Bay Area K9 Association LLC

Just wanted to take a second and thank BAK9 for our puppy. Their staff went above and beyond to help us get the puppy of our dreams… We are so excited to see him grow up ! We currently live on the east coast and came across a huge problem when we were looking to get a puppy from BAK9 the guys there went above and beyond to to help us get our puppy to us ! We look forward to using BAK9 for all our working dog needs…

The trainers here are awesome and you can tell that they love what they do. I found Bay Area K9 Association through a friend who had taken his two dogs to Steve and Josh, and swore they were the best in the business. These guys did not disappoint. I started taking my puppy, Kaia, to Bay Area K9 Association when she was a little over 10 weeks. We worked both in private and group lessons twice a week. These trainings are for both your dog and yourself, and are very valuable lessons that you will constantly be using for the rest of your life. I highly recommend checking this place out!

This past weekend I got the pleasure of taking my dog to Bay Area K9. I have a 6year old rat terrier and she hasn’t been trained very much, and I had kinda given up on the training part. So I was kinda doubtful because I didn’t think she could be trained, within minutes Steve had my dog walking right next to him and listening very well. Steve gave me a lot of pointer and things to work on until our next visit. Thanks Steve for helping me with my dog.

Taking my puppy Avery’s first year training by myself, I thought that YouTube and Cesar Milan videos would help me get the puppy I wanted out of Avery. But coming to two years I was not getting what I expected; Avery was listening but still all over the place. So, I was recommended by a friend who’s boxer was up to PAR and trained by Steve. Then Avery and I met Steve Kenzler and Marie Aymard, my little «Fireball» as they explained. Marie Aymard became mine and Avery’s obedience trainer where I learned it was not Avery for the most part, but me as a handler. And as well learned that Avery was a fast learner. Then came our group sessions where Avery and I met Josh Pennucci who handles a very well group class and later on took me and Avery up to work her for Personal Security and her drive.
There are no words of appreciation that Avery and I have for Steve, Marie, Josh and Felix who I look in the near future to work with.
For the past five months Avery and I have been here and we are here to stay! Especially that Avery has a new Bay Area K9 Association puppy malinois sister that we will need to build a new relationship and training with. So we’re not done yet AND we support Bay Area K9 Association ALL The Way!

Oh my gosh! These guys are amazing! My boyfriend and I have a one year old German Shepard/​Pitbull Mix. His name is Camo. He was the greatest puppy when something spooked him when we were going on a walk one night. A man came running out of his back yard and we didn’t see him because there was a huge van in the way and at the last second he came around the corner of the van and Camo either chose to run or protect his family and snapped at him. Ever since then he was so worried that every human was out to get him. He became aggressive, and we had to stop taking him out in public because he was getting out of control. We were running out of options and we for sure did not want to get rid of our dog. Then came Steve and Josh and we went to the class and before we knew it we had the skills to train our dog and get him under control. We had felt like we had a brand new dog! We had a better relationship with him and we learned how to read him, when he was uncomfortable or nervous about a situation that we put him in.
It’s been about four months since we had started training with him and working with him everyday. The bond has grown that we thought that Camo was ready for a new challenge that was taking him into public with more distractions. We ended up taking a trip to San Francisco to see the Blue Angel Air Show. Came ended up being so comfortable with everyone and we never had a problem with anyone. I am so happy that we have a happy dog that is confident enough to be in public and not be afraid or aggressive with anyone. He gets to enjoy the world with us.
All thanks to Steve and Josh thank you so very much! I would defiantly recommend them to anyone!

I’m so glad I brought my dog here. The trainers here are great. My dog came in with terrible habbits. He couldn’t even go into the facility without being crazy. After only 5 private sessions my dog was completely changed. Of coarse I did the homework that was assigned to me and my dog. We started to do group training as well. That was a whole different experience. It was at a park located in Campbell. Usually on Saturdays and Sundays. It was also a great experience. Josh, who ran the group training was amazing. It was a very structured class and he explained everything before telling us what to do. If you have a disobedient dog, big or small, this is where you want to go! Contact them asap. Also, to let you Unilocalers know my dog handlers name is Steve and he was the one who helped my vocal dog become less vocal and more obedient. These guys know what they are doing. Look them up on instagram and Facebook as well for more details.

