in an unbelievable way thanks to Steve. Steve is kind, patient, and always willing to help. He cares deeply for all of his students (human and dog!). My dogs are able to go everywhere with me and I trust them fully thanks to all of the work we did with Steve. Trust Steve’s method and be patient. It really works.