Bay Area K9 Association

Programs include Basic Obedience (sit, stay, come, heel), Advanced Obedience, Behavior Modification for issues like aggression or anxiety, Agility Training, Service Dog Training, and Specialty Workshops (e.g., scent work, tricks). Training is delivered through private sessions and group classes, with packages structured by number of sessions (e.g., 8 private + 4 group, 12 private + 6 group). Programs are customized per dog and handler team and progress toward specific goals like off-leash reliability or executive protection.

Pricing Summary

Training packages range from $100 for a single private session to $1,899 for a 24-private/12-group package. Packages include customized training, behavior modification, and options for on-leash or off-leash obedience, sport training, and real-world distraction work. Group sessions are available at $200 for 5 sessions or $349 for 10 sessions.

Policies

Trainers do not guarantee results due to factors like dog history, genetics, and owner compliance. Success requires active owner participation. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated.

Bay Area K9 Association is a dog training business founded in 2014 by Steve Kenzler, offering personalized training programs designed to build strong, lasting relationships between dogs and their handlers. They provide private and group training sessions focused on basic and advanced obedience, behavior modification, agility, service dog training, and specialty workshops. Their approach emphasizes individualized attention, experiential knowledge, and a foundational methodology that delivers reliable results for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and backgrounds. They use food as a primary reinforcer and adapt training methods to dogs that don’t respond to food, ensuring every team can succeed. Training is conducted at their facility in Santa Clara, CA, and they offer ongoing support beyond sessions to help owners maintain progress.

Their trainers are experienced in working with puppies, adolescents, adults, and senior dogs, addressing issues like separation anxiety, leash pulling, barking, resource guarding, and reactivity. They also offer specialized training for service dogs and sport-related skills like protection and agility. Clients appreciate Steve’s methodical, patient, and supportive style, with many noting significant behavioral improvements and stronger bonds with their dogs after just a few sessions.

Accomplishments

Founded in 2014 by Steve Kenzler, who has successfully trained dogs of various breeds, sizes, and temperaments over many years. Clients report transformative results, including improved obedience, reduced reactivity, and successful off-leash reliability, even in complex cases like 90-pound Labs or multi-dog households.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must contact the business to schedule an appointment, as all services are offered by appointment only. A consultation is implied during the initial contact to discuss training goals, but no free initial consultation is advertised.