Clients – Real K9 Solutions

Our Happy Clients

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Jackie Rose

2019-12-30T03:19:40+0000

Steve came highly recommended to our family. We have a golden-doodle, Charlie, whose temperament is extremely fearful and nervous. She doesn’t trust many people outside of her circle and tends to growl or bark at anyone or thing that comes near her. It was difficult for my husband and I to bring her places, around people, have people in our home, etc. After my first phone conversation with Steve, it gave us hope. Steve came to our home to assess Charlie and felt that she would benefit from individualized training to socialize and neutralize her to different settings and situations. As hard as it was to send our dog away for Board and Train, Steve made us feel very comfortable with the process. He explains everything thoroughly and with his knowledge and experience we knew Charlie was in the best of hands. When Charlie returned home, we were very pleased to see the positive impact Steve made on our pup! It was everything we all needed for our family. She still exhibits nervous behaviors, but she is much more comfortable in her skin and we have the tools we needed from Steve to help us help Charlie. All in all, Steve is truly passionate about what he does and it shows. We couldn’t be happier with our experience and the relationship we’ve built with Steve! We HIGHLY recommend Real K9 Solutions!!read more

Peggy Martin

2019-12-21T19:50:21+0000

We hired Steve in 2004 to help train our 2 yellow labs. His training made our 14 years with these wonderful dogs a pleasure. We just acquired 2 basset hound puppies. Wouldn't think of hiring anyone else. These dogs will be a part of our family for a long time. We want the time to be enjoying not annoying.read more

Gabe Siciliano

2019-12-21T12:41:09+0000

Steve is fantastic! Super knowledgable, very experienced. we saw an improvement in just one session!

Morris Chaisson

2019-05-08T16:22:01+0000

Honest man and an excellent dog trainer highly recommend

Kinka Tai

2019-03-26T14:59:37+0000

It is pleasure to work with Steve. He is very professional and his training is very effective. He is not only training my Meimei, but also training me too! He even fixed car sick is my doggie. Our training is still going on and we are pleased to see the progress! Thank you Steve!read more

Keith Roberts

2019-01-17T17:25:53+0000

My wife and I were given, last September, a 3 month old puppy standard poodle. We live in an apartment in NYC. It quickly became clear that although we were both experienced with dogs in the country, we needed high level help to train Caleb as the companion we wanted, a dog that would not pull us on icy sidewalks or streets, would stop at corners, would not trip us up in doorways, and would reliably come when called. A friend recommended Steve, who trains guide dogs, and we arranged to meet him. It became instantly clear that Steve Lavallee was the real thing, a man who loves dogs but also understands that they are not people, and who remains at all times calm and adult. He is absolutely clear and consistent, and in just a few meetings Caleb has become a complete angel. Steve finds wonderful, clear ways to express his thoughts, so it’s really easy to understand him and to practice what he suggests. It is not conceivable that we could have found anyone better to train us to manage Caleb so that he is obviously becoming the happy, well behaved companion that we want. Keith Roberts New York, New Yorkread more

Catherine Hamilton

2018-12-01T14:13:06+0000

Steve took our dog for a 4 week board and train. When she left us for Steve's house, she was insecure, suspicious of everyone and everything, and somewhat aggressive. When she came back to us after training with Steve, she was a different dog. She listens, responds to our commands, is housebroken, and is much more secure and trusting. I could not be more thankful for finding Steve. We were really in a desperate situation with Cricket, and Steve essentially saved her. He is a brilliant dog trainer.read more

Malikah Washington

2018-11-13T19:45:27+0000

We have worked with Steve for 2 sessions thus far. We are seeing improvement in my young dog with going to the crate on command and staying in there without barking. I still think we have a while to go, but I am very confident that Esco will be like a brand new dog in the next few sessions. Thank you, Steve for all of your help and your patience! You deserve 1000 stars!read more

Doris Mcafee

2018-08-10T11:39:39+0000

excellent trainer very compationate about the work he does.

