Steve Brooks K9U
Santa Cruz Dog Training & Behavior — Real-Life Manners For Over 30 Years
Specializing in behavior problems of all kinds. Steve's custom dog behavior consulting and coaching is available in-home throughout Santa Cruz County — Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, Soquel, Live Oak, Pleasure Point, Scotts Valley — and virtually everywhere.
If you're dealing with a rough patch in your dog's behavior, an online meeting or call is often all it takes to get you and your pup on the right track.
World-Class Training Programs
Whether you have a new puppy or a dog with serious behavioral challenges, we have a program tailored to your needs.
In-Home Training
Private, customized sessions in your home environment. Available throughout Santa Cruz County — Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, Soquel, Live Oak, Pleasure Point, Scotts Valley and beyond.
Virtual Coaching
Expert guidance from anywhere in the world over Zoom or FaceTime. Perfect for behavioral consultations and training plans.
Behavior & Aggression
Specialized solutions for aggression, separation anxiety, phobias, and other complex behavioral issues.
Meet Steve Brooks
Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
With more than 30 years' experience, Steve Brooks has been teaching dogs a solid foundation of real-life manners as well as solving behavioral problems through positive, Reward-Based Training.
Not intimidated by the worst of ingrained bad habits such as: house soiling, barking, chewing, digging, jumping, phobias, aggression, separation anxiety, and many other canine unmentionables, Steve Brooks K9U has turned even the most stubborn dog into a well-behaved member of the family through effective training and mutual respect.
"You want your dog to listen to you because he wants to, not because he has to..."
Steve is a world-renowned Certified Professional Dog Trainer who is passionate about promoting positive, Reward-Based Training. He has been featured in best-selling books, magazines, and as an expert on CBS, NBC, FOX, Animal Planet, National Geographic, and as an expert in the Blu-ray DVD, Marley and Me.
Dog Bites with Steve Brooks
The second edition is now shipping, with 330 pages of healthy recipes and positive, reward-based training tips for your best friend.
As a Celebrity Dog Trainer, Steve will teach you the correct way to use food to train your dog — with gourmet, healthy dog bites (the good kind!) your human family will love! Steve is a master at creative, positive, science-based reward training methods with terrific results.
What People Say
"I really appreciate Steve's ability to work with difficult patients that other trainers decline. He seems to enjoy challenges, and tailor suits his training methods to fit each individual pet."
"Steve has a natural ability to break training down into fun and easy steps. I'm so glad he paired his passion of training and cooking together. I highly recommend his book."
"Steve's approach is holistic, involving not only training the pet and educating the owner, but also teaching about the environment, husbandry, nutritional and veterinary aspects."
Contact Us To Customize A Positive Training Program For You And Your Dog
Join thousands of happy dog owners who have built stronger bonds with their pets through our positive, reward-based training methods.