K9KEY

K9KEY is the best training our dog Ace could have received. Steve and the team are so patient and eager that Ace had to stay an extra 3.5 weeks with them and they wanted to make sure that he was trained to perfection for his new little brother. The Saturday classes are so helpful in making sure you are keeping up with the trainings. Ace is an 80 pound German Shepherd who we know get so many compliments out about his behavior. For the price this training is completely worth it and it is an investment to have a well trained dog especially it was important for our growing family. We will definitely be bringing our next dog to Steve and K9KEY.

Max, our adopted 90lb German Shepherd, was a handful when we first met pre-COVID. I'm no stranger to large dogs, coming off my third 120 lb+ Bouvier de Flanders, but this guy, with absolutely no real supervision pre-adoption, had a serious mind of his own, not to mention he needed to be attached to our hips at all times. He regularly lunged at dogs on the street, no one else could even walk him and having visitors to our home or boarding him for a vacation were pipedreams. After unsuccessful attempts to handle it on our own and a few forays into established and expensive training programs, we had no luck. At the end of our rope and considering some serious and unpleasant options we were introduced to the team at K9KEY. We met at their new offices and within minutes I knew this was going to be different. Steve asked some specific questions, immediately identified habits and patterns, and by the end of the consultation agreed to take Max on. We left Max with K9KEY for what was planned to be a three to four week program. It turned into a ten week long session and upon our return we literally had a new and improved super-Max. Our GSD follows basic commands without hesitation, takes a spot when guests arrive and acts like a gentleman, heels like a champion (no more lunging), retrieves, and is learning new skills every week. Max has never been happier now that he has a "real job" and we have a new lease on life, using a dog walker, boarding him for vacations and generally walking the streets in NYC with our quadruped bodyguard and off-leash at the beach with no drama. The bottom line is that K9KEY literally saved our dog's life and delivered a best friend that is a joy to spend time with. The fee was reasonable for the agreed upon proposed four week program didn't change when it extended to ten weeks. They are real life dog whisperers and we continually witness their professionalism during the regular Saturday complimentary group training sessions. Our experience was not unique as we meet other families that share their stories of success.

Steve and his team at K9KEY did an amazing job with our young German shepherd Houyo. The training went very well and gives Houyo more confidents, more control of himself. The only rule : Keep going on the training. Steve train your dog but also train you as the coach of your dog. if you dont continue to practice EVERYDAY, you just throw your money out. its simple. its been few month that houyo is back from K9KEY and still responds very well to commands and always ready to train. We are very happy that we trusted Steve and will never regret our investment. Thank you K9KEY

Our 1.5 year old Pembroke Welsh Corgi came as a spunky, intense puppy who was both funny, clever and difficult. He was easy to house break but he decided that if he wanted his own way he could nip or bite, bark or become extremely difficult. His behavior got to the point that we considered rehoming him but felt he simply needed training that was beyond our expertise, despite owning dogs for 30 years. Steve did an amazing job getting Nigel to listen and respond appropriately. He is the first dog we've ever owned that feared any kind of wheels, thunder, some sounds (look at his ears!) and resorted with aggressive biting, nipping or intense barking to avoid situations. We met with Steve who felt confident he could make things a lot better...WOW! He's back at home and his behavior is so much better. He continues to improve. If you have a troubled dog or simply a dog that needs solid training, I would recommend Steve over and over again! It takes special skills to deal with really difficult dogs...and ours was! Thank you K9key!

After completing training with Steve at K9Key, Tucker came home a changed dog (in the best way possible). I had adopted Tucker from another family at 10 months old during the pandemic - he had behavioral issues with resource guarding, getting very territorial & being aggressive. He would constantly pick up things off the floor & eat them. If you tried to take it away, he would get aggressive & snap at you if you tried to get near him. Tucker was incredibly affectionate & loving but it became very stressful at times. I had researched for weeks & went on other consultations, but I didn’t feel confident in other programs. After meeting Steve & hearing what the program had to offer, we were immediately relieved - you can tell that Steve really understands dogs & cares about them. The program is 4 weeks, but can be extended as Steve will continue to train the dogs until he believes they are ready. After we brought Tucker home, we were also provided a training video & guide so that we could practice & maintain Tuckers training. Steve also holds weekly training session on Saturdays for graduated dogs to maintain the progress - another bonus. Tucker is still the same affectionate dog, but SOO much more well behaved & manageable. We are no longer worried about him biting or getting aggressive. It has completely changed our lives & we 100% recommended Steve & the K9Key Team.