So thankful for Steve and Josh at Bay Area K9 Association! Decided to bring my black lab puppy, Reba, here for obdience training. I instantly knew just from talking to Steve and Josh that we were in good hands. The building is very clean, organized, and well equipped with everything my dog would need for her training. Not to mention how happy Reba would be every time we walked through the door at Bay Area K9 Association. She knew it was time to work and couldn’t have been more ready!
If you’re looking into having your pup trained for protection, obedience, agility, etc, Bay Area K9 Association is your place! Amazing trainers who love what they do! You are guaranteed to build a great bond with your dog, all while watching them become confident and obedient.

Not sure where to start here with out tears welling up in my eyes with how proud I am of our dogs progress and the team at BAK9A!
We have 2 rescue dogs named Chacal & Vito. Chacal is from the streets of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Vito from” Follow Your Heart Animal Rescue” in Arizona, and let me tell you, not your average low-​key dogs. We got Chacal when he was 6 and Vito at 4 about a year apart and both are extreme love bugs. They are people & dog friendly but have a lot of energy and became VERY over stimulated when seeing other dogs, coupled with some anxiety, was not a good recipe for positive reactions in other dogs. So we ended up never walking the boys and only exercising them in our backyard, NOT good because there was no socialization going on! Came to a point where we were just not happy having them not enjoy their lives as dogs to the fullest. We then re-​searched for dog training of a serious kind, not the fluffy training you get at Pet Food stores, which is great for dogs without any issues, but one that would take their training up a notch for their confident, reactionary behaviors. Enter the life savers, BAK9A! Their level of education, professionalism and communication is exceptional beginning from the moment of Chacal & Vito’s evaluation. We decided on a 10+10 package, 10 privates and 10 group classes and glad we did. Marie or Auntie M which is what we like to call her, is a GODSEND and the boys one on one trainer. Her years of knowledge and ability to listen is impeccable, even when you are stressed and feeling like your not making any progress, she will always get you to take a step back and remind you just how far you have actually come. The boys worked a good 5 private sessions first strengthening their basic skills over and over until they were comfortable in many distractive situations. Marie is always there to answer our questions even when we are not in session and always pushes us to take our training to the next level. As for group classes we have Joshua (Joshy) who as well has great knowledge, command and charisma! The fist couple groups we did with the boys separately because they normally feed off each others energy and can cause slight aggressive issues, so Marie thought it best, so they could acclimate to being around 10 – 15 dogs at a time. This worked like a charm and they both do groups together now and are having a blast with their pack walks, duration sits, downs, stays and their favorite agility exercises.
I would say our dogs have gone from an over stimulated/​anxiety level of 10 to a 2. I will not lie, all of this is a lot of work, constant repetition and working their basic skills everyday but for us, TOTALLY a dream come true. Our boys have never been happier and go on hour long walks everyday together and enjoy every aspect of their daily training. We have even started off leash training which is a HUGE goal of ours as well as more socializing with other dogs.
I can’t say enough about BAK9A and their training program. THEY ROCK! Big props to Steve the owner for putting together a staff that has exceeded our expectations! We will be forever grateful to Marie & Josh and the team at BAK9A!

I met someone at the dog park who recommended Bay Area K9 Association, it was the best advice I ever took. Our trainer is Marie and she has been AMAZING! My dog Plato loves her, but let’s be honest the training isn’t really just dog training its people training too. Marie not only relates well with animals she is able to relate with me, my husband and my father in law, and the takes someone special! My dog is happier now. He has boundaries, rules, and we all get to enjoy him. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for any kind of training

