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We are so glad we found K9KEY and Steve. Our dog, Quinn, started showing signs of aggression at around a year and a half old. The aggression finally came to a head when I was bitten on the nose when he was just over 2 years. Steve instinctively understood Quinn and the dynamic of our household and very honestly and plainly explained how we could train Quinn to understand his limits and to learn better habits. Quinn was in training with Steve for 5 weeks, and though it was hard, we knew we were doing the right thing. Quinn came back to us as the dog we always knew he could be! He is obedient, engaged, happy, and eager to please. Steve truly changed our dog and our lives. You MUST continue to train at home; it is so important to keep up all the good work Steve and team have put it in. The more consistent you are with daily training and follow up sessions, the happier you and your dog will be. Thank you Steve, and the K9Key team!

Petey is my eight month old English Bulldog who is our second from our breeder. Our previous beloved Bear had spoiled us with a well tempered easy to train dog for 11 years. Petey on the hand is more of a handful. We looked for a trainer to help us out and I found Steve. Steve was able to read Petey and gave us advise on how to handle him right from the start. We entered him into the Board and Train program and was given updates on Petey's progress and challenges. Steve suggested a longer stay to work with Petey and kept us in the loop as Petey progressed. We reunited with Petey ,after 6 weeks, who was much more balanced and he fit right back into the family only with a new positive attitude. The training of my family was as important as Peteys progress and this program will provide weekly support from the group for future challenges as Petey goes through adolescence. This support is currently on hold due to the virus concerns but Steve is available for our questions. We are looking forward to a long relationship with K9Keys thanks to this positive experience.

My dog Fletcher, a purebred 20lb Pomeranian, was 3 years old when I was first introduced to him at the Southampton Animal Shelter. At the time, Fletcher was not adoptable as he was aggressive towards people. I decided to foster him and started him on medication to address his behavior disorders. Fletcher also needed a Board and Train school, led by someone who specializes in aggressive dogs, small dogs and has an understanding of how to balance medication with behavior training. That’s how I found K9KEY Dog Training School. Steve and his staff evaluated Fletcher and were able to train Fletcher despite the challenging circumstances. Today, Fletcher is no longer aggressive to me and is obedient when I utilize the principles Steve has taught us. As an advocate for the adoption of sheltered pets, I believe every animal deserves a second chance. K9KEY Dog Training has made that possible for Fletcher. Richard Schefer, Founder Have A Heart Adopt A Pet Foundation Inc.

Steve was most understanding and compassionate upon first meeting him at our orientation. In meeting Steve, I knew we had sought out the right individual for training our dog Ziggy. At nine months of age, Ziggy was becoming more than a handful with an infant at home. With the thanks of Steve and the rest of the K9Key family, Ziggy is a pleasure to spend time with again. Having kept Ziggy for more than six weeks, we now have a dog that listens, walks like a gentleman, obeys commands, and greets his little companions with ease. We no longer have fear of Ziggy becoming too anxious and bolting out the front door upon opening it. Ziggy has only been home for a week and half, but we already see so much growth in him. Thank you so very much to the dedication and commitment from the K9Key family.