Jim Fahey

2018-04-09T13:57:02+0000

We rescued a street dog from Sochi Russia , who arrived quite larger than we had anticipated ( she is over 100lbs ) .. Masha was sweet, but a handful who knocked over everyone and everything in her path when she was excited and being playful- Our 9 year old twins were overwhelmed and a bit intimidated. Steve at Real K9 came highly recommended and we are forever grateful that we made the call and had him out to the house. After sessions with Steve, Masha has become a changed dog - she is still as goofy and playful, but we can instantly calm her down via voice commands which direct her to go lay down in her bed. Steve worked hard with her, and also with us, to make sure we kept up with her training. It has been an amazing transformation that I would never have believed. The kids are completely at ease with their best pal, and we could not be happier. I can't recommend Steve enoughread more

Carlene Brewer

2018-04-04T03:22:12+0000

Ken Kirsch

2018-04-03T16:07:52+0000

I have had the privilege of working with Steve for over 15 years. I was the Director of Training at Paws With A Cause and the Director of Service Dog Programs at America's VetDogs and I am currently an Assistance Dogs International Assessor and sit on many boards. Steve is one of those trainers that I can always count on to get the job done. Steve has many years experience training different types of dogs for many different situations. Steve was one of my main go to trainers to help me teach Class. Steve is a natural trainer and one of the most honest and compassionate trainers I have ever worked with. If you are looking for a trainer with these qualities then you have found the right person in Steve. Steve has 100% of my support and recommendation.read more

Suzanne Cook Flaherty

2018-04-02T02:34:39+0000

I met Steve about 15 years ago after he was referred to me by another trainer who felt they could not properly train my English Mastiff, Mudge. The first time Steve came to the house, you could sense an instant bond between him and Mudge. Steve knew just how to get Mudge to respond properly and, just as important, he taught me how to get Mudge to respond when I gave him a command. Steve has trained a couple of my dogs since Mudge and, as with Mudge, Steve was able to communicate with them so that once their lessens were learned, I had the peace of mind in knowing that I could trust the dogs enough so I never had to worry and could truly enjoy my time with them. Thank you, Steve!read more

Cindy Simmons

2018-04-01T21:12:54+0000

Christina Librandy

2018-03-25T13:54:30+0000

Steve from K9 Solutions is amazing. My headstrong Rottweiler was a little over a year when we met Steve. As a young Rottie, he was so playful and wasn't listening well and at 130 lbs the issues needed to be address. I needed to work on with Bronx, was getting crated without a fight, stop jumping on people, controlling him when we walked and listening on command. I trained with a few other trainers prior to finding Steve. Bronx listened in class but at home did not do well. One visit with Steve and the amazing transformation, the training stuck. Steve was the right and best trainer for Bronx. We had several training sessions to get Bronx back on track. Now he is able to be around my niece and nephew and around others, with no issue. I highly recommend K9 solutions, and will continue to use his services.read more

Our Happy Clients

Ian & Sara
(Kane)

Teri
(Rusty)

Karen
(Charlie)

Nancy
(Abby)

Logan
(Brutis)

Dave
(Laray)

Sherry
(Bell)

Amy
(Bear)

Nina & Lisa
(Lucy)

Sue
(Addie)

Gerry
(2 Labradors)

Patty
(Otto & Aika)

Kris & Sudie
(George & Argus)

Mark
(Molly)

Lenny & Linda
(Remey, Beemer, Mina)

Anne & Carol
(Boomer & Ewing)

Tom
(Cosmo)

Sue
(Mudge)

Dave & Lucy
(2 German Shepherds)

Toshie
(Deserie)

Christine
(Duncan & Morgan)

Carol
(Bozzie)

Chris
(Bo)

Future Therapy Dogs

See more happily ever after stories below!

Our Happy Clients

Ian & Sara (Kane)

Teri(Rusty)

Karen(Charlie)

Nancy(Abby)

Logan(Brutis)

Dave(Laray)

Sherry(Bell)

Amy(Bear)

Nina & Lisa(Lucy)

Sue(Addie)

Gerry(2 Labradors)

Patty(Otto & Aika)

Kris & Sudie(George & Argus)

Mark(Molly)

Lenny & Linda(Remey, Beemer, Mina)

Anne & Carol(Boomer & Ewing)

Tom(Cosmo)

Sue(Mudge)

Dave & Lucy(2 German Shepherds)

Toshie(Deserie)

Christine(Duncan & Morgan)

Carol(Bozzie)

Chris(Bo)

Future Therapy Dogs

See more happily ever after stories below!

Ian & Sara
(Kane)

Teri
(Rusty)

Karen
(Charlie)

Nancy
(Abby)

Logan
(Brutis)

Dave
(Laray)

Sherry
(Bell)

Amy
(Bear)

Nina & Lisa
(Lucy)

Sue
(Addie)

Gerry
(2 Labradors)

Patty
(Otto & Aika)

Kris & Sudie
(George & Argus)

Mark
(Molly)

Lenny & Linda
(Remey, Beemer, Mina)

Anne & Carol
(Boomer & Ewing)

Tom
(Cosmo)

Sue
(Mudge)

Dave & Lucy
(2 German Shepherds)

Toshie
(Deserie)

Christine
(Duncan & Morgan)

Carol
(Bozzie)

Chris
(Bo)