We already had a 6 year old female chow mix rescue, Teena, but suddenly got caught off guard after seeing a 7 month old female German Shepherd mix, Shadow. I’ve had dogs all of my life so how difficult would it be to add another dog to the house? Shadow was really sweet, gentle and low-​key when we first brought her home. Little did we know she was actually quite a sick puppy who kept losing weight. After the first week we took her to see the vet. The doctor examined her and gave her a week’s worth of medication. Once the week ended, she quickly recovered and became a different dog. She rapidly gained all of the weight she lost in addition to gaining so much spirit and out of control energy!
Shadow came from a very busy rescue so we have no idea about her past. She is quite scared of strangers and other dogs, but she still has endless amounts of energy. She took US on walks, pulling us around the neighborhood. After continuous attempts to train her, her spirit just couldn’t be broken. We knew we needed professional help. So many thanks to Unilocal for helping us find Bay Area K9 Associates! I first spoke to Steve, who set me up with an appointment with Marie. I brought Shadow in for an evaluation and was very thankful Marie was in providing us with all of the different programs BAK9A has. I took Marie’s recommendation to enroll Shadow in the Train & Board Program for two weeks. I couldn’t resist the chance to give Shadow to those who knew how to correct our overly eager puppy.
Felix came to our house and met Shadow. He was very kind and really knew how to make her feel at ease. While we knew Shadow was nervous, I knew from reading about Felix’ experience Shadow would be alright. He even kept us posted on her progress while she stayed with him.
Fast forward to her return — it’s as if Felix’s work turned Shadow into a new and improved dog! When Felix brought her back into our home, she was so excited to see us, but she also rolled on her back with glee so he could pet her. I knew she really trusted him and enjoyed his kindness. She is now so well mannered on her leash and doesn’t even think of pulling. Shadow and my 8 year old daughter weigh about 50 pounds each. While my daughter was never able to walk Shadow before without assistance from an adult, she can now walk Shadow right by her side with a loose leash. (Of course, we walk comfortably behind those two as my daughter should not be walking around by herself). It’s really amazing how much Shadow improved over just two weeks.
Our family is thrilled with all of the work Felix did with Shadow. We are so confident in his expertise we’re planning on the train and board program for our older dog because she does not do well with strangers or other dogs. We highly recommend anyone who wants to gain more knowledge and an understanding of their dog (s) to contact BAK9A. You will not be disappointed. Thank you to Felix, Marie and Bay Area K9 Association!
(Sorry! I almost forgot. Once our kids are back in school, I plan on enrolling Shadow and I in the 10 Private & 10 Group Sessions. Things are really looking up!)

Marie is a great trainer with lots of years under her belt! She is the most kind hearted, understanding women i have ever met. I’m sad that my training classes have come to an end because i know Bunga, as well as myself, enjoyed every class session.
Bunga is a 6 year old, 10lb pomchi that expressed a lot of aggression, anxiety and social problems. Marie helped guide him into the direction of an obedient dog i know he’s capable of being. Josh held amazing group classes that helped Bunga become more sociable with other dogs.
The training i received was beyond my expectations. I’m more than satisfied with the outcome. I recommend anyone and everyone in need of doggie assistance! You guys are the best! Thanks for everything!

I started training with Steve years ago when my English Bulldog started showing jealousy and aggressive behavior towards my niece. If I was holding her Finster would flip out. I looked around for a solid trainer and found Steve. Steve worked with the dog, myself and my niece. Now they are good buddies and are at ease with one another.
Years later we decided to add another English Bulldog into the mix and the first person I called was Steve. I bring in both dogs once a week. A refresher course for Finster and I, and puppy lessons for Dixie.
Steve is amazing to work with and a great guy. He works with you, helps you correct issues you talk to him about, as well as ones he observes. I don’t know what I would have done without him. He truly is a life saver and I can’t recommend him enough. If you ever are looking for a trainer, call Bay Area K9. They are a wonderful group to work with!

Thanks to K9 for helping me with my dog. The staff was very attentive with everything. I appreciate the quality service. Thank you Steve for all your help with my beautiful Belle

As a therapist I wanted my dog to be my work companion.
We got Riley, a mix black lab, from a local rescue when he was 5 months old and began working with Steve from Bay Area K-​9 Associate from the first week we got him. We used a multi model of individual sessions and group sessions. During individual we did agility work, since it builds the dog’s sense of confidence and enhances trust and bonding. Group training was a lot of fun for us as well as for Riley, who is now exhibiting the proper behavior to be taken out in public and join me at my work. Riley Passed his CGC (Canine Good Citizen) test at 13 months. Thank you Steve and Bay Area K-​9 Association staff for your guidance support!

