Testimonials

"Steve's ability and experience in dog training is unmatched. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone that wants a well behaved and happy dog. I can not say enough wonderful things about my experience with Steve."

"Steve helped us with our 18 month old airedale mix Jake who came out of infant puppyhood being scared of kids, bikes and skateboards and started to lunge and snap and at people on walks. Steve really helped us understand our dog, to see him realistically for who he is and what he needs from us, and showed us how to work consistently to modify his behavior and manage him. Steve is also a terrifically fun guy to work with -- he sets a tone that is at once firm, enthusiastic, playful, and all-business."

"Steve wastes no time in getting to work and making dogs work! Amazing the confidence he helped me gain in my dog's ability to be a great dog!"

"They treated our dogs like kings, plus they both learned a tremendous amount. Steve is someone I trust implicitly!!! K9U is truly the best!"

"Steve literally saved our dog's life. She was my mother-in-law's dog, but her barking, biting and territorial behavior were so bad that my mother-in-law's new husband couldn't stand her. Without Steve's miraculous success in changing our dog's behavior, she probably would have been put down (she even tried to bite the vet!)"

"I work with steve at k9u and I have never seen a dog leave without showing vast improvement! The combination of skill, communication and love at K9U has never failed to reach any dog, no matter how hopeless the case first appeared."

"Thanks to Steve Brooks, my dog Rocco performs on command. I can put a perfectly cooked filet mignon in front of him and he will not budge. Steve is the best!"

"Steve at K9U works miracles with dogs AND their owners. His firm but compassionate training helped make our problem dogs into the envy of the neighborhood. And Steve's free follow up sessions made sure we stayed on track. Two paws up!"

"My family has had several dogs over the years trained by Steve and they are great! He has also helped with random problems and always been successful. We've had experiences with other trainers and Steve is by far the most professional and loving with the dogs."

"5 Stars are not a high enough rating for Steve's Professional and compassionate assistance with Roy, "The Beagle." Roy was involved in a biting incident where he was completely provoked into snapping by a stranger. Steve spent 2 hours evaluating Roy and wrote a 5 page professional report for the insurance company. After review, we were not cancelled and Roy could remain at home. There is simply no higher praise than we can give to Steve Brooks."

"Hey Steve! I say you're the best and Dexter agrees!!!!"

"I don't know exactly how he does it, but he just has an amazing connection and touch with all dogs that I've seen him train. And I saw quite a few, as I used to work for him."

"We have never been happier with any kind of service ever than we are with Fergus' training. He's such a good boy now. We took him to a cafe the other day, put him in a down, and he was perfect. We took him on a hike. He's incredible. And we're 1000 times happier for it. So thank you. So much."

"I found Steve extremely professional and wonderful with the dogs. I trust his ability and appreciate his kindness to my pet. He is a natural!"

"Steve Brooks understands how to get you and your dog to come to an understanding and he does it without harsh words or actions. It is reward based training instead of correction based training and the results can be immediate! We noticed a difference after the first session and now our dog is much better behaved and easier to have around guests and tables with food! The business that Steve built is one of true caring and serious training - he's the best!"

"They're fabulous and responsive! Always eager to hear about any problems you may be having with your dog and figure out ways to correct it."

"Steve Brooks truly GIVES 110% when working with dogs and educating the owners. A good heart here too. He handles our little Papillon well but I've seen him also work with large troubled dogs. Steve does the spectrum. Countless success stories here from pampered pooch to that unfortunate rescue dog."

"In one session, we were able to curb our pups pulling on walks (something we just couldn't get him to do) and were able to master the basic commands. All of the insights Steve provides have been tremendously helpful and we can't recommend Steve Brooks K9U enough!"

"Our dog had trouble being on his own and also had a few issues with stealing snacks from plates. After our four session training with Steve, G became a well adjusted and calmer dog. He could sit quietly while food was being prepared or when we were away from him for a moment. He listens and pays attention to us more and despite being an "older" dog, has even learned some new tricks. We were thrilled to have such quick and lasting results!"

"K9-U is simply the best. After observing the best trained dog I had ever seen at an outdoor cafe, my boyfriend and I immediately asked the owner where the dog was trained. That's how we found out about K9-U. We made an appointment and took our 6 year old Italian Greyhound to Steve. We saw a difference after just ONE visit. Steve has a gift with dogs and from the first moment we arrived, we felt very comfortable with the environment and training methods. There is no yelling or harsh correcting - the training is based on rewards and we noticed how quickly and effectively that method worked."

"Steve took our untrainable pit bull and made him able to walk in public -- which was a true accomplishment. Seriously."

"K9U not only helped my dog have better behavior, but helped me be a better owner. It's been almost five years since my dog went through the two week course, and we still benefit from it to this day."

"To LA's Best Trainer Steve, You Rock! Thanks for all the help with Oscar."