K9KEY

I had a very positive experience with K9KEY for training my standard poodle, Venus. Before the program, she had some challenges with walking in the heel position and her recall off-leash, as well as some aggression and reactivity. After completing a six week board and train, I’ve noticed significant improvements. Venus now walks much better in heel position, and her recall off-leash has immensly improved, which is a big relief. Today I even went on a bike ride off leash with her (at a park) and had her on heel for a while :) Steve and the trainers at K9 Key are very knowledgeable and worked well with her. Communication was good throughout the process, and I appreciated their video updates. I especially appreciate their Saturday classes where we can continue to improve her (our) skills. I have already recommended their services to friends of mine and hope to continue her training with Steve in the future. Overall, I’m very happy with the results and would recommend K9KEY to others looking to improve their dogs training, communication and especially their relationship with their dogs.

We have rescue pups who displayed anxiety (masked as aggression and over-excitement). Trying to walk them was, frankly, exhausting for all. Though It was a bit daunting to hand over our beloved pets for an extended stay, they came home happy, healthy, and calmly adapted to leash walking. They walk alone or together, ignoring passersby and other dogs/distractions. Come/Sit/Stay/Place, etc. are all attended to. Obviously it is up to us to maintain what was learned but Steve and his crew are wonderful trainers and caretakers--we could not be more pleased with (and grateful for!) the work he did.

Steve and his team did what I think was not possible. I was about to give away one of my two dogs (mom and daughter) because the mom would not stop attacking the baby. But I decided to spend the money and prayed for the best with back up plan of giving away baby. (1yr old already). The team boarded and trained my dogs longer than the 1 month we paid for and the dogs came back with an off switch on fighting!!!! Can’t say enough about K9Key

I have a 5 year old yorkie who spent 8 weeks with Steve. My main issues with her were reactivity while walking, leash pulling, lack of obedience for commands and stubbornness. After her 8 weeks with Steve, she is able to sit , heel, place, lay down, stay and come on command. Our walks have been more pleasant and she is more manageable. I also attended a training session after with Steve where he affirmed the teachings so I could see. When I picked up my dog she was happy to see me which was a big concern of mine , I also saw she felt comfortable and safe with Steve! I would recommend Steve as a trainer. After I picked her up he continues to answer questions I have and follow up with me. I also understand I have to do my part with consistency and training.