Steve is the best working with my male and female rottwiellers. very proffesional and a awsome trainer

Making a decision on getting a dog was easy I set my heart on a blue Cane Corso female I had no clue what it was going to be like owning a large breed, the puppy went from small to huge puppy in weeks, I was so proud of my dog I got another Cane Corso for her companion however with no proper training they were dragging me all over and freaking out people just by her looks, the loud bark scared anyone, I knew I had to do something about their wild behavior fast so I contacted Steve and set up the first appointment and learned from him what I needed to correct my self with them, we worked out a plan and set up 10 sessions, the dogs are a total different dogs now very calm, sociable with sharp obedience that makes any dog owner proud.
I recommend everyone with dog family members to go with Steve for the right training to suit your dog it just makes the dog family member much more enjoyable to be with.
Going from freaked out desperate dog owner to proud pack leader was easy with Steve’s trainings.

If you have a dog with aggression or behavioral issues, this place is for you.
We’ve been taking our pit bull-​border collie mix, Bando, to Steve (the owner) for a few years now. We rescued Bando when he was 4 months old, and he had severe dog aggression issues. We tried a number of different training centers (Pet Smart, Sirius) yet the training was nothing more than the basic commands.
Bay Area K9 Association was our last chance. They took in Bando, behavioral issues and all, and it has literally changed our lives. Their attitude towards my dog’s aggression was seen as an opportunity to help him out. Other trainers approached this topic with hesitation and a lack of confidence. Since Steve and his trainers work with ridiculous working dogs, they handled Bando with a calm level of confidence — which has carried over to us.
Long-​short: The training is a bit intense at first, some of the techniques seem a bit firm, BUT, it is absolutely amazing how much calmer, happier and more obedient Bando is. They train you as much as they train the dog, you learn to think as a handler. Bando gets agility, I learn to be calm and read my dog’s behavior before he can get excited, providing proper corrections.
Agility is awesome. There are so many ‘jobs’ that they’ll help you find for your dog, which is huge for their overall happiness.
Training is consistent, and friendly. Everyone is personable, no egos, and you don’t have to be a pro football player to one on one time with the owner (as we’ve experienced in the past). Bando is socialized, and now plays off leash with other dogs. 2 years ago, I’d never imagine that was possible.
No breedist tendencies or favoritism to owners of specific breeds. Steve owns and works with Belgian Malinois, but you can bring your poodle and they’ll treat him the same.
Price — top quality working dog caliber training for much less than other similar training services charge. We paid $ 1600 at the last place we had him trained. Bay Area K9 Association offers the same quality training, same sessions for roughly half the price.

We has such a good experience working with Steve at Bay Area K9. He helped our dog Riley grow more confident, and taught my husband and I how to work with him and read his facial expressions. Steve was always on time and in a great mood. We will definitely come back here in the future if anything pops up with our pup that we would like to work on. A well trained dog is WORTH EVERY PENNY and improves not just your quality of life but theirs as well.

Education for dog owners can be a bit challenging to acquire without being mislead sometimes but not when it comes to this association.
Jayy was truly a big help is helping me assess my dog after he was attacked. I own a 4 month old Siberian Husky who fell victim of an attack at a dog park and I was unsure of how to re-​introduce my dog to dogs again.
He was extremely detailed and extremely attentive about my dogs condition and also provided endless tips to build a bond with my dog and boost his confidence again.
Thank you very much Jayy!

Me and my daughter had the pleasure to observe one of the classes this past Saturday. Josh Pennucci showed great compassion for his job, his knowledge and skills were extremely impressive. Josh also showed great patience for the dogs that were a little bit more shy than others. I noticed the great communication Josh had with the Pet owners during class and also after, making sure the home training is going as well as the class training and offering up suggestion if they were having a little difficulty with their home training.
Bay Area K-​9 Association is the place to go if your looking for
Top Notch Training /​Commitment /​Knowledgeable /​Compassion /​